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The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1948-05-14

LEV received maximum fines
of $3.50 or five months imprison-
ment for using a loudspeaker
without permission and lectur-
ing on the roadway.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1948-05-14
Mobile Postor Is
Guest Speaker At
Rotary Luncheon

aaLE
The minister's side of being a
minister was told Rotarians Wed
nesday by the Rev J. c. First,
pastor of the Government street
Presbyterian church at Mobile,
who was guest speaker at the
weekly luncheon of the Pasca-
goula Rotary club at the coun-
try club.
The Rev. First was introduced
EDDIE Barnes, Mr.. and Mrs. Will
lie Rogers, Mr.. and Mrs. A. r.
.Havens and family and Mr.. and
Mrs. c. H. Ravens and son of
Evergreen,
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-07-08
Register Births
Health Dept. Urges

Registering the birth of a child
is not merely the personal affair
many might consider ton the con-
trary, more than one benefits from
registered birth according to Felix
j. Underwood, State Health Officer
Statistics compiled by the Divi
sion of Vital Statistics affect the
social and economic status of Missis.
sippi. Such registration indicates the
proper ALLEGATION of funds for health
programs by showing where special
precautions against diseases peculiar
to infants should be instituted.
The percentage of births per pop
ulation is of importance in plan
ming business enterprises. Recently
the manager Of a new business was
asked why his firm had located q
new store in certain county. His
answer was brief: High birth rate
lots of future customers" More
and more organizations are having
scientific studies made of birth rates
and population increases, for finan
cial purposes, research and admins
trative aims.
Insurance rates are dependent up-
on life tables. What you pay fol-
your life insurance was determined
by figures furnished by vital stats
tics.
The national birth rate signifie:
potential man power. The future de
fence and survival of our owl
country may eventually be deter
mined by its manpower, the human
outlook as shown by those certifi
Gates issued by the health depart
ment.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-07-08
Goodman Man
Joins Oil Company

Leroy Donald of Goodman has
joined the staff of Lion Oil Com
pany, Ell Dorado, Arkansas, as Chief
Agronomist, according to an an
nouncement made today by T. M.
Martin, president, AS chief agrono-
mist, Mr.. Donald will direct the
agricultural activities for the Com
pany and will work toward de-
velopment and promotion of more
efficient methods of utilizing ferti-
lizers, particularly nitrogen.
His program of work will be con-
Quoted in cooperation with officials
of agricultural colleges, experiment
stations, state extension services,
state departments of vocational ag-
riculture.
Mr.. Donald received his pre-col-
lege training in the schools of Good
man, and holds bachelor OF science
and master of science degrees from
Mississippi State college. He served
as instructor at the University OF
Wisconsin, and in 1929 returned to
State college as associate professor
in the department of botany.
In 1886, Mr.. Donald became as
sociated with the Barrett division OF
Allied Chemical and Dye corporation
as district agriculturist, rising te
chief agronomist in October l94o
He served in that capacity until
June l.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-07-08
Health Officials Give
',ot Weather Advice

Heat exhaustion and sunstrokes
may result from prolonged exposure
to sunlight or to intense heat, either
indoors or outdoors. The effects OF
heat are aggravated by excessive
humidity and still air. Other causes
may be dehydration-due to made
quate intake of water-overactivity,
fatigue, worry, insufficient sleep
and digestive disorders or indiscre-
tons such as overeating. People
with high blood pressure or diseases
of the heart or kidneys are more
in danger from prolonged exposure
to heat than people in sound health
Hot-weather tips as given by DR.
Felix ]. Underwood, executive Off
Ger of the State Board of Health are,
Drink sufficient amount of cool
water, not iced. The body is cooled
by perspiration. but the fluid lost
must be replaced by a large intake
of water. Often eight to twelve
glasses day are needed. This varies
with the individual and the length
OF exposure to heat.
Use liberal amount of salt with
food or add it to the water, unless
your doctor has advised otherwise
This replaces the salt and other ele-
ments lost through perspiration.
Avoid long exposure to the sun or
excessive heat. If you must be ex-
posed to direct sunlight, keep your
head covered. Wear light, porous
clothing. Cotton garments are best
Observe healthful living habits
enough sleep. frequent baths. well,
selected and moderate diet, regular
and thorough elimination.
Be as lazy and leisurely as posi-.
Bile. Try to work calmly, with a
feeling of not being hurried. You
viii accomplish just as much, per.
haps more. if you stake everything
IN your stride" pause for change
occasionally, and keep up regular
steady pace instead of rushing as
FAST as you can to get things done
as soon as possible.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-07-08
Durant Is Gateway To North, South, East,
West-Iown Offers Numerous ADVANTAGES

