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The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-06-24
BeviH-McLeIIon Ceremony
Held June II In TchuIo

Miss Clara Mcclellan and j. S.
Bevill were married June III at the
parsonage of the First Baptist
church in Tchula by he Rev. S. B.
Harrington.
Miss Mcclellan is the daughter of
Mrs. Mamie Mcclellan of Lexington
and MIR. Bevill is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. @. c. Bevill of the Pleasant
Ridge community.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bevill are making
their home on a farm at Pleasant
Ridge.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Howell and
daughters, Nan and Janelle, and
Miss Linda Reagin of Jackson, are
spending few days with Mrs.
Howelrs parents, Mr.. and Mrs. d.
V. Pound.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Smith have
returned from recent visit with
his parents, in Charleston.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. w. Drane had as
THEM guests on Dads Day, their
children, Mr.. and Mrs. G.. w. Drane,
Jrs and children of Jackson, and
Mr.. and Mrs, Bankhead Drane and
sons of Memphis.
Mr. and Mrs. w. E. McLellon, Jr.,
and son of Greenville, were week
end guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Tom
! Ashley.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. S. Lewis have re-
turned from an extended visit with
relatives in Memphis and Green.
wood.
Mrs. j. r. Campbell returned last
Tuesday from a visit with her sis.
ter, Mrs. A. S. Bearman in Bristow
| Oklahoma.
Mrs. w. F. Tucker of Yazoo City
spent last week with Mr.. and Mrs
w. S. Heggie.
Miss Ann Heggie is spending ;
few days with her aunt, Mrs. B. M
Davis, in Jackson.
DR.. Frank Cresswell, recent gra
duate in medicine at George Wash
ington university. Washington, D. c
is spending a few days with hi
mother, Mrs. Charlotte Tindall, be
fore going to Walter Reid hosipta
for his internShip.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-06-24

Mrs. T. S. HUMPHREYS is at home
after recent operation at the
Baptist Hospital in Jackson.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-06-24

Mrs. Henry Sargent and sons, OF
Phoenix, Arizona, were recent guests
of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. H. B.
Sargent.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-06-24

Frank Edwards Wednesday was
resting comfortably at Saint Do
monies hospital in Jackson Friends
are wishing him a speedy recovery.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-06-24

Mr.. and Mrs. T. H. Fleming of
Crystal Springs will spend this
weekend with his mother, Mrs. A.
E. Fleming who makes her home
with her daughter, and son-in-law,
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Odom.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-06-24

Mrs. j. NJ Howard returned Sat-
urday after a two weeks visit with
her sister, Mrs. Dobbs, and Mr.
Dobbs in Chicago.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-06-24

Mrs. D. V. Pound is improving
from a recent illness.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-06-24

Mr.. and Mrs. James Stokes left
Saturday for Atlanta where Mr.
Stokes will resume his studies at
Georgia Tech after a weeks visit
with Mrs. Stokes parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Edgar Howell.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-06-24

Mr.. and Mrs. James Stokes left
Saturday after a weeks visit with
her porents, Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar
Howell.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-06-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Howell and
daughters, Nan and Janelle, and
Miss Linda Reagin of Jackson, are
spending a few days with Mrs.
Howell's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. d.
v. Pound.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-06-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Smith have
returned from recent visit with
his parents, in Charleston.
Evening star., 1948-09-11
Boy Scout Party Tours West,
Finds Most American Town

