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The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1948-01-29

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The Blizzard Men of 1888 are a
stubborn group. They form an or
ganization devoted to the of
maintaining that the snow storm of
that year was the worst in history
and will remain so. Although we've
been having a seige of snow here
which would make Eskimos get out
their Florida train schedules, with
the stuff piled high and people
squawking their snowy heads off "a
bout it, the Blizzard Men remain
calm as a hot summers day and say
cynically, you amt seen nothing!"
Take for instance John Schneider,
secretary of the frigid organization.
He snorts, "Yeah, this snow is soft
pleasant to feel and to work in, but
it's not comparable to the blizzard
of '88. With that storm came high
winds, a much lower temperature
and drifting during which entire
homes were buried, imprisoning the
owners for several days until they
could be tunneled out.
Out at ST. Peters Episcopal
Church at Port Chester, New York
a new way of memoralizing the dead
has been developed . Instead of
sending flowers to the departed, re-
latives and friends send one dollar
or more and their names are then
duly inscribed in a book of me-
MORALS which is kept in a glass case
beside the pulpit, the name of the de-
ceased being at the top of each page
devoted to him. The money is then
invested and the income used for
church purposes.
New York stores for women are
featuring the "whirl suit" 1t is a
'dresS-they explain-with a skirt
that resembles a circus tent and
which could be used in a pinch to
| shelter a merry-go-round. walk in
| it, waltz in it" say the ads. And
| Judging from its size. if n were
homeless, she could live in it. The
other day l noticed a tall, skinny gal
coming down the street in n of
these contraptions and really she
looked like a giraffe which had got
ten tangled up in an awning. From
what one could not see of her, il
seemed likely that somebody told her
to go get lost"
My sister came to New York from
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1948-01-29
LEGAL NOTICE

To, MI. w. G.. McMullen, Mr.. Jessie
Walton, DR.. ]. S. Rosamond, Mr.
M. L. Smith, Mr.. L. w. Parker,
Members of the Holmes County, Mis-
sissippi, School Board;
You are hereby notified that a
Special Meeting of the Holmes Co
unity, Mississippi, School Board is
called to meet in the office of the
Holmes County Superintendent of
Education in Lexington, Mississippi
on Friday. February 18th, 1948, at
200 o'clock P. M, for the purpose of
considering and acting upon petit
ions filed in my office requesting
that the Harmony Consolidated
School District, in Holmes County,
be added to the West Line CONSOLE
dated School District.
This January 9th, 1948.
L. R. THOMPSON. Superinten-
dent of Education, Holmes County,
and President Holmes County School
Board.
41-3tnp
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1948-01-29
Good Will Ambassador

Terry Tunos, three-year-old Laurel, Mississippi, child has
created new friends and admirers for Mississippi on his recent
tour to Washington, New York and other metropolitan cities.
Terry, as every one should know by now, is the beautiful
blond child appearing on the posters of the National Foundation
of Infantile Paralysis enlisting the pubhcs aid for the March of
Dimes. Stricken with polio as a baby and still wearing braces
young Terry makes an appealing figure to head the current drive
for funds to use in the fight against polio.
This reminds us Have YOU made YOUR contribution
yet? If you haven't see your community chairman without fur
ther delay. Only a few days remain in the campaign.
Onehalf of all monies collected stays in the Holmes County
Chapter to use in the event of a polio outbreak in this county. Part
of the money is used from time to time to aid in the work among
crippled children.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1948-01-29

something about this big city. She
and her husband had been studying
up on the wonders of Gotham and
srraightway started asking me quest
ions about it. For awhile l Jared
pretty well-that is until she asked
me what is was the Statue of Liberty
held in her other hand I knew she
held a candle in one hand-as does
everyone else-but it was not until
then that l learned the Lady with
the Lamp holds in her left hand a
book.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1948-01-29
Mississippi Leads The Way

Obtaining physicians for general pratice in rural areas has
become within the past few years a national problem.
Mississippians might well be proud that our state hes been
the first in the Union to meet that problem with a prahcal solu-
ton, with the innovation of a medical education scholarship loan
program.
Since the establishment of the scholarship program los
potential physicians are now in school readying themselves for
the day when they can return to Mississippi to serve the citizens
of the state who made their education possible. III
Many other states have used the Mississippi plan as a model
or pattern to work out similar problems. Officials of the State
Medical Education Board have given much concrete help and
suggestions to leaders in other states seeking an answer to the
same problem lack of doctors in rural areas.
The Mississippi program obligates a young doctor for a
maximum loan of SIS 5000. Recipients of the scholarship awards
are required to give only their signature plus their word of IN
tegrity and honor added to the written contract.
Thus can be foreseen the day when Mississippi will have
enough doctors to meet the now pressing need and ambitious
young Mississippians have the opportunity to secure a medical
education making possible a life of service to humanity.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1948-01-29
Disgusting Spectacle

