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The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1948-01-09
Carl Alexander
Is Buried With
Military Honors

Funeral services for Carl A.
Alexander who died at the Veter-
ans Facility in Biloxi last Monday
were conducted Sunday at 2:3O
p. M, from Fails Funeral Home
and the East Moss Point Baptist
church with the Rev. Monte Da-
Wis. pastor, assisted by the Rev
Jewel Golmon and the Rev. E. w.
Evening star., 1948-10-07
Use Of Municipal Center
For kindergarten Opposed

The Takoma Park City Councils S
action in approving use of a munich
pal center room for the j. Enos Ray
School kindergarten has been criti-
cized by the Community League of
Takoma Park
The Montgomery County Commits
sioners on Tuesday revoked the per-
NIT they had granted the kinder
garten about three weeks ago.
In a letter of protest to Mayor
John c. Post, League President Luke
j. Bennett asked if the council had
taken full cognizance" OF the dan
ger to children's health and safety
if they attend kindergarten in the
center, 8 Columbia avenue, before
health and safety regulations are
complied with.
Mr.. Bennett asked why hearing
had not been held. whether a build
Evening star., 1948-10-07
Exhibits for Great Falls
Toll House Are Invited

Jack Bentley. of the Montgomery
County Historical Society, today
urged county residents to take ad-
vantage of the Interior Depart
ment's offer to provide space in the
old toll house at Great Falls, Md
tor objects of historical interest.
MI. Bentley. who is chairman OF
the society's committee to obtain
such articles. said the offer pro
vides Wonderful chance to preserve
the county's historical items"
He said those who participate will
have their names placed on the
exhibits. The toll house now is being
renovated to make room for the dis
play. The work is expected to be
completed by late spring or early
summer, he added.
AT present" he asserted, there
is need for old household effects,
such as fireplace equipment. pewter
dishes, etc. Indian relics and mus
ketS also are wanted"
Evening star., 1948-10-07
Mediation Board Fails
To End Rail Dispute;
Issue Goes 10 Truman
By the Assoeiuted Press

CHICAGO, Oct. 7.-Attempts by
the National Railway Mediation
Board to settle the wage and houl
dispute between the Nations rail.
roads and Is incorporating unions
have ended in failure.
The dispute, involving 100000
employees, now goes to an emergency
fact-f1nding board which President
Truman is expected to appoint
within a few days
This step is provided by the Rail-
way Labor Act. The mediation
board withdraws from the case and
certifies that an emergency exists
The mediation board efforts COL
lapsed late yesterday after the
unions turned down a board pro-
posal for arbitration.
Board Will Forestall Strike.
Direct negotiations between the
railroads and the unions collapsed
September II.
Naming of a fact-finding board
will make any legal strike impos-
sible for three to four months. The
board probably will take a month
to hear the case, and then another
to study evidence and make a rec
ommendation. If this report is un-
satisfactory to the unions, they must
wait another so days before any
legal strike.
The l6 unions include shopmen,
maintenance workers, clerks and
telegraphers. They demand FIVE
day, 40-hour week with 48 hours
pay, and an additional wage in
crease of 25 cents an hour. They
also seek pay at IL times the daily
rate for any work on Saturdays,
double pay on Sundays and holi-
days, and minimum of eight hours
pay on such days regardless of the
time worked.
Present Rates Vary.
These demands total a proposed
increase of about 48 cents an hour
Their present rates vary widely &C.
cording to classification of the job
The railroads estimated the tota
cost of the demands of the is unions
at about 100000 a year, OF
about twice the net income the rail-
roads expect this year from theil
traffic at higher rates.
After the September collapse ir
negotiations, the unions circulated
strike ballot. Sentiment was re.
ported as SO per cent in favor oi
striking, with more than half ot
the votes counted.
Two operating unions already have
settled their third-round wage de.
mands by agreeing to a 10-cents-an.
hour increase. This may become
the pattern for all the unions. Three
other operating unions have re.
cessed talks for further study.
Evening star., 1948-10-07
|WoIter 6. Beech Dies;
Ex-Stonford Professor
BY the Assoeiaied Prsss

LOS ANGELES, October T.
Walter Greenwood Beach, 80, pro.
fessor emeritus in sociology at STAN
ford University and author of sew
eral books on the subject, died yes
terday after a long illness.
Prof. Beach taught at Stanford
from 1919 to 1889. Prior to that he
was on the faculty of the Marietta
(Ohio) College for Women and was
dean of the College of Science and
Arts at Washington State College
Pullman
Evening star., 1948-10-07
New Food Nix Sold

