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The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-08-05
First Bale OF Cotton
Reported In Section
Starts Drone OF Gins
Season Not Advanced:
Too EorIy For Machine
Picking, Extra Labor

Gins of the section have begun
to hum to the tune of singing
''picksacks," by small droves of cot
ton pickers over the county within
the past week. The first bale Of
cotton, weighing $50 pounds, which
was turned out" by a Green
wood gin July %, was grown on
the L. w. Parker and sons planta-
ton, Cruger, and was of Delta Pine
Land14 variety. This was the earli-
est bale ginned in the section, and
while cotton is reported to be open
ing throughout the area, a week or
so will pass before harvesting will
begin in earnest, according to re-
ports.
The first bale OF cotton grown
in the section this year, Grower
Parker told, brought 43 cents q
pound and with premium offered
yearly by Greenwood merchandise
ing houses for the first bale. totalled
80 cents pound. The lint was one
and one-eighths inches long. Tha
crop was planted the first week in
April.
Too early yet for the use of pick
ing machines, and not open suffi-
GENTLY to warrant extra labor, the
first bale was picked entirely by
hand by members of the family,
Mr.. Parker said. Though his crop
and all others he has seen appear
cas- a whole the best in several
years" Mr.. Parker said the cotton
does not look as good now as it
did one month ago before it was
hurt by lack of rain
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-08-05
Clay Views Air Lift As Direct
Frontal Assault On Communism
BY Hdzel Brannon

The great majority Of German
people ere against Communism and
the Russia toctics," Gen. CluY main
toined giving the Allied answer to
the Russiun stand that she would
take core of Berlin's needs if the
Allies would withdraw.
Gen. Clay's remarks to me leaves
no doubt where he stands.
The policies of this strong mar
of American diplomacy are straight
and to the point :. they hew tc
the line and let the chips fall where
they may.
CluY underlined his conviction
that the fight for Berlin is much
more than just a question Of con-
troll over this besieged city. II Is
the test that determines American
policy in the whole of Europe. If. by
any chdnce. We should withdrew
from Berlin then we will suffer q
complete diplomatic defect in oil
Europe and lose forever the sup
port and active cooperation of the
millions Of libertY-loving people
throughout this continent in Ger
many. Belgium. France. ItolY. the
Netherlands and Scandinavia.
America cannot and must not fail
in this first real test of her position
in European affairs.
That she will not fail is the sin
cere belief of Gen. Clay whose faith
in the American people is firm and
resolute.
1--WE are tough people" he said
"and the air lift can and will &c
on indefinitely as long as the
American people are behind it."
The people of Berlin have heard
night and day for more than weeks
now the constant, throbbing drone
of the American c 54's and ATS over
head bringing in the food for two
and one-half million Germans tc
beat the Russian blockade of this
besieged city.
They are convinced the Ameri-
cans mean business.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-08-05
This is the eighth Of q series of
Articles boosting the town of
Duront.)

articles boosting the town Of
Duront.)
A number of notices could be the
true working goal of the Durant
Junior Chamber of Commerce, or.
ganized here less than two years
ago. Just as appropriate as the
groups stated purpose-"to promote
the civic and economic well-being
OF Durant and surrounding COM
munity" the motto could be,
Others first, us second" or "Any-
thing Attempted That Will Better
The Town" Since its organization,
the group has undertaken a num-
Der OF projects which have received
but scant recognition, but the re-
suits of which have been accepted
as mattero fact.
Two years ago the new I. c.
streamliner "City of New Orleans
was stopping at Durant only for the
mail and for passengers going to
Memphis or New Orleans. The Jay
Gees contacted civic organizations
of Lexington, Kosciusko. Tchula,
and Durant and sent a telegram to
President Johnson of the l. c. sys-
tenn. requesting that Durant be
made a regular stop. Soon after
ward the streamliner was picking
up "short-stop" passengers, and has
been ever since.
Afford Recreation
Last summer the young men of
Durant decided that the townspeo-
pie would enjoy going to softball
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-08-05
Patients At The Hospital

Mrs. Emily Malone, Ebenezer
Mrs. w. L. Taylor, Goodman
Mrs. c. H. Kuykendall, Durant
Cliff Mayfield, Durant
Mr.. E. H. Shaddock, Lexington
Mrs. w. M. Chapman. Tchula
P. A. Legett, Pickens
Mrs. Harriet Riteman, Lexington
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-08-05
COUNTY MEN ENLIST

TWO county men, James I. Gran
than and Carroll Morgan, are among
the recent enlistees in the Army or
Air Forces, according to Master
Sergeant Arnold I. Cook. recruiter.
The 20Oth man for July and the L.
203rd man for 1948 have been re-
ported.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-08-05

