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heating units, or in the bottom OF
the oven may be brushed out after
the stove cools. II gas burners
become clogged, they may be
cleaned with a metal hair pin or
wire.
Ovens often are neglected in
cleaning because they are closed
and out of sight. Yet a dirty oven
may smoke when heated so that
food cooked in it takes on an un-
pleasant taste. Dilute ammonia
helps remove scorched-on grease
in ovens. Apply with cloth. Or
set dish holding an ammonia
soaked cloth in a closed oven
overnight to let the fumes loosen
the soil. Then scour lightly with
a very fine steel wool or fine
securing powder like whiting.
Leaving the oy en- open to cool
helps keep it clean and fresh and
prevents rustine from closed-in
steam.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1949-07-07
VICKSBURC MILITARY PARK
BIG TOURIST DRAWING CARD

The vicksburg National Military
nous battles IN American history,
is still one of the greatest tourist
drawing cards il Mississippi's full
deck of historic, scenic and rec
reational attractions.
James r. McConaghie, superin-
tendent of the park since 1871,
has recently reported that 139,650
visitors went through the National
Cemetery last year, an
increase OF 6S.I19 over 1946 and
q slight increase over 1947.
Many of the visitors are stu
dents, McConaghie reports, getting
their history lessons right on the
scene. In April this year a total
Of 2.003 students from "a schools
and nine states visited the park,
inspected it's interesting topog-
raphy and learned first hand from
the 1888 memorials, monuments
and markers how the battle that
sealed the fate of the Confederacy
was waged.
II at e G a n ce continues
throughout the year as 1t has thus
far in 1919 the biggest visitation
since the war can be expected.
In April alone y total OF IA, 34Sper-
sons took advantage of vicksburg's
park, which is considered one of
the outstanding in the world.
In 1863 Vicksburg was the piv-
otal point of the Campaign of the
West in the War Between The
States. Its fall on July 4th, Sc
years ago, largely sealed the fate
of the Confederacy.
The daring campaign and siege
conducted by General u. S. Grant,
and the heroic resistance offered
by the army of Pemberton, form
one of the most brilliant chapters
in the Epic of America.
The Park was established by
Act of Congress in 1899 to COM
memOrate this momentous event
and to preserve the history of the
battles and operations on the
ground where they were fought.
Consisting of 132363 acres, the
Park comprises the battle area of
the actual Siege and Defense of
the city from May 18th to July 4th.
Here today the visitor may walk
along the remains OF the earth
works and systems of trenches oc-
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cupied by the Confederate defend
ers of the city and see marching
up the steep slopes in front of
them, the rows of markers in
dicating the positions reached by
the Federal troops in their assaults
and other siege operations.
There may be seen. in numerous
places, outlines OF the Federal ap-
proach trenches. once filled with
soldiers determinedly d & 6 i n &
their way towards the Confederate
forts. The battlefield, to great
degree, still preserves and wildly
presents the record of events
which TRANSFERRED here in 1868.
1t is said that on few battle
fields of the world today can mil
itary operations of such scope and
significance he so clearly visual
lied and understood.
In topography the park Is rug
ged and billy, consisting of two
northerly and southerly direction
which surround the city of Vicks-
burg like a crescent on the north,
east and south sides. Connecting
the main systems of ridges are
secondary ridges. at right angles
to the former, with attending val
leys. Approximately 40 percent of
the park is densely wooded, while
the remaining sixty percent is
sparsely wooded or open ground.
The story OF the Campaign,
Siege and Defense of Vicksburg
is recorded in bronze. iron, marble,
and granite, on S98 historical tab
let's, 274 markers, and $50 mon
uments. These mark the positions
of the various military organiza-
tions engaged in the historic en-
counter.
Nineteen beautiful memorials,
three fine equestrian statues, and
more than $50 busts and relief
portraits have Also been erected
in memory Of the troops and Of
Ulcers who served here.
The visitor also may see the
remains of nine major Confederate
forts, ten Union approaches, and
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many miles of breastworks, gun
emplacements and rifle-pits.
The scenes OF the assaults of
May 18th and 22nd and of the
fight in the crater at one of the
main redan-type forts are among
the most famous of all sites on
American battlefields. Because of
the unique topography, and the
markers and monuments which
have been erected, the military
operations at these points are
especially impressive and easily
understood.
One hundred and twenty-eight
cannons are mounted in the park,
OF the same type and in the same
position as those used during the
siege. They vary from the light
field pieces to the heavy Column
biads and mortars used during
that operation.
At Fort Hill, at the northern end
OF the park, the view over Lake
Centennial ana Yazoo Canal en-
ables the visito, today to visualize
the course of the Mississippi River
in 1868 and the difficulty encoun-
tered by Union gunboats and trans
ports in running the Vicksburg
batteries.
Each year the singular beauty
and significance of Vicksburg's
National Military Park attracts
increasing numbers Of travellers
from every state in the Union and
from many foreign countries.
At present the Parks program
calls for paving of Union Avenue
and the conducting OF regular
daily tours in the morning and
afternoon. Only tours for large
groups are now conducted by park
officials.
The National Park Service IL
responsible for maintenance of the
park and its memorials, but is not
charged with renovation OF state
markers and major repair to them.
One state which has plans
underway for renovation OF its
monument IL Wisconsin. Others
may follow suit.
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school routes in Holmes County:
Ebenezer-Route No. l.
Cruger-Route No. 8.
Durant-Route No. l.
Tchula-Route Nos. I, 8, 4
and 5.
Contracts will be let under the
provisions of Section 6337 Of the
Mississippi Code of 1912 and am
mendments thereto and will be
for one-year period, school ses-
sion 1949-50.
Contractors shall furnish and
maintain transportation equip
ment that will meet the approval
of the County School Board.
The Board reserves the right to
reject any and all bids.
This the 18th day of June, 1949.
L. r. THOMPSON. President,
Holmes County School Board,
Lexington, Mississippi. 11-42-3tnp
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LEGAL NOTICES
TO CONTRACTORS

