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The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1949-10-06
Miss Shirley Howard
Honored On Birthdoy

Miss Shirley Howard was hon.
ored with a wiener roast at her
home Saturday afternoon cele-
brating her seventh birthday
Halloween decorations were used
Games and a contest were en-
Joyed. Bobby Dale Bunch was
the lucky winner of pinning the
black cats tail in place blind
folded.
The table in the yard was de-
corated in Halloween colors with
a birthday cake for the center
piece. Roasted wieners in toast
ed buns, birthday cake and punch
were served. Each child found
Halloween noisemakers at his
place.
After toasting marshmellows the
children wished Shirley many
more happy birthdays and show
cred her with lovely gifts.
Those sharing this happy oc-
casion with Shirley were Bobby
Dale Bunch, Byron Ray, Jr.,
Sharon Daniels, "Stumpy" DAN
iel, Kay Clements, Peggy Elling-
ton, Kay Derrick, Jane Conn, Dell
White, Virginia and Margaret
Rush, Ronnie johnson and jim
mic Lois McNeer.
Misses Saranell Howard and
Betty 10 Ray assisted in direct
ing games.
Mrs. Howard was assisted in
serving by Mrs. Louie Clements.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1949-10-06

Mrs. ]. D. Alsbury visited Mrs.
Leland Ferguson, her daughter.
in Vicksburg last week.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1949-10-06

Mrs. Leigh Fleming, of Alaba-
ma, is visiting her daughter, Mrs.
Walter Odom.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1949-10-06
sSurprise Party Given
Mrs. A. J. Leslie

Mrs. A. ]. Leslie was pleasant,
surprised Saturday with a birth.
day party given by her children
A wonderful dinner at 1900 o.
clock noon and a birthday cake
was enjoyed by Mrs. Leslie ano
her children. She was &c years
old.
Among the children attending
were Mr.. and Mrs. w. R. Leslie
and children, New Orleans, Mr.
and Mrs. Fred L. Leslie and fam.
lily, Mr.. Vernon Leslie and family
and Mr.. and Mrs. Curtis Leslie
Durant.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1949-10-06

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. ]. Crawford
of Atlanta, are guests in the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Curtis Howard
this week.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1949-10-06

DR.. and Mrs. Adrian Wilkes Of
Lexington. Kentucky, visited his
brothers. Claua Wilkes and Col.
B. p. Wilkes Monday.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1949-10-06
Society Clubs : Personals
Mrs. Johnson Hostess
To Presbyterian Women

The Presbyterian women of the
church met Monday at 800 with
Mrs. Joe Johnson.
Mrs. Calvin King, chairman,
opened the meeting. Prayer was
offered by Mrs. Perry Roby. Mrs.
Kenneth F. McRae led the pro-
gram, taken from John IL and IL.
Delicious refreshments were
served by the hostess assisted by
Mrs. Jake Hermann.
Sixteen members were present
and one visitor.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1949-10-06
Cord Of Thinks

| take this method to thank the
White friends and colored like
wise, also the white pastors of Du-
rant, for their liberal contribution
which made it possible for us to
pay off the debt of our church.
The white people have a group
OF Christian ministers as pastors
IN Durant. / pray Gods choicest
benediction on each of them.
II. Barksdale, Retired Minister.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1949-10-06

Mrs. Odessa Brown and Jimmy
Candy spent Friday in jackson.
Miss Patricia Stout of Jackson
spent the weekend with her
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. r. w.
Rhyme.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1949-10-06

Mr.. and Mrs. S. H. Birmingham
attended the Tooth anniversary
Of the Angerona Masonic ladge in
Memphis Saturday night. While
there, they visited her daughter,
Mrs. Donald Hull
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1949-10-06

Mrs. j. w. Norwood is spending
several days in Indianapolis, Ind.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1949-10-06

Mrs. r. w. Rhyme is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Aubrey Seay. in
Oxford.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1949-10-06

Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Howell and
Johnny, F. v. McCullar, Mrs. Jes-
sic G. Lewis and Rubber and DR..
and Mrs. A. A. Derrick attended
the State-Baylor game Saturday.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1949-12-22
Stevenson at a dinner party

Stevenson at a dinner party
On wednesday evening a
birthday party was given for
Mrs. Sam Stevenson by Mr.. and
Mrs. A. NJ. Stevenson, Mr.. and
Mrs. Albert Stevenson, Jr., Mrs.
Marjorie Clanin and Douglas.
Sam Stevenson was also a
guest.
Mrs. Bob Haworth was a
Sheridan shopper Monday.
Mrs. Hilda WeStWood left De-
cember 16 for Denver, accom-
panied by her daughter, Mrs.
j. Mann. They will meet Jack
WestWood and will drive
through to S1ott Air Field End
st. Louis where they will spend
Christmas with Col. ard Mrs.
W. H. Sands and family.
Mrs. Jess Taught and Fred
LETTERS attended a All leaders
meeting Saturday in Hsrdin.
The Civic club held its annu-
al Christmas party Tuesday ev-
ening at the home of Mrs.
Sam Stevenson, with Mrs. Fay
Abel as hostess. Instead of ex-
changing gifts, each member
brought SOAP and .nonev for
mailing to the needy countries.
After the business meeting,
presided over by Mrs. Harry
Wilson, games were played un-
der the direction of Mrs. Bob
Formanack, Mrs. Bill Smith and
Mrs. James Taught. A delicious
! lunch was served by the hostess
to Is members and two guests.
The next meeting will be held
January 10.
The Heart. Sisters met Thurs
day evening at the home of Mrs.
Ruth Albrecht. Gifts were ex-
changed. Mrs. Velva Clanin won
high. Mrs. Malina Jackson,
travel, and Mrs. A. J. Westwood,
Jr.. low.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1949-12-22
NAMED

Jack Risken Of Butte has been
appointed Montana Fish and
Game departments counsel and
public relations director, effec-
tive January 1. He will succeed
William Reavley as public rela-
tons chief.
Risken will be the game de-
partment's first full-time at
torney. Previous to this time the
department. has used attorney
generals staff counsel or has
hired special counsel as proVid-
ed by law.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1949-12-22
"a RoosT SAFETY

state Highway Engineer g. =.
Stahl has announced Ciido
study will be made 70 Iea,al
what engineering changes -
are needed to make Montana
roads safer. L. D. HOWARD, IOI.
mer South Dakota highWay
maintenance engineer, JrailIc
engineer and head OF tnaI
states planning survey, VII
head the project. -.,aa
When the study Is complsIe'
engineering faults will De cor.
rected in the hope OF cuttlIlg
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1949-12-22

A. j. Westwood, Jr., and Mrs.
Jess Taught.
Keith Holley of Billings was
a week end guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. H, Glumbi' and sons.
MI. and Mrs. Francis Eggart
entertained Mr.. and Mrs. Sam
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1949-12-22
Lodge Gross Locals

Sheridan shoppers Friday
were Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Shipley,
Mrs. w. Green, Mrs. Emma
Standish, MI. and Mrs. Jack
ClaWson, Mrs. Jack Smith. Mrs.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1949-12-22
JOBS DROP

November industrial empioy-
ment dropped to 0:200-com-
pared with 10000 for October
the Montana Unemployment
Compensation commission has
reported.
Decreases were noted in nom
durable goods manufacture,
particularly in food and kin
dred projects, in two of the
three division of contract con-
struction and in interstate rail-
road employment. Increases
were recorded in employment
in durable goods manufacture,
in metal mining, in wholesale
and retail trade and a verv
slight gain in truck and air
transportation.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1949-12-22
SLAUGHTER INCREASES

SLAUGHTER of Montana cattle
and hoes increased in Octoher,
compared with one wear earlier.
according to the federal bureau
of agricultural economics. Com
rneri"al sle"ghterine in October
totaled 500 cattle. compared
with 1900 in Ortober. 1919.
$4,000 hogs, AGAINST 1880 for
the same period.
Sheep and lamb slaughtering
during october, 1949. dropped
TO 700-nmpared 10 800 in Oc-
tober, 1913.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1949-12-22
Lodge Cross
Church Notes
First Grow Indian
Rantist Church

First Crow Indian
BaDtist Church
Clara E. Odds and Malvina G.
Johnson, pastors-The Crow In
dian Baptist Church of Lodge
Grass will present its annual
Christmas Pageant. 0 Holy
Night, on Sunday, Dec. Is, at
8 p. m. Those in the cast will
include Agnes Deernose as
Mary, Ben Psasc Jr., as Jo-
seph, shepherds, Philip Noun
tain Bull, Tom Sun Goes Slow,
Curtis Backbone and hil!s
Fitzgerald. Angels will be Mary
Ruth Wolf, An.;1 -Iellowtar.,
and Merle Jean Hugs: Wisemel,
Ben PeaSe, ST. .'0hn Whi:cmen,
and George -'ease. II l., III"
Prologue Arts Wliitema1 will
represent Isaiah: Adeline Pease,
Naomi; Ataloa Hogan, Orpah;
Ferole Pease, Ruth. DR.. A. w.
Petzoldt will be the reader.
Mrs. Petzoldt is director and
costumer. The church choir
will sing, and solos will be given
by Helen Wolf, Genevieve
White Arm and Joseph Medi-
cine Crow.
Lights and stage settings are
under the direction of George
Pease, ST..
Little Brown Community
Baptist Church
Howard Parry. Minister
Sunday school, Gas a. m.
Morning worship iI.nn a m
Evening service, 7:30 b. m.
BYE. youth Meeting) TO
p. m. each Tuesday evening.
Wednesday Fellowship hour,
1880 p. m.
Wednesday Crusaders after
school, 4 p. m.
Thursdays every other week,
time 2:30 p. m.
Open Bible Chapel
Rev. Philip G.. Bennett, pas
tor-Sunday school, 10 a. m;
morning worship, II a.. m; Ev-
angelistic service, 7:30 p. m:
Thursday, prayer service, 7:30
p. m; where Friendship and
the Gospel Meet"
Catholic Church
Mass is conducted at 1890 q
m. the first three Sundays Of
each month and at 800 An
on the fourth Sunday.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1949-12-22
the accident rates, stahl stated
nIppoRTS IMPROVED

Airports near more than 20
Montana towns have been I'M
proved this year, Engineer
charles S. King of the Civil
Aeronautics Administration has
renorted. He said some airfield
projects are incomplete but
Are shut down for the winter,
-$
Boulder, Colo, owns a glacier.
from which it gets its water
supply.
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1949-05-01
Improved Swedish
Train Services to Cope
With Summer Rush

STOCKHOLM. Additional
trains, higher speeds, shortened
routes and other improvements in
preparation for the coming tourist
invasion are revealed in the newly
published summer timetables of
the Swedish State Railways. New
express trains will be added on the
Stockholm Gothenburg route al
ready trafficked by the popular
three-car "Gothenburger'' super
express.
Other express trains of this nov.
ell type connect the Swedish Capt.
tai with important industrial key
points in Central Sweden. Express
runs from the south of Sweden to
Norrland uapland) are extended
farther north, placing the Arctic
regions within easy reach. The
"Scandia Arrow covers the
Copenhagen-Malmoe-O Oslo stretch
in 81, hours.
From May Is. the Stockholm
Basle-Rome trip with through
sleeper is shortened by nearly
seven hours.
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1949-05-01

be used in Antarctica.
Originally planned by Prof. ALL
man, the expedition, which is
jointly sponsored by Sweden, Nor
way and Britain, will be directed
by Prof. H. Sverdrup, director of
Norway's Arctic Research Insti-
tute. The two scientists will de-
part by the first ship. of the ex-
petition due at Queen Maude's Is
land about Christmas. They will
return in March, 1850, leaving a
dozen British. Norwegian and
Swedish scientists to stay through
two Antarctic winters, returning
to Europe during the first half of
1862.
A helicopter will be used for
mapping or for picking up men
and equipment at the time of de-
parture if heavy pack ice should
prevent approach by ship. Two
"Weasels," or caterpillar trucks,
will be used for transportation
across difficult terrain.
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1949-05-01
Islands Add Teeth To Scandinavian Defense

STOCKHOLM Baltic Sea,
which in good weather peacefully
laps the shores of Denmark S
island of Bornholm, Sweden's
islands of GLAND and Gotland, the
Finnish Aland Islands, and the
Estonian islands of Osel and Dago,
has history that is romantic
enough. But today it is of special
interest, because it represents a
moat along the north central Sec
ton of the Soviet bastion
All of these islands once be-
longed to Sweden, and all but
GLAND and Gotland also have been
occupied at different times by
Russia, which, through its present
occupation of Estonia, again con-
trolls Osel and Dago.
Coming as the Danes liberators
in May, 1915, the Russians main
tanned 5000 troops on Bornholm
during an occupation which was
terminated after only II months
and showed, among other things,
that the transportation of troops
and their paraphernalia from
northern Germany to Bornholm
presented no serious technical
problems at all.
However, an attempted occupa-
ton now would meet armed re-
sistance which probably would
slow it down considerably.
Vulnerable Outpost
On the other hand, this large
island with its rugged coasts and
favorable terrain for airfields is
far enough from the Danish home
land to make it's rescue doubtful,
particularly as an aggressive ac-
ton by Russia in all probability
would be directed against Den
mark simultaneously.
Almost equidistant from the
north German and Swedish coasts
not more than 80 miles each
way-Bornholm vies with Gotland
for the title Key to the Baltic"
While this term has lost good
deal of its meaning since warfare
has taken to the air, the Russians
have not concealed their interest
in it, and it is obvious that the
occupation of Bornholm could eff
fectively control marine commu-
nication from the west with Stock
holm, Helsinki, and points east if
traffic was not already blocked
in the Skagerrak as it was by the
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1949-05-01
Antarctic Expedition Testing
Equipment In Northern WiIds

