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The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-08-12

To Join the past and present!
Most mighty name, Mississippi
Known to people all over the wide
world.
Delta-land, cotton fields a'gleaming,
Waiting the yield, white in the sun
light.
Mississippi in war gamers glory;
Mississippi in peace FORCES ahead.
Hon'ring her mighty name. mighty
river that bounds her.
River of strength, the pride OF the
Southland!
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-08-12

FOR SALE-Three burner oil
1oove with portable oven. Call 35l-w.
Nrs. Aldy. Durant.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-08-12

formerly of Durant, who was piled
in bed looking very pretty, and
jabbering so / couldn't say word
so you know me, l don't stay long
where l can't talk.
Had to be at Fondren Methodist
church to pick up some customers
and take them home for Sunday
dinner. A very refreshing rain
came and cooled things off. AS
soon as it Stacked up we took off
for Durant and Lexington. We had
very pleasant trip up, ran into
rain off and on, all the way.
This morning I had nice sur
prise. Mrs. Clara Young of
Josephine. Texas, and her
son Edwin and a friend of his, Ed
die Bonillas, of San Antonio,
dropped in to say hello in their
.ake-off for Franklin to view the
old home place and from there to
Bowling Green to visit with old
friends. From there they were 60
ing to Tutwiler for the night with
Hugh Wherry brother of Mrs
Young.
Hugh was the only one of the
William Wherry family that didn't
get the Texas blues.
From there they will head West
| again after visiting in Mississippi
for a few days.
| almost forgot to tell you thai
la. B. Clements is a good bushes:
man. He was in Lexington recently
1 which reminds me of one tlm'
when he was trying to trade nj
/ screen doors for some winter cloth
4. ing. Now amt that good?
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-08-12

New land somewhere ahead:
Push on, push on!
That was the cry of old.
Rich land waiting ahead:
Push on, push on
That was the challenge so bold.
Deep Southland, settled by men
eager for life;
Proud and strong, filled with hope,
moved by faith.
They brought dream, built a state
Named for the river that bore them
there.
Most mighty name, Mississippi!
Known to people all over the wide
world.
Delta-land, cotton fields a'gleaming,
Waiting for the yield. white in the
sunlight.
From the pine groves to the coast
Wealth of the state is scattered.
Magnolia trees all a'bloom
Thanking the spreading plantations.
Mansions Of stately majesty,
Pillars of regal memory,
warm handclasp have vanished from
earth. 1t is so easy to believe that
there is an eternal home, where
all is good and beautiful prepared
for the Homecoming of such dear
child of God.
think of
Stepping on shore and finding it
Heaven!
OF taking hold of a hand and find
ing it Gods hand,
OF breathing new air and finding
il celestial air,
OF feeling invigorated and finding
it Immortality,
Of passing from storm and tempest
to an unknown calm,
Of waking up and finding it
"HOMEl"
ONE WHO LOVED HIM.
pd. adv.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-08-12
An Appreciation
-byMat

In the calm OF early morning,
Sunday, July l8, 1948, the sweet
spirit of Will Hoover went home
to his Father. Surely it was for
him the beginning Of perfect day,
an eternal day of light and JOY for
Gods child who had served glad
ly, given generously, loved devoted
ly and lived abundantly.
Will Hoover was richly endowed
with the characteristics shat make
friends and cement friendship. He
was gentle, lovable, modest, unaf-
fected and sincere, never failing in
the little courtesies, the unobstru
sive acts Of kindness that give life
a deep and radiant glow. Truly he
found time for the real values of
lifetime for being sweet and kind,
time to share smiles and goodness,
time for helpfulness, time for
friendship. But there was never a
time for unkindness IN his life.
In an age of unrest and discord,
he was keenly interested in world
affairs, in alf that affected the well
fare of his fellow men and yet he
managed to live in world apart,
world of peace, serenety. quiet
joy and childFike trust
Outstanding citizen successful
business man, loyal church member,
he was perhaps at his best in the
home where fe and his loved COM
panion who survives him, lived in
perfect unity of spirit and in beau
tifur harmony of word and deed
through all life's varied ways.
Will Hoover loyed people in
generous measure their love came
back to him. His great heart was
full of love for little children and
his; pockets held a newer failing
supply of chewing gum and candy
for all of them. A picture of love
and beauty for the years will be
that of VIII Hoover standing in
front of the Methodist church after
Church School every Sunday morn
ing passing gum to the children,
his face all radiant and smiling.
II seems inconceiveable that
his sunny comradely spirit and
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-08-12
Veterans
OF Interest To

Q-May I 60 to a private hospital
in my home town and have Vete-
rams Administration pay the bill7
x AT YOU have a serviee-con-
nected disability and have received
prior approval from VA to do so,
YOU may go to a private hospital
in your home town al VA expense.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-08-12

Q-Can I transfer my National
Service Life Insurance policy TO any
of the private companies?
A-No. Your NSLI is convertible
TO one or more of the six permanent
plans issued only by Veterans Ad-
ministration. These are Ordinary
Life. 30 Payment Life, 20-Payment
Life. Endowment at Age so, and
Endowment at Age IS.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-08-12

Q-Just which veterans are en-
titled TO disqualification in a Vete-
ran Administration hospital?
A-Veterans with service-con-
nected disabilities have top priori-
ty for VA hospital care. Veterans
with nonservice-connected ailments
can be hospitalized under existing
law if beds are available and IL they
say they cannot afford treatment
elsewhere. Peacetime veterans
members of the Regular Establish
ment, retired officers and enlisted
men. under certain conditions, also
are eligible for disqualification.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-08-12
Mississippi March Heard
On Radio Program

Lyrics to the new march, mis-
SISSIPPr' premiered on Mark War
ner's program recently are as fol-
lows:
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1948-08-12
CLASSIFIED ADS

FOR RENT-Three room furnish
ed apartment. Call 3i0-M or write
Mrs. j. l.. McCool Starkville. Miss.
l7-2-tp
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-12-03
yK NC Al BOWL lJNDER LIGHTS E
 BEIMC ENJOYED

With the recent installation of electric lights at Evergreen Bowl by the city, Juneau's young people are tnoing It a very popular place n which to ski, go sledding and, in general, enjoy the last deep snow fall. Since the Ski Bowl on Douglas Island is quite hike for some of the younger ski enthusiasts, the night lighting of the Evergreen Fowl now serves dual purpose in providing recreation spot for teen- agefs in the evening, as well as a practice slope for the older skiers.
 President Neil Taylor, members Of Juneau Ski Club, and members of tile High School Junior Ski Club wish to thank city officials for their support in providing these new light ing facilities. With this added fea- lure, the Bowl promises to be a popular wintertime recreation area now when darkness arrives so early, as well as in the future.
 All interested skiers are again reminded of the breakfast to be held Sunday morning, December 5, 1t nine o'clock in the Gold Room Of the Baranof Hotel, to be follow ed by hike to the Second Meadow. There will be skiers going up the Hill Saturday morning also but nose who cannot go on that day, are invited to meet bright and early Sunday morning.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-12-03
WANT ADS
FOR SALE

10 SETTLE ESTATE: 4 large bed- room. Living room with fireplace. Dining room. Automatic hot water heat. Electric stove ana refrigerator. Furnished. Large yard in good neighborhood. This house is old but in good repair and very iivable. Price $7.875Oo. 10 DAY COMPLETION: Two new houses on Behrends Avenue. Two bedrooms, full concrete base ment with garage. Full view windows from living room, din- cite and kitchen. Tile kitchen and bath. Hardwood floors. Auto- matic hot air heat. Eligible for FILA.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-12-03
WILLIAM WlNN- Phone 73l

.-l-. l04S JEEP, mo. old, under 1000 mi, would cost $2150 laid down in Juneau; will take $500. HIGHWAY, at Peterson Hill. 2 bedroom home 3 acres, patent ed, S5,OO0.
 WEST 9TH near Gov. Mansion, 3 bedrooms, furnished Channel view, fireplace. Immediate possess sen, $19,5O
 DOUGLAS, nearly finished 9 bed- room unfurnished. Full concrete basement, possible third bed room second flcor. $75OO. DOUGLAS, 4 bedroom, new con- crete basement, l00x1OO lot, im- mediate possession $6,500. LOWER Basin Road, large liv- ing room. fireplace, view, $46DO. 9TH St., enc bedroom, includes building lot, $7000. 10th St, 3 bedroom. income apt. in basement. $14,500. WAYNOR Tract district on beach side of hwy, 3 bedroom furn- ished, full concrete basement, garage, lot 75 101, includes ma- rine ways and boathouse. $11,7OO. DOUGLAS Beach, 2 bedroom fur nished. $500.
 AIRPORT, back of Lee Smiths, SS.0o0 unfdrn., not modern. l
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-12-03
ON ALASKA COASTAL
 THURSDAY FLIGHTS

Mf. and Mrs. Eli Hanlon came in rom Hoonah yesterday on Alaska coastal Airlines. Andrew Mckinley ieit here for Hconah.
 coastal made one flight to Tulse- qUan carrying four passengers.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-12-03

Homer, Alaska, arrived by plane
 Tuesday to have Thanksgiving d.n-
 ner with a friend, Margaret Zieli
 commercial teacher in Sitka Higf School.
 Passengers arriving by T t e n Tuesday were: Mir. and Mrs. Ec Roberts, Mrs. William Walton anc Adelaide Adams.
 Leaving by Totem "Wednesday were: Hazel Sievers, Mrs. Adelaide s. Kell, Roy Evenson and Hugh Davis.
 Winners in tae Rod anu Gun Club Deer Derby were: First, for spread ora Phillips, IT 5-16 inches, spot light; second, for spread, Bill Sar- vela, Is 7-8 inches, boots; first, for weight, Al Brookman, 1858 pounds, shot gun second, for weight, Al Richter, 120 pounds, air mattress iai gest duck. Myrth Sarvela, les. : ounces, set 6ecoys; largest goose, Ion Martin, Il pounds ounces, gasoline lantern.
 Several larger deer were drought in but as the hunters failed to reg ister in the deby they were auto matically disqualified.
 The ANB award has been post roned until some time next month. Being offered are Laundromat clothes dryer, a radio plionograph, a vacuum cleaner and a typewriter
 The Sitka Emblem Club is award ing what IS undoubtedly the worlds best dressed coll. Every member of the Chapter has been busy for sev- eral weeks working on the dolls wardrobe The money is being raised for the Clubs charity projects which is headed by one of the wards in the T. B. San recently adopted by tlle Clue.
 The Sitka Womans Club has adopted the Papadotulos family in Salonika, Gree ce, as its special charity project. The project started last May when a letter was received fIom the father of the family tell ing of his difficulties in providing for two daughters aged five and seven. The members of the Club responded with a CARE package and since then have been sending similar packages monthly.
 A Christmas package included a complete turkeg dinner as well as clothing ani toys for the children.
 sheldon Jackson Junior College and the Presbyterian Ladies Aid held Christmas Bazaar yesterday afternoon and evening, an annual event which is eagerly anticipated by all local yougsters and their parents as well.
 1lilo ycdi SpCCidl CiiiEA-dSlS Nao given entertainment for the younger patrons. A cafateria dinner was serv- ed from 5:30 on. The msrry-go- round was busy all afternoon and evening Handwork of students and Ladies Aid members was on sale.
 The Moose Lodge held g Costume party last night for the purpose of raising money for the Orthoped'c Hospital shoe fund. A new orchestra provided music for dancing. Mrs. Frank Cashel at the new solovox Bob Lorenz, Ernie Handy, Ollie Kali ser and A. G. Dexter. Prizes for Co3- tunes were awarded and refresh- ments were served.
 Ire Sitka High School winter tand concert will be given De- cember 4 at the High School Gym. The students hope to have large
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-12-03

i turnout as proceeds from the con-
 cert will go toward the bands v-slt
 10 Juneau this winter.
 Tentative plans provide for an
 exchange of concerts between the
 gitka and Juneau school bands-an
 expensive project but one which all
 .itkans should support to STOW their pride in having a juvenile and which could compete hon-r- atly with any not only in Alaska bat Il the States as well.
 re High School Senior Ball IS scheduled for Saturday, December 1e. The Seniors are guarding taer secret plan of decoration and VII not even divulge the theme.
 Ire Senior Bal IS one oi the so-
 Ial affairs that brings out families en force ard is tA0ioughly enIoged y everyone.
 New Emblem Club mentors mi tiated at the regular meeting Mon- day evening were: Mrs. Roy Avrit, Mrs. Max Penrod and Mrs. o. k. Rutherfcrd.
 News of tae settlement terms oi the maritime strike caused little more tilan a ripple of interest To- c H.. The airlines did such a spien- oid 'oh O. keeping supplies com ing through-at only nom nal il- crease in ecst-that the impact O the maritime stoppage was hardly felt. Tie net results ere a substan- tial business gain for the airlines W tn a resultant loss to the steam ship lines.
 The Purple Bubble Ball recently given was one of the most brilliant social events of the season. The nus was good, the decorations in genious and effective, the liehting romantic without being gloomy, the women beautifully gowned. Everyone had wonderful time. Lillian Ug- zen. entertainer imported from Ju- neau, was thoroughly enjoyed and warmly applauded.
 There were many private cock tail and dinner parties before the aance and after 2:30 am. when the dance ended. every one was st Il in such festive mood, the party con- tinued in full force at the Eiks Cub almost to breakfast time.
 Special mention was earned by tie decorating committee: Al Law rence. Vince BeavchanQ, Wally Me Donald, Jchn Dolenca. Joel Camp cell and Cafl Wolenberg.
 And of no small importance vas he sinancial success of the ball as the nroceeds go to the Elk Char .y Fund.
 j. H. NGcGrath and Mrs. Esther Daine have bought the sitka Cafe from Vie and Alma Rogers wha i pave owned and operated the Cafe l for seYernl years.
 Mir. McG eath, 8 resident O. Stha l s9s lae past Il years, has been in .ha sitka restaurant business fer .eSen vears He managed both the anchor Cafe ard the Fishermen's and owned and managed Macs Cafe ] lntil it was destroyed by fire re- ,ently.
 The new owners will take over operation of the Sitka Cafe Decem- per l.
 Mir. and Mrs. Stockton Webb have returned from a months tour of Southeast Alaska towns. Visited were Hoonah, Juneau, Peters curg. Wrangell and Ketchikan. Pur pose of the trip was to acquaint ACCA chapters of the work being ,-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-12-03
FOR SALE

4 BEDROOMS, furnace, basement, laundry, electric kitchen, inlaid hardwood floors, Casey-Shattuck addition. 3-BDR. partially furnished, marine view, large living room, nara floors.
 2-BDR. beautifully furnished, Tn Casey-Shattuck addition, immed- fate occupancy; basement, fur- mace.
 ARKETA property, mi. post, 2 houses, acre pat. land, Lemon Creek, Briggs summer home on Point Louisa. INCOME $265 per mo; 3 apts, best view, best location, terms, large lots, good heating plant, all apts. well furnished. DUPLEX off Gastineau Avenue, East First, S4500; terms. 3-BDR furnished home Norway Point, $500 down, monthly pay $100 per mo.
 2-BDR Douglas Beach.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-12-03
NEWS ITEMS
 FROM SITkA

SITKA, Alaska, Nov. 28.-(Special
 Core pondence) = Winter arrived with Thanksgiving Day. Snow start cd to fall Wednesday followed by a freeze which promises to be with. us for some time The snow arrived op- portunely as on Tuesday everyone was snarling that if the rain didn't stop soon they'd give the Territory hack to the Russians-and serve them right.
 Thanksgiving was real holiday The day was observed by all the churches with appropriate services and the ait ternoon and evening brought people together for dinner The Clubs held open house through out the afternoon and evening with cod turkey and all the trimmings served buffet style.
 Twentv-tw3 hundred pounds of turkeys were flown in by Totem Airlnes for the Sitka Mere. and cmitty's. Added to the Cold Storage Store supply that added up to quite a fev ttrke for so small popula- tion.
 The Columtia Lumber Company planned to reopen the mill Friday < Ut stems aused delay. The log rafts were broken up and washed ID cnto the beaches by the heavy swells which have been rolling in from the sea the past few weeks. A large number of logs were salvaged on the high tides-rafted and made ready for use-only to be broken ID and thrown hack on the beach. So-the mill will reopen as soon as the seas quiet down.
 M ldred Tilson, daughter of Mrs. Lydia Tilson, was honor guest at farewell dinner Friday evening giv- en by the Lutheran Church at the Lutheran Service Center. Places were set for 10. Miss Tilson, who is leaving this week to be married in Syracuse, New York, was present. cd with a white Bible and an ivory handled cake server.
 Another parishoner who is leav- ing seen, Mrs. Perry of the ANS on Jaronski. was also presented with farewell remembrance by the Wom- en of the Lutheran Church.
 MT. and Mrs Joe Appling have
 ought the Al Richter home on c treet near Park and plan to move this week.
 MT and Mrs. Al Richter and fam fly are leaving 5itka permanently and plan to settle in oregon.
 Cleo Campbell, who with Mrs. A. J. Steear owns the S-tka Realty Company, is moving this week into the Lake View Apartment buildin2 The building was purchased from the PenteCostal Orphanage by A. R neau of Unalakleet some months ago and is being converted into three attractive apartments by Pastor Kenneth French.
 Fred Andersen, businessman from
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-12-03

Members initiated ct the last meetins of the Legion Auxiliary were: Agnes Lokke. Hazel Puga, Mrs. Raymond Nielsen, Katherine Nielsen, Mrs. James Roberts, Mrs. Margaret Dixon, Dianne Van Horn and Susan Frances Peterson. Con ie and Linda VanHorn were enrolled in ti,e Tiny Tots ad Mrs. RUSS Clith- slo was transferred rom the Juneau chapter.
 Mrs Joe Appling was appointed representative ta tae Health CouE- Gil. slo was voted b be gent 10 the Veterans Hospital in Walla Walla for Christmas wrappings contributions for the Thanks giving caskst were collected Noyer CT 30 was set as 6 work day for sewing Of aprons for the Christma3 sale December 21 was set as the day for tae elildren's Christmas parry. tae small children during the afternoon and elder ones during the eVening.
 St. Peters Guild has changed its meeting dates tc the second and fourth Tuesday evenin $ O. each month at the homes Of members The next meeting VIII be on Japon- ski at the home of Mrs. Homer Smith who has been elected Vice President, replacing Mrs. Lauren Eert who resigned because Of health
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-12-03

MT and Mrs. Joe Appling have ought the Al Richter home on c treet near Park and plan to move this week.
 MT. and Mrs. Al Richter and fam ily are leaving 5itka permanently and plan to settle in Oregon.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-12-03
CONDITIONS OF WEATHER
 ALASKA DIS.