Notice is hereby given that the
Board of Aldermen of the City OF
Durant, Holmes County, Missis-
xippi, will receive sealed bids un-
m 7:30 o'clock pm. on Thursday,
July 81, l949, at the office of the
City Clerk In the City Hall at
Durant, Mississippi, for the con-
xtruction of the following approx
innate quantities of work in the
replacing of the sanitary sewer
uutfall line Of the City:
1865 linear feet of IL inch
sanitary sewer
Is brick manholes
and other miscellaneous struc-
lures, all in accordance with the
plans and specifications for the
proposed work on file in the Of
fice of the City Clerk in the City
Hall at Durant, Mississippi.
Work will be let to the lowest
responsible bidder, but the Board
Of Aldermen reserves the right to
reject any and all bids.
Bidders shall state in their pro-
posals time in which work shall
be commenced and number OF
days in which work will be COM
pleted.
Each bidder must deposit with
his bid a security in an amount OF
not less than five per cent (5%)
of his base bid, which security
must be satisfactory to the said
Board of Aldermen.
The successful bidder will be
required to furnish performance
bond and having surety thereon,
such surety company, or COM
panies, as are approved by the
said Board of Aldermen in the
amount of not less than 1909 OF
the total amount of the accepted
bid.
Copies of plans, specifications,
and contract documents may be
secured from the Abbott Engin-
eering Company of Greenwood,
Mississippi, Engineers for the
Board, by the deposit OF $1,000
for one set of documents, the full
amount of which will be refund
ed to all actual bidders.
Done by virtue Of the direc-
tions contained in the resolution
of the Board of Aldermen OF the
City of Durant, Holmes County,
Mississippi, duly adopted June Il,
l949.
(SEAL) R. E. McNEER, Mayor
Attest:
LUCILLE TRUITT, City
Clerk. 41-4tnp
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1949-07-07
Bridge Party Honors
Alabama Visitor

Mrs. Edgar Gwin entertained
last Tuesday afternoon having five
tables of bridge and one table of
tea guests. The party was COM
plimenting the hostess sister, Mrs.
Mary Williams, of Tuscaloosa,
Alabama.
The living room and cool
screened porch were attractive
with many vases of lovely gar
den flowers. During the round
of games, the hostess served iced
drinks, cheese bits and minis.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1949-07-07
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

No. 1927 Letter testamentary
having been granted on the %
day of June, 1949, by the Chan
Gerry Court of Holmes County
Mississippi, to the undersigned
upon the estate of v. L. Willis,
Deceased, notice is hereby given
to all persons having claims
against said estate to present the
same to the Clerk of said Court
for probate and registration &C.
cording to law within six months
from this date, or they will be
forever barred.
This the % day of June, 1919
CLEMENTINE ADAMS WILLIS
Administrative, c. T. A. King
and King, Solicitors. 42-4tnp
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
FOR THE TRANSPORTATION
OF PUPILS OVER SCHOOL
ROUTES.