A press dispatch from the University of Mississippi reports
that three hundred students signed a petition attacking prohibit
ton as "Unenforceable' and urging state control of liquor sales.
The same report says:
Several politically minded students said they had agreed
intellectually with the condemnation of prohibition but refused
to sign the petition because it might hurt their future as candi-
dates for public office
Our young people learn to be hypocrites early, don't they?
Small wonder with the present generation as models!
When will we ever have men and women with the courage
of their convictions to run for public office; people who will remain
firm in their conviction of what's right and what's wrong for Mis-
sissippi and who will not sacrifice their personal integrity to secure
their political future?
Craftsmanship is the crying need of our country today. But
about all we get, is politics and more politics.
1t is no wonder that most of our best qualified citizens
refuse to run for public office.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1948-01-29
Soil Conservation Report
PUBLISHER

The annual report of the Holmes County Soil Conservation
District Commissioners just released shows a year OF worthwhile
achievements. !,
The report shows that 631 farmers in Holmes County took
advantage of the opportunity to improve the soil on their farms
during l947. These 631 farm operators represented a total OF l4o'
466 acres in the county.
When we consider that there are only l78422 acres or Tess
in cultivation in Holmes County we can see the extent OF the au
extended to our land through the Soil Conservation Service. Ihere
are approximately 1881 acres in the hills and about 62,6ll acres
in the Delta in cultivation in Home County.
There are twenty-five practices recommended by the oon
Conservation Service. Substantial progress has been noted IN
Holmes County in each phase of activity during 1947, according
to authorities.
But 197 is noteworthy because outstanding work has peeh
accomplished in the county in pasture Improvement, lnciudlng
winter and summer pastures; utilization of idle land; and farm
drainage. Our farmers are becoming increasingly aware of the
importance of protecting and improving the soil from whence
cometh all our strength. Modern farmers know that when the
soil wears out the human race must either decay or move on TO
new soil.
We have a total of 1,506 farms in Holmes County. There
are 839 farms representing about 25 percent of the total acreage
owned by colored farmers; the remaining 667 farms are owned
by white farmers.
Worthy detectives have been set for 1948 in Holmes County
by the Soil Conservation Service. We are contain that the present
spirit of cooperation will continue to exist between farmers and
the Soil Conservation Service and that great things will be accom-
plished for our people in this new year.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1948-01-29
No More Weather Editorials

Two weeks ago we wrote an editorial commenting on the
beautiful weather we were having and well confess we lust
wrote it to make some of our snow-bound friends in the north wish
they were in Mississippi.
So what happens?
Immediately and with practically no warning the SHOWS
came, and then the sleet, and freezing, then rain and more snow.
sleet and ice.
Which reminds us that Wen never write another editorial
on the weather, so help US.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1948-01-29

with illustrations-of an offender
leaving the planet-"Let's send lit
terbugs out of the world" Another
sign says-showing a picture of a
sourpuss and a smiling individual
IF this were a mirrow, which would
be you?"
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1948-01-29

Bring your PRINTING PROB
LENS to The Advertiser. We a
print anything and do it quickI We
appreciate your patronage. Phone
Lexington ll6, collect.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1948-01-29

Over ii per cent of the students
attending the University of Missis-
sippi during the decade ending in
June, 1910, came from outside Mis-
sissippi.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1948-01-29

My sister came to New York from
Los Angeles to visit and taught me
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1948-08-20
MARY

The meeting of the Mary Nc
Cormiek circle took the form of
a picnic at the Beach park We'd
nesday at 10 o'clock.
Baskets were taken to the
grounds and a bountiful lunch
was spread on one of the long
tables.
The early part Of the after
noon was given to games, and to
Bible study under the leadership
of Mrs. Carroll Colville.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1948-08-20
FANNIE rRAYLoR

Mrs. Ralph Moody was host
ess to the Fannie Traylor circle
at a meeting at her home Mon
day afternoon. The session was
directed by the chairman, Mrs.
Joe Loe, and the Bible study was
conducted by Mrs. H. L. Watts.
There were eight members and
three visitors present.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1948-08-20
Captain Dean
Heads 9Th Coast
Guard District

