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Milford chronicle., 1947-10-17
Be Quick To Treat
Bronchitis

Chronic bronchitis may develop If
your cough, chest cold, or acute bron-
chitis is not treated and you cannot
afford to take a chance with anymedi-
cine less potent than Creonulsion
which goes right to the seat Of the
trouble to help loosen and expel germ
laden phlegm and aid nature to
soothe and heal raw, tender, inf1amed
bronchial mucous membranes.
CreofnulSion blends beechwoOd
creosote especial procesSwith other
time tested medicines for coughs.
1t contains no narcotics.
No matter how many medicines
you have tried, tell your druggist to
sell you q bottle of Creomulsion with
the understanding you must like the
way It quickly allayS the cough, per-
mitting rest and sleep; or you are to
have your money back. (Adv)
Milford chronicle., 1947-10-17


Rev. t. B. Brinton, our pastor,
with his wife, returned home last
Friday from the Methodist Hospital,
Philadelphia, where he had been for
two months. We hope for his COM
plete recovery soon SO that he may
resume his work in our midst Rev.
Wells, assistant pastor at Wesley
Church, in Dover, was the visiting
minister last Sunday morning. Dr..
o. A. Marley, President of the Wes-
ley Junior College in Dover, will be
with US next Sunday morning.
The w. S. c. S. will hold Rum
age Sale on Friday and Saturday,
October oath and 25th in the Fire
House, for the benefit of the i'm
provements on the Parsonage.
Milford chronicle., 1947-10-17

Clifton Palmer spent the week
end in Hebron, Md.
The funeral of Raymond Alexan-
der. age 70 years, of Milford, was
held at the Berry Funeral Home in
Milford on Sunday at $780, Oct. 18th,
in charge Of Rev. Herson He is
survived by one daughter, Mrs. Sara
Clark of Milford. Interment at Bar
rats Chapel.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest f. Killen
gave dinner party on Sunday in
honor of the birthday of their son,
Howard Killen of Milford. Guests
were Mr.. and Mrs. Earnest Killen
( of Harrington, Mr. and Mrs. Howard
KilIen and two daughters of Milford
and Mr.. and Mrs. c. Wiltbank OF
Rehoboth. .
Milford chronicle., 1947-10-17


The Ladies Auxiliary of the Fell
ton Fire Co, have elected the fol-
lowing officers which were installed
last week hy Past President Paul
inc Minner: President, Amy Poyn-
ter, Vice Pres. Louise Kemp; Rec.
Sec. Grace Kersey Asst Rec. Sec,
Bessi Sherwood: Financial Sec,
Florence Green; Asst Financial Sec.,
Jeanette Dill; Treasurer, Bertha
FARRELL.
Mr.. and Mrs Harold Palmer, Mrs.
Linwood Breeding of Hebron, Md,
Mrs. John Cohall and daughter,
Doris Ann, spent Saturday in VIII
mington.
Milford chronicle., 1947-10-17
Northern IVORY Gnll

The ivory gull is found in the
Polar sea at IS degrees. north, less
than $50 miles from the Pole. the
most northerly record Of any bird.
Evening star., 1947-11-23
Low Bid Of S207,150
Submitted on Relief, Sewer

Of two bids submitted for con-
struction of a relief sewer near
Fifth and Oglethorpe street NV,
the lower was $2O7,150, according to
an announcement by Chief Engineer
Clerk P. M. Lumpkins. The bid was
made by the Square Construction
Co., of Baltimore.
Keystone, Grimm and Sammons,
Ills Wilson boulevard, Arlington,
Va, submitted the lowest bid,
$17,168, for completing the second
floor classrooms at the Bunker Hill
Elementary School, Fourteenth
street and Michigan avenue NE.
The Raymond Concrete Pile co.
Evening star., 1947-11-23
THE SUNDAY STAR, Washington, D. C. A
l9V.