Notice is hereby given that
r5ealed bids will be received by
the Holmes County School Board
at the Office Of the County Super
intendent of Education, Lexing-
ton, Mississippi, until 200 o'clock
PM, Friday, July %, l949, for the
transportation Of pupils to and
from schools over the following
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1949-07-07
Contest Winner Announced

In recent Baby contest spon-
sored by the Bob Hand studios
in Jackson second place honors
went to the charming young son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley Gembatz.
The child's mother, Mrs. Gembatz,
is the former Mary D. Sanders,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. H. H.
Sanders of Tchula.
All entries were judged by
members of the Jackson Photo
graphic society, who selected the
most Photographic children"
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1949-07-07

She was assisted by Mrs. Gillian
Gwin.
High score prize went to Mrs.
J. L. Shields. Mrs. James Cum
bingham won the bingo prize.
Mrs. Gwin presented the honoree
with a lovely china serving dish.
Late in the afternoon a salad
course and ice tea was served.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1949-07-07
Blackberries

There are many good recipes
for using fresh blackberries, but
often enough are left over freez-
ing and canning for future use.
Berries which have been frozen
may be allowed to thaw and then
used just as fresh berries. For
freezing, select ripe but firm ber-
ries. Sort out all over-ripe, under
ripe or bruised berries, as well
as many leaves, stems or trash.
Wash well in cold water, a few
at a time. Iced water is prefer
able. Drain at once.
Mix berries with sugar, using
l cup sugar to 6 cups fruit. Turn
over and over until all sugar is
dissolved.
Sugar may be omitted, but the
product is better with sweetening
added.
Fill containers>to within inch
from top. Pour in any juice that
may have formed.
A little different method is to
pack the drained berries in con-
tainers within l inch of the top.
Then cover with cold sugar strip
consisting of 3 cups sugar to 4
cups Of water. Another sugar
which might be used is l cup of
commercial white strip dissolved
in a cup warm water, then chill
led.
Wipe inside edges of liner clean
and dry. Pass out air and heat
seal at once. Use curling iron or
hand iron.
The iron for sealing liners
should be warm, but not hot. Set
at "rayon" if there is thermo-
stat.
Label the container with the
name and date of product. Use a
soft lead pencil, wax crayon or
special ink.
Place in an insulated box for
carrying to locker plant. Home
Demonstration agents can supply
a description Of such box.
Il the home unit is used, place
boxes of berries against the walls
Of the freezing compartment, al
lowing space for air to circulate
between packages.
When frozen, store at zero de-
grees Fahrenheit, or lower.
If berries cannot be frozen, can
ming is satisfactory. After can
ming, they will be fresh tasting
if care was taken not to over
cook them.
Select for canning as freezing.
Wash the berries thoroughly. Do
not leave standing in water, and
avoid bruising by too strong flow
of water.
Broken fruit which was sorted
out should be heated and crushed
to form juice. Strain, using a SUI
gar or feed sack.
Fill clean quart jars or No. 8
''R" enameled cans with whole
berries. Snake jar occasionally
to place berries
Space between berries is filled
with juice. Allow one-half inch
of space at top Of jar for max
ing a vacuum seal.
Adjust lids or tops. Place in
rack in water bath with water
two inches deep.
Never use a pressure cooker for
berries.
Boil IS minutes and remove
from water bath. Screw tops
firmly if that type is used. Re-
move band if used.
Store in a dark, dry, cool, even
Temperature.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1949-07-07
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF
HOLMES COUNTY
MISSISSIPPI
No. 1867 ESTATE OF
MRS. AGNES MALL1E LEIGH
DECEASED
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
10: Mrs. Annie Laura Leech
Lawrence. 1877 East 135th
Street. Cleveland. Ohio.
harry Leech. 225 Vance
Street, Memphis, Tennessee.
Woodward Leech, Post Office
Address and Street Address
unknown:

You are summoned to appear
before the Honorable c. D. Will
liams, the Judge of the Chancery
Ossrt Of the County Of Holmes in
said state. In Vacation, on the ~
day Of August, AD.,' 1919, at
1000 AM. at the offices Of the
said c. D. Williams nYazoo City,
said state, to show cause in Case
No. 1867, Estate of Mrs. Agnes
Mallie Leech, Deceased, if any
you can, as to why the First An
nual and Final Account of Exc
cutors as filed therein should not
be approved, allowed and con-
firmed and the petition of Execu-
tors for final discharge should not
be allowed as therein prayed for.
This 20 day Of June, AID, 1919.
fSEAL) PARHAM H. WILLIAMS,
Chancery Clerk. Lumpkin, Bacon
and Owen, Solicitors. 42-4tnp
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1949-07-07
THE DOS AND DON'TS
OF WASHING WOOLENS