Captain Charles w. Dean,
former base commander at Pas
cagoula, has taken over as COM
mander of the Eighth Coast Guard
District in New Orleans.
Captain Dean came to New Or
leans from San Francisco where
he was head of the Twelfth dis
trict.
A graduate of the Coast Guard
Academy in 1919. he holds the
Bronze Star medal for "heroic
achievement as commanding Of
ficer of the USS Cambria, trans
port, in action against the JAP
anese in the Pacific as well as
seven other decorations. He has
been active in practically every
phase of Coast Guard activity.
He formerly served as chief OF
commissioned personnel, enlisted
personnel and training sections
for the entire service. Captain
Dean also holds a B. S. degree
from Bucknell university.
His wife is the former Miss
Alice Frellsen, daughter of Mrs
j. w. Frellsen of 937 Beach
Boulevard, and they have a IA
year-old daughter. Janet.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1948-08-20

Mr.. Todd was born in Moss
Point and spent his boyhood
there. He had been in New Or
leans for about six years prior to
his death.
In addition to his mother he
is survived by one son, William
Forrest Todd, Jr., and three sis
tiers, Mrs. A. C. Pritchett and
Mrs. Bessie Todd Vetter, of Moss
Point, and Mrs. P. T. Stevens
of Baton Rouge.
Funeral services were conduct
ed at 4 pm. on Saturday after
noon at the Stokes Funeral Home
with the Rev. N. u. Boone Off
ciating and the Rev. j. F. Brock
and the Rev. Walter Bader as
sisting.
Interment was in Greenwood
cemetery and pail bearers were
Frank Jackson, Benton Jackson
and Alton Jackson, all of New
Orleans, and cousins of Mr.. Todd,
Edwin Mays of Moss Point, julius
Virgins and Kell Canty a cousin
of Pascagoula.
Out-of-town relatives and
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1948-08-20
NEWS FROM
Big Point

Miss Drunett Golf spent a few
days with Mr.. and Mrs. Dean
Strickland of Pascagoula last
week. Mr. and Mrs. Strickland
spent the weekend with the lat
ter's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. L. h
Golf.
r. G. Golf of Biloxi spent the
weekend at home.
Mrs. Eddie Carter was the over
night guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Ford
Carter of Wade Saturday.
Miss Dolores Cumbest of Wade
and Miss Emie Lee Nelson spent
several days with Mr. and Mrs.
w. H. Nelson in Mobile.
Miss Norma Faye Golf return
ed home Sunday night after a
weeks visit with her sister, Miss
Betty Jean Golf, who is attending
business school in Jackson.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. H. Young and
children of Gulfport visited for
a couple of weeks with MIR and
Mrs. Homer Cochran.
MI. and Mrs. Jerry Vandergrif
of Long Beach visited relatives
here last weekend.
Mrs. Homer Cochran has been
brought home from the Mobile
Infirmary where she underwent
an operation.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1948-08-20
Corl E. Murphree
Honored With PortY
On His Birthday

Mrs. Carl Murphree celebrated
the birthday of Mr.. Murphree
Wednesday evening at a party at
their residence at 1905 Adml.
Jones.
The early part of the evening
was given to playing games in
which the first prize was won by
c. Ma1pass. the second by Mrs.
Cecil Rector and the third by
Marvin Kemp.
While Mr.. Murphree was sp-
preciatively opening and in
speeding his many gifts. Mrs.
Murphree served ice cream and
cake.
The guest list included Mr..
and Mrs. Cecil Rector, Mr.. and
Mrs. Herbert Mlley, Mr. and
Mrs. Marvin Kemp, Mr.. and Mrs.
c. Malpass, Mr.. and Mrs. Carl
Reeves and Mr.. and Mrs. Stafford
Phillips.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1948-08-20
Bridesmaids Lunch
Given Friday BY
Mrs. eutherbu

Miss Jane Herring, bride Of last
Saturday, and her attendants
were entertained at a luncheon
Friday by the matron of honor,
Mrs. Thomas S. Leatherbury at
her home on East Farnsworth
street.
A pink and white color scheme
was chosen by the hostess. The
luncheon table was centered with
an arrangement of pink pom pom
asters and the corsage presented
the honoree was of pink asters.
Miss Herring was dressed in a
chic white crepe dress with
which she wore white accessories
and a picture hat.
Guests were Miss Herring, Mrs.
w. B. Herring, mother of the
bride, Mrs. H. F. Nunnery and
Mrs. James W. Silver of Oxford,
Misses Billie Bragg and Hermine
Herring, Martha Turner of Hat
tiesburg, Mary Linville Armistead
of Lula, Miss, Mrs. F., P. Nc
Intire of Atlanta, Ga, Mrs. Ell
chue Denton of Tunica, Miss
Katherine Wright and Miss Jean
Stcpe of Oxford. Mrs. Myrtle
Stone of Oxford and Mrs. John
Sullivant of Shreveport mother
and sister of the hostess, assist
ed Mrs. Leatherbury.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1948-08-20
William F. Todd
Fatally Injured;
Funeral Held Here