Mrs. Arthur Winstead and son, Bill
~ OF Philadelphia and Washington
u. G, visited Miss Artie Johnson
several days recently. They return.
ed Wednesday
Frank Edwards returned from the
Baptist hospital recently.
Evening star., 1948-12-12
Brief Revie1Vs Of Current
Books for Young Readers

Belinda and the Magic Journey,
by Hugh Gee (Chanticleer; SD
Another charming addition to the
Belinda" series. The little. wooden
puppet Journeys into a fairyland
world in search of a companion
Her travels are portrayed In richly
colored photographs.
Chains For Columbus, by Alfred
Powers Westminster; $2.5O-A
story telling of the adventures of
young Francisco Perez, and of the
glamour and mystery of the struggle
for gold and power in the unknown
New World.
Patsy jefferson of Monticello
by Marguerite Vance Dutton; $3.50
Patsy Jefferson's devotion 70 hel
illustrious father, Thomas Jefferson
is the theme of this biography
The author tells of Patsy's life from
her babyhood until she hears jeff.
erson's inaugural speech. Illustrated
Golden Trek, by David Lavender
Westminster; $2.50)-The adven.
lures of Joe Gordon, who Travelled
with his uncle from Ohio to Sar
Francisco during the great Cali
fornia gold rush.
! High, Inside, by r. G. Emery
(Macrae-Smith: $25O.-Cleve Col.
man was good pitcher and hi
knew it. On leaving college ht
made up his mind to play pro bal
strictly for the financial return. Hi.
father. great shortstop in his day
said to him: Son, there's more T.
baseball than just money" Clev'
found outShe hard way-losir
cut and then fighting his way bsc'
to success. A well-written moderI
baseball story for boys.
Evening star., 1948-12-12
Expert Tells Why
He Advised Against
Purchase of Horse
Prize Contribution
BY Victor Block, IS
London School

During the course of my travel
through Maine last summer, I hap
pened to end up at the Skowhegan
Fair. The event which Immediately
drew and held my attention was
the horse racing, and I spent most
OF the afternoon watching same.
After watching a few races from
the stands. I went down to the stalls
and sat with the old gentlemen who
are always found hanging around
the stalls at racetracks and who call
themselves experts"
After the sixth race, which was
thrilling photo-finish, we took a
poll to see who most of us thought
had won. Everyone except one old
native thought that the No. horse
had won, and the No. 2 horse placed
This old fellow contended that we
were all wrong-that the No. 2
horse had edged out No. 4.
When the results were announced,
and the No. 2 horse was the winner,
we all asked how the old man
knew it.
WAL" he drawled, three years
ago, I was one of the buyers for
the Bellevue Stables. We were at
an auction one day, and that No. 4
horse was up for sale. He had pref
ty good blood in i'm, but told 'em
not to buy i'm.
You know why I told EN- not
to buy i'm? Cause I said ed never
win any photos. And you know why
I said ed never win any photos?
Cause is nose Is too darn short!
And then. in a triumphant voice
and pointing to the No. 4 horst
being led back to his stall, he said
1"See! I was right"
Evening star., 1948-12-12


ington Street Methodist Church
Alexandria; for veterans in Mount
Alto Hospital and for clubs, lodges
and other groups. At present he
is performing about once a month
on Uncle Bud Wards WMAL-TV
show, "Telestars of Tomorrow
Jacks other interests include art,
writing, baseball, football and target
practice with a .22-caliber rife
given to him by his brother Wallace,
who is with the Air Force in Japan.
He is, of course, extremely careful
with the gun. as any one who ham
dies any kind of firearm should be.
Last year Jack won an American
Legion award with. an essay on
"Americanism."
X X X
Gwen van Eerden, Eastern High
School, spent year and half in
Vienna, Austria, returning to the
United States only few months
ago. She also visited France, Ger
many, Italy and Switzerland.
Another fastener with a Euro
pean background is Rita Metaxatos,
who came to this country from her
native Greece in February, 1947.
Il like the schools here" she told
the Easterner, because there is no
school on Saturday, as there is in
Greece. 1t is very different in my
country. The boys and girls go to
separate schools and the girls wear
uniforms. We stay in one room all
day, and the teachers do the chang
ing to come to u.s." Ritas ambition
is to become dentist.
Still another Eastern traveller is
Dominic Spadaro, who spent this
past summer and fall visiting his
grandmother in Sicily and touring
the italian mainland. He had
never seen. his grandmother before
His sister Nancy, June, 1948. grad
uate of Eastern, and their parents
also made the trip.
X X
A correspondent of The Junior
Star, Dorothy Inglee, will be editor
in-chief of the December and Janu-
ary issues of the Anacostia High
School Pow-Wow. She and Anne
Overton were co-editors of the Oc-
tober and November numbers, and
did first-class job. Anne also will
work on the December-January is
sues, but as associate editor. Both
girls are members of the Quill and
Scroll. national honorary society for
high school journalists.
n II u
Nancy Rose Selove, 8, of Spring
field, Va, reports that her 3-year-
old sister Carolyn found q baby
squirrel several weeks ago.
After it got bigger, we found out
it was flying squirrel" Nancy
says. 1T eats bread, milk, persim-
mons, nuts, berries and cereals of
all kints. We naln,d it Lucky
Chief NO-Rain- in-thc- Face because
it rained that same day and it was
lucky it didn't get rained on. But
We call 1t Lucky"
Evening star., 1948-12-12
New England Bean-Pot: American