Food experts in Denmark have
developed a new compound that
takes the place of four ingredients
in cooking-fat. sugar, eggs and
milk-Copenhagen reports. Cakes
and biscuits can be made by just
adding water, beating it up and
sitting in the -four. 1t is points
free and costs about so dents for a
1-pound package.
Evening star., 1948-10-07
Stossen Takes Up Fight
For West Virginia Votes

BY the Associated Press
CHARLESTON. w. Va, Oct. T.
Harold Stassen takes W the Re-
publican battle for doubtful West
Virginia today.
The former aspirant for his
party's presidential nomination and
present head of the University of
Pennsylvania is slated for an in
formal address at Wierton at noon
and a major address late att a
Wheeling rally. Tomorrow he will
make two speeches at Huntington.
Gov. Warren of California, Re-
publican vice presidential candidate,
toured the State Tuesday.
Evening star., 1948-10-07
Public Ice Hearings Set
On 8 Pet. Roll Increase
BY the Assoeioted Press

The Interstate Commerce Com
mission said yesterday it will open
public hearings November 30 on the
railroads petition for a new 8 per
cent freight rate increase.
The railroads asked the increase
last Friday, requesting prompt" ac-
ton. They said operating costs are
rising faster than revenues even
after several rate advances granted
since the war.
The first hearing will be held here.
The ICC said additional hearings
will be held If needed.
Evening star., 1948-10-07
THE EVENING STAR Washington, D. c. IA
ocrOeER J.

ing permit had been issued for re-
modelling work, and where respon-
sibility lay for ordering the work
and in case of injury to children
and teachers.
Evening star., 1948-10-07
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Forget your asel Thousands are peppy at 20. Try
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which many men and women call 'old. Iry
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fngton, at Liggett Rexall Stores.
Evening star., 1948-10-07
China Hits at SmuqqIers

China has increased the number
of gunboats sent out to stop smug-
Cling of goods between Kwantung
and Hong Kong.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-06-24
Welfare Examinations
Are Announced

Open competitive examinations
for positions in the Mississippi De-
partment of Public Welfare and in
the Mississippi Unemployment Com.
pensation Commission are announc-
ed by merit system supervisors OF
these agencies. Applications must be
on file in the supervisors office by
July 3.
Examinations will be given for
the positions of Junior Stenographer.
Senior Stenographer, Visitor and
Employment interviewer. Registers
resulting from this examination will
be used for filing vacancies in both
the Department of Public Welfare
and the Mississippi Unemployment
Compensation Commission.
Qualified applicants are urged to
obtain application blanks and infor-
national circulars at any local en-
ployment office or any county well
fare office or from the office of the
Merit System Supervisors, 3l9 North
President Street, Box 1925; tele.
phone 4-7631 or 1894.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-06-24
Mrs. Mitchell Rites
Held Al Goodman

Funeral services were held at
2 p. m. today for Mrs. Bitae Rogers
Mitchell, of Goodman, who died
Wednesday at 1890 p. m. after lin
gering illness. The Rev. S. L. Nc
Cullough, Presbyterian minister,
conducted the last rites at the
home with burial in Hillcrest ceme-
terry.
Born in Holmes county at Emery,
Mrs. Mitchell was the daughter OF
the late Henry and Rebecca Rathell
Rogers, who were among the first
territorial settlers of the county.
She was a graduate of Blue Noun
tain seminary, the Presbyterian
church in Goodman, and was char
ter member of the Woman's club.
Mrs. Mitchell leaves two sons,
George Mitchell of the home and
Dave Mitchell of Little Rock, Arkan-
sas three daughters Mrs. L. G.. Pain
ter of Columbus, Mrs. Alice Bridg-
forth Of Yazoo City and Mrs. Sam
Gwin of Goodman, and four sisters,
Mrs. Grace Alexander of West, Miss
Pet Rogers, Miss Lee Rogers, and
Mrs. George Weeks, all of Gallman.
Maxwell and Owen were in
charge of arrangements.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-06-24
Services To Be Held
For Corporal Moses