said Mr.. Tyrrell. "I'd like to make
my home there"
The people were the friendliest
I've ever met" reported James
Watson, Is, of 1858 Thirty-seventh
street NV.
Beautiful girls" was the terse
but appreciative comment Of Clar-
ence RakoW, 16, of 1439 Rhode
Island avenue NV.
While at base camp. they roamed
through old Indian cliff houses at
the Mesa Verde National Park, and
explored abandoned mine shafts.
$40 for Each Boy.
Concluding feature of the trip, the
eighth summer jaunt conducted by
Mr.. Tyrrell in his 26 years as leader
of Troop 100, was a three-day hike
along the Continental Divide.
The entire trip, the scoutmaster
said, cost each boy about $40. No
one got sick, although they ex-
plored every soft drink cooler be-
tween Washington and Denver"
Other members of the party were
Martin Wedekind, IA, of 1921 Thirty
fifth street NV, and Erwin Won den
Steinen, IA, of 1882 @ street NV.
Erwin told the other members
of the Scout troop all about the
trip last night at meeting at the
church.
Evening star., 1948-09-11
Hearing Called Sept. Il
On W. N. & A. Bus Fares

The Public Utilities Commission
has set September 81 as the date
for public hearing on an applica-
tion for higher bus fares by the
w. M. & A. Motor Lines.
The hearing will be held in the
District Building board room at
10 am.
The application for increased
rates concerns only those w. M. & A
routes lying wholly within the Dis
trict. The company operates buses
through the Southeast section OF
the city and into Maryland.
The application, which PUG
Chairman James H. Flanagan said
is almost a year old, asks for an in
crease to Is cents of the present
10-cent cash fare. It also asks per-
mission to sell tokens two for a
quarter instead of the present three
He said hearings on the applica-
ton have been set, but each time
the company has pleaded unreadi-
ness to conduct the case. This time
Mr.. Flanagan said, the PUG has
been informed that w. M. & A. is
prepared.
Evening star., 1948-09-11
All Fat Pig Show Slated
Thursday in Front Royal
Rx the Associated Press

BLACKSBURG, Va, Sept. IL
A All Club fat pig show and sale at
Front Royal Thursday will be the
first of four similar events held in
the State this month.
The schedule was announced here
by George C. Herring, animal hus-
bandman for the Virginia Agricul-
tural Extension Service. He said
All members from Warren, Page
and Clarke Counties will consign
animals to the Front Royal show
and sale.
Both All Club and Future Farm
ers of America members will con-
sign animals to the fat pig show and
sale at Orange, September 81. Cour-
ties to be represented are Orange
Madison, Culpeper, Rappahannock
Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene anc
Spottsylvania.
Evening star., 1948-09-11
Arlington Baha'i Center
To Be Opened Tomorrow

A new Bahai Center will be
opened tomorrow in the Rice Build
ing, Washington boulevard and Nc
Kinley road, Arlington. ....
Meetings will be held at 2 pm
each Sunday for discussions regard
ing the relationship of the Baha1
Faith to Christianity, Judaism and
other groups.
Mrs. Frederick l.. Compton, secre-
tary of the Arlington Community OF
the Bahai Faith, explained that II
stresses that divine revelation Is
progressive, that all Of the great
religions are related and part OF
one divine plan, that science and
religion must go hand in hand and
that "the world is one country and
mankind its citizens" She said there
are Bahai groups in 81 countries
and the literature of the faith is
printed In 81 languages.
Evening star., 1948-09-11
16-Year-0Id Driver
Freed in Boys Death

James S. Fowler, 16, of 58le
Ritchie road, Forestville, Md, was
acquitted in Upper Marlboro Police
Court yesterday on manslaughter
and reckless driving charges result
ing from the traffic death of an H.
year-old Forestville boy on Sep
tember l.
Mr.. Fowler was found not guilty
of both charges by Trial Magistrate
Arthur P. Owens, after witnesses
testified ne was proceeding safely
and cautiously" along the Marlboro
pike, Forestville, when he struck
the boy who was riding bicycle.
The victim, John Allen, jr., OF
1909 Walters lane, Forestville, died
about two hours later in Casualty
Hospital, Washington, from head
injuries. Among those who appealed
to the court yesterday on Mr..
Fowler's behalf was the victim
mother, Mrs. John Allen.
States Attorney A. Gwynn Bowie
who presented the case. said there
was no evidence to substantiate the
manslaughter charge but that he
believed there were possible grounds
for the reckless driving charge
Judge Owens decided in favor ot
Mr.. Fowler. Attorney Frank M
Hall, of Upper Marlboro, repre-.
sented the Fowler youth and en-
tered not guilty pleas to botf
charges.
Evening star., 1948-09-11
World War Il Bonus
'0fy500 Is Voted by
Legion in Maryland
BY the Associated Press

OCEAN CITY, Md, Sept. Ii
Maryland American Legion members
voted at their State convention yes
terday to demand a State bonus Of
not more than $500 for World War
II veterans.
The proposal was passed by a
voice vote after two hours of discus
sion and parliamentary maneuver-
ing.
The proposed bonus would grant
to eligible veterans payments Of $40
for each month Of domestic service
and SIS for every month Of foreign
duty between September 16, 1910
and Sept. 2, 1945. The maximum
payment, in any case, would be $500
The resolution first was submitted
by the Frostburg Post and, when 1t
was reported out 10 the floor,
Charles Reed, World War II vet
eran from Bel Air, said Maryland is
not in financial position to pay
such a bonus.
John F. Rowe, member Of the
Frostburg Post, said his organiza-
ton took a poll and found $4,000
veterans are in favor of the bonus
The sales tax, he declared. has given
Maryland enough revenue so 1t Is
able to pay bonus.
Nelson G. lyman. 50-year-old vet
eran of both World Wars and a
member of the Cheverly Post, pro-
posed an amendment extending the
bonus to World War I veterans, but
finally agreed to withdraw it. He
served notice, however, that he will
introduce a separate resolution call
ing for a World War I bonus before
the convention ends tomorrow.
The 40 and elected Thomas E.
Williams of Frederick as its grande
chef de gare for the next year.
Others elected were j. Albert
Softer of Frederick, grande corre-
spondent; Ray Burke of Suitland
grande commissaire intendante, and
j. Charles Pagan of Baltimore,
grande avocat
Evening star., 1948-09-11
Two Justices Dissent
On Virginia Fund Case
By the Assoeiotsd Press

p, RICHMOND, Va, Sept lin q
lengthy dissent. Associate Justice
Abram p. Staples held yesterday
that the majority Of the Virginia
Supreme Court of Appeals misinter-
preted the Virginia Constitution in
refusing to order release Of retire.
ment funds for local school con-
struction.
The court on Wednesday at
Staunton denied by 5-to-2 vote
the petition of Attorney General j.
Lindsay Almond, jr, for writ Of
mapdamus to force the State con-
troller and the State treasurer to
turn over about $4,000, 900 of the re-
tirement funds to the State Literary
Fund.
Such a financial arrangement,
under terms of an act of the 1916
Legislature, was clear violation OF
Section lisa of the Virginia Con-
stitution. the majority opinion held.
Justice Staples, who was joined in
his dissent by Justice Herbert Greg
ory, contended' that Section 1l5-A--
an amendment which became law in
1928-was not designed to prevent
such handling Of funds. Justice
Staples argued that the procedure
contemplated was, in effect. trans
action between two arms of the
government. Tine constitutional Sec
ton prohibits the Legislature from
empowering a county to contract q
bonded obligation without the sub-
mission of the question to the voters.
The dissenting justices held, too.
that Section 20 gave the General
Assembly a virtual mandate for
such acting as it took by directing
1t ito establish and maintain an
efficient system of public free
schools"
Evening star., 1948-09-11
Two D. T.. Men Held
On Assault Charue