New England Bean-POt: American
Folk Stories to Read and to Tell.
by M. Jagendorf vanguard; $3.50
This is the first volume in series
of regional folk tales for children.
The author has chosen to begin the
series with New England-a section
rich In American folklore. DR.. Jag
endorf has the gift of retelling these
tales with gusto and simplicity
stories of giants and witches, OF
great feats of strength and of i'm
pudent strokes of humor. All of the
legendary heroes and heroines of
New England are here. An out
standing children's book, with full
page illustrations which have caught
the spirit of the tales.
Just For Fun: Humorous Stories
and Poems, selected by Elva S. Smith
and Alice I. Hazeltine Dothrop, Lee
g. Shepard; $275)-Some of the
funniest and best-loved characters
from the whole realm of children S
literature march gaiy through these
pages, and the humor ranges from
the inspired nonsense OF Lewis
Carroll to the homespun clownine
of Robert McCloskey. A, book fol
children of any group, for included
are stories and poems especially
suited for reading aloud.
Told Under the Christmas Tree
selections by the Literature Com.
mittee of the Association for Child.
hood Education Macmillan; $3)-
The well-known stories and poems
of Christmas are blended with 9
selection of stories from every cor
ner of the globe which describe
holiday customs and traditions
native to other lands. Illustrated.
Evening star., 1948-12-12
ICash Prizes offered
| For Work of Young
| Writers and Artists

Cash prizes of 81 are awarded for
original stories, articles, poems and
cartoons published in The Junior
Star. Contributions Of material
which the editor considers of suf-
ficient merit also are issued re-
porters' cards.
The contest is open to boys and
girls of high school age and under
Write on one side of paper double
space if you type), and put your
name, age, address and telephone
number in the upper left-hand cor
ner. Draw with black India ink on
white paper, and do not roll or fold
Contributions cannot be returned.
The editor reserves the right to
publish any contribution in what
ever form he thinks best, regardles
of whether it is awarded a priz'
He also may withhold prizes who
contributions are found not to
original.
Checks for prizes are mailed dU
1g the week following publicatic
address: The Junior Star, 727 Sta
Building, Washington 4, D. G.
Evening star., 1948-12-12

though, if you look at some of their
hands. you will find many fingers
crossed. Everything seems to &C
along very smoothly.
When fntermission comes, every
one is congratulating the leads
while they are complaining that
they either forgot line or sang off,
key.
Back on stage" comes the direc-
tors call. The curtains open and
the next act goes on as smoothly as
the first.
After the finale, come the curtain
calls, which greatly excite the au-
dience. When this is over, and the
curtains are closed, friends and
relatives are up on the stage con-
graduating the cast and presenting
the leads with corsages, baskets Of
flowers and other gifts.
Every one now seems more excited
than before the performance. After
changing clothes and removing the
makeup, you could find most of the
cast at an eating place, and talking
about the corrections they're goine
/ to make for the next night.
Evening star., 1948-12-12
Prise Contribution
By CoroI Rose, 8
Madison srhnol EnIls church. Va,

Madison School, FoIls Church, Va.
When Santa was young he didn't
have any deer, so he used flying
elephants.
Dumbo was one OF his best ele-
plants because he could fly long
way without stopping.
But sometimes he scared people
because he had such big ears that
they made a huge shadow on the
ground. Dunbo always laughed
and the people looked up and they
laughed, too.
After a while Dumbo left Santa
Then Santa started using deer
Evening star., 1948-12-12
Copy Of Magma Carta Here
To Be Returned 10 England