by Col. Albert E. Chesham, Chicago,
chief secretary and second in COM
of the organizations G raj
territory, and that 1t. Commissioner
Barrett would be replaced by Col
Claude E. Bates, chief secretary and
second in command in the West.
They will be made lieutenant COM
Evening star., 1947-11-23

submitted a. low bid of $1,190 for
making a soil investigation at the
site of the proposed Birney Ele-
mentary School, Nichols avenue and
Sumner road Sc. Soil investiga-
tions are made to determine the
proper designs for foundations.
Evening star., 1947-11-23
missioner Ernest I. Pugmire, the

missioner Ernest I. Pugmire, the
organizations national commander.
The two who will retire on jan
uary are Commissioner William c.
Arnold of Atlanta, Ga, commander
of Is Southern and Southwestern
States, and 1t. Commissioner Will
liam H. Barrett, San Francisco,
commander of II Western States,
Hawaii, Alaska and the Philippines.
The announcement said Commis-
sioner Arnold would be succeeded
Evening star., 1947-11-23
Press Club to Hold Dance

The National Press Club will hold
it's annual Country Store Dance at
10 pm. next Saturday to music
by Bill Strickland and his Capitol
ians. There will be a door prize
for everv one.
Evening star., 1947-11-23
Salvation Army TO Retire
z Hiqh Officers Jan. 5
BY the Associated Press

NEW YORK, Nov. 22.-The simul-
taneous forthcoming retirement of
two of the four top-ranking officers
of the Salvation Army in the United
States was announced today by Com
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1947-04-17

Mrs. Everarde Jones entertained
with a barbecue supper honoring
MIR. and Mrs. Phil Held on Monday
evening at 1880. Because of inclement
weather, tables were moved into the
solarium and the following menu
was served: barbecued chicken,
Boston baked beans, potato salad,
pickles, olives, buns, coca-colas coff-
ee and bon-bons.
Following supper games and par
lor magic we're enjoyed. Guests were
the honorees, Miss Sara Ellen Jones,
Bernard Jones, MI. and Mrs. Carl
Clifton Booth, Mr.. and Mrs. Buddy"
Parrish, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry B. Nc
Gee Jr., Miss Sara Virginia Jones
and Everarde Jones.
-
Birthday Party
Mrs. Montfort Jones entertained a
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1947-04-17

group of small children Friday after
noon in honor of the fifth birthday of
her daughter Phyllis. A fishing pond
provided favors for each small guest.
In the peanut hunt, Margie Johnson
and Rubber johnson received prizes
Tor finding the most. Records of nur-
sery rhymes were played on the
victrola while the refreshments were
served. A beautiful birthday cake
with five little duck candles was ser
we'd with ice cream to Linda Mulhol-
land, Jackie Mulholland, Patsy Fish
er, Margie Johnson, Rubber"
Johnson, Betty Sue Gillespie, Barb
ara Ann McPhail, Jane Gwin, Step
hen Foose, Myron Casteele, Marilyn
Vegezzi, Ann Shuttleworth, Nora
Deem Link and Phyllis Jones.
Pictures of the children we're TAX
en- during the afternoon.
- aEl
0. W. Nixon transacted business in
Greenwood Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. Bob Gillespie and Mrs. w.
j. Craft We're Lexington visitors
Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. Stanley Gembacz of Jackson
spent Wednesday and Thursday
with Mr.. and Mrs. H. H. Sanders.
Misses Janelle Tuberville and
Bobby Ray Gavins, of Scot, were
weekend guests of Miss Thelma
Craft who spent the weekend at
home from Holmes Junior College.
Miss Elizabeth Greer, delegate,
and Mrs. Will Rueff attended the
Easter Star Grand Chapter meeting
in Jackson.
Misses Sara Ellen Jones, Sara Vir-
ginia Jones, MI. and Mrs. Phil Held,
Bernard Jones and Everarde Jones
were dinner guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. M. Link at their country home
near Bentonia last Tuesday night.
Misses Barbara Buck and Male
Gwin left Friday afternoon to spend
the weekend with Miss Frances Lee
at Southwestern College, in
Memphis.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Sutherland
left for their home in Manitou, Cam
ada, last week after spending the
past three months with their daugh-
ter. Mrs. Frank Moore Clark and
little Frank Neil Clark.
Mrs. Norma Clark has returned to
to visit Mr.. and Mrs.
Dutch" Bornman and daughter,
Norma.
Henry Osborne of Greenwood was
a business visitor in Tchula Friday.
Mrs. Sam Gordin, of Jackson, came
Friday to see her daughter, Mrs.
Terry Smith, who is i'll.
Mrs. Dean Shuttleworth and little
of Jackson, are visiting Mr..
and Mrs. Charley Shuttleworth.
Mr.. and Mrs. Philip Held have re-
turned to New York City, after a
visit in the home of her mother, Mrs.
w. E. Jones.
Mrs. Robert Ray and children, who
have been living in New York, are
guests of her mother, Mrs. Stokes
Jones prior to moving to Atlanta,
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TcHUlA
Bridge Club