Weather conditions and temper atures at various Alaska points, also on the Pacific Coast, for 24- hour period, ending at 4:3O this morning, and released by the Weather Bureau, Juneau, follow:
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-12-03

Tie Bea Sigma Phi Sorority Rit- eal Of Jewels was held at the home ot Mrs. Ken Nordby Thursday eve nin-, an impressive candle liz Ii ceremony for the presentation O. Jewel Pins 10 new mem CTS, Nelma Crews, Margaret Dahl, Bonn Q Elem ming. Dorothy Krent1, Helen White and Gladys Calvin, special sponsor Of t.le Sorority.
 Hankies were exchanged by sec ret sisters Of the past year and names drawn for secret sisters lo, the coming year.
 Meeting nights have been changed rom Thursdays 10 the second and fouta Tuesday evenings of the month.
 Corsageg were presented to former ocial director Tex Goddard, her successcr Gladys Calvin and cul- tl,al director Dolores Barnes.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-12-03

Fred Andersen, businessman from
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-12-03

FUR Snf.
 ONE Pair Skis, poles and binders. Ph Douglas 354. 48 2t 357 Smith and Wesson Revolver, ike new, with ammo. Quick-draw Lawrence holster. Call at o K Rubber Welders between 9 am. and 6 pm. 58 St CHRISTMAS TREES: Order from CYO members. Ph. Red 510, Blue 7o0, Black 610 and Green eco. Deadline Dec. IT. 57 let OIL Heater, electric hair drier, both Al condition. Reasonably priced. Inquire s and T Clothing Store. 55 If TROLLEI2. 34 t. keel, 10 it. beam, now ct-ye!cr Crown motor gas caracity rco cal. Fully equipped for fishing. Coatac- Clarence Bend. sitka, Alaska. 54 Ct Ons rroken clown 1949 Webster record changer and ten tuba ar-wave Zenith, same shape. Will eca9gIt cl.engaI to m.cro-groove Il desired. Steal at @99.99 with a Ig day guarantee. Call Blue 624 or see Chuck Porter at 511 10th street "A 5t RALItcRAErE7. Model No. S-4o- A. Priced at S750o for quick ssla. Phone 693. g If ONE 15a0-Watt Universal Light Plant Complete with heavy duty batteries Call Ludwig Nelson's Jewelry Store. 97e tt
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-12-03

and the need for the support from every Alaskan to save our crippled elIldren.
 Dr. M M. Van Sandt has been appointed Chief Medical Officer of the Mt Edgecumbe Medical Cen ter which includes the Alice Island Sanatorium, the Orthopedic Hos pital and the General Hosp tai. To accept this post with the Territor- ial Health Department as Sen.or Surgeon, he has resigned from the Alaska Native Service.
 New fall and winter amusement for Sitka is roller skating at Con- munity House. Under the manage ment of Don Forester, skating can Ee enjoyed Saturday and Sun1as afternoons and evenings and o. wednesday evenings.
 Jake Valent. ne Of Ketchikan, D.s- trict Deputy Exalted Ruler of the BPCE arrived on his annual visit to the lodge. He attended the regu- lar E'lks meeting and remained ove- the weekend fer the Purple Bubsll Ball.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-12-03

357 Smith and Wesson Revolver, ike new, with ammo. Quick-draW
 Lawrence holster. Call at O K
 Rubber Welders between 9 am. and 6 pm. 58 St
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-12-03

Ire Sitka High School winter band concert will be given De- cember at the High School Gym. The students hope to have large
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-12-03

Mir. and Mrs. Stockton Webb have returned from a months tour of Southeast Alaska towns. Visited were Angccn, Hoonah, Juneau, Peters hurg, Wrangell and Ketchikan. Pur- pose of the trip was to acquaint ACCA chapters of the work being done at Sitka's Orthopedic Hospital
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-12-03

Homer, Alaska, arrived by plane Tuesday to have Thanksgiving d.n- ner with friend, Margaret Zieli, commercial teacher in Sitka High School.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-12-03
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REALTORS ACCOUNTANTS Phone c76 over First National Banl
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-12-03

ONE Pair Skis, poles and binders,
 Ph Douglas 354. 40 2t
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-12-03
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