Durant-the hub of transporta-
tion-has more assets than are US
ually acceded by the people who
make up its 2,50u population and
who take for granted what the town
has to offer. More than its location
on highway 81 and its geographical
position in the center of the State,
the efforts of businessmen of Durant
mas made the town what it is today.
All the principal streets of Durant
are paved, and all the modern con-
veniences allowed by electricity.
gas and sewage systems available
to larger cities help make the town
a place for further comfort and
growth Clubs and civic groups are
constantly working to better the
little TOWN not only in concrete
ways but to enhance the prestige of
the community and to add to its
social, cultural and moral life.
Clubs Work For Betterment
Four White and two Colored
churches serve the town-the Met
hodist Presbyterian and Nazarene
denominations being represented.
An outstanding modern school build
ing poses as the educational CEN
ter of the community and also serves
as the central meeting place for
large-crowd gatherings. Though the
old Wilkes Opera House is no more.
literary societies exists in the Gam
ma club, the Woman's club. and the
Twentieth Century club. The Wo-
mans club was instrumental in es
tablishing the now-modern and we'll
equipped Holmes County library.
A number of other civic organiza-
lions exist with constant effort being
exerted toward the betterment of
the town.
Three factories and two lumber
mills help to make the community
Observation-Disclosures Manufactur-
ing company (the hosiery milD,
Aponaug, Chenille company, and
Love Wagon company. Located in
the edge of the vast Delta cotton
section and in the heart of dairy
region, the town is supplied daily
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-07-08
GOSPEL TALKS
by Rev. r. G. Valentine
SONS OF GOD

Behold, what manner of love the
Father hath bestowed upon us, thai
We should be called the sons o.
God."-1 John 81.
That sinful creatures should be
brought into the family of God is
one of the greatest marvels of al
time. Yet, this is what God does ir
His great love wherewith He loves
us. He lifts a child of wrath from
his sin and set him in the family
flesh. He makes a new creature out
of lost sinner. Upon this new
creature He bestows the family
name of God. "What manner of love
that we should be called the
sons of God"
Sonship brings responsibilities
We must uphold the family name
We must not disgrace it by unbe-
coming action. We must order our
lives as becomes sons of God. We
must seek to be more worthy OF
such great love. We must show our
gratitude for such privilege by low
ing God and doing what He COM
mands.
Have you entered the family of
God? God loved the world so much
that He sent His Son into the world
to redeem it from sin. The Son
came and some received Him not
''but as many as received Him, to
them gave the power to become
the sons of God, even to them that
believe on His name" John 1:12.
Receive Him today and enter Gods
family. Accept the gift of His great
love now. Live as becomes children
of the heavenly king.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-07-08
Methodist Open House
To Be Held Sunday, 81

An open house will be held at
the Methodist parsonage Sunday
from 81 p. m. for a viewing of the
recent redecoration effected by a
committee and members and friends
of the congregation. If is announc-
ed by Mrs. Madge Lipsev. Persons
interested in the church are cordial
" invited to attend.
Donations of unneeded wool from
old discarded clothing which NAV be
remade into a rug for the parsonage
are sought by members of the Par
sonage committee, Mrs. Lipsey re-
ports.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-07-08

with pasteurized grade A milk from
Henry Dairy products of Lexington
and Mrs. t. S. HUMPHREYS and son:
are the owners of large stock ano
dairy farm just outside town.
Business Pieces Enumerated
The city has two drug stores, one
laundry, one ice plant. two theaters
with White and Colored sections
numerous cafes and eating places
10 taxlcabs, two beauty shops, a.
bout 10 service stations, two dime
stores frozen food locker, l bank
Negro training school, two lum.
Der companies, one radio repair
shop, eight dry cleaners, several
grocery and markets including a
wholesale grocery, two hotels, a
boarding house, and gin.
Serves, As Gateway
Holmes County recreation grounds
made park number years ago,
serve as summer rendezous for
citizens of the town and county
where swimming, picnicking, and
summer camping three miles south
OF town off highway 81, afford plea
SAINT moments of seclusion and cool
ness. Tourists to this spot as well
as to Allison's Wells, famous resort
at Way, 80 miles south on highway
81. also find time stopping at
Durant A very important asset to
the town is its proximity to Good
man, home of Holmes Junior col
lege. Nearer yet to home and 2h
miles west of Durant is Castalian
Springs, noted for its natural beau
ty as well as for its waters conducive
to health.
Everything considered, with its
location on highways 81 and IL its
good rail and bus service, it is no
wonder that Durant is in reality
the hub of transportation" On the
edge of the county line, it can well
afford to boast of being the gate
way to the north and to the south,
to the east and the west and of
possessing numerous possibilities for
growing future.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-07-08
Injunction Is Filed
Against Village Inn;
Case Slated In Court