Mrs. Myron Casteele extended no.
snitality to the members of the
Thursday Bridge Club and addition
al guests. The reception rooms were
most attractive with vases of color
fIl tulips and other spring flowers.
The hostess served c%oca-colas during
tbe games and later in the afternoon
served a dainty salad course. When
scores were added, Mrs. Gillian
Gwin held high club score, Mrs.
aBuster" Read high guest, Mrs.
Montfort Jones low score and Mrs.
] L. Shields, bingo. Each received
an attractive prize.
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THE LEXINGTON ADVERTISER, LEXINGTON. MISSISSIPPI

Georgia, { omake their future home
where her husband has recently been
transferred.
Mrs. A. c. Conger has returned
from a weeks visit whit her sister.
Mrs. Sterling PEBBLES and Mr.. Peeb-
les at Bolton.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Chatney. of
Schlater, were weekend guests of
Mrs. Theresa Chatney.
Mrs. Claude Austin, of Greenville.
was the guest of Mrs. S. ]. Foose Sr.
last week. While here, they spent
the night with Mrs. Rueff in Lex
ington.
Mrs. A. E. Cox, and daughter,
Patsy, Carol and Ann of Providence,
left Monday for a months visit with
relatives in Bolton and N
relatives in Boston and New York.
Church News
The Woman's Auxiliary met in
the Presbyterian Church Monday
with seven members present. Mrs.
Gillian Gwin, vice-president, pres
ided and gave the devotional.
The following committees were
appointed: Finance, Mrs. A. c.
Conger, Mrs. w. E, Jones, Mrs. H. ].
Baine; Program: Mrs. Gwin, Mrs.
Smith, Mrs. Hamlin. Delegates to
Presbyterial, Mrs. Ralph Ray, and
Mrs. Gwin. An A. o. T. c. was cor
by Mrs. Jones.
Officers for 1947-48 are: President,
Mrs. w. E. Hays; vice-president, Mrs.
G.. Gwin; secretary, Mrs. P. M. +,
Smith; treasurer, Mrs. A. c. Conger;
historian, Mrs. H. H. Hill; secretary
of spiritual life, Mrs. Hamlin; seer
etary of Foreign Missions, Mrs. H. ].
Baine; secretary of Home Missions,
Mrs. Ralph Ray; secretary of c. E. 81
r. Mrs. P. M. Smith; secretary OF
Education, Mrs. James
Peaster; secretary of S. g. P. Home
Missions, Mrs. ]. l.. Shields; secret
ary of literature, Mrs. A. G. Conger;
secretary of Christian Social Service
Mrs. Barwick; secretary of Social
Activities, Mrs. Gwin; Pastors aid,
Mrs. w. E. Jones; Magazine subscr-
iptions, Mrs. Will Rueff.
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Birthday Party

