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The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1948-12-03
Your Chamber Of Commerce

and other officials. Widespread
publicity, and speakers at
service clubs have focused the
states attention upon our ports
potentialities. Our representa-
tives have visited the Maritime
Commission in Washington,
and arranged for representa-
tives at such meetings as the
dinner for Commissioners Mel
len in Gulfport, the State Docks
Celebration in Mobile, and the
Chunky Lake hearing in Me
ridian. Local activities included
engineering the hearings on
Delmas Bayou closing, and the
dredging of Robinson Lake cut
off.
Almost single-handed the
chamber carried on the promo
ton of the Pat Harrison Water
way, organizing the support Of
other counties, and arranging
for the hearings at Pascagoula
and Waynesboro. This project,
now being studied by the U. S.
Engineers, means more to Mis-
siss1ppi and the nation than to
Moss Point and Pascagoula. The
vast resources Of the counties
drained by the Leaf, Tallahala.
and Chickasawhay rivers in
clude iron ore, limestone, e
ramic clays, sulphur, cement,
oil, gas, and salt. The latter is
most abundant and important
for the development of chem
urgic industries. The future OF
this region is assured, for in
addition to all its undeveloped
mineral wealth, international
Paper experts tell us that Jack
son county alone could grow
enough pulp wood for the Moss
Point mill if fires were kept
out of the timber.
Timber Education
That is a matter of education,
and your chamber of COM
meree has been active in this
field. A representative of the
organization testified before the
agricultural subcommittee on
forestry last summer regarding
ineendiary fires in this section.
During the past year, NJ. A. c.
O. E., of which our manager
was president, has been instru-
mental in focusing the atten-
ton of other commercial or
CARNATIONS on our state educa-
tional institutions. We are hap
by at the support given by our
board of supervisors to the ma
rine laboratory being developed
at Magnolia Park; this project
is destined for great future de-
velopment. Almost daily, ma
terial is sent from the local
chamber to schools and colleges
throughout the nation. We pro-
vided a portion of the exhibit
for the Know Mississippi Bet
ter Train; have entertained
many writer's, and have sent
pictures and material to others.
AT present your chamber is
spear-heading the movement
by the Coast Council to prevent
the waste of our rapidly dimin-
ishing water resources, by the
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1948-12-03

The news story told of the Red Cross establishing a
ferry service across the flooded river as an emergency
measure; of business at a standstill; income lost to families
through inability to reach places of employment; of a size
able portion of our county population cut off from medical
attention.
Now we come to March 26th. ls4s. and quote from a
news story in the Chronicle Star and Advertiser of that
date:
Assurances that immediate temporary repairs will be
made on the approaches to the Escatawpa river bridge, and
that engineering plans are already underway for perman-
emily eliminating the flooding of the vital highway link
was obtained by a committee of Jackson county citizens
during a conference Wednesday at Jackson with the State
Highway Commission.
The statement was made by John D. Smith, Southern
District Commissioner, following a general discussion of
the problem by members of the commission state highway
engineers and the county committee
81 consider the Escatawpa bridge situation the Num-
Der One Problem in the District Mr.. Smith said. 1t is no
easy problem to cure, and it will be costly. We have had
it under construction ever since | took office in January.
| believe we have the necessary funds in sight and we hope
to complete permanent repairs to the approaches before
the floods of next winter and spring. Meanwhile, temper
airy repairs will be made so that the approaches will be
pgssable to traffic"
Now to bring the record up to date:
December |, l948, and once again Escatawpa is isolated,
the approaches to the bridge flooded and impossible to
traffic; the economic life of Moss Point and Escatawpa
disrupted; income lost to families; a large area cut off
from services vital to both health and welfare.
Highway 80 is also continuing its deterioration. The
main highway bridge at Pascagoula was found recently to
be in an extremely dangerous condition and emergency re-
pairs are underway. The main bridge at Gautier is also
becoming dangerous and the smaller bridges between are
once again sinking. Despite patching, the section of 90 from
Orange Grove to the state line is as dangerous as ever and
responsible for just as many accidents.
We know that the highway department is handicapped
through the lack of funds, and that permanent repairs to
Highway SO and 80 will be costly. But facts are facts. The
condition is growing worse, the welfare of a larger part of
our population is at stake because of the situation on High
way SO, and the life and limb of every county citizen and
tourist who travels 80 is risked. The latter, by highway de-
partment admission, is the heaviest travelled interstate
highway in Mississippi. Surely a situation such as this de-
serves the attention and diversion of every resource of the
department to effect a permanent cure.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1948-12-03
rec Over The Editors