Two District men, arrested Mon
day on the complaint of 43-year-
old Washington mother Of four
children, were ordered held for ac-
ton of the Prince Georges County
grand jury in Upper Marlboro Police
Court yesterday on charges of as
sault with intent to commit rape.
Paul Courtney Fugitt, 81, a refrig-
orator installation man, Of the 110C
block of Sixth street SW., and
Frank F. Cowens, Al, a cab driver
of the $500 block of Alder place
NE, were ordered held without
bond in the Upper Marlboro Jail
pending presentation of the case to
the grand jury.
Cowens also was held on a second
charge of using his cab to trans
port a woman for immoral purposes
Both men entered pleas of not
guilty through their attorney, ]
Dudley Digges of Upper Marlboro
and on his advice, refused to be
questioned yesterday.
The complainant, resident o1
Southwest Washington, admitted tt
Trial Magistrate Arthur P. Owens
that she knew both men very well
and had been drinking with then
last Sunday night when the al
legged offenses occurred.
She testified that she was left
beaten and entirely unclothed neat
Book road, Oxon Hill, early Mon.
Gay. She said she first went with
the two men about 6 pm. Sunday
They visited a tavern in Kenil-
worth, went to an unoccupied new
home in Cheverly, where she
charged Cowens made advances on
her, and then to the Fugitt home
Later, she added, the trio went
out again and while out in the
Oxon Hill area, her clothes were
removed and the men attempted
to assault her.
Evening star., 1948-09-11
|nterraciaI Progress
Claimed al Farley
By the Associotsd Press

RICHMOND, Va, Sept. 1.-THE
National Urban League leadership
largely conceived and developed
programs that are accelerating the
rate of interracial progress ir
America, delegates to the leagues
annual conference here were tolc
last night.
The speaker, Harold Lett, CHIEF
assistant of the division against dis
elimination OF the New Jersey De.
partment of Education, addressed
the closing session of the leagues
flve-day meeting at Virginia Union
University.
urban League salesmanship and
experimentation" Mr.. Lett said
"have produced such body o1
factual data that no employer OF
labor leader today can say that
whites and negroes cannot work
together harmoniously and eff.
GENTLY = ."
who is there bold enough to say
that significant things aren't hap.
pening?" Mr.. Lett declared. within
three years the United States Su.
preme Court, the formerly conserva.
tive champion of that-which-has.
been, has by it's decisions disturbed
cherished traditions of Jim Grow
travel, nly-white education, the un.
democratic institution of the white
primary, and the evil pact known
as the restrictive covenant"
Three hundred Urban League
personnel in conference here re.
quested that the league place
greater emphasis on its industrial
relations program, on apprentice.
ship training service. and on-the-jot
training and counseling and testing
The group also urged that a voca-
tional counselors council be formed
within the movement.
Evening star., 1948-09-11

A trek along the Continental
Divide and a visit to "the most
American town in the country
featured a three-week, 5000 mile
Western tour, just concluded by five
Washington Boy Scouts and a Scout
master.
The boys, four of whom are men,
bers of Troop 100, of st. Johns
Episcopal Church, 3240 o street
NV, left here August is with Dan
Tyrrell, 1880 Forty-seventh street
NV, scoutmaster OF the Troop 100.
The fifth boy was Claude Dupre,
II, of 5403 Allan road. Westgate,
Md, a member of Troop Sc.
Travelling in Mr.. Tyrrell's car, with
their luggage piled in small trailer
behind, they journeyed to the San
Juan National Forest. Colo. Their
trip was interrupted by several
sightseeing jaunts along the way
as well as halts to repair the cars
springs and generator.
Set Up Base Camp
Establishing base camp" in the
forest, about 80 miles from Durango,
Colo, they spent II days exploring
the surrounding territory.
Durango, they said, was wonder
full"
1T really was America at its BEST"
Evening star., 1948-09-11
Arlington Church Of the Air
Announces Broadcasts

Arlington Church of the Air
broadcasts tomorrow and daily devo-
ton programs next week were an
nounced by Glendale Burton, direc-
tor.
Tomorrow's broadcasts. at II am,
will be from the Westover Baptist
Church, the Rev. w. Barker Hardi-
son directing, over Station WARL,
and from the Central Methodist
Church, over WEAM, conducted by
the Rev. j. L. Kibler.
Daily devotion broadcasts at 8:45
am. Monday through Friday, by
the Rev. D. r. Fowler of the Chris
tian and Missionary Alliance, over
WARL. and by the Rev. w. L. Oliff
of the Ballston Baptist Church,
over WEAM, at 1915 am.
Evening star., 1948-09-11
New Lutheran Church
To Hold First Service