A copy Of the Magma Carta, which
has been on display ut the Library
of Congress for the last two years
will be returned this week to the
British Museum from which 1t was
loaned, the Library has announced.
The document is the Lacock Abbey
copy of the great charter In which
King Henry III in 1925 confirmed
the grant of rights made in 1915 by
his predecessor, King John.
The two-year loan expires Wednes-
day.
Evening star., 1948-12-12

dependent producers as Walt Dis
ney, Sam Goldwyn and David O.
selznick, has been operating with
out a president since Donald M
Nelson's contract expired some
months ago. Mr.. Nelson, former
head of the War Production Board
Is living here. =
1t is reported that MraA Arnall is
taking the position without con-
tract, at his own insistence, and
at a salary of $4,000 a year. Mr..
Nelson reputedly was paid twice that
much. Mr.. Arnall's headquarters will
be In New York.
Evening star., 1948-12-12
.ArnaII 10 Be President
OF Independent Producers
By the Assoeioied Press

HOLLYWOOD, Dec. II: THE
PRESIDENT of the Society of Inde-
,endent Motion Picture Producers
yill be Ellis Gibbs Arnall, former
governor of Georgia, a spokesman
IF the organization said today. Mr..
rnall will be elected formally to-
orrow, but he already has unof-
oially taken the job.
The society, made up of such in
Evening star., 1948-12-12

The M ou n t
v e non High
S C h ool pupil,
son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Reed
er, has played
on % radio pro-
grams, for Sta
tions WMAL.
w A r L a n d
WGAY. When
he was II he
gave concerts in
Warrenton, Va,
and st. Peters,
burg, Fla, and
he has sin C e
~louad -, yxyoch
Evening star., 1948-12-12

AS if this were not enough, TO
there is a Chemistry Club, a Radio
Guild, a Camera Club, and re-
Gently founded French Club.
Perhaps, upon reading this, you
will think that in such an array OF
activities, many are functioning pas
sively. To discount this impression
let me briefly skim over the sched-
ule for the 1s48-9 school year, In
cluded are two plays by the dra-
matte group, an elocution contest
q series Of league debates and two
or more appearances by the Glee
Club.
Also included are number OF
visits by the Chemistry Club to
scientific points of interest, a
monthly radio play by the Radio
Guild (which incidentally operates
a ham" station, W3JlA and
numerous Camera Club hikes.
Evening star., 1948-12-12
Safety Circus Talks
Bv Dick Mansfield

Inspector Dick Mansfield, director
of The Stars school safety program
and former chief of the Metropoli-
tan Police Departments Detective
Bureau, is giving a series of chalk
talks on safety to pupils of District,
Maryland and Virginia schools.
The Safety Circus" cartoon talks
are sponsored by The Star, in CO.
operation with the District Board
of Education and school authorities
In nearby Maryland and Virginia.
Talks are scheduled this week at
the following District of Columbia
schools:
Monday. II am Harrison at Grimks
Tuesday. II am. Garheld-Turne
wednesday, II am, Morgan; 1:15 pm,
Wilson at Morgan. Thursday. II am,
Briggs-Montgomery. Friday, 1:15 pm.
Bruce at Monroe.
Evening star., 1948-12-12
Gonzaga's Varied Program
Gets Boost From Student
Prize Contribution
BY jones J. MuIquin, Is
Conzoqa High School

think have, at Gonzaga High School, an
this
ample testimony this field
council dramatic association
Glee Speakers Guild,
monthly newspaper and book
Evening star., 1948-12-12
Prize Contribution
By Carol Beverly Scott, s
Tokoma School

bantam She tame and will eat out Of
my hand like her much.
had her since last August She has laid four
We Besybert back yard, which fenced Some
times put the garage night
wheat. wheat
should happen be clean
should also have NICE big yard with fence
fight feathers she won't
be able the fence.
Evening star., 1948-12-12
There's Lots Of Excitement
Backstage ON Opening Night
Prize Contribution
By CoroIie Hurley, IS


night show? Well
school its yearly
extremely The call
places" The
begins and the curtain
all the has escaped AL
Evening star., 1948-12-12
lust Between
Ourselves . -.
BY Philip H. Love-

At the age of IL, Jack Sanborn
Reeder of Lorton, Va, is veteran
Of radio, television and the concert
stage. He's a pianist.
Evening star., 1948-12-12
How the IS States Voted for President
|Shownin Official, Complete Tabulation
Table Gives Vote 1910 and 1914 Elections for Comparison and
Party Plualies in Each State Along With Percentages

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Evening star., 1948-12-12


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Evening star., 1948-12-12
Santa and Dunbo

the more technically minded boys
Milford chronicle., 1948-03-26
'lenty of floor space for you.

