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The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1949-04-07

forward dealing. They know the
music business and customers
know that when they make a price
it denotes real and true value. The
lines of their products have been
endorsed by the leaders in the
world of music. This insures the
customer of getting merchandise
worthwhile and their policy of one
price and easy payments insures
you of full values for your money.
See them - compare them - then
judge for yourself.
The radio has done much to
educate our ears to all that is
beautiful in music. No home
should be without one in these
days. There is, however, one thing
we must guard against
the tendency to depend on radio
alone for our musical entertain
Are we neglecting the cul-
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1949-04-07

Located at 1904 cGrrollton Ave..
feature complete rug service -
Reviewing. Replacing Fringe,
Moth prsofing, and in modern,
complete rug cleaning establish
ment. The Della Rug Cleaners is
one of the Soufh's most modern
plants. and feature STEAM
CLEANING, the best, the surest.
and the safest method. Also rep
r~esentutive for E~lectrolux Clean
ers and Domestic Sewing Ma
chimes.
Delta Rug Cleaners in Green
wood is one of the best equipped
industries of its kind in this sec
ton and transacts business over
a wide area Of Mississippi. The
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1949-04-07

reputation for general excellence
has spread far and wide over this
section.
The work is turned out in such
a manner that you will be more
than pleased if you give them a
trial. They live up to the name
in workmanship and business de-
tails.
The business Of Delta Rug
Cleaners has spread all over and
is by no means confined to Green
wood. The rapid increase in the
business is due to the way the
affairs Of the institution are con-
Quoted.
Clean, beautiful rugs enhance
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1949-04-07
BONE MATTRESS AND UPHOLSTERING COMPANY. WELL
MATTRESS RENOVATORS AND UPHOLSTERERS

holstering desired, and they have
in their employ, men who. have
made a study, not only Of uphol-
STEERING. but of furniture in the
different periods and thus are
able to finish the work correctly
from both a mechanical and art
istic point. This service makes it
complete and satisfactory.
We are glad to compliment this
firm upon the position it occu-
pies in the everyday life of this
community through the efforts
that have always been made to
supply this much needed service.
and at fair and reasonable prices.
Adv.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1949-04-07
J. KANTOR. GREENWOOD, OUTFlTTER TO MANKIND
LARGELY PATRONIZED BY MEN AND YOUNG MEN

ment is the courtesy they extend
women buyers in helping them Sc
lect gifts for their husbands and
friends. From their large stock
women shoppers r sure to find
something that will please them
and from the helpful suggestions
of the statesmen be sure to satisfy
the recipient. This service is es-
pecially appreciated when shops
ping for men folks.
J. Kantor's in Greenwood has
built up a prosperous business
and unusually large trade they
enjoy is the result of fair treat
ment accorded to serve the pub
lie with goods Of the highest
quality at reasonable prices. Adv.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1949-04-07
CITY RADIATOR AND PARTS co. IS BEST EQUIPPED
FOR ALL TYPE RADIATOR REPAIRS

sonal call and are known for their
prompt and efficient work.
You can make your radiator
last longer if properly cared for.
They may develop leaks, but can
be repaired by reliable concerns
so that the radiator will last the
entire life Of the car.
Why take a chance with repair
companies who do not know their
business? You pay for the best
in the long run. so why not get
the best in the first place? Take
your repair job to City Radiator
and Parts Co in Greenwood, a
reliable firm which knows its
business. Adv.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1949-04-07

transportation of the country and
the desire of the people to utilize
every available car.
Leaking radiators are the cause
of many serious troubles to which
a car a fall heir. So call on
City Radiator and Parts Co. in
Greenwood for service as soon as
a leak appears.
Auto repairing is a very import
ant business and they r equip
ped scientifically to do this work
correctly. Their men are experts
on the work and their prices are
most attractive. They can be
reached by phone, letter or per-
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1949-04-07

demands and are offered at prices
which are astoundingly reasonable
when the quality is considered.
They have been designed for ac-
feasibility and ease and economy
also, truly a new measure of mo-
toring enjoyment.
The Jeep, developed for and
proven by the armed forces for
its versatility and toughness has
been improved and will now meet
the farmer and business mans re-
quirements for economical opera
ton and low cost. With the Jeep
you can harrow or pillow a field,
pull a grain drill, and the many
other jobs that require plenty OF
power.
In fact, you find that any place
on any job you put it the Jeep
gets the Job done at low cost and
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1949-04-07

have put many of the sets of this
section of the state in fine con
dition.
The manager is one of the lead
ing radio experts in this section
and is to be complimented upon
the success of his establishment.
He has a modern laboratory
where they have all the equip
ment necessary to put any radio,
no matter what make, in the best
of condition.
The manager has radio fingers
and his touch on the mechanism
with a little work and some parts
will place the radio in good work
ing condition.
Their service department has
reached the highest state of ef-
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1949-04-07

If you are not a user of Gulf
oils you should give them a trial.
you'll find they are made espec-
ially fine to Withstand the trying
conditions of modern, high-speed
motoring and protect your motor
against friction and heat.
Gulf Lubricants are made In
every type needed to give best re-
suits for your a and lubrications
are performed by men who know
your car, working from charts OF
your particular make or model.
The attendants at Irby Will
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1949-04-07
DELTA RUG LEANERS WELL KNOWN THROUGHOUT
THIS ENTIRE SECTION FOR SUPERIOR Q

the beauty Of your floors and
make furniture pieces show of
to the best advantage. You need
not discard your old rug - let
Delta Rug Cleaners make it new
again, restore the bright colors
and save you money.
The latest cleaning machinery
thoroughly cleans your rugs and
the expert reweaving takes care
of those burned places.
We are glad to recommend
Delta Rug Cleaners to the read
ers of this paper in this annual
review of progressive firms i'm
Greenwood, certainly worthy Of
your liberal patronage. Adv
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1949-04-07

Located at 324 Main. feature
fabrication. Washing, Polishing,
Gulf Cos, and Guifpride. the
worlds finest motor OIL with O
complete line of tires. fuoes ano
accessories.
This is truly a good place 10
ston for here you always receive
the same friendly, competent SER
vice. Whether you want a tank
full of gas, some water in your
radiator, or complete fabrication
you'll find the attendants viii DO
their utmost to serve you quickly
and carefully.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1949-04-07
WILLIFoRD SERVICE STATION, YOUR GULF
DIAL ER FEATURES WELL-ROUNