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Evening star., 1949-03-14
Three State Chairmen
Named 10 New COP,
Policy Committee
BY the Associated Press

CHICAGO, Mar. 14.-Three Re-
publican State chairmen were
chosen yesterday, one provision
ally. for membership on the
party's new National Policy Com
mittee.
Edward S. Shattuck of Califor-
mia and Whitney Gillilland of
Iowa were selected as definite
members of the committee. Miss
Jane Todd. acting New York
chairman. was named as the third
member if needed.
| Election of the provisional
member was decided on because
it is not yet known how large the
committee will be. Those chosen
will represent the 48 State chair
men on the committee, which also
will be composed of representa-
tives for members of Congress and
Governors.
Formation of the policy COM
mittee was approved by Republi-
can leaders at their recent Omaha
meeting.
The meeting yesterday was at
tended by only 26 of the 48 State
chairmen. 1t was held in connec-
ton with the session of the Mid
west Republican State Chairmen S
Association, an organization of
20 States.
Paul Rosenquist of Illinois was
elected chairman of the Midwest
group and Vernon Romney of
Utah was chosen vice chairman.
Bernhard lie Wander of Mime
sofa is the new secretary.
Senator Brewster of Maine,
head of the Republican Congress
sional Campaign Committee, told
the State chairmen "the 45,000.-
900 Americans who sat on their
hands In the last election
constitute a challenge to Repub-
lican organizations everywhere
He added that IF every inter-
ested Republican in the country
will get 10 new voters during the
coming year, our problem will be
solved and Republican major
ity assured"
Evening star., 1949-03-14
7 est Your Horse Sense syOr Crane

Score one for a correct solution to
the first five problems. The last
problem counts five.
/. The famous Fountain of Youth
was supposed to be located In
Virginia Texas Florida California
2. Which sport in America is as
sociated with a farm system?
Baseball Golf Tennis Baket Ball
3. The phrase drawing bead
should make one think primarily OF
which historical figure?
Micha elangelo Emerson
Boone Beethoven
T. Which type of instrument
would most likely be used to split
an infinitive?
AK Cold Chisel Wedge Typewriter
5. Which one of the following
words indicates the largest number?
Score Gross Ream Quire
6. The following True-False
problem deals with natural science
If you think a statement is true.
encircle the letter 1T" in front of
it. If you deem it false, encircle
Evening star., 1949-03-14
Nv Word for 1t
BY Frank Colby

newscaster does in saying "OOL-tee-
NAH -toom." Ultimatum has been
English for very long time. The
only sanctioned pronunciation is:
ULL-ti- MAY -tum.
The word vagary means. wild,
capricDus, or fantistic idea or
action" as the vagaries of Texas
weather. Many of us pronounce
vagary as "VAY-guh-ree,' appar-
emily from a falso association with
the word vague. The accent should
fall on the second syllable thus:
vuh -GAY-ree; or: vuh-GAIR-ree.
Why it is incorrect to say feel
mistakes are corrected in simple non
technical LANGUAGE in Mr.: Colby's Leaf, +,
soln and A. stamped ssl,,sdsFsSseq A. stsS en- e
Box 90, Station G.. New York 10, N. Y.
Evening star., 1949-03-14
Uncle Ruy's Corner
BY Romon Coffmon

as we'll. The lips also play a part In
helping us to talk.
The vocal cords of a man are
about three-fifths of an inch long.
A woman's vocal chords are shorter
on the average, being about two
fifths of an inch long. This explains
why woman tends to have q
higher pitched voice than a man.
The vocal cords of a child are
shortest of all, and give high pitch
to the voice.
South America! Many. readers have
asked for special articles about our neigh
bors to the south, and Uncle Ray has pre-
pared q new leafet. Five South American
Republics" which he will be glad to. send
without charge. Enclose q stamped en-.
velope bearing your name and complete
address. Send your letter to Uncle Ray
in rare Of The Star
Evening star., 1949-03-14
Sailor on Way Home 10 Tell
'Shanghaiing' Story 10 Navy
By the Associated prsss

HONOLULU, Mar. 14.-James
Patrick Ryan. "a. American sailor
from Huntingdon. Pa. who says
he was shanghaied into the French
Foreign Legion. was expected here
today from the Orient.
Ryan, listed as a deserter when
he missed his ship 19 months ago
in a Mediterranean port, said he
tried to catch the ship in France,
but was arrested by French mill
tary police and forced into the
Foreign legion. He escaped from
Indo- China into Southwestern
China.
He is flying back to the United
States. Before leaving Japan
Saturday he expressed the hope
the Navy would believe his story.
Navy authorities said he was not
in custody on his fight.
Evening star., 1949-03-14
Anxxer tn TERRIFIED.
Bridge Quiz
By ChorIes H. Goren
@. 1-As dealer you hold:
AAKJ108 0A83 0 Az i A j

What is your opening bid?
A-This hand is not quite strong enough
for an opening bid of two spades. which
would be forcing to game, inasmueh as
the hand contains at least five losers; Yet
1t is too strong to risk an opening bid OF
one spade. for partner might have little
bit less than trick and refuse to keep
: 1t open. The recommended bid IS two
no-trump. which partner may pass II ne
has less than four points. This hand
counts only 2l, which is a point less than
standard requirement for ar opening two
no-trump bid but it does possess FIVE
card suit an extra ten and, what is even
more, the underlined value Of holding all
four aces
Evening star., 1949-03-14
Familiar Words Mispronounced.

FamlIldf words MlSpTOHOu1Ccu.
Heard on a radio forum: "Our
constant aim must be the main
TAIN-ance of peace in Europe" The
word used is maintenance, "act OF
maintaining. Note that the sec
ond syllable of maintenance is
not tain" There is no such word
as "maintainance." Correct pro-
nunciation: MAIN -tuh-n'ns
Heard during an after-dinner
speech: $50 we must write FINN
iss to the whole proposal" The
word used is fms, Latin for
boundary. limit, border" hence in
English IAN end; conclusion" The
first syllable should rhyme with "by,
my" Be sure to say: FY-niss.
Overheard on bus: "The cold has
settled in his LAHR-niks and
BRON-i-kull tubes" The first word
is larynx, "the organ of voice.
Note that the IN" comes after, not
before, the vowel "y." Also note that
the "a" of larynx is fiat as in car
rot, arrogant. Say: LAR-ingks.
| The second mlspronounced Word
is bronchial. 1t is syllabified: bron-
chi-al. Pronounce it: BRONG-kee-
ull.
Heard on a radio crime program:
And he will pay the supreme
penalty for his HEE-nee-uss crime .
The word used is heinous, "odions,
hateful, reprehensible" Note that
heinous is not spelled "he-ni-ous. y
Be sure to give the word two syl-
lables only, thus: HAY-nuss.
Heard on a radio commercial: "Be
sure to see this sensational picture
when it plays at your neighborhood
thee-AY-ter." All competent auth
critics stigmatize "thee-AY-ter" as
dialectal. The accent should fall on
the first syllable only. Be sure to
say: THEE-uh-
There Is no mat" in ultimatum.
Also, do not try to give the word a
Latin pronunciation, as a network
Evening star., 1949-03-14

In the center of a mans neck
there is an object which rises and
falls when he swallows. This object
has the scientific name of "pomum
Adami," meaning apple of Adam. y
People call it the Adams apple"
There is a story that after Eve ate
part of an apple in the Garden of
Paradise, Adam ate the rest of it
and swallowed the core. The story
goes on to say that the core stuck in
his throat and became Adams
apple"
The truth is that the object in
the neck is a part of the larynx. All
persons women, boys and girls, as
well as mem have this part of the
larynx, but it can be seen in action
more clearly in the neck of a man.
The Adams apple Is one of the
most wonderful parts of the human
body. Inside it are the vocal cords.
Thanks to the vocal cords, people
are able to talk.
The Adams apple has tough car
tiage on the outside. This .carti-
lage is so hard that it becomes close
to being bone.
The covering has the special pur-
pose of guarding the vocal cords.
There are two cords which open and
close when air passes from the lungs
up through the throat and mouth.
Those are the true vocal cords.
Two other cords, the false vocal
cords" supply a liquid which keeps
the true cords moist.
The true vocal cords were given
the name of cords because, in for
mer times, they we're supposed to be
like the strings of violin. Actually
they are folds Of thin skin, and
might better be compared to the
reeds of an organ.
The lungs are bellows" which
provide air to move the vocal cords
apart. No one can speak without
vocal cords, but We need the tongue
Evening star., 1949-03-14

o the "F" You are entitled to one
Il point for each correct Judgment.
Evening star., 1949-03-14

Mrs. Your mother isn't
coming out, Tom, because it's my
turn to look after you boys today.
Let's go in our house and play
for . while.
Evening star., 1949-03-14
@. 2-Partner opens with one
spade, you hold:
A74 VKQ752 nK63 %1062

A-With this evenly balanced hand; ve
are not inclined to make any bid which
increased level: We. therefore. veto a re-
sponse of two hearts and vote. in favor
Of one-no- trump bid. This hand con-
well within the limits Of one-no- trump
response. Normally, it takes 10 points to
Justify taking out a. the level of two unless
highly unbalanced hand is held.
Evening star., 1949-03-14

the "F." You are entitled to one
point for each correct Judgment.
T F (a) Mules can stand summer
heat better than horses can.
T r (b) Black horses can stand
the summer heat better than
white horses can.
T F Co Cattle multiply faster
than hogs do.
T F i'd AS a rule, the larger the
animal, the longer is its ges-
tation or pregnancy period,
T F (e) Sugar is the most quickly
.digested food.
Score yourself as follows: o.,
poor; 3-6, average; 7-9, superior;
9-l0. very superior.
ANSWERS.
sn,ps PorIds 4is. 2 ssss1it.r Rssssal 3 Reons sss
1ssso,, esSo True r.,s. ~ False e1 white ny
TINE fe)
Evening star., 1949-03-14
Word Game
Find 19 or more words in
DIVINATION,

meaning, "the act of foretelling
events" Average is 18; limit. 20
minutes.
Rules. Words must be of four, or
more letters. 2. words which acquire four
letters by the addition Of s. @ sucn as
form Of a word is used. I; Proper names
are not used. A list will be published
Evening star., 1949-03-14
Guns Parked at Box Office

Park your guns at the box Of
flee" says a notice outside a Lon
don movie, whose manager says
toy pistols and knives become
dangerous if waved about when
youngsters get excited during
cowboy films
Evening star., 1949-03-14
Points for Parents By Edy'A 7ho"o' Wallace e: e

mothers time and friendly neighborhood relations
benefit hen supervising the play OF pre-
school ch
Evening star., 1949-03-14
Sweden Finances Research

Sweden may underWrite six
year research program on chemi-
cal use of waster products of the
cellulose and lumber industries,
Stockholm reports.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1949-08-04
Funeral Rites Held
For Mrs. +. {. Hood

Funeral services were held
Thursday. July %, at 4 pm. for
Mrs. F. E. Hood, rs, Moorhead,
mother Of two West residents,
who died July n after a long ILL.,
ness. The Rev. w. d. Waugh, as
sisted by the Rev. A. T. Engell,
officiated at the last rites, with
burial in Moorhead cemetery.
She leaves two daughters OF
West. Mrs. c. L. Afford and Mrs.
L. j. Hand; two other daughters,
Mrs. T. v. Adams of Columbus,
and Miss Beatrice Hood, Moor
head; one son, ]. j. Hood, Moor
head; and sister, Mrs. Oscar
Mccain, Mathiston.
Her husband preceded her in
death at Moorhead many years
ago. The daughter of James L.
and Martha Lamb, early settlers
of Webster county, she was q
member of Moorhead Methodist
church.
She leaves six grandchildren
! and one great grandchild.
Lee Funeral home was ir
charge Of arrangements.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1949-08-04
Vuiden Merchant
Featured In Paper