Funeral services for Corporal
Thurman Moses, who died with
typhus fever while in the service
in New Guinea on June 10, 1914
will be held at 4 p. m. Friday with
the Rev. c. T. Floyd, officiating
Burial will be in Oddfellows GENE
terry.
Corporal Moses was born in Car
roll county, February Is, 1915. He
was 20 years of age at the time OF
death. He entered the service with
the 18th field artillery of the Ma
tional Guard, having been among
the first to leave the States. He
was employed with Western Auto
associates in Lexington before enter
ing the service and had lived in
Lexington most of his life. He was
the son of Mrs. Linda Moses Fritz,
Of Lexington, who survives him.
Other surviving relatives are one
sister, Mrs. Bessie Lou Holder, two
brothers. j. Willie Moses and Theo
NOSES, of Lexington, five nieces,
and one nephew. He was a member
of the Lexington Methodist church.
Pallbearers will be Jack White
Ray Johnson Jack Farmer, Doty
Porter, Charlie Smith, Gordon
Laird, Curtiss Hammett, and Cor
don Carter.
Lee Funeral home will be ir
charge of arrangements.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-06-24
Foundation Wants
Church Bells To Rino

An invitation to churches of all
faiths throughout the nation to OBJ
serve Sunday, the Fourth of July, as
a day Of rededication to our Ameri.
can heritage of freedom by the ring
ing Of church bells and special SER
mons and prayers, was extended to-
day by the American Heritage
Foundation through Thomas Darcy
Brophy, President.
The Foundation Is a non-contro.
versial organization established fol
the purpose of sponsoring a year OF
rededication to our American Herr.
tage. including the year-long tour OF
the Freedom Train. Its aim is tc
help raise the level Of active citizen
ship.
The Foundation urges all churches
to ring their bells from 9:55 to 10
a. m. on the Fourth of July as a
special Anniversary Ginning COM
memorating the ringing of the
Liberty Bell in 1776, and to devote
sermons that day to the freedoms
we enjoy in this country, Mr.. Bro
ply explained. Leaders of all faiths
have already indicated wholehearted
endorsement of the plan, he said.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-06-24
Naval Air Reserve
Celebrate Birthday

The second anniversary of the
Nays peacetime training program,
the Naval Air Reserve, will be cele-
brated this weekend at the Naval
Air Station in Memphis. A Saturday
night dance and Sunday open
house will spotlight the celebration.
The personnel of the Naval Air
Station and its Naval Air Reserve
squadrons will be host to the gene
raj public at a dance at the station
drill hall on Saturday night from 8
until midnight. Owen Elkins and
his II piece band will provide the
music for dancing in the large drill
hall which will be specially decorat-
ed for the occasion. A special invi-
tation has been extended by Captain
c. 0. Taft, commanding officer OF
the station, to high school grad
yates to come and bring their dates
Refreshments will be served and
there will be no admission charge
Sundays activities center around
battle stations" drill to be per-
formed by personnel of the Naval
Air Reserve squadrons and will be-
gin when the gates to the air sta.
ton open at 100. The battle sta
tons" drill will begin at 2:30 and
the open house ends at 5 p. m. The
public is cordially invited to be
the guests of the Navy on Saturday
evening and again on Sunday after
noon for the birthday celebration
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-06-24
Money Appropriated

To assist in the support of the
library, the Board of Supervisors
appropriated $25 a month for two
years, but it was not until January,
1880. that the city of Durant agreed
to pay the same amount toward its
support.
The first board of trustees was
elected by popular vote of the paid
up patrons and was composed OF
Mrs. Hunoldstein, Mrs. G.. B. Ram
sey, Mrs. c. A. Doster, G. r. Ben
nett, Mrs. j. T. Nicely, Mrs. R. W.
Rhyme, j. L. Longinotti, H. B. Sar-
geant, and j. NJ Ham. The board
elected officers from its own mem
bership. Mrs. Doster was chosen
president, Mrs. Ramsey, vice presi-
dent, Mrs. Hunoldstein, secretary
Mr. Bennett, treasurer.
Miss Winifred Mcintyre, member
of the Twentieth Century club, was
elected librarian. position which
she held for number of years with
out having received a salary from
the library. She was assisted by II
public-spirited women from Durant.
Idea 40 Years Old
The germ of the idea for Holmes
County library actually began some
40 years before its establishment.
The at-that-time newly organized
Continued On Page p
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-06-24
Lexington Man Receives
Doctorute In Law

Lawrence Rabb, the son of Mr.
and Mrs. L. w. Rabb, ST., of Lex.
ington, received the degree of Doc
tor of Law at the 233rd convoca.
ton exercises of the University OF
Chicago on June Is. Mrs. L. w. RABBI
Sr, attended the graduation exer'
cises and returned to Lexington
Sunday with Mr.. Rabb and his wife
and son.
Mr.. Rabb was graduated from
Millsaps college in 1912. After be-
ing released from active duty in
the Navy, he was enrolled in the
University of Chicago Law School
in March 1916. During his work al
Chicago he served as an associate
editor of the University of Chicago
Law Review.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-06-24
|AFHW Workers
Hold Installation,
Outing On Friday