Gaping of flowing wells in the
six South Mississippi counties.
Our organization has one
past president from Moss Point
as a delegate from Jackson
county, another from Pasca-
goula as chairman, and its
manager as delegate at large
from the Coast on the formu-
lative committee of the states
new economic council. Thus
through their Chamber of Com
merce. Pascagoula and Moss
Point are assuming positions
of leadership in the advance
ment of Mississippi. And dur
ing the past few months ours
has been a contribution OF
which the community can well
be proud. For the generous
membership support that has
made such activity possible, l
as president, am deeply CRATE
full. 1t is my hope that through
the current campaign, that
support will be continued and
expanded so that the next adj
ministration will be able to
accomplish even more than has
been done thus far.
Some of the possibilities of
these port cities will be pointed
out in the Chamber meeting at
the Country club this evening.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1948-12-03
THIS WEEK
in Other Years

FIVE YEARS AGO THIS
WEEK, Senate investigation
group had hearing in capital;
facts cleaned in Pascagoula
=. Strike vote at Ingalls, called
off after 10 hour arbitration
Sgt. Vincent Cox returned
to duty after being reported
missing Additional postal
branch opened for mailing rush
Chronicle Star ranked
fourth in u. S. for War Loan
campaign advertising Boys,
10 and II, confess to five rob-
berries here.
FOUR YEARS AGO THIS
WEEK, New blue ration stamp
became valid =. G.. S. 0. spon-
sored benefit doll bazaar
Ensign Robert A. FarnsWorth
Jr. got DFC for outstanding
conduct Mrs. James Det-
rick, winner of Garden club
contest, sponsor of ingalls,
launching "a. No editorial
carried.
THREE YEAR AGO THIS
WEEK, Contract made to pur-
chase bowling alleys for new
Recreation building Annie
Bradley Bradford, Negroes, age
los. died in fire in Moss Point
negro village -. ingalls, trans
port, African Comet, pictured
on Sc stamp :. Editorial: OPP
portunity and obligation, dis
cussed use of new recreation
building DR.. A. P. Near
thur, prominent Moss Point
physician, died.
TWO YEARS AGO THIS
WEEK, First annual Pecan
Bowl game brought Greenville
and Biloxi here Fall term
of Circuit court adjourned aft
err 13 days Local employ
ment office went under state
operation Half of states
teachers below par, A. F. Me-
gehee stated :. Editorial: Ed
ucation and advancement, Mis-
sissippi on bottom in educa-
tional statistics -. Wooden Mill
employees presented scroll of
appreciation to plant owners.
ONE YEAR AGO THIS
WEEK, Former Austrian Chan
cellor, DR.. Won Kurt Schu-
schnigg speaker here Gulf
Dale houses went on sale -. g..
Edmond Jane, Sir, was claimed
by death Panthers played
undefeated Hazlehurst team at
Jackson Bowl game Com
mission denied telephone and
railroad increases Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Frentz celebrated
50th anniversary Editorial:
In support of a curb market.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1948-12-03

Indications are that we are
winning the cold war in Ger
many. The Russians are afraid
to risk an election, knowing
that they would lose in a land
slide. The moral pressure on
them is so great that we don't
believe they can stand it much
longer. We also know that,
should they resort to physical
aggression, America will fight.
We don't believe that they will
risk this last step. And finally
in winning the cold var we are,
winning in a way that gains
us the confidence of the e.
mainder of Europe, furthers
a true belief in Democracy and
can mean permanent peace.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1948-12-03
Moss Point
Churches
METHODIST

The WSCS met at the church
Monday afternoon, November 20,
at $3.50 p. m. The pastor, Rev. N.
U. Boone, led the group in an
opening prayer.
Upon the suggestion of Mr..
Boone, the society this week will
conduct a complete religious sur
vey of the city of Moss Point.
This census will record church
membership or church preference
of the many families in this area.
Mrs. Lynn Hooper gave the
study lesson on Alaska" and
Hawaii. Mrs. H. B. Overstreet
closed the meeting with a prayer.
BAPTIST
The foreign Week of Prayer
was observed by the members
of the WMU with services held
in the church. Monday afternoon
the service was led by Mrs. j.
N. Rape; Tuesday, Mrs. j. T.
Thompson: Wednesday evening, a
special prayer service was OBJ
served at the regular prayer meet
ing hour; Thursday afternoon,
Mrs. John Baxter led the pro-
gram; the service was brought to
a close Friday afternoon with
Mrs. B. B. Hobby as leader.
PRESBYTERIAN
Circle number one will meet
with Mrs. Helen Mayson on Mon
day afternoon.
Circle number two will meet
with Mrs. F. G.. Spann, Jr. on
Monday afternoon. All members
are invited to attend the meet
ings of their circle.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1948-12-03

