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The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1949-10-20
Garden Club Presents
Mrs. /. M. McLendon Ii
Lecture On Color

Members of the Lexington Gar
den club and visitors from Kos
ciusko and Durant enjoyed a rare
treat Wednesday afternoon when
Mrs. I. M. McLendon of Jackson,
well known garden club member
and nationally accredited flower
Judge, presented a program on
color and "color harmony"
Mrs. McLendon was ably as
sisted by Mrs. A. X. Primes, also
a nationally accredited flower
Judge, who presented the floral
arrangements to illustrate Mrs.
McLendon's talk.
Mrs. McLendon was also assist
ed by Mrs. w. E. Templeton of
Jackson, who brought a display
of vases from her gift shop and
instructed the members on the
proper vases to use for each ar
rangement.
A beautiful arrangemnt of Rose
glory dahlias, from Mrs. j. R. Wat
sons flower garden, graced the
piano. Fall marigolds we've at
tractively displayed by Mrs. Jed
Powers. A beautiful butterfly lily
from Miss Matte McLean's garden
was shown and Miss Lille Rathell
had an artistic arrangement of
red and green peppers.
Delightful refreshments of
punch and homemade cookies
served by Ann Patterson and Joan
Berman brought to a conclusion
a most enjoyable and interesting
afternoon.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1949-10-20
Wilbur Hooker
Hostess To Circle

The Martha Hooker circle met
Monday afternoon in the homefoi
Mrs. Wilburn Hooker. Eight mem
bers and one guest, Mrs. Francis
Ferguson, were present. Mrs,
Wayne Floyd was welcomed as
a new member.
Mrs. Pat Barrett had charge OF
the lesson.
The hostess served Cokes and
cookies.
The next meeting will be at the
church.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1949-10-20


and weeds until time to set plants.
Apply 10 to IL pounds of complete
fertilizer for each 100 feet of row
about 10 days before setting the
plants.
Order plants so you'll have
plenty of time to get them set
out at the proper time. You will
need enough plants to set them
about | foot apart in the row for
fall planting.
Recommended varieties are
Klonmore, Konvoy or Klondike
for South Mississippi and Blake
more, Fairmore or Suwanee for
North Mississippi.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1949-10-20
Singing Convention Set
For October 2223

The Holmes County Singing
Convention will meet at the
grammar school auditorium Sat.
urday night, October %, and all
day Sunday, October %.
Two trained radio quartets from
Jackson, a quartet from Koscius-
ko and singers from Mississippi
Arkansas and Louisiana, will par
ticipate in the convention.
The convention is being spon-
sored by the Beulah Baptis,
church and the public is CORDIALLY
invited.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1949-10-20
Brownies Troop One
Meet At School

Brownie troop number one met
last Wednesday afternoon at the
grammar school.
Mrs. Homer Davis assisted by
Mrs. Kelly Criscoe and Mrs. Leo
Maness had charge of the meet
ing. The Brownies began work
on their scrapbooks.
Cokes were served by Gretchen
Povall, hostess for the day.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1949-10-20
KEEP THE HOME
FREEZER BUSY

KEEP TIE HOME
FREEZER BUSY
To get best returns for money
invested in a home freezer, eat
out Of the freezer so far as pos
sible, advises DR.. Earl McCracken,
physicist in the Bureau of Human
nutrition and Home Economics, U.
S. Department of Agriculture.
Cost figures indicate that home
frozen food comes cheapest when
the turnover of food in the freez-
er is rapid" says DR.. McCracken.
"Yet often one of the hardest les
sons for the freezer owner to learn
is to use stored food-not ave it."
AS pointers on keeping a freezer
busy and on thrifty freezing, he
suggests: Follow a freezing sche-
dule, based on a food production
plan that meets the family's needs
When figuring how much of a
vegetable or fruit will be wanted
from a home garden, remember
that a succession of varieties will
give a longer period of harvest
from the same amount planted.
If some food is bought for
freezing, try to buy cheaply in
large quantities at the height of
the season.
If the family has poultry or
other produce to sell, let the home
freezer help when it can increase
profits. Poultry, for example,
may be frozen and held for a bet
ter market.
Whether in the long run the
saves money on food or not
by use of a home freezer depends
on whether food is home grown or
purchased, the kinds and quanti-
ties frozen, and how the freezer
is used. Obviously, it does not
pay to freeze foods commonly
and relatively inexpen-
sive at all seasons.
For many families the financial
angles of home freezing are rated
less important than the benefits
of saving time in marketing and
preparing meals and the satisfac-
ton of enjoying a variety of freshl
favored foods of high nutritive
value the year round.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1949-10-20

DR.. W. H. Weeks and the per-
sonnet of the Holmes County
Health Center wish to thank the
Lexington B and Pw club, Lex
ington Garden club and all civic
organizations who took such ana
active part in making the dedicz-
ton Of the new health center a
big success.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1949-10-20
Cord Of Thinks

To our many friends we wish tus
thank all of you for your kind
hess during DR.. McCarley's H.
ness. We also wish to thank the
doctors and nurses for being 500
nice and thoughtful to him while.
he was in the hospital.
MRS. MCCARTNEY
27-1tnpv
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1949-10-20
Clubs Personals
Meets In
Educational BuiIdino

The W. S. c. S. met Monday
afternoon in the Methodist Edu.
cational building.
Mrs. Rhyme led the mission
study.
A good attendance enjoyed the
meeting.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1949-10-20
GARDEN TIPS

You can do a number of SEEM
ingly little garden jobs these crisp
October days. They'll all make
your gardening easier and more
profitable next spring.
For example, as you rake the
leaves from your yard and fence
corners, don't burn theb. "Pen"
them up for next years compost
and mulching material. The. ma
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1949-10-20

j. B. Robertson is attending the
University of Texas at Austin. He
has been named editor of a small
campus publication, The FEEDER
alist. j. B. also plays the piano
for a dance drama class. He is
working for a degree in journal
ism.
MonY Household items are in
cluded in the lie sale at Miller's.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1949-10-20

Mr.. and Mrs. j. T. Walters of
Eucutta, visited their daughter,
Mrs. Roy Young and family last
week.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1949-10-20

Charles Morgan, manager of the
Center and Strand theatres, Wis
tied his parents last weekend.
motored to Kosciusko last Sum
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1949-10-20
Girl Scouts Meet
With Jean Fisher

The Girl Scouts of troop three
met at the home of Mrs. Jean
Fisher at 800 pm. Wednesday.
The troop learned to tie five
kinds of knots.
New officers elected we're Jean
Fisher, president; John Ann Min
YARD, vice president; Roberta
Russell, secretary; Mary Reid,
treasurer, and Sonia Gillian.
scribe.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1949-10-20

Try the Classified Ads-It RsFsE
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1949-10-20

Saturday is the last day for the
lc sole Of Miller1.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1949-10-20

Officers elected were Jean
Fisher, president; John Ann Min
yard, vice president; Roberta
Russell, secretary; Mary Reid,
treasurer, and Sonia Gillian.
scribe.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Young WIS.,
tied in Jackson Sunday.
Mr.. E. H. Skinner and brother
ln-law, Dave Jones, Cleveland.
motroed to Kosciusko last Sum
day.
Mrs. Mary Arthur, Miss Mar
celine Arthur, Mrs. Claude Peo-
pies, and Mrs. j. R. Willis of
Carthage, and Mrs. Edward Steen
OF Kosciusko were Thursday
guests in the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. F. Williams and Miss Ma
bel Russell.
David McDavid, James Reedy
and Miss Geneva Byrd were sup
per guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. o. M.
Byrd Wednesday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. M. Gordon and
daughter Sandra have moved to
Lexington from Aberdeen and
have an apartment in the home
of Mrs. w. w. McRae on Vine
street. Mr. Gordon is with Stepp
and Lott Lumber company.
MunY Household items are in
cluded in the lie sale Of Miller's.
MI. and Mrs. John B. Greer, Jr.,
of Birmingham, Alabama, spent
the weekend with Mrs. Greer's
mother, Mrs. A. M. Doty. Mr..
Greer returned to Birmingham
Sunday and Mrs. Greer will re-
main throughout the week.
Saturday is the Lost day for the
lc sole at Miller's.
Henry Hooker of Memphis will
visit his mother, Mrs. Necie Po-
vail, this weekend.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1949-10-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Young Wis
tied in Jackson Sunday.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1949-10-20