Mrs. Montfort Jones entertained a
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1947-04-17

Barbecue Supper
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1947-01-16

The several items of assets and liabilities reflected by the balance sheet
particularly those of current nature, from a part of Exhibit I" IN the
order of their sequence.
Funds on Deposit to the credit of the various fund accounts, amounting
to $475 59705, are presented in detail in Schedule /, Page 2
Loans made Between Funds, of 100000 that has not been repaid, are
presented in Schedule :. Page Z.
Funds Invested in u S. Government Bonds, in amount of S454OOO0, are
fully described in Schedule 8. Page 8.
Outstanding Loans from 10th Section Funds to Schools, amounting to
$268 43 83, are presented in Schedule {, Page 10.
Inventory of Road Working Machinery and Equipment, totalng $75,484-
SO, is presented in Schedule Z Page Is.
Inventory of School Buses, amounting to $l7Ol228,i is shown IN Schedule
6. Page Is.
The inventories of road working machinery and equipment were COM
piled and filed by the supervisors without verihcalon az to actual inspect
ion of the equipment by our representatives.
The inventory of the school buses was taken from the RECORDS or ue
Superintendent of Education, which reflects actual cost less depreclahons
figured on such cost as shown.
Notes PAYABLE, totahng s4O.62S83 of which 100000 is an obligation OF
the Bridge Fund to General County Fund, $2684383 represents n amount
due the Township principal funds by various schools ana the remaining IN
balance of SI785O0 is due by schools and roads to outside creditors. De
tails of these payabes are reflected in Schedules q 5 and 9 respectively.
BONDED DEBT Schedule 10 Page IT, This schedule shows q con-
the close of the period.
RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES Exhibit "B". Pages 20 to 30 of
this report, presents comprehensive detailed information with respect to
receipts and expenditures for the period This exhibit is composed OF q
consolidated statement rejecting details thereof by individual funds
and or combinations of related funds, of which the following is a conden-
Sd summary of the countys revenues and expenses, as set forth in the
consolidated statement, together with a like statement for the previous
year for conveniences of comparison.
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You will observe that revenue receipts increased $3S, 3o9 go yer prior
period, while expenditures increased $4s,8656l The principal portion of
OFFICE OF SHERIFF AND TAX COLLECTOR
Exhibit &c" Page 81 to 38 Of this report reflects the results Of a
Collector during the period under review. 1t will be observed among other
things that the Tax Collector actually collected and accounted for $780,
the land, personal and public service rolls, after giving effect to all auth
orHed credits and allowable deductions entered thereupon, and or record
ed in the minutes of the Board of Supervisors. This difference of $13068
over collection is due for the most part to minor errors in calculations of
OFFICE OF OTHER OFFICIALS
The scope of this audit included in addition to our examination of
the general finicial affairs of the county, as reflected by the foregoing ex-
hibits, examinations and investigations of the accounts and records of the
Chancery Clerk as County Treasurer and also collector of Land Redenpt-
ions Tax, of the accounts and records of the Circuit Clerk covering assess
ments and collections of certain fines and fees and of the accounts and
records of the Superintendent of Education relating to receipts and dis
Ibursements of schools.
The result of the aforesaid examinations proved satisfactory, it be-
ing determined among other things that all funds for which these officials
COMMENTS ON SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION
Back in 1882 when the funds of the state and counties were at a low
leb and the problem of securing funds with which to pay the teachers of
our schools was a serious one, a system was worked out between Holmes
County and the A. II. S located in the county, whereby the Supernten-
fcate to the A. H. S for the amount needed. This certificate is called
Scrip However, it is a simple note, signed by the Superintendent of Ed
guarantee for the payments of such amount as is stated thereon.
The reason for the PRONUNCIATION of such a scheme apparently was
Banks to make such loans to it. Hence, the scheme of the General School
Fund guaranteeing payment of loans to the A. H 5. before the same could
practice should be discontinued in its entirety, that no other loans to the
A. H. s. be guaranteed by the Common School Fund, IS it is our opinion
that the Common School Fund should not be obligated in any way to the
support Of the A. H. S.
The Superintendent of Educataion is very diigent in the keeping of
the records OF that office in proper form and condition so a. to reflect
every transaction in full detail The general accounting records maintained
by the County Auditor also are sufficiently adequate to permit of ready
references ito all transactions.
We appreciate the courteses shown our representative during the
progress of this audit.
Respectfully submitted,
STATE DEPARTMENT OF AUDIT
BERT j. BARNETT, DIRECTOR
By MILTON M BATSON, c. F. A,
m~~~~ ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
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Foreign Relief Program
Red Cross Unfinished