William F. Todd, IS years, of
New Orleans, son of Mrs. Mamie
Canty Todd of Moss Point, was
injured fatally on Thursday, Au-
gust IL, about 100 p. m. when
a wire in his hand apparently
came in contact with high-volt-
age wires above the building on
which he was working.
Mr.. Todd, a steel worker, was
tying down sections of steel lat
tees or the roof of a building
and it is believed that in straight
ening out a coil of wire he had
flung a length of it into contact
with high-voltage wires overhead.
He fell backward striking his
head on a steel beam and died
about two hours later in Hotel
Dieu.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1948-08-20
PREACHER ON THE COL.
COLORADO

So far as he knows. Paul E.
Brown is the only sightseeing car
operator here who can drive a
couple to the summit of Pixies
peak and then marry them. Six
days a week. Brown. wearing
western garb, and his hack" are
at the disposal of tourists. Every
Saturday night a sign, GO to
church Sunday" goes up in his
office window and he becomes
the Rev. Mr.. Brown. pastor OF the
Roswell Union church, a Metho-
dist Interdenominational branch.
1T gives some Of my passen-
gers confidence when they find
out they're riding with a minis
ter" Brown said. Il never bring
it up myself. 1t might make some
people uncomfortable
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1948-08-20

friends attending the funeral
were Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Tucker,
Mrs. Melvin Where, Mrs. Sid
ney Carrie and Mrs. Roger Bor-
dages, all of Waveland; F. E.
Canty, Mr.. and Mrs. A. ]. jack
son, Benton Jackson, Frank Jack
son, Mrs. Roy Sewell, Mrs. George
Cambali, Mrs. Eddie Herbert and
Bernie Canty, all of New Orleans.
Mrs. Mamie Nice ormack of Mo-
bile, Mr.. and Mrs. E. c.. Patter-
son, of Franklin, La, and Louis
Marlborough of Jackson.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1948-08-20
DOG HAS NINE LIVES

WALSENBURG, Colo. (AP) -
Policeman Teddy Barros was call
ed to get rid of a mongrel that
had been bothering children. He
took the dog to the edge of town,
shot him through the head and
left him for dead.
A few days later, the dog was
back in the same neighborhood,
wagging his tail as lively as ever.
The bullet wound healed, and the
dog showed no i'll effects of his
execution
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1948-08-20
EARLY OPENINGS

NEW YORK fAP)-Pro foot
ball fans will get their COMPETE
ton early this season, as the two
major loops swing into their
schedules we'll before the base
ball season ends. The All Am
erica Conference starts its thisd
season on Aug. 81 with games at
Chicago and Brooklyn. The Ma
tionai Football League, opening
its 29th campaign, kicks off on
Sept. II with Green Bay at Bos-
ton
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1948-08-20

The salmon of British Colum-
bia is the most valuable product
of Canadian fisheries, with lob
ster second; cod, third; halibut
fourth. and herring fifth.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1948-08-20
Circle Meetings
Held BY WINS OF
Calvary Church

Circle meetings of the Woman's
Missionary Society of Calvary
Baptist church were held at the
homes of various members this
week, each session being followed
by a social hour when the host
esses served refreshments.
LUCY WRIGHT
The meeting of the Lucy
Wright circle was held Tuesday
afternoon at the home of Mrs.
Joe Browne, with the chairman,
Mrs. o. H. Shepherd, presiding
and Mrs. Browne leading the
Bible study. The opening and
closing prayers were said by Mrs.
Wallace Harrell.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1948-08-20

White-tailed deer especially
like second growth trees and
shrubs or thickets.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-04-29
Totum Home Is Scene
OF BPW Club Meetinq