Fred Smith, Walden merchant,
and a former Holmes county
school teacher, was featured in
an article in a recent issue Of The
Commercial Appeal, in which il
was told how Mr.. Smith had de-
spite physical odds (Which in 1927
drew him into a wheel chair re-
manned optimistic and undefeated,
and had established himself in a
successful business.
Mr.. Smith, who suffers rheu-
matoid arthritis, began his career
as teacher in McCarley, Miss, in
1912. He taught in Holmes until
1916; entered politics in Carroll
county in 1920 when he was eject
ell circuit clerk.
He served in the latter capacity
for 20 years, and since 1943 has
been in the furniture selling bust
ness.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1949-08-04
Dickerson Placed
Under $1,000 Bond
Deputy Come Gurden
To Awoit Action OF
October Grand jury

Thad Dickerson, Holmes county
deputy game warden. who was ar
rested July Is on a charge of
shooting q l6-year-old negro bow
with intent to fill, was released on
. $1,000 bond to await action of
the grand jury during the Octob-
er term Of court converting Oct
ober 3rd. Preliminary hearing
was before Judge w. d. Ford.
The alteration took place on
Wednesday afternoon, July 10, on
highway IL in the Owens Wells
community. According to re-
ports, the negro youth, Tommie
Lee Teddy Dodson, who lives
on the Joe Taylor place near
Owens Wells, was asked by Dick
erson to accompany him to Kos
ciusko.
The youth, said to be walking
along the highway when DECKER
son drove up in a pickup truck
repeatedly said he could not go
and ran when Dickerson tried tc
persuade him.
Dickerson was said to have fir.
ed two shots, striking Dodson ir
the arm. Arrested by law of.
ficers, the deputy warden was re.
leased under $3.50 bond.
Hearing was August / at 10 am
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1949-08-04
LIBRARY NOTES

New books being offered by the
Holmes County Library at Du-
rant for this weeks reading are:
20 Shepherd Speak," Upton Sim
clair's latest book which is con-
tinuation of the series featuring
"Lanny Budd," secret agent extra
ordinary. "Jassy" is new novel
by Norah Lofts, author of Silver
Nutmeg" "Rustlers' Bend" is a
new western story by Will Err
mine.
intermediate girls will be de-
lighted with three new books in
the Lambert series: practical
ly Perfect" in the latest book
about penny Parrish" Zone Fos
The Money" is added to the
Candy Kane" group, and "Just
Jenifer" is about the Jordan
Family"
August Is is the last day that
Fish" will be given out in the
juvenile reading contest.
Recent visitors at the library
have been Mrs. S. Gwinner and
Miss Susan Gwinner Of Atlanta.
Ca: Miss Elizabeth Seay, Oxford;
Mrs. Lillian Rhyme Ernst, New
York City; Mrs. E. Alexander.
Jackson; Miss Edna H. Herrin,
Lexington; Mrs. Jessie Keeton,
CORTLAND; Miss Mary Jane Nc
Carthy, Palestine, Texas, and
Miss Frances Lea, Meridian.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1949-08-04
Military Funeral
Al Natl Cemetery
For 5. {. Williams
Goodman Physicion
Succumbs To
Heart Attack

Funeral services for Sidney COL
ton Williams, "a, physician of
Goodman RID, who died at his
home August /, will be conducted
from the Arlington National
chapel, Arlington, Virginia, Fri
day, August 5. at 10 am, with
burial in Arlington National
cemetery.
DR.. Williams, who Yves an eye,
ear, nose and throat specialist, had
been retired for two years. His
death followed a heart attack and
he had been in i'll health for one
year. -. .
The son of the late Mrs. Ella
Williams Dickerson and Willard
Fillmore Williams Of Kosciusko,
he leaves his wife, Mrs. Ebba
Williams. native Swiss, formerly
Of Pittsburgh, Pa. He was born
April "a. 1885, and was a MEMBER
of the Methodist church and the
American Legion.
He served as lieutenant colonel
in the medical corps during World
War I, and was given citation
for bravery during the Battle OF
the Argonne.
He is a brother of w. A. Will
liams of Delta State Teachers col
lege, Cleveland, and Mrs. Joe
Shrock of Goodman. He also
leaves a number of nieces and ne
phews.
Accompanying the remains to
the graveside will be his wife, and
his niece, Mrs. A. A. Derrick, Jr.,
of Durant.
Southern Funeral home is in
charge of arrangements.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1949-08-04
Lexington Still
Being Considered
for Factory Site