STOCKHOLM. = Planes, am
phibian tanks and Lapp reindeer
are being used in the transporta-
ton of scientific instruments,
stores and camp equipment for
seven scientists, who are spend
ing some weeks in the Swedish
Lapland mountains of Kebnekaise
for test purposes north of the Arc
tic Circle prior to their departure
for Antarctica towards the end of
this year.
The party, headed by Prof. Hans
W:son Altman of Stockholm,
comprises three Swedes. two Bri-
tons, one American and one Ar
gentinian. The immediate object
of the present excursion is a rig
orous check of the instruments to
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1949-05-01

Germarf4 during World War II.
The Aland Islands, group OF
more than $500, with many more
barely breaking the surface of the
water, lie off the Finnish south
western coast and form a tricky
gate to the Gulf of Bothnia with
Sweden across the way. They be-
longed to Russia during the period
when Finland was Grand Duchy,
but when it gained it's independ-
ence in 1918, the Russians evacu-
ated the islands.
Sweden then put in claim to
Aland following an overwhelming
vote among the Swedish-speaking
Alanders to join it. AS the Firms
didn't see the matter in the same
light, it was brought up before
the League of Nations, which de-
cided for Finland in 1921.
Unpopular Decision
The Swedes bowed to the de-
cisicn, but there are still many
Swedes and not a few Alanders
who consider it was both I'M
fortunate and unfair.
The most important result of
the league decision was the agree
ment pledging Alands unarmed
neutrality, which was signed by
all the major powers except Rus
STA, which already had dismantled
its Notifications on withdrawing
but which did not sign the agree
ment.
The people of Aland, like most
island people, are very independ-
ent and maintain what might be
called friendly relations with theiI
compatriots through their par
liamentary representation. They
are loyal, hard-working citizens
but they buck at attempts to
make them Finnish-speaking and
have been pressing for some time
for increased powers for their
home rule government.
This is, in fact, one of the mat
tiers which Finnish President
Paasikii warmly urged this years
Parliament to settle satisfactorily
at the earliest opportunity.
The Aland group guards the
north Baltic between Finland anc
Sweden and the vital shipping
lanes in the Gulf of Bothnia. But
as it is completely demilitarized
in time of conflict it would be use
full only as control center ano
base for small shipping, navigatee
by men who had spent their entire
career among such islands.
Any others would surely have
difficulty in this often foggy maze
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1949-05-01
lodged in 1645 and Gotland re
turned to Sweden
Farm and Woods

lodged in 1645 and Gotland re-
turned to Sweden.
Farm and Woods
The island is flat farm country
and woods completely surrounded
by rugged, treacherous cliffs
where pirate gold still is found
some of it quite recently by army
engineers while blasting. It's stra-
tegic position makes Gotland one
of Sweden's most strongly de-
Tended positions with several
areas forbidden to foreigners.
1t has its own air, naval, and
military headquarters, the latter
representing regiments with proud
traditions from the days when
Sweden was the dominating pow
err in the North.
While it is obvious that Sweden
would not necessarily fall should
Gotland fall to an aggressor, any
attempt to occupy Gotland would
be taken as an attack on Sweden,
resulting in a declaration of war.
1t is believed that the Soviet
Union - no other power so far
has displayed aggressive tenden-
cies-wants to avoid such a de-
velopment at this time, but the
Swedish armed forces are taking
no chances.
AS one Swedish officer put it
the symbolic lamb on Gotland's
coat of arms has been conscien
tiously replaced by a wolf in
Sleeps clothing. Nothing much
appears to be changed on the
surface, he said, but the wolf is
there.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-11-21
ANS EDUCATIONAL
 TALK OF NEW KIED
 ON kINY TOMORROW

Work of the Alaska Native Ser- vice in pushing back educational frontiers in the Territory will be described tomorrow afternoon be- tween 5:15 and 5:30 o'clock over station KINY by Martin Holm, the Services education director.
 The 15-minute talk is one of a series being presented this month by the Juneau Woman's Club, in which leaders in various educational fields speak on the subjects in which they specialize.
 Holm's informal but highly in- structive and entertaining talk will take his listeners to lonely Point Barrow, where seven teachers in- struct 265 children, to the Noatak River school near Kotzebue, and to famous Mt. Edgecumbe, detailing methods used in each post.
 In the Territory's upper reaches, elementary which to most of us had to do with apples, oranges, horses, COWS and such is taught by using so many fish, walrus, dog teams and = of all things airplanes.
 The talk will tell of teachers work, their problems. and their tasks other than teaching-how they show the youngsters how to cook, to sew, to build things.
 Holm will tell of the program of successful Mt. Edgecumbe School its diverse enrolment, and plans for further expansion.
 The talk goes on the air at SIS pm. sharp.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-11-21
GIRL SCOUT LUNCHEON
 SET FOR DECEMBER ]