A temporary injunction forbidding
business at Village Inn near Lex
ington was filed Saturday in the
Chancery Clerks office. Charges
preceding the order by Chancellor
M. B. Montgomery were made by
Ellis E. Wynn, sheriff. and Pat M.
Barrett, County Prosecuting attor-
ney, against the alleged operators,
possessors and leasors, T. G. Heaton,
H. L. Malone, Jr., and Mrs. Jessie
Brayles. The case will be tried in
September court.
The defendants are charged with
having illegally sold for a period of
more than six months 'comparitive
ly large quantities Of intoxicating
spurious and vinous liquors"
Complaints drawn up against the
defendants were that on six occa-
sions violations were made. On Feb
ruary 3, it was stated that an en-
ployee of the defendants took whis-
key from the premises of the Inn and
carried it across the street to attempt
hiding; that on March 13. a quantity
of whiskey was found hidden Sim
mediately across the road" from the
premises; on April l, approximate
ly 35 bottles of whiskey were found
Immediately off, the premises; on
April 20, quantity of whiskey was
found near the premises; on May 10,
while the place was being searched
by officers of the law, defendants
openly broke bottles Of whiskey
in order to destroy evidence of il
legal operations, and that on June S,
bottles of whiskey were again bro
ken in the presence of officers.
Further charges were that large
and boisterous crowds attracted by
the place were non-conducive to
good morals, peace and quiet in
the community" and that two con-
cealed compartments, commonly
known as "whiskey traps" had been
found on the premises.
The complainants asked that the
fixtures, appliances, paraphernalia
and articles and merchandise located
on the premises be ordered sold for
benefit of the county.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-07-08
Durant Boy Returned
For ReburiaI Here

The remains of Pfc. Jerry L. Dale,
route 2, Box % of Durant will be
dispatched from Memphis General
Depot, Friday, July 8. Lieutenant
Col. Dan L. Miller, chief of the
Memphis General Depot's American
Graves Registration Division has an
nounced.
Escorted by an individual military
escort, they will be delivered to
Victory Funeral Home, Greenwood.
Estimated time of arrival at Green
wood is 1880 p. m.
PFC. Dale, who served with the
United States Army Ground Forces,
was returned from British Guinea,
USAF cemetery, Finchaffen No. 2
New Guinea.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-07-08
Mexican Labor Subject
OF Council Meeting Al
Pitkens Friday Night

The migratory system of Mexican
labor in Mississippi and other labor
problems, were explained bv Lane
Hart, State employment official, at
a meeting of the coordinating coun-
Gil held at Reeds cafe. Pickens, on
Friday night at 8 o'clock. w. E.
Strider of Lexington was in charge
In telling of Mexican labor COM
ing from Texas into Mississippi. Mr..
Hart, who is chief of the programs
and methods division, State En-
ployment Security commission of
Jackson, said that after completion
of the cotton chopping in Mississippi
the Mexicans will enter other States
to harvest other seasonal crops, but
will return to this State for the
cotton picking season.
More than 1000 Texas Mexicans
have been brought by the State
Employment service into the Mis-
sissippi Delta this summer for the
purposeof chopping cotton. it wa.
told by Mr.. Hart, who also outlined
nine functions Of local employment,
offices.
Functions of the local employ
ment offices as outlined are: vete
rams placement service; unemploy
ment compensation; servicemen'.
readjustment allowances; placemen,
Of the handicapped; employer anc
employee relations; status and con
tribution. and distribution of labor
market information.
w. r. Sullivan, county agent
spoke before the group on boil wee
vii infestation in the county. Only
few have been found in spots
he said.
Members present at the meeting
were C. w. Carr, Louis Garrison
II. II. Thomas, Percy Joyce, A. P
Carroll, H. c. Waterer, r. w. AL
mond, E. r. Trotman, Frank Gwin
Jr., w. H. King, Mr. Strider, anc
Mr.. Sullivan. Guests included Nal
colin G. Hight of Jackson, Lutte S
Ellison of Lexington, Thomas Cot
tom of Cruger, and the speaker, Mr.
Hart.
Mr.. Waterer of Tchula is to be in
charge of the program for the next
meeting which is scheduled for Oct
ober /.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-07-08
Lace Display May Be Seen
At Holmes County Library