Lexington is still one of the five
cities of Mississippi under co;,-
sideration as the site for a shoe
factory. according to Harold H.
Thomas, secretary of the Cham
Der of Commerce, members of
which organization with other
businessmen of town have been
making efforts to get the factory.
A total of 1880 white residents of
the town and surrounding terri
tory completed the survey forms,
where minimum of 1000 were
said to be required before Lex
ington would be further consid-
cred.
Reports from outside sources
disclosed that the four other
towns under consideration-West
Point, Kosciusko, Sardis, and
Forrest-are rallying also to be-
come the site of factory branch
of the Selby shoe company OF
Portsmouth, Ohio. Mr.. Thomas
said it would likely be known by
August Is, the choice of location.
Prior to the survey of available
labor, which was made by the
deadline August l. G. B. Carson,
plant engineer with the Selby
concern, seemed favorably i'm
pressed with Lexington.
It was hoped that the fact that
Lexington has few industries and
an available, good, labor supply,
would offset any Of its rivals that
are larger in size, and are already
more industrialized.
Mr.. Thomas gave the following
figures as result of the survey:
AT men, 81 to 40; 626 women, 81
to 40; % males under 81, with
completion of high school; IS
females under 81. with compile
ton OF high school-all who COM
pleted the QUESTIONABLE.
If Lexington should be approx
ed for factory site, then nego-
tiations will have to be made be-
tween the company and the city.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1949-08-04
CHURCH LETTER
From Rev. T. A. Filgo. Pastor
Durunt Methodist Church

OufUn1 Met0oo1S1 Snu1Cn
We are happy to say that the
attendance If services at our
church is better than it has been
since annual conference. This is
fine for the summer months.
There will be a service of great
interest to all people on Sunday
night at 7:30 when the religious
picture Beyond Our Own" will
be shown in the church. We in
vite all who can to see this pic
ture.
We are having very interest
ing Youth Activities Week with
programs every night through
Friday night. The young people
and leaders are enjoying wor-
ship, discussion, and recreation On
each night. We hope this will be
of much spiritual benediction to
i all who attend and will give new
interest for youth participation in
our church program.
We invite every one to attend
our services. We are still using
the Ten Commandments as text
for the Sunday morning services
The theme for Sunday will be
What Shall l Do On Sundays?"
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1949-08-04

Miss Mamie Kealhofer of Meri-
gold and Mrs. Dave Jumper OF
Arizona, visited Mrs. M. E. Rhyme
Thursday.
Mrs. Henry E. Rose Of Duck Hill
visited her sister, Mrs. William
Elmore, on Saturday of last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Doty Porter, Lex
ington, visited Mrs. O'Neal Nc
daniel of Marks, in the home Of
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. A.
Porter, Friday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Perry Roby and
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred B. whitening
ton, Jr., were dinner guests in the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. M. E. Roby
of Yazoo City, Friday evening,
July %.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1949-08-04
Duront Man Opens
New Barber Shop
In Lexington

w. M. Renacker has opened a
new barber shop in Lexington
The son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Arnold
Renacker of Durant, Mr.. Renack-
er has been with Phil Terry's shop
tn Durant for the past two and
one-half years. He specializes in
work for ladies, men, and child
rem.
Mr.. Fancher who has had Is
years experience in barber shop
work formerly Of McCool, is as
sisting Mr.. Renacker.
The new establishment is To-
Gated on Wall street near Dr.
Bucks office.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1949-08-04
Alfalfa Health Center
10 Open August 18Th;
lis Modern Structure