For the Girl Scout luncheon December 3 in the Gold Room of the Baranof, Mrs. Morton Flint is chairman of reservations with Mrs. Ray Taylor, Mrs Ivil Mont gomery and Mrs. Charles Forward. Mrs. Robert Wagner will take re- servations in Douglas. All adults interested in the Scouts are invited and urged to attend the luncheon which is an annual affair.
 Council members, troop commit tee members, leaders and mothers ot girl scouts should plan to att tend; and are asked to call Mrs Flint at Blue 413 by December l for reservations.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-11-21
WANT ADS
FOR SALE

BEDROOMS-An excellent fully furnished home. Only four years old. Full basement with recreation space-fireplace and plumbing Large modern fully equipped kit chen and dining space Living room with tile fireplace and thermopane windows. Two bed- rooms and full tiled bath on first floor. Two bedrooms and 1s bath on second floor. Large gar den and excellent location. Gen. erouS terms.
 HOUSES LEFT of the 20 houses now nearing occupancy date in the Highlands section, 13 have already been spoxen for. The houses have two bedrooms and allowance for a third. They have full concrete basements with garage, laundry, electric hot wa- ter heaters and an automatic oil furnace. The houses are com- pletely insulated for a low main- tenance cost They have gen. erously sized living room with large view windows and every house has a clear view of Cas- tineau Channel. The dinettes and kitchen are built in with an ab- undance of storage space and fitted with a new Westinghouse range. The houses are financed by FILA. and may be secured on very liberal terms. Secondary financing for down payment is available to qualified veterans. An appointment to see the houses may be made in this office. HOUSES, commer- cial property. Several two ard three bedroom houses.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-11-21
NEW INSTRUMENTS USED BY BAND AT
 CONCERT TUESDAY

Because of the unusual interest evidenced by the Juneau music loving public in tomorrow evening" $ concert, here are a few facts rela- tive to the type of musical organi- ration performing.
 It seems that the public in gen. eral, while being very fond of bands ! as performing media, has the im- pression that the word band inn rlies a group of musicians playing brass instruments only. The mo- dern concert tand-and the Juneau City Band classifies itself as such is far from being solely brass in composition.
 In fact the concert band when fully instrumented employs greater variety of instruments than does the symphony orchestra. In the band, the woodwinds make up 1 the principal section, at least from numerical standpoint The con cert bands Instrumentation ranges from the highest coloratura voice, the imrish piccolo, down through the flutes, the double reeds, the clarinets, and other choirs of the lands to the basso profundo ot the string bass and the sousaphone. Even the ethereal voiced harp is a regular member of the concert band And occasionally the cello is scored for
 The Juneau City Band through the generous cooperation of the local schools makes use of the bass clarinet and the alto clarinet, in struments generally found only in large symphonic lands or some times in the symphony orchestra. These instruments are extemely soft-voiced and sonorous and are designed to make the clarinet cholr complete in itself
 A beautiful four octave concert marimba, also school owned, will Le heard in tomorrow evenings performance Mrs Dorothy Ebbete and Miss Lois Lawrence are City Band marimbists.
 To Jerry Chapman, dance band percussionist and graduate of the Juneau High School Band, the or ganization is indebted for the loan Of a vibraharp. This instrument is often heard as member of small dance band combos hut is also regularly scored for in the concert tand. The vibraharp tomorrow eve ming is being played by Bud Schultz, who is also a talented pianist and timpanist in the Ju- reau High Band.
 Another instrument, familiar to all and loved by all, the piano, will te heard tomorrow eVen,ng as played by Mrs. Jane McMullin. Mrs. McMullin, a musician of consider ale concert experience in various sections of the US. will perform Grieg's Concerto in A Minor, tran scribed for band and piano ty D. F. Ba n.
 Large advance ticket sales have teen reported by Miss Ruth Bader, President of Beta Sigma Phi, spon- soring organization. Seats are not reserved and will go to those ar irving first. The concert is sched- uled to start at 8:30 o'clock. Doors open at the usual time. Tickets may be purchased at the box office.