Mrs A. S. Tatum, Mrs. Elizabeth
Brown and Roberta Deloach were
charming hostesses at the B and PW
club meeting Tuesday night at the
home of Mrs. Tatum,
The meeting was presided over
by the president, Mrs. Tom Ashley.
Reports from all chairmen were read
and prepared for the annual meeting
to be held in Hattiesburg, May l4-l6.
Those reporting were: education and
vocation, Lucille Truitt; finance,
Maude Tatum; health, Georgia Nc
Intyre; legislation, Estelle Turner;
membership, Mary Phillips; program
coordination, Mrs. Maude Cole; pub
lie affairs, Mrs Norma Alsbury; and
safety, Mrs. Elizabeth Brown.
After discussion on convention
matters the hostesses served cake
iced in the club colors, marine blue
and gold, and ice cream topped with
strawberries.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-04-29
Personals
Miss Jenkins Honors
Chicago Guest Tuesday

The home of Miss May jenkins
was the scene of one of the prettiest
parties of the spring season when
she entertained members of the re-
gular Tuesday Bridge club honoring
a visitor, Mrs. Selma Davis, of Chi
cago.
Arrangements of spring flowers
decorated the setting.
Substitutes for the games were
Mrs. A. A. Derrick, Mrs. John Jen-
kins and Mrs. Donald Hull, of Mem
phis. Mrs, Jenkins won high score
and Mrs. Frank Calender took sec
ond place
AT the conclusion of the games the
hostess served salad plate and cot
fee.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-04-29
Gard of Thanks

We wish to express our sincere
appreciation to our many friends and
neighbors for the many beautiful
floral offerings and the words of
comfort and sympathy in the loss of
our mother Mrs. r. H. Hewitt
May God bless and keep you.
MRS. H. S. McMURTRAY, Osyka,
MRS. E. M. COLQUITT. San Anton
10, Texas, MRS. r. j. KELLY, Fort
Worth, Texas, w. E. HEWITT, Hi
nolulu.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-04-29
CANCER DONATIONS URGED

Swinging into the last week of the
cancer campaign, the people of Mis-
sissippi are warned by DR.. Felix J.
Underwood, Campaign chairman,
that unless the goal of Sl50,O00 is
reached, many cancer victims will
have to go untreated.
In l947, the Mississippi Division
of the American Cancer Society aid
ed 1893 cancer patients at total cost
of S1l3,250. Far more than this is
needed for the increased demand
for services by the society this year.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-04-29
Singing Convention
At BeuIoh, Moy II

An all day singing will be held at
Beulah Baptist church Sunday, May
/ and 2. Sunday school will be held
At $50 a. m, it has been announced
Song sessions will be held from
10 to 1890, with lunch intermission
from 1890 to 100, and continuing
from 1870 to 4 T. m
The Magee Harmonizers quartet
from Radio station WRBC, jackson,
VIII give a sacred concert at the
church Saturday at p. m. for the
purpose Of raising money to paint the
church.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-04-29
TO GRADUATE IN JJEc

Willie Mcclellan, Jr., former stu
dent of Durant High school will be
among the graduates of Messick
High school, Memphis, in June. He is
associate editor of the Panther"
school paper, is an officer in r. o. T.
c. and a member of the boxing
team. He is the oldest son of Mr.
and Mrs. Willie B. Mcclellan, of
Memphis, formerly of Durant.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-04-29
Clubs
Society
Mrs. Z. Bacon Entertoins
Twentieth Century Club

The home of Mrs. Zouella Bacon
was the setting for the regular meet
ing of the Twentieth Century club
last Wednesday afternoon with four
guests enjoying the hospitality of
the club. Guests were Mrs. E. r.
Smoot, Mrs. Homer Terry, Mrs.
Annie st. Clair, and Mrs. John Max
well.
Many arrangements of flowers
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-04-29

Bring your PRINTING PROB.
LENS to The Duront News. We can
print anything and do it quick! We
appreciate your patronage. Phone
Lexington ll6. collect.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-04-29

Harry Gwinner, of Atlanta, Geor-
gia, stopped off in Durant for a short
visit with Mrs. R. c, Elmore Friday
Mrs. Gwinner is the former Marion
Elmore of Durant.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-04-29

were used to decorate the rooms
where the guests assembled for the
program. On the program were Mrs.
w. D. Reid, leader. with the roll call
which was answered by the name of
some famous librarian; Mrs. Marcus
Love who gave paper on education;
Mrs. A. E. Branch, on the education
of children abroad, and Mrs. j. L.
Longinotti, who talked on library
extension.
Mrs. H. B. Sargent, Mrs. T. c.
Gum and Mrs. Bacon reported on
the district Golden Jubilee which
was held in Kosciusko recently.
The hostess served frozen fruit
salad and iced tea.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-04-29

Mr. and Mrs, w. E. Wigley. Of Pos
sumneck, visited their daughter and
son-ln-law, Mr.. and Mrs. Deck John
son Saturday.