Mrs. r. M. Gwin and Mrs. L.
M. johnson were business visit
ors in Greenwood Thursday
morning.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1949-10-20

Saturday is the last day for the
lie sole at Miller's.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1949-10-20

Mr.. E. H. Skinner and brother
m-law, Dave Jones, Cleveland,
motroed to Kosciusko last Sun
day.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1949-10-20

Henry Hooker of Memphis will
visit his mother, Mrs. Necie Po-
vail, this weekend.
Milford chronicle., 1949-11-25

vested chOirs will render anthems.
The sermon topic will be the con-
cluding one Of the series on "Our
Faith in God" Those who missed
one Sunday during the Church
Loyalty Crusade will turn their re-
port card in this Sunday for Ger
tificate of Loyalty. All are expected
to come. Schedules of the scripture
selections for the Bible reading per-
iod from Thanksgiving to Christ
mas were distributed last Sunday
to those present. More of these
book marks are available for those
attending this Sunday. Visitors viii
be very welcome.
NJ. Y. f. at $3.50 P. NJ.
The leader will be Ralph Lee
Scott, Jr., and a double quartet will
sing. This promises to be a very
interesting meeting. Every week
new faces are appearing at the
meeting, and members areasked to
bring another next Sunday. Boys
and girls 13 years old and above
are invited to come and take an
active part. officers that were in
stalled last Sunday are: Wanda
Stuart, Peggy Brenner, Sally Ann
Lewis, Margaret Smith, Nancy
Jones, Harry McIlvain, III, Virginia
Downs, Marie Cashwell, Mary Jane
Milford chronicle., 1949-11-25
BLANCHARD'S STATION

Mr.. and Mrs. Thurman Adams
entertained to a duck dinner Fri
day evening. Those present We're
Mr.. and Mrs. Victor Drummond Of
California, Mr.. and Mrs. August
CToll Of fredericksburg, Mr.. and
Mrs. William Croll of Hickman
and their aunt Of New Jersey, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Alvin Adams and son,
Teddy.
Louis Mills is taking a five-week
course in Dairying up to the Uni
versity Of Delaware.
F. H. Zott and son, Lloyd, and
Miss Shirley shopped in Whining
ton on Saturday.
Mrs. Helen Harmon and Ralph
had as their guests Saturday to a
duck dinner at 4;3O, the Rev. ]. e.
Layton and wife Of Greenwood.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. M. Hewlett had
their children, Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
ward Hewlett and son, Lawrence,
Of Milford, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ollie Wiley had Mr..
and Mrs. Lawson Howlettand chill
dren of Pottstown, Pa, for the
weekend.
Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Adams had as
their Sunday dinner guests, Mrs.
Georgia Wiley of Bridgeville and
Mr.. and Mrs. Thurman Adams in
honor of Mr.. Adams, Sr., birthday
anniversary.
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Adams and
daughter, had as Sunday dinner
guests, Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Belts
and Mrs. Nora Cannon of Bridge
vile and Miss Ruth Webb of Green
wood.
Alvin Mills and Warren Magee
attended the Southern States Annu-
al Convention in Richmond, Va,
three days the past week.
Miss Eileen Mills spent the
weekend with her cousin in Will
mingtOn.
Alvin Mills spent the weekend
with friends in Centreville, Md.
Milford chronicle., 1949-11-25
BRIDGEVMLE