Formal opening Of the modern
istic Attala County Health center
will Be held Monday, August IS,
according to DR.. Lee Turnage,
county health officer.
The $4,000 structure, with
equipment valued at $4,000, will
be open for inspection from 9 a.
m. until 2 pm.
At least 200 prominent out-of-
town visitors, including officials
of the State Health Department,
are expected to attend. Governor
Wright has been invited as guest
of honor.
Located on highway IS in Kos
ciusko, the Health center is one Of
the first of its type to be COM
pleted in the nation. 1t stands at
the exact geographical center of
Mississippi.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1949-08-04
Junior Chamber To Have
Watermelon Cutting

The Junior Chamber of Com
merce will have watermelon
cutting at 7:30 p.m., Monday
August 8, at Holmes County park,
1t is being announced. Each men,
Der is requested to bring his wife,
also any prospective member and
wife. Everyone is requested to
notify Ralph MCGEE, secretary,
of expecting to be present.
At the last meeting of the Jay
Gees, the following new officers,
to serve during the coming year,
were elected: l.. A. Clements,
president, succeeding Wilbur
Reed who resigned; Robert X.
Ray. one Of the directors, who fill
led the expired term Of Leon En-
glemann.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1949-08-04
Ebenezer Revival Set
For August a. 18th

The Rev. Dub Burns, senior at
Mississippi college, will preach
during the Ebenezer Baptist re-
vival scheduled for August IL
through the 18th, it is announced
by the pastor, the Rev. w. O. Ora
ham.
The Rev. Mr.. Burns conducted
singing at the revival last year.
Services will be daily at II am
and 7:45 pm.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1949-08-04
Holmes County Booi|eggers Doing Business
In Boot|egging Fashion; Raids Net 512 Cases
Record Number Search Warrants Executed:
$500 Fines Paid Into Sheriff's Office

An indication that Holmes
county bootleggers are now doing
what business they enjoy in true
bootlegging fashion is seen in tie
report of raids made by Sheriff
Ellis E. Wynn and his deputies
on and around six establishments
In Durant last weekend.
Only 5'a cases of whiskey were
found on the six raids and most
OF these were found in the bushes
or bitches just off premises OF
known bootlegging establish
ments. ET
These raids brought to "A the
number Of search warrants exc
cuted by Sheriff Wynn for liquor
violations to August l this year
against total Of 1873 for ali OF
last year. This represents a raid
made every 20 day in l949.
To date Sheriff Wynn has paid
into the Holmes county treasury
! a total of $3.77500 for the entire
year Of 1913.
Results Enumerated
/ Results of the weekend BUSH
beating are:
Three-fourtns of case of whis-
key was found in roadside drain
culvert near Jack of Diamonds
place on the north side Of High
way 81 south; one and one-fourth
cases were found in cotton patch
near the place alleged to be own
ed by Mike Breazeale on Highway
IL just inside Durant city limits
A raid was also made at the
place reported to be operated by
Jimmy McNair on Highway IL,
north side, east of Durant. No
whiskey was found here.
Three-fourths of a case was also
found on the side of the road
near the Rainbow Garden; and
two and one-half cases were
found in the bar pits east of a joint
called The Spot" reported to be-
run by James Mcbride; one
fourth of a case was also found
back of Woody's Place onA -
way IL east of Durant. III *. :
Sim Captured
| A 30-gallon still with Y 10 gall
Ions of whiskey mash and two or
three gallons of corn whiskey was
also captured by Sheriff Wynn
and his deputies in beat 5. Henry
Mclean, white man, paid fine OF
$4,000 and costs with Eddie
Hayes, negro, paid $4,000 fine
and costs in connection with this
case in Judge R. B. O'Reilly's
court at Cruger. A 1898 panel
truck was also confiscated at t1ae
scene and turned over to the Fed
eral government. The truck will
be sold and the money turned into
the treasury of the United States.
This brings to Al the number
of stills captured by Sheriff Wynn
in Holmes county since he assum-
ed office.
| Cal Hyman, Lexington negro,
was fined $4,000 and costs in
Judge Ford's court for possession
of one quart of liquor at his home.