Pascagoula
Personals

Mrs. E. J. Granger spent the
weekend visiting friends in Mo
bile.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clifton Webb and
children and their daughter-in-
law, Mrs. Herbert Hillman and
baby, were guests at a family re-
union in the home of Mrs. I. w.
Faulk in Grand Bay, Thanksgiy-
ing Day, where forty persons
gathered around the table at din
ner that day. ;
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1948-12-03
FIGHT TB
Buy Christmas Seals

DEPICTING A PAJAM A
Clad child seated before a blaz-
ing fire place in anticipation of
Santa Claus. the ls4s Christ
mas T-B seals were designed
by the internationally famous
artist. Barry Bart. The seals
which recently went on sale
provide the only means of rails
ing funds for the work Of ma
tional. state and county TB as
sociations with work in close
cooperation with official health
agencies in life saving pro-
grams.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1948-12-03

the club by W. F. Mcleod of the
vocational service committee.
Julian Rivers, president, an
nounced a meeting of the Board
of Directors to be held at the
home of Leonard Robinson on
Tuesday evening a 17:30 p. m.
Guests of the club were L. l..
Richardson of Jackson. the Rev.
C. w. Chappell of Moss Point,
and Chester Lyons, DR.. S. B. Nc
Twain, and Joe Martin, Pasca-
gouia Rotarians.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1948-12-03

II is rumored that Lewis, who
rules the convention. with an
iron hand, wanted to put the
body on record for Dewey but
was warned that handApicked
delegates might revolt.
A new clash between govern,
ment and Lewis may not be far
away - the miners will have
new contract negotiations OPEN
ing in about four months.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1948-12-03
VIVA BUSINESS MEETING

The regular business meeting
of the VIVA of the East Moss
Point Baptist church was held
at the home of Mrs. Zeno Wells
on Monday evening.
Monthly reports of all com
mittee chairmen were made at
this time. The eleven members
present included one new mem-
Der, Miss Geraldine Coleman.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1948-12-03

eFVlc OF Lne organization 10
the community and beyond the
community, and urges support
of its campaign to raise funds
for next years budget.
BY w. ED WIGGINS
Five years ago this month
meetings were being held to
form a chamber OF commerce.
The Y. M. B. c. Of Moss Point
and the Pascagoula Civic Coun-
ell were behind the movement.
One of the prime detectives at
that time was the deepening of
our harbor channel to % feet.
Now we are in the process
of obtaining 81 feet of water
to the islands and 35 feet
through Horn Island Pass. We
have many other things now
that we were lacking then.
Some of them the Chamber may
he said to have obtained; and
ii had an important part in get
ting all Of them, particularly
the junior high school, the Can
ty street paving, the sewage
disposal plant, increased water
supply, the Market street and
Negro Recreation buildings,
and the opening of Watts
avenue.
The chamber officially began
this fiscal year with a two-day
industrial exhibit in the Elev-
enth street auditorium that was
viewed by more than 5000 peo-
pie, most of whom saw for the
first time products that are
manufactured locally. Every
one associates a chamber of
commerce with smoke stacks,
but by far the greater number
of factories in the United States
employ less than is people. As
pointed out last week, most of
our Ia new industries are small,
but they are diversified, and
have great possibilities.
Port Development
In a port city like our two
were a few decades ago, and
soon will be again, maritime
commerce accounts for much of
the wealth. f. o. Jewell, for
merly of New Orleans, and now
director Of the Port of Norfolk,
is our authority for the state
ment that a Liberty ship, dis
charging and taking on a cargo,
making only normal repairs, re-
fueling, and putting aboard sup
plies, leaves in an eight day
visit more than 100000 in a
port of call. 1t is for this rea-
son that your Chamber has
placed and will continue to
place, so much emphasis on
port development.
1t is with a great deal OF
pride that we point to the part
the organization has played in
promoting the Port of Pasca-
goula. Cooperating fully with
the Pert Commission the or
ganizatiGn has arranged for the
entertainment of Legislators
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1948-12-03