Mrs. Charles WimbroW is spend
ing this week with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. B. Ashley in Fair
mount, N. C. Mr.. Wimbrow will
join her on Wednesday for the
thanksgiving holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Boyce left
Saturday for two weeks vaca-
tion in Florida.
Mrs. Charles Baker returned to-
day from weeks visit with rela-
tives and friends in PHILADELPHIA
and Chester.
Troop 166 under Scoutmaster
Keller Hoch and several of the
committeeman attended the foot
ball game between Delaware-West
Chester in Wilmington on Satur-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Culver, Mrs.
Phil Wainwright, Mrs. Ira Stock
and Mrs. LinwoOd Culver spent
Thursday in Wilmington.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Grant and
son Jay left Wednesday for a two
weeks vacation in Birmingham,
Alabama.
Mrs. Robert Smith, Sr., Mrs. Rob
ert Smith, Jr., and Mrs. Farris
Messick spent Wednesday in Will
mington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Lingo and
son Nicky of Millsboro spent Sun
day with Mrs. LingO's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Wilbur Allen.
Union Methodist Church
Lawrence E. WimbrOW, Minister
Sunday, November q
The church school will meet in
all departments at ten a. m. with
classes for all ages. Parents are
invited to bring their children and
then attend one of the adult classes.
Plans are being made for the OBJ
servance of the Christmas season.
G. Clayton Richards, superinten-
dent.
The pastor will conduct public
worship service at eleven a. m. Both
Milford chronicle., 1949-11-25
NASSAU

Owing to the illness Of the CORE
spondent this letter will be short
for this week.
Services we're held in Zion and
Whites Churches on the Nassau
Triangle with the morning worship
service at Zion beginning at GAS a.
m, and at Whites at IL a. m. The
Reverend Howard Davis of Lewes
delivered the sermon at both
churches because of the illness OF
the minister.
The Woman's Society of Zion
Church met last Wednesday eve
ming at the home of Mrs. Sallie
Warren. FOrty-One in all where
present. A white elephant sale was
held and a good time was enjoyed
by all. Delicious refreshments of
home made ice cream and cakes
and pies were served.
Rev. c. Charles LOuhoff, Jr., at
tended the mid-year conference
held at New Castle last Tuesday.
Mrs. Bertha Kitchens and daugh-
ter Of Milton spent last Tuesday
with Mr.. and Mrs. Francis Hitch
ems.
Mrs. F. c. LOuhOff, Jr., spent last
Tuesday at RehobOth Beach visiting
Mrs. E. c. Hallman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Beaufort Warning
ton and grandson Franklin spent
last Thursday at Dover.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Robinson
and Mr.. and Mrs. John Walter and
son Jehu of Clarksville were en-
tertained at the parsonage by Mrs.
LouhOQ last Saturday evening.
Mrs. Leslie Murk and Mrs.
Charles Mitchell spent last Mon
day at Seaford.
Nassau Methodist Triangle
+. Charles LOuhOff, Jr., Minister
Sunday, November q
CONLEY'S CHAPEL: 10. a. m.-
Church School. Alden Hopkins, SUI
perintendent. IL a. m.-MOrning
worship service, selection by the
choir, sermon by the pastor.
WHITES CHAPEL: 10 a. M
Church School. Norman c. Neff, su-
perintendent. IL a. m.-SOng and
praise service. Warrington Vincent,
leader.
ZION: 10 a. m.-Church School.
Raymond M. Lank, superintendent.
IL a. m.-Song and praise service.
Eldridge Donovan, leader.
Milford chronicle., 1949-11-25
FISHERS DISTRICT