plenty of floor space for you.
This past Saturday morning,
COmrade Chester Marvel was
strOlling down the street with a
bewildered look upon his counte-
nance. was curious to know why
he assumed such an expression.
and upon questioning him, these
were his very words, II am get
ting married this afternoon" What
more could say but extend my
hand and with firm grasp, wish
him all the luck in the world. I
am sure all the members share in
my thoughts and that he has a
long. and prosperous life with his
beloved.
We expect to have a larger turn
out at our next meeting and also
we shall see many new faces. We
welcome you one and all to par
ticipate in making your American
Legion the finest organization in
Milford. Don't forget if you want
to be part of this grand Organi-
cation contact either myself or any
member of the Legion. See you all
at the meeting next Friday.
Milford chronicle., 1948-03-26

and they will show you how to
march.
wonderful news has reached nv
ears, and believe me, l am exceed
ingly proud to be able to relate
1t to my readers. For a long time
we have been putting on a mem
Dership drive. Each member in
the Legion has worked diligently
and given a great deal of effort
towards this program, and the net
results have been that thew have
accomplished their task. Our quota
has been reached and 1 am sure
that those members that had par
tlcipated in this program. feel that
their efforts were not in vain. One
member in particular, John Long
Dotham has given much of his time
towards this program. John is to
be commended for his fine work.
This all adds up to the fact that
we shall win the national trophy.
/ have been notified that the
Easter Dance which was to be
held on Friday, March 26, has been
changed to a later date, April 2.
All those who have already pur-
chased tickets can still use them
on this date. Those who have as
yet not received their tickets can
still obtain them from members
of the Ladies' Auxiliary or the Am
erican Legion. Prepare yourself
for an evening of fun and bring
along grandmOm. There is still
Milford chronicle., 1948-03-26
Milford Legion Notes

The meeting of the American
Legion was held on Friday, March
IS, at 8 p. m. sharp. The cOngre-
CATION met at the city hall council
room. The meeting was opened
and after the regular business of
the day the following items were
discussed.
One of our members, COmrade
Charles N. Plummer of Slaughter
Beach, has been in the hospital
over at Perry Point for eight
months. We understand that his
ailment may keep him there a
while, so that anyone wishing to
send him some get well cards,
would be greatly appreciated by
all. All we can say to Charlie is
get we'll quickly, and let's see that
face of yours once again. Every
one here in the American Legion
is pulling for you.
/ just received word that the
rifles we have been expecting for
sometime, have finally arrived, and
they are now at the armOry.
know how eager the men are to
begin drill practice, not only that
but to try on their uniforms and
begin to march in earnest. From
all indications they should have
the uniforms this weekend. Keep
your eyes on the American Legion
Milford chronicle., 1948-03-26

Orchestra.
DR.. and Mrs. Robert R. Layton
and family of Dover were Sunday
visitors Of DR.. Layton's mother,
Mrs. R. R. Layton.
DR.. and Mrs. George Japp of Col
umbus, Ohio, were Sunday visitors
at the home of DR.. and Mrs. John
Hammond.
The BridgeVille Anglers celebra-
ted their fifth annual banquet on
Thursday evening, March 18th, at
the Ladies Tuesday Night Club
House.
Group singing of America" op-
ened the meeting and the inVOca-
ton was given by Rev. L. E. VIM
brow. The turkey dinner was serv-
ed and very capably, too, by Mrs.
Ira Bennett and Mrs. Ellis Myer.
President Medford Cannon intro
duced several guests-Mrs. Laura
Roberts, of Cedar Beach; Mr.. Wal
ter W. TOmlinsOn, Honorary presi-
dent Of the RehOboth SpOrtsman's s
Club and Mrs. Tomlinson; Mr..
George A. Wedler, president of the
RehOboth Sportsman's Club and
Mrs. Wedler. President WedIer
presented a souvenir" year book
to the Bridgeville club. This book
contains names of charter mem
bers of the Rehoboth Sportsmans'
Club: also, a report Of the picnic
and fishing contest between the Re-
hObOth and Bridgeville clubs. A
Galvanized fishing tackle box. the
door prize, was won by Mrs. Eliza
beth McCauley.
Horace M. White conducted, a no.
vel skit amid an appropriate stage
setting and presented engraved
cups to the following winners:
Garfield Fleetwood; Granville Mar
vii; Gilbert White; Charles Brown;
George Hartzell and Homer Turn
er.
Entertainment was an act called
"Esmeraldi," by Nan belmont, of
Philadelphia.
The meeting was adjourned by
the group singing Aud Lang
Syne."