The Foreign Relief Program to
supply clothing for children of the
war stricken countries and which
your Red Cross Chapter has been
working on for three months is still
unfinished.
The quota of shirts for boys has
not been met to date. The other gar
ments, except for a few finishing
touches which we are promised will
be supplied, r ready.
Pickens Durant and West have
sent in their quotas complete. We
have been asked to make knitted
garments for children overseas. May
we count on volunteers for filling
this quota? We are confident of your
response but we feel it wiser to
know before we make requisition
for the IS pounds of yarn offered.
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member of Captain Noel's company
in the End Mississippi Volunteer In
fantry in the Spanish American
War. His mother was n of the
most popular girls of her time. His
father a farmer-business man, one
time Mayor of Lexington. So Ben
came fairly by many talents and
made a host of friends for himself
who will miss his kindly presence
and humorous views.
Some Robins ere Left: Jessie Wal
ton, who has an ear well tuned to
bird notes, heard a number about his
trees early last week. They may
have been a north travelling flock
making an early start. No reports
though of the great flocks that used
to fill the air with typical music at
this time of year.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1947-01-16
CURRENT COMMENT
BY Henry Willis

"One of the Things a woman
seldom learns is never to talk to a
tired or angry man." Anonymous.
Posies to Her to whom posies are
due. Extracts from the Peabody
journal of Education for September
last, being a brief reference to Miss
Matte Mclean, Secretary to the
President of Western Kentucky
State Teachers College for forty
years. Secretary to the President
was her official title but her office
was the raIlying place for nearly
every school interest. If you wanted
a room or had one to rent, you saw
Miss Matte. If you wanted a catalog-
or a schedule you'd find it in her
office. If an old student was back
on a visit you would find him in
Miss Mattie's office. The faculty
went by there to pick up mail and
exchange news and views. Tens of
thousands Of letters were written in
that office and signed, unread, by
the College President = everybody
knew that a letter that Miss Matte
had written was perfect in every de-
tail and needed no checking. On her
desk were flowers from students and
pictures of some, at least, Of those
she had somehow helped through
college. About all you would learn
from her about it would be that she
had helped find work for boys who
needed it for books or fees or what
not. there was her car to be cared for
the furnaces of her apartment build
ing 20 be tended, lawns to NOV,
trips home to see Miss Octavia and
Miss Emma and their mother. Many
a successful man remembers those
experiences when he was unofficial
chauffeur for miss Matte" Just
how she became such a institution is
one of the mysteries of Western.
President Cherry would laugh over
the saying that he had a desk in
Miss McLean's office and would add
that he had to consult Miss Matte
daily about some of the inner work
ings of the College. Certainly she
knew shorthand and typewriting,
but in remembering the years when
she was Secretary to the Presid-
ent" she is thought of as advisor to
students, a close friend to every fac
ulty member. a permanent supporter
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1947-01-16
Aged Negro Passes
Claimed 10 Years