Mrs. Alden Hopkins of Lewes,
was a dinner guest Of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Gootee Brown on
Tuesday.
Rev Alden Hopkins and Mr..
Lewis Richards attended the Dow
er and Wilmington District Con-
vention at New Castle, Delaware,
on Tuesday
Mr. and Mrs Charles Dearman.
Mrs. Margaret Sisk and Mrs. ]. w.
Rust were shoppers in Dover on
Saturday evening.
The new chicken house of Lewis
Loockerman was partly DESTROYED
by fire on Thursday at noon. The
fires had been started, preparing
for baby chicks the following day
It is unknown how the Gre started.
About one half Of the large build
ing was destroyed.
Mrs. Merle O'Bier has returned
home after spending several weeks
in Philadelphia to visit her son,
Earl, in the Jefferson Hospital. who
IS improving very slowly.
Milford chronicle., 1949-11-25

We are very glad to report Mr..
Ralph Moore is able to be at home
after being in the Milford Hospital
for treatment for the past two
weeks; at the same time his mo-
ther, Mrs. Elisha P. Elliott was a
patient in the Salisbury Hospital
where she underwent a serious op-
Grafton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Warrington
of Greenwood and Mr.. Clarence
Brown and son, John, Of Bridgeton,
N. j., were visitors of Mr.. and Mrs.
Gootee Brown on Sunday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Billy Anderson of
Wilmington and Mr.. and Mrs. AL
ton Palmer of Frederica, spent the
day with Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Stubbs on Tuesday. The men enjoy
ed days cunning,
Mrs. John Lloyd is quite ill at
this writing.
Milford chronicle., 1949-11-25
SUCCESS STORY Of THE MONTH

poise, and relaxation" He is work
ing with cerebral palsied children
in New York at a branch Of the
Lenox Hill Cerebral Palsy Clinic.
Black began his musical career
at the age Of 13 when he decided
to channel his love Of music into
violin study. Against the advice Of
violin instructors who felt that a
handicap involving his right arm
was no asset to violinist, Black
began a dual conquest Of the violin
and his handicap.
Determination plus an inherent
talent won Black the position Of
concert master Of the high school
orchestra. he earned a scholarship
to study at the Juilliard School Of
Music where he became concert
master Of the Juilliard Symphony
Orchestra.
His first professional engage
ment after he was graduated from
Juilliard was as assistant director
Of the Baltimore Symphony Or.
chestra.
Since then his colorful career has
included touring the country as 4
soloist and with chamber music
groups; engagements with the
Washington National Symphony
Orchestra as second concert mas.
ter; violinist in Chautauqua Sym.
phony Orchestra; radio appear.
anceg and teaching.
Today his first interest is in the
discovery Of the physical and psy.
Geological benefits which music
makes possible for the handicapped
Black feels that music helped him
to defeat his handicap and through
music he can help others,
Milford chronicle., 1949-11-25

IN recognition Of Blacks OUT
standing ability to overcome a ce-
rebral palsy handicap, which left
him with partially paralyzed right
side, the New York Association for
the Crippled presented him with the
who's Crippled7" citation. This
monthly award is conferred by the
National Society through its state
afiliates on individuals who in their
determination TO live a happy, sue
cessful life, have outwitte6 a handi-
cap.
In addition to his successful ca
reer as a concert artist, Black is
conducting a study on the value Of
musical therapy as a form Of treat
ment for the cerebral palsied.
Stating the objective Of his musi-
cal therapy program, Black said,
. Through musical activity we try
to develop in the handicapped per-
son greater coordination, control,
Milford chronicle., 1949-11-25
Best De-Icer lis
Intermittent

LOS Angeles-(A) -De-icers for
airplanes work best is the heat is
intermittent says Dr. Myron Tri-
bus Of the University of California.
His experiments show that when
ice Is formed heat is released. This
heat can be used to aid de-icing IL
the heat is turned on only at pro-
per intervals.
Milford chronicle., 1949-11-25

ana 44UlO re-
ceived an hon-
0rary citation
for his victory
over q life
long handicap
at the annual
convention Of
the National
Society for
Crippled Chill
dre n a n d
Adults in New
York Nov.
T-f0
Milford chronicle., 1949-11-25