A display of fine old laces and
other handwork from the European
countries of Switzerland, France,
Belgium, Germany, Italy, and Hol-
land may be seen at the Holmes
County library, it is announced by
Mrs. Hubert Lansfair. librarian. In
teresting books recommended by
Mrs. Lansfair are as follows:
1.-THE Bishops Mantel," by Agnes
Turnbull; mo Trumpeter Before
Him" Tommy Out Of Time" "The
Curious Cat" libby" and the
child's book, "The House of the
Swan"
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-07-08
Delto Chenille Resumes
Operation At EorIy Date

The Delta Chenille plant will re-
sumo operation at an early date. it
has been announced by Mrs. An
ME Ward Perrin. manager. All for
mer employees are requested to re-
gister for work between 8 a. m.
and p. m, Friday, July 9.
The plant, which has been closed
since April due to lack of business,
is expected to be back in full opera
ton as soon as possible. Officials
worked this week getting ready for
the full swing of operation.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-07-08

by said she was also bow-leeped
out we all think that time and some
thlng will work the situation out
| left Jackson Monday morning
at 7;l5' the bus route to Durant. on
my return trip to Lexington. While
IN jackson had visited Mrs. ]. S.
owen whom some of you remember
as the wife of the late Mr.. Owen.
who travelled for Armour and com
pany when they lived there. Ar
rived in Durant Monday morning at
9 o'clock.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-07-08
AFHW Member Attends
Union School In Tenn.

Pershing Spruill, newly-elected
president of local branch 1872. Anne
rican Federation of Hosiery Work
ers, has returned from a school for
union training at Highlander Folk
school, Monteagle, Tennessee The
trip was financed by the AFHW, fol
the purpose of instructing union
officers.
Mrs. Spruill and the children ac-
companied Mr.. Spruill on the trip
on Saturday and returned with him
Thursday.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-07-08
Patients At The Hospital

Mrs. Joseph Long, Eden
Mr.. A. L. Hathcock, Lexington
Mrs. Hershel Gray, Winona
Mrs. Bernadean Thrasher, Cruger
Andrew Stevens, West
Mrs. L. H. Hester, Tchula
Master Joe Mills Farmer, Lexington
Mrs. Lester Filyaw and baby boy,
Durant
Mr.. Walter Hooker, Lexington
Mrs. Joe King West
Mrs. Evie McCrory, Durant az
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-07-08
Social Security Checks Not
Charity, Officials Tell


is the way Mrs. Mary King Temple,
Manager of the Greenwood Social
Security Field Office described old
age and survivors insurance bene'
fits. The number of people who apo
logize for themselves when they
file claims with the Greenwood
Office of the Social Security Adj
ministration caused her to make the
explanation.
collage and survivors in
surance," she explained, sis not a
dole, but an annuity based upon
the wage earners' contributions,
their own by right of purchase,
something to be proud Of"
Mrs. Temple states there have been
actual cases of wage earners IS
years of age and older losing bene-
fits by not filing a claim when their
reason for not filing was simply
that they did not want to admit they
were IS years old and no longer
working.
Mrs. Temple insists that every
wage Garner who has worked in en-
ployment covered by the Social
Security Act should get in touch
with the nearest Social Security
Field Office, when he attains age
65. The Social Security Field Office
serving the following Counties
Attala, Bolivar, Carroll, Coahoma,
Grenada, Holmes, Humphreys, La
fayette, Leflore. Montgomery, Piano.
la Quitman, Sunflower, Tallahat-
chic and Yalobusha is located at PIG
West Market Street, Greenwood.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-07-08
BOWLING GREEN REVIVAL.

Bowling Green Methodist revival
VIII begin July II to run through
the 10th, it has been announced Tba
rev McAllily Of Shelby will con-
duct the morning and night services
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-07-08

MIR and Mrs. Chatwin Jackson,
Jr., OF Ole Miss. spent the weekend
with her mother, Mrs. ]. M. Howard
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-05-27
Personals
George Morrows Give
Birthday Party For Son

Mr.. and Mrs. George Morrow
honored their son, Bennett Allen,
with a birthday party on his 4th
birthday at the City hall Recreation
center Wednesday afternoon.
The room was decorated with
white, pink and green crepe paper,
assorted size balloons and attractive
arrangements of lily and dahlias.
The table was covered with pink
and white crepe paper centered
with white birthday cake trimmed
in green, thanked by compotes OF
assorted candies.
Twenty seven children and nine
grown ups with six out-of-town
guests shared the pleasure with the
honoree.
The hostess was assisted by her
mother, Mrs. B. A. Mcbride of Good
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-05-27

man, and Mrs. Edward Stewart of
Pickens in serving the guests pink
and white brick ice cream and cake.
Each guest received a hat, snap
per and balloon.
Bing's friends brought many love-
ly gifts.
Miss Martha Fields took inside
pictures of the group.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-05-27
Clubs
Society =
Mrs. St. Clair
Has Bridge Party