Uncle Sebron Brown, aged Holmes
county citizen, has passed to his re-
ward. He was probably the oldest
person in Holmes county, claiming
116 years.
He died at the home of his son,
Clarence Brown, On the j. M. Kim
brough place near Lexington, on
Monday, January 9Th. Services were
held on January 9th at the Sweet
water c. M. E. Church and burial
was in Sweetwater cemetery. Rev.
Harris was in charge.
His wife Henrietta, died about
eighteen years ago.
Uncle Sebron claimed 33 children,
II grandchildren, and IS great
grandchildren.
A wide circle of friends, both
white and colored, viii regret to
learn Of the death Of the old negro
who was respected by everyone who
knew him.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1947-01-16
John Allen Code Is
Outstanding Student

HATTIESBURG-(SpeciaD John
Allen Cade, senior student from Lex
ington, is one of the LOT students
whose names are listed on the honor
roll for the fall quarter and n of
nine who made a grade of "a" on
all courses at Mississippi Southern
College.
The top lot students were selected
on a basis Of grade points from
among 1887 students registered for
the fall quarter.
Son of Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Cade,
route three, MIR. Cade graduated
from Lexington High School in 1899
and served with the army overseas
during the recent war. lie is MARI
led to Lois Brady Cade of Lexington.
They have two small children
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December slst Bank Statement

December 3lst Bank Statements
were published last week. They are
amazing. The Holmes County banks
have a sum total of assets of
SIl,300, 900. 90. Cash items amount
10 $500, 10000, Bonds and stocks
$4,000. 000. 90. Capital account $685.
10000. Deposits $40, 700, 100000 and
loans ST. 200, 900. (All in round num-
bers of course) comparing Depos-
its with Loans shows how comparat-
lively few need to borrow and how
many have money on hand. Among
other things, the Government has
taken over a lot of loan business at
interest rates that can't be met by
private agencies. Further, banks
have been driven to invest in gov
eminent bonds with low interest
rates. Still further, the banks have
been forced to keep so much addit-
ional records that more help has to
be employed. This, together with
higher salaries now current, has
materially increased the expenses
of the banks correspondingly re-
duced the earnings, thus reducing
dividends to stockholders. 1t is pre-
dicted that banks and banking will
regain its former Importance in bus
mess life.
Excellent News Comes to the eff
ect that the Compress, which has
been owned by Memphis interests,
has been bought by a small group
of energetic, far sighted, young bus
mess people thoroughly identified
with Lexington. We may now feel
assured that we will not lose this
very valuable industry, as seemed
quite possible for a time. Further,
that it will be developed to its old
time Importance to the community.
More Good News is that Lexington
Municipal Glass I Airport is in pro-
cess of selection with the proper,
estimated, funds allotted for the
field. 1t is well that we should not
be by-passed in this air age. It would
be as bae as to have been denied a
rail road in the rail way building
| era. A central airport for Holmes
County is a necessity.
Another Old Soldier Posses when
Ben Stigler was gathered to ms
fathers in the Lexington Cemetery
last Sunday ~(1-12-47) about the age
of sixty-nine years. Ben was q
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1947-01-16
Pickens Boy Honored
AT State College

STATE COLLEGE (SpeciaD Rob-
ert Calhoun, of Pickens, will be in
itiated into Eta Pi Chapter of Alpha
Psi Omega fraternity at Mississippi
State College. APO is a national
honor society for students doing dis
tinguished work in amateur dram
atics.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1947-01-16
Duront Boy Attends
KA Frut Conference

STATE COLLEGE-Roy Williams
of Durant represented Beta Tau
Chapter of Mississippi State College
at the biennial province conference
of Kappa Alpha Order, December
1915, at the Edwards Hotel in Jack
son.
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Patients At The Hospital

Mrs. w. w. Saunders, Durant
Mrs. r. v. Bennett, Lexington
Mrs. Billy Rutledge and baby girl,
Lexington
Mrs. P. P. Taylor and baby boy,
Tchula
Mrs. j. M. Kimbrough and baby
boy, Lexington
Colored
John Lee Weathersby, Durant
Corene Wade, Durant
Cora Rantle, Tchula
Samuel MCGEE, Tchula
Lillian B. Hunt, Tchula