Layton, Ralph Lee Scott, Jr., Ann
Newton, JOY Lee Jones. The other
present were inducted into men,
bership in the M. Fl.
Thanksgiving Service for
BridgeEilIe
A service of thanksgiving will be
held at the Union Methodist Church
at 1l:00 a. m. on November "a. All
are invited to attend. The service
will end at 11:45 a. m.
Milford chronicle., 1949-11-25
Paradise

The Great smokes Of North
Carolina contain 100 species of ma.
tive trees, 1900 Towering plants,
and 5000 plants Of all kinds.
Milford chronicle., 1949-11-25
Newcastle Yirus

The virus which causes New.
castle disease in poultry can be
carried on shoes, clothing, crates
and vehicles.
Milford chronicle., 1949-11-25

Concert yiolinist Arnold Black,
25, Of New York City, whose music
has been heard on the concert stage
Evening star., 1949-07-03
Five in Texas Family
Stricken With Polio
By the Associated Press

FORT WORTH, Tex, June O.
All five children of the Lloyd B.
Meeker family are in hospitals
tonight. stricken with polio.
The parents, of Denton. Tex,
fear they may be the next victims.
They said today they were suffer-
ing either from polio symptoms or
fatigue.
The Meeker family is the hard
est hit by the disease in the
memory of State Health Director
George w. Cox at Austin.
James Eldon Meeker, Is. was
admitted to a Dallas hospital
Wednesday. His condition is
now somewhat improved"
The other four were taken to
City, Council Hospital here Thurs
day. They are Floyd Wayne, 8:
Nora Marie, 9; Willena Rose. II
and Virgie May. 13. Virgie May
seems to be a little sicker than
the others, attendants said. They
are still under observation.
Meanwhile, Denton County ran
out of money to fight the dread
disease today. The county chap
ter sent an appeal to the National
/ Foundation for Infantile Paraly-
sis, asking emergency funds OF
$4,000. .
Evening star., 1949-07-03
Scott Sentenced
To 90 Years for
Murder Of Girl
Father Hears Jury Give
First-Degree Verdict;
Youth Unconditional
By Robert G. RoIlinos
Stor Stoff CORRESPONDENT

ROANOKE, Va. July 2.-Lee
Buddy Scott, Is, toda," was
found guilty of first degree mur-
der and was sentenced to 80 years
in the penitentiary for the parish
house Staying of his 16-year-old
classmate, Dana Marie Weaver.
The all-male jury deliberated 2
hours and 13 minutes.
The youth, who will be II in
September, didn't change express
sion as the court clerk read the
verdict. Defense Counsel T. War;
rem Messick made routine mo-
ton that the verdict be set aside.
The motion was taken unde" ad-
visement by Judge Dirk A. Kuyk.
Under Virginia law a prisoner
is eligible for parole after serv-
ing a fourth of his sentence. Had
the sentence been life, Scott would
have been ineligible for parole. but
his release would have been en-
tirely in the hands of the Gov
ernor, who handles pardons.
N. Garrett Scott. Roanoke real
estate man. was with his only.
son when the verdict was read.
He had remained beside ann
Evening star., 1949-07-03
(See SCOTT, Page A-80
Race Track Owner
Cleared in Tax Case
By the Associoted Press

FAIRMONT, w. Va. July O.
William G. Lias, Wheeling race
track owner and night club figure.
was found innocent of all five
counts of an income tax evasion
charge by a Federal court jury
here tonight.
The all-male jury was out for
one hour and IA minutes.
Lias took the verdict calmly,
but not so the rest of those pres
ent. The courtroom was in a
bedlam as the spectators lose and
cheered. Mrs. Lias broke down
and sobbed.
Lias had been charged with de-
frauding the Government OF
nearly $1,00O,00o of income taxes,
plus interest. during the years
1o42-1946.
The lengthy trial, during which
the jurors were kept from con-
tact with the outside world by
express orders of Judg, Harry E.
Watkins, began June 8.
Judge Watkins removed one Of
the jurors for violating instTuc-
tions concerning discussion of the
case by mailing postcards to his
wife. He charged him with con-
tempt of court. The first Of two
alternates were substituted in his
place.