The first service of the newly
organized Jefferson Village Lutheran
Church will be conducted by the
Rev. Edward F. Yost at II am. to-
morrow in Hillwood square. neal
Falls Church. The congregation
will worship at a building on Cherry
street. near Hillwood avenue, until
a church is erected on Lee boulevard
and Woodlawn avenue.
The first Sunday School meeting
will be held at 9:45 am. tomorrow
in the recreational hall of the build
ing in Hillwood square. Mr.. Yost is
a graduate of the Lutheran Iheo-
logical Seminary In Columbus, Ohio
The church Is q mission OF Faith
Lutheran Church. Arlington.
Evening star., 1948-09-11
Timonium Fair Ends Today
With Amusement Program
By the Assoeio.ed Press

TIMONIUM, Sept. 11.-With all
Judging over, the Maryland State
Fair will end today with only amuse-
ments, static exhibits and horse
racing left on the program.
Judging ended Thursday and ex-
hibitors began moving their livestock
from the fair grounds yesterday
Many of the Hereford swine were
placed on sale yesterday.
Yesterday was Baltimore City day
al the fair-but Mayor Thomas
D'Alesandro was not here. The
mayor, who is in Europe, designated
Leo Welsh. one of his aides, to
represent him.
A parallel situation cropped UP
Thursday-designated as Governor S
day. Gov Lane was called to Wash
ington for a conference with Presi-
dent Truman and could not attend
Evening star., 1948-09-11
Locked Out, Man
|CoNs FHemen;
Gets Crowd, Too

Irwin Laber, 80, who Is visiting
here from New York, would change
two things about Washington. He
would like apartment doors that
dent blow shut and fire engines
that don't attract so much attention.
Mr.. Laber left an apartment at
l40l Oglethorpe street NV. about
8 O'Clock last night with load Of
trash for the incinerator. His bare
legs rrotruded from beneath his
bathroeb. No one was In sight 50
he took chance. Then the door
blew shut and locked automatically.
Mr.. Laber called the Fire Depart
nent from the apartment lobby.
The truck answered with q ladder
long enough to reach Mr.. Laber's
second story window. The trouble
was, too many spectators arrived.
too.
Evening star., 1948-09-11
500 Protest Rent Rise
AT Greenbe|t, Launch
Plans 10 Block PHA
I VI N 4

More than 500 Greenbelt resi-
dents last night protested any rent
increases planned by the Public
Housing Administration and laid
initial plans to fight higher rents
with a war fund" and legal aid.
Cramming the seating capacity
and lining the walls of the Center
School auditorium, the crowd ap-
plauded an announcement that
Representative Sasscer, Democrat,
of Maryland, has volunteered his
support, and that members of the
town council and civic groups are
prepared for a finish fight against
rent boosts.
Mr.. Sasscer's support was reveal
ed by Councilman Frank j. Lastner,
who said he talked with the legis-
lator on Thursday.
Cited as Inflationary.
HE said he wanted me to tell
the town that he is utterly opposed
to rent increases here, and that he
has joined us to carry this fight
right down the line" Mr.. Lastner
reported.
Mr.. Sasscer said he feels that
the PHA plan is not only inflation-
ary but inconsistent with the policy
of the Administration to curb in
flation," the councilman said. He
added that Representative Sasscer
told him that PHA apparently "has
taken upon itself" to raise the rents
of the 1886 families living in the
FederaIy owned model" COM
munity.
Michael Salzman, chairman OF the
meeting, announced that legal ad-
visers Of a civic housing group he
heads will contribute their services
and that the town council also will
provide the services of its attorney.
S193 Raised at Meeting.
An initial war fund" raised at
the meeting totaled $193, and a cam
paign to enlist more funds will be
opened next week, Mr.. Salzman
said. Residents meanwhile were
urged to send protest letters "by
the sackful" to top Government
officials.
Mayor Thomas J. Canning bitterly
PHA's disappointing" at
titude toward the town.
He cited previous instances when,
he said, the Federal agency decided
on changes effecting the town land
then asked us how we felt about
the changes afterwards, when it
was too late"
With PHA's preconceived stand
on this rent increase, I charge it has
totally disregarded the interests of
the people of this community" Mr..
Canning declared.
Reasons for Increase.
Mrs. Elizabeth Harrington, a
council member who reported on a
conference last month between PHA
officials and the council, said she
asked the reason for the proposed
increase, which town spokesmen
said may range from 80 to so per
cent.
I'VE were told than that the in
crease was not due to rising costs
or inadequate rent income to the
Government, but only a move to
place Greenbelt rents on q level
comparable with other housing in
the area Mrs. Harrington declared.
A few days later, she added,
Charles Cormack, Federal super
visor of the town, announced in
interview that higher
rents are necessary to meet oper-
ational expenses.
This was exactly contrary to
what we were told at the confer
Mrs Harrinptnn er,r,ha sizad
Evening star., 1948-09-11
Firemen' S Program
At Cottage City Today
May Attract 5000