At special meeting held at Hotel
Durant, recently, the newly formed
Branch 1872 of the American Fede-
ration of Hosiery Workers Union
were presented their charter by
Charles G.. Yersak, national repre-
sentative, assisted by Albert Hack
worth and Miss Lena Lee, both of
Chattanooga, Tenn.
Officers elected at the meeting
by members of the local hosiery
workers are: Pershing Spruill, pre-
sident; Ralph Ellington, vice presi-
dent; Mrs. Fay Aldy, secretary and
treasurer; Mrs. Allen Dunn, record
ing secretary; Jimmy Aldy, conduc-
tor; Paul Aldy, warden; and three
trustees, Russell McMahan, Mrs
Lucille Barrier and Ed Purvis.
Picnickers Hem Speeches
After installation of officers by
the national representatives, fur
Their activities were continued al
Holmes County State park, where
swimming, boating and outdoor
sports were enjoyed in celebrating
the occasion.
After addresses by Mr.. Hackworth
and Miss Lee to large crowd Of
Hosiery Workers, chicken fry was
held and iced drinks were served
to the delegation.
Guests present and addressing the
gathering were: Judge R. E. Nc.
Neer, Mayor-elect of Durant, j. L.
Pierce, Member of the Grand Exc
cutive Board and Secretary of State
Legislative Board of the Brother
hood of Railway Trainmen, and
Walter Odom, Chairman of Railway
| Clerks.
Committeeman Named
Funds for the outing were provided
by the Employees Coca-Cola funo
and 500 donation by the Ameri-
can Federation of Hosiery Workers
national office. This is the only
national union of Hosiery Workers
in the United States.
The committee in charge of fes'
Invites were Ralph Ellington, Mrs
Allene Dunn, Russell McMahan and
Mrs. M. Wilson all of Durant.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-06-24
Duront Lumber Company
Gets New Location

Durant Lumber company offices
are expected to be moved next week
to Front street. The new offices will
be in two story building recently
purchased from Mrs. Maud Cole, in
which Moore's Radio shop was pre-
viously located, and will provide
more space than is enabled at the
present location.
A new glass front has been added
to the building which is now being
remodelled, and recess will be pu,
in. Mrs. j. A. Taylor, of Canton
bookkeeper for the firm, said thai
the building will be reprinted. Work
was begun two weeks ago.
Tip Ray Hill, also of Canton, il
manager.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-06-24
Holmes County Library Has Large Circulation,
Serves Various 0tcupationa| Groups OF Section

This is the third of a series of
articles boosting the town of Duront)
For long time the idea of a
Holmes County library was just a
dream in the hearts of women OF
Durant, who through the Woman's
club effected its organization. Twen-
tY-one years ago in October the
idea became reality, eliminating
movement which had been in pro-
gress for several months, which had
required drives for book and cash
donations, as we'll as for member
ship in the organization. A great
deal of effort went into the first
year of getting started, but the
rapid circulation which Immediately
rose, disproved doubts, if there were
any, as to service which would be
given.
The idea was born in 1927 when
Mrs. Charles Hunoldstein was pre-
sident of the Woman's club of
Durant. Mrs. Eugene Cole, president
of the Twentieth century club, and
Mrs. r. w. Rhyme, president of the
Gamma club, assisted Mrs. Hunold-
stein in getting members of the
three federated groups to make the
campaign. Two hundred books and
SIPS in cash which were donated as
result were the means whereby
the idea took root, in October of
that wear.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-06-24
McNess Dealers Hold
Annual Picnic Given
Al Holmes County Park

The second annual state picnic of
McNess dealers and their families
was held at Holmes County State
park Friday from 1890 to 800. A
picnic lunch and refreshments were
served to q persons present. Guests
were there from Memphis, Tenn,
Mendenhall, Kosciusko, Durant,
West and McAdams. Last year the
affair was held at Greenwood.
Henry E. Strickland, dealer, re-
ported activities to include bust
ness and discussion before lunch,
with swimming in the afternoon.
The picnic was held despite rain,
with T. A. Hope Of Memphis in
charge of arrangements.
Durant dealers plan to conduct
quarterly business sessions instead
Of the less frequent regional and
state meetings, Mr.. Strickland said
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-06-24
State College Alumni
To Meet At Yuzoo Civ