Wool fabrics have q tendency to
shrink but may be successfully
washed IL care is used. Important
rules to follow are:
DON'T use hot water-heat
shrinks and fades woolens.
DON'T boil or soak.
DON'T wash with strong aka
line soap.
DON'T rub soap directly on fab
ric.
DON'T rub or twist, because
friction mats and hardens wool H.
bers.
DON'T dry over excessive heat
or in bright sunlight
DO use lukewarm (95s-100s FL
water. the temperature OF the wa
ter is most important.
DO use same temperature water
for rinsing. q sudden change In
temperature might cause shrink
age.
DO dissolve soap thoroughly be-
fore submerging articles. Soap may
be dissolved in hot water then
cooled to desired temperature.
DO use plenty OF soap to make
q 3 to 4 inch standing suds. The
heavier the suds the less handling
Is required.
DO squeeze suds through the
garment gently.
DO roll in a Turkish towel and
gently press out the excess mois-
ture. Unroll Immediately.
KNITTED WOOLENS
When the article is new, trace
an outline on clean paper or
cloth. When garment Is washed II
can be restored to its original
shape by laying 1t on the paper
or cloth and pulling 1t to conform
to the outline.
Before washing be sure to mend
any ripped or torn stitches. lest
they become enlarged. Remove all
unwashable trimmings.
Turn the garment inside out
and wash quickly without soaking.
IL badly soiled, two short wash
ings are better than one long one.
Keep the article under water.
don't douse up and down or let
water weight sag 1t.
Spin dry or roll carefully and
loosely in Turkish towel. Remove
from towel. With garment still
wrong side out, gently ease to the
outline. Pin with rust-proof pins.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1949-07-07
Classified Ads

CUTTERS, blow pipes, air ducts.
All types sheet metal work.
Ellis Sheet Metal Works, Lex
ington, phone $40. 43-2tp
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1949-07-07

TEACHERS NEEDED-A second
grade teacher, piano teacher,
a Junior high English teacher,
and a band director. II inter-
terested contact j. R. Newton,
Lambert Consolidated School,
Lambert, Miss. 4Z-Ztnp
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TCHULA news


Mrs. Jimmy Cunningham ana
Miss Emily Smith entertained
with shower for Mrs. Mabry
Smith, Thursday morning, in the
home of Mrs. Cunningham. Mrs.
Smith, who was formerly Miss
Billy Smith, received many USE
full and beautiful gifts from her
friends.
The hostess served a delicious
salad course and Coca-Colas to
the guests.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1949-07-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Buck Of
Memphis visited in the home of
Mrs. George Buck one day last
week.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1949-07-07

Anyone can tear down. II foxes
"a real person to be a builder.
Boost Durant.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1949-07-07

Mrs. George Samaha and Mrs.
Ralph Ray made business trip
to Greenwood Friday. They were
accompanied home by Mrs. Jimmy
Nader and baby daughter, Ce-
celia.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1949-07-07

Mrs. Curtis Jones and children
Ann and Victor, visited in the
home of Mrs. Jones' mother, Mrs
v. Reinhard last week.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1949-07-07

Little Linda and Jack Mulhol-
land, Of Yazoo City, visited their
aunt and uncle, Mr.. and Mrs.
Boyd Sheppard last week.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1949-07-07

Jim Turner Of Marks, was q
weekend visitor in the W. N
Henry home.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1949-07-07

Savings bonds sales through
June during the opportunity drive
which has been continued through
July Is, for Holmes county, has
totalled $74,l00 or n per cent OF
the allotted quota for the county,
it is reported by Rex I. Brown,
state advisory chairman, and Me-
well N. McAlpin, state director.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1949-07-07

STOP AT Leila's Antique Shop.
highway 81, north, Durant. For
appointments nights and Sum
days, call 245-J.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1949-07-07

Richard Darnell Of Highlandale
is visiting relatives in Tchula.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1949-07-07
Swimming Party
Fetes Youngsters

Mr.. and Mrs. T. c. Cobb enter
tanned group of boys and girls
Tuesday night with a swimming
party in Greenwood, in celebra-
ton of the eleventh birthday OF
their son, Terrell Mature Cobb.
Refreshments were enjoyed after
the swim.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1949-07-07

CALL 2lS-J DURANT for sub.
scriptions to Children Activi.
ties Mogaxins. year -. ,
ye0rs $40. Leila w. Guess.
Duront. Miss 5.36.t1p
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FOR SALE-Llgnt weight con-
crete blocks for sale. Winona
Concrete Products Company.
Phone 1921. Winona. Miss.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1949-07-07
FOR ATHLETES FOOT
USE TAI BECAUSE