In this, the third and CON
Guiding article about the Cham
Der of Commerce, its president
touches on the many-sided
service of the organization to
the community and beyond the
community, and urges support
of its campaign to raise funds
for next years budget.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-10-26
CONGRATULATIONS 10 CONNIE MACK
 BY A9 GOVERNORS } $

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 26.-tR- \ look containing letters Of con eratuiations from the governors ot all 4e states was presented today tc Cornie Mack on the completion oi 48 years as manager of the Phila- delphia Athletics.
 The book was presented by Mayor Bernard Samuel, who told the 85- year-old baseball veteran:
 You have been a leading expon ent of clean sports, and clean living, and the example ycu have set during your long and eventful career has been and ever will be an inspira- ton to the youth of America"
 Among the messages was one from Wasfington's Governor Wallgren It said:
 Your name is a household word in every sports-ioving family"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-10-26
By JOE REICHLER

NEW YORK, Oct. 26.-R-Five players from the American and five from the National make up the l948 major league an-star team as selected for the Associated Press by g baseball experts throughout the nation.
 Only six of the l6 rig league clues. tnree in each league, are repre- scented in the third annual all-star aggregation. The world champion Cleveland Indians won two berths as did the National league cham pion Braves.
 The Boston Red Sox end St. Louis ard'nals. runnsr-ups in their re- spectiva circuits, also placed two representative each. One man from the New York Yankees and che from the New York Giants complete the team.
 No player was an unanimous choice. Stan Musial, the National Leagues batting king. and Williams, the champion stickman of the Amer ican League, were ted for the most votes. Each drew PIP of the 20 ballots cast
 DiMaggio won the 'centerfield post hands down with 210 votes, third highest total among the 63 vote getters.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-10-26
BOWLING

Lively team bowling took place on the Elks bowling alleys last night.
 Shows Snowballs were beaten by Hagerups' flags by IA pins in The o'clock kegling. Maxine Dav- lin was high with 450 and second high was M Hagerup with 422 pins.
 At 9 o'clock Phelps Fillies de- feated Jennings Hens by 265 pins. High women were c. Forsyth with 476 and second high was F. Holm- Quist with 467.
 In the events of the men, Hen nings beat Juneau Florist by 150 pins at ' o'clock. Doc Stewart was high with 573 and second high man was J. Hazlett with 539.
 In the 9 o'clock bowling, Me Lean and Werner hea, Juneau Clinic by 99 pins. Hagerup was high with GAO and McGhee made 572.
 Individual scores last night were as follows:
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-10-26
WOLVERINES.
 REMAIN TOPS
 GRID p0LL

NEW YORK, Oct, 26.-tR-Miehi- gan's ranlpaging Wolverines retain ed their rating as the top college 'ootLall team in the country today ill tie weekly Associated Press poll Of the nations sports writers.
 The Powerhouse from Ann Arhor drew TIT Of tke 206 first place votes and piled Up 1885 20 nts to beat out runner-up Notre Dame by PTS points The Irish, second also a week ago. gained 10 first place votes and polled 1,615 points.
 Michigan, unbeaten and united in five outings, downed Minnesota, 27-14 last Saturday while the Irish surged to a 27-12 victory over Iowa for the'r fifth straight conquest of a perfect season.
 North Carolina's Tar Heels held on to third place, drawing 46 first place hallots and 1,568 points.
 California, Army, Georgia Tech and Pennsylvania, also among the nations unbeaten teams retained fourth, fifth, sixth a4.d seventh places, respectively.
 The Golden Bears, who brushed past Washington, 21-0, gained B first place votes and piled up l,239 points. Army, which turned back previously unbeaten Cornell, 27-6, drew four first place ballots and wound up with 1,214 points.
 Oregon was l4th with 82 points.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-10-26
NEW C0ACH
 FOR pIRATES

PITTSBURGH, Oct. 26.-H-The Pittsburgh Pirates to day named William J. Posedel. former Brooklyn and Boston Braves pitcher, a coach.
 Posedel, who once pitched for Portland, will replace B.ll Burwell who was released a short time ago.
 The new coach, who lives in San Francisco, served the Pirates as a scout on the West Coast last year. He hurled in the National League from 1898 through the 1941 season, winning 39 and losing 4o. He served Il the Navy from Jan, 1922, until Get, 1945.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-10-26
GREETINGS FROM RIEGLE