Mississippi State College alumni
of District IL will meet Tuesday
June 20, at Yazoo City Country club
it has been reported. Willie Stone
alumni secretary, members of the
coaching staff and faculty, will be
guests, with all alumni of Holmes
county urged to attend.
The meeting will get under way
at 7:30 p. m. with supper served by
the club. Election Of county and dis
trict officers and other importan,
meeting.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-06-24
Lexington SoftboIIers
Enter Seasonal Contests

The Lexington softball team lost
TO Durant June IA, by a margin of
one, with final, score of s to z
James Ray Herrin was pitcher for
Lexington on Bennett field, Durant
Other games of the season include
one won by Pickens Tuesday night,
by margin of to 6 and a game
between the home team and Good
man set for tomorrow night.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-06-24
TWO WEEKS LEFT

There are only two weeks left
in the Security Loan Drive. Accord
ing to the last report from Newell
N. McAlpin, State Director of the
U. S. Savings Bonds Division
Holmes county has bought only 1851
per cent of its quota. Webster coun-
ty is leading the state with 1881
percent of quota, next is Wilkinson
with 1904, Wayne l04.77, and Mont
gomery 103.87.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-06-24
Singing Convention Sunday

The Madison County Singing con-
vention will meet in the courthouse
in Canton, Sunday, June 81, for an
an-day session from $50 to 4 o'clock.
Singers and quartets from all over
the State will be present, accord
ing to R. W. Thompson, president.
Everyone is invited to attend.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-06-24
Prairie School Coins
Wider Recognition

The Trades Training Institute Of
Mississippi State college located at
Prairie is gaining favorable repu-
tation over larger area. Though
an infant in age, having been es.
tablished in November, 1916, the
school now has enrolled students
from many parts of the United
States and has received an applica-
ton from would-be enrollee in
Shanghai, China. So far, the school
has not accepted foreign students
but may do so beginning in Sep.
tember.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-06-24
SHADY GROVE SERVICES

Revival services will begin al
Shady Grove Baptist church, Sun
day, June q, with the Rev. Carl
Sullivan Of Sanford, Miss, preach
ing, it has been announced. Dinner
will be served at the church on the
opening day, and quartette from
Picayune is expected
Services will be held through Fri
day night, at 10 a. m. and D. m.
daily. The public is invited to attend.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-06-24
COFFEE SHOP IS LEASED

The Durant Coffee shop has been
leased to James and Annie Ward
Perrin for one year with the pri-
vilege of leasing for three additional
years at the end of the one-year
period, it was said by Bert r. Ar
bogast, hotel proprietor, Wednes-
day. Owners of the Ritz cafe, Mr..
and Mrs. Perrin took over the Coffee
shop on June Is.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-06-24
COMMUNITY MASS MEETING

A mass meeting of Christian
leaders in the Durant area will be
held in the auditorium of the High
School, Friday, July 2, at 8 p. m.
DR.. w. H. Barton, former success
full pastor and son of the late DR..
A. ]. Barton, outstanding leader
among Southern Baptists, will speak
on the drink problem. The public is
invited.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-06-24

Walter Scott Meriwether was born
in Mississippi in 1862. He served
10 years with the U. S. Navy, and
80 years with the Metropolitan press
(The New York Times, the New
York Herald, and the New York
World, and returned to his home
town of Charleston where ne took
over the ancient Tallahatchie He
raid. That newspaper was renamed
to the Mississippi Sun, which Mr.
Meriwether conducted until his re.
tirement in l945. Turn to page four
for his editorial.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-06-24
BALL TEAMS WIN

Durant beat Goodman Sunday,
Sunday 5 to 4 on Bennett field, in
its fourth successful baseball game
played this season. The softball team
won s to Z over Lexington in a game
played on Bennett field.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-06-24
Durdnt 'Disgustingly Good

Mayor Edgar Howell reports that
behavior is "disgustingly good" in
Durant this week, and that there
have been no arrest, and no we'd
dings, and that he has heard of lit
tie else going on within the town.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-06-24
TO PREACH TO METHoDIsrs

The Rev. B. P. Jaco of Winona
will preach at IL o'clock Sunday at
the First Methodist church in
Durant. Both members and the
public are invited to attend.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-06-24
BEGIN VACATIONS

Approximately 100 Hosiery mill
employees start on two week vaca-
lions beginning this weekend, it
has been reported.