= h.a s..sA.r PENETRATING POWER.
win 0udssueed alcohol base, y ear1s tne
active nsdication DEEPLY. - -
hs61ed osrms ON CONTACT.
m ONE HOUR
Ven MUST - pleased or your Aos eess ~
any DRUG store. Aopty FULL SINs ~. -
sos a4keetss loot. =. Q. Nose eoes@ ss'S
- swoa<y sset. To4ay -
Howell and Hsgois Drug Store
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1949-07-07

Mrs. H. Schur spent the week
end with her sister, Miss Helen
Danziger in Chicago.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1949-07-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur Oliphant,
Billy and Lillian Ruth, Of Men,
phis, spent the weekend with Mrs.
Earle Hill and Mrs. Matte Lou
Turner.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1949-07-07

Mr.. and Mrs. T. c. Cobb were
called to Memphis Thursday by
the death of Mr.. Cobb's sister,
Mrs. Bernice Mckenzie. Burial
was in Milan, Tennessee, Friday.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1949-07-07
Birthday Party Given

Birthday Party Given
On Monday, June q, at 1880
pm, Mrs. lack Grey honored her
son, lack, Jr., with a birthday
praty. About fourteen guests met
at the City hall for a swimming
party in Greenwood. Afterwards,
they went to a picture show.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1949-07-07

DR.. and Mrs. J. ]. Kazar and
daughters, Mr.. and Mrs. D. Wat
kins, and Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
Curle attended the American Le-
gion convention on the Gulf
/! coast last week.
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H O M E
S

Home Economics
Director Miss. Power
D Light Co.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1949-07-07

Miss Barbara Ann Buck spen,
the Fourth of July holidays ir
the home Of her mother, Mrs
George Buck.
The Nome nugget., 1949-05-18
Flood Kills Seven
 In Ft. Worth, Texas

FORT WORTH, Tex. (P)-Flood waters that inundated great sec tions of Fort Worth receded today, leaving behind the body of a sev- enth victim and a crippled drink ing water supply.
 The swirling flood that covered residential, business and industri- al areas in the Trinity Valley areas here injured 30 persons and left an estimated 13,OOO homeless. The homeless spent last night in public shelters or with relatives and friends.
 At d Wn, weary searchers, working the flooded area in boats and afoot, found the body of a man identified by police as John B. Hawks near the animal cages in Forest Park.
 The newest drowning increased the toll for three days of turbulent in Texas and Oklahoma to fl dead and more than 138 in jured.
 The count was seven drowned and 30 treated at hospitals here, mostly from shock and exposure, five dead and 83 injured from a tornado at Amarillo Sunday night; one dead and more than 38 in jured from twisters in Oklahoma, and one dead and at least F in- jured in West Texas tornadoes.
The Nome nugget., 1949-05-18
Test NOn-Resident Fishermen's Tax

JUNEAU, tP)-A district court test of the validity of the $50 non- resident fishermen's tax was sought in papers filed here today
 The papers were filed by Atty. A. H. Ziegler of Ketchikan. repre- senting Kristian Martinsen of Seat tie, owner of the halibuter Ia toosh; Edward Wick, Seattle, skip per of the May B, and Polar Fish cries, Inc, engaged in buying hal ibut at Ketchikan.
 They seek to restrain tax com missioner M. P. Mullaney from collecting the tax.
 Information was given that hal ibuters are unable to sell at Ketch- ikan because they did not have nonresident licenses, and thus were forced to go to Prince Ru- pert, B. C., to dispose of their catches.
 The case will be presented in court tomorrow with a request a date be set for an early hearing.
The Nome nugget., 1949-05-18
Call For House Consideration Of Statehood Bill

GAP Special Washington Service)
 WASHINGTON, (P) -Backers of statehood for Hawaii and Alas ka, moved yesterday to get House action on the subject.
 Chairman Peterson D.-FlaJ of the House public lands committee, which has reported favorably on statehood bills, filed a resolution intended to force the measures on to the floor for a vote.
 Approved several weeks ago by Peterson's committee, the legisla- tion was referred to the House rules committee for scheduling on the House docket. The rules con- mittee has failed to act.
 Under provisions of his resolu- ton, the rules committee would have 21 days in which to act. If ii fails to do so within that time, Pe- terson then can call directly for House consideration and bypass the rules committee.
 "I don't think the rules commit tee has been stalling," Peter son told reporter. "They have had a lot of important measures to coll Sider, but members Of my commit tee were getting impatient and suggested that I file the resolu- tion."