Mrs. Annie st Clair entertained
the Tuesday bridge club in her home
Tuesday.
After several games of bridge
high score was won by Mrs. St. Clair
and second high was won by Mrs.
G.. w. Drane
Iced refreshments were served to
the players at the conclusion of the
games.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-05-27

Mrs. ]. M. Howard and Mrs. 81
Dobbs of Chicago, visited their
mother, Mrs. j. r. Cargill in Hazel
hurst, who is visiting her daughter,
MIR. and Mrs. Jesse Sweany there.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-05-27
Miss Howard Entertoins
Honoring Woshingtonion

Intended For Last Week
Miss Sara Howard entertained
Wednesday afternoon at her home
honoring Mrs. Joe Billingsley, of
Washington, D. c. and Lexington.
Tht rooms were attractively de-
corated with arrangements of green
cry in floor vases. which were placed
at focal points to enhance the beauty
of the setting.
Out-of town guests were Mrs. Bill
lingley, Mrs. Pat Barrett, of Lexing-
ton, and Mrs. Donald Hull, of Mem
phis. The Durant guest list included
Mrs. Wiley HUMPHREYS, Mrs. w. H.
Mckenzie, Jr., Mrs. Wilbur Reid,
Mrs. G. w. Drane, Mrs. A. S. Tatum,
Mrs. Louis Longinotti, Mrs. Clay
Gum, Mrs. Ed Rush and Mrs. Miles
Ray.
When the scores were totaled Mrs.
Ray was high and Mrs. Reid low.
Miss Catherine Calender was a
tea guest.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-05-27

Mrs. Charlie Hunoldstein of Mem
phis, spent Wednesday with Mrs. E.
c. Lewis and r. c. Elmore.
Baxton Candy of Memphis, spent
the weekend with his family here.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-05-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Sargent were
Sunday visitors of their daughter.
Mrs, Bill Lee Saunders, in Columbus.
W. T. Lyon left Friday for Amory
ana attended the Dalton-Lyon wedd-
ing in Maben Sunday.
Mrs. Hillard Odom and Mrs. Annie
st Clair shopped in Kosciusko Fri
day afternoon.
Miss Elizabeth Brown of Hatties-
burg, visited her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Jimmie Brown over the week
end.
Mt. and Mrs. Louis Brown of
Natchez' were weekend guests of
Mrs. Brown aunt of Mrs. ]. A.
Dickens.
Mrs. Pearl Phillips of Raleigh,
tennessee, attended the graduation
exercises in Durant last Thursday
and visited her son, Paul Phillips
and family
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-05-27
ATHLETES FOOT GERM
HOW TO KILL IT.
IN ONE HOUR,

II NOT PLEASED. your 35c back.
Ask any druggist for this STRONG
fungtcide, TE-OL. Made with 30 per.
cent alcohol. 1t PENETRATES. Reach.
- and kills MORE germs fastss. To-day
Howell and Heggie Drug Store
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-05-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Durham II
are spending the week in Houston,
Texas, and Farmersville, Louisiana,
visiting relatives.
Mrs. E. B. Guess, Mrs. L. j. Wilkes
and Miss Louise Durham attended
the Duplicate Bridge club in Jack
son, Tuesday.
Clayton Leard was weekend vi
sitor in Durant.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. M. McClendon
and Miss Billie Clair McClendon
visited in the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
L. H. Hays Thursday
Mrs. Jennie Temple and children
of Howard visited their aunt, Mrs.
Elizabeth Powell and Mrs. j. J. Col
more Sunday afternoon and also
Mr.. and Mrs. Monte Powell and
Annette.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. M. Lyon, Mr.. and
Mrs. L. H. Hays and Miss Carolyn
Hays attended the Dalton-Lyon
wedding in Maben, Sunday.
Mrs. r. E. Marks and R. E., Jr.,
visited their aunt, Mrs. Lizzie Po-
well, and Mrs. j. j. Gilmore. They
also visited her sister, Miss Lizzie
Pettigrew in Jackson.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-05-27

mayor and Mrs. w. E. Howell
were among those attending the
DaNon-Lyon wedding in Maben
Sunday.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-05-27

MISS Nancy Tatum is spending this
week in Meridian.