A crowd which was expected tt
grow to 5000 persons by nightfal
converged on Cottage City today fol
the closing of the Prince Georges
County Volunteer Firemens AS
ISOLATION convention.
The days program, high lighted
by a memorial service at 7:30 pm
for firemen who have died in the
last year, includes contests and
demonstrations, a parade and a
band concert by the Washington
Gas Light Co. band.
The 26th >annual convention
opened last night with nomination
of officers who are to be voted on
tonight.
The nominees are:
For president-R. M. Small, Bou-
levard Heights, and Ted c. Gardner
Riverdale Heights: vice president
Kenneth S. Crisp, College Park
William Perry of Bladensburg ano
Frank r. Nymark of Mt. Rainier;
secretary-F. B. Heimer, Branch.
vile; treasurer A. SAnmel
Cottage City; chaplain-James e
Sampson. Brentwood.
The Ladies Auxiliary, holding theil
only session of the convention Fri
day night. elected the following
officers who are to be installed to-
night.
President, Mrs. Rose Libernini
Riverdale Heights: vice president,
Mrs. Edna Trott, Tuxedo Cheverly:
secretary, Mrs. Catherine Smith
West Lanham Hills; treasurer, Mrs
Marie Murphy, Brentwood; chap
lain, Mrs. Annie Burnette, Branch
Vile; assistant chaplain, Mrs. Mary
Walker, Berwyn Heights; guard
Mrs. Emily Vincent, Hyattsville, and
historian, Mrs. Nettie Wood, Hill
side.
Evening star., 1948-09-11
Lone Out Of Running
For Party Finance Post
by The Asseeiofsd Press

BALTIMORE, Sept. 11.-Gov.
Lane of Maryland withdrew his
name last night from consideration
as finance chairman Of the Demo-
cratic National Campaign Commit.
tee.
It was reported that President
Truman had asked Gov. Lane per-
sonally to direct party fund raising
activities.
1.-THE performance of my official
duties in Maryland prevents me
from considering the position" Gov.
Lane said.
Evening star., 1948-09-11
Maryland Church 10 Unvei|
Two Memorial Tablets

Two memorial tablets to Revolt
tionary War heroes will be unveiled
and dedicated at the II am. service
tomorrow at Christ. Church. Chap
tico, Md.
Capt. John Carpenter and John
Briscoe are the two heroes to be
honored at the ceremony. Laura
Maryland Carpenter Blinn. descen-
dant of both, presented the tablets.
The st. Marys County Chapter OF
the OAR recently placed marker
on the grave Of Capt. Carpenter IN
the burial ground. The tablets are
on the walls OF the church.
The first church at Chaptico was
erected In 1912 and the present
church was built in 1916.