The many Juneau friends made by Col. Milford Riegele, during his wartime command of the Duck Creek pest, will be interested in a letter just received by Delegate E. L. Bob Bartlett. Col. Riegle, who served in Anchorage and the South Pacific after leaving this area. sends his regards to all his Juneau friends. He now is prac- ticing law in Emporia, Kansas.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-10-26
RuIh' s Body
 Is i~ 8'Y9--

NEW YORK, Oct. 26.-4Hl-- The tody of basebalrs immortal Babe Ruth was in it's final resting placs today, more than two months afte. the former home run sluggers deatr August 16.
 In contract to the tnousares O. mourncrs at final rites fer Ruth Aup. lo, bare handful was present sesterday when the body was taken rom a receiving vault and lowered into Q grave in Gate of Heaven cemetery, Westchester County. The mahogany caskst lore a silver name rlate with the inscription George Herman Ruth"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-10-26
RIn(j DOPE

Fights last night turned Out a. follows, with two knockouts:
 NEW YORK. K.-Pete Mead, 160l2, Grand Rapids, Mich, stopped Sal Ritchie, 151, New York t5-.
 BOSTON.-Jonnny Cesario, AT, Boston, deoisioned Frankie Abrams, 150, Detroit d0).
 TCLEDO-Lee Salva, 159, Don- ora, Pa; deoisioned Tony Demicco, 1e1, Brooklyn, N. Y, q0); Tony Janiro. 14o, Youngstown, Ohio, and Lou Valles, 154. New York, drew (i0).
 CHICAGO.-Freddie Dawson, 162, Chicago, knocked out Bill Justine, Al, Philadelphia D.
 BROOKLYN = Fritzie Prucen,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-10-26
WESLEYAN tjNIv. HAS WIN STREAK,
 NINETEEN GAMES

NEW YORK, Oct. 26.-t8-Wes- leyan University, Middletown, Con- necticut, extended its football win ming streak to 19 straight games in four seasons in defeating Amherst, Mass, Saturday, 27 to 0, in battles between two of the nations small, undefeated schools.
 Middlebury, from Middlebury, Vt, also kept it's undefeated streak alive knocking off Trinity (Conn0 24- 13.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-10-26
HOSpITAL NO1Es

Preston Ebert was admitted to St. Ann's Hospital yesterday for medical attention. John R. Frem- ing was discharged.
 Barbara Sarabia of Douglas and Jim John of Juneau were admit ted to the Government Hospital yesterday.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-10-26
R' s.l Q VI 2 1l
 R T G2SS SSSSs& 194S Najor League AlI-Siar Team Selected by BB Experis
 Throughout Naiion ior A. p.

Roudrsau, playing manager of the Indians, and the logical choice for the American Leagues most valu- able player award, ranked fourth with 209 votes to win the shortstop berth easily
 The All-Star team:
 First base-Johnny Mi-e. Giants.
 Second base-Joe Gordon, Indians.
 Third tase-Bob Elliott, Braves.
 Shortstop- Lou Boudreau, h. dians.
 Left Fleld-Ted Williams, Red SoX
 Center F.eld-Joe DiaGaggio, Yam kses
 Right field-stan Musial, Cardi- nals
 Catcher Birdie Tebbetts, Red sox.
 Righthanded pitcher Johnny Gain, Braves.
 Lefthanded pitcher-Harry Bre- cheen, Cardinals.
 NEW YORK, Oct. 26.-lR-The 1948 major league All-Star vote Lroken up into American and Ma tioral League teams gives Richie Ashkuln, speedy Philadelphia Ma tional rookie, the center field spot on the senior circuit.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-10-26

141%, St. Catherines, Ont, decis- .oned Terry Young, 137, New York (a).
 SAN FRANCISCO. - Tom m y Campbell, 136, Rock Island, H., knocked out Arturo Barron, Al, Los Angeles @.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-10-26
K!CHS LEAVE FOR
 BRIEF VISIT SOUTH

Mir. and Mrs w E. Nigh left on the Princess Louise for Port land, called south because of the ill-health of Nighs mother. They expect to return to Juneau within three weeks.
 Someone burns to dc1tl in this country once every 65 minutes.
 Property damage from lightning in this country ranges around $2O million year.
Dirva = Field. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1915-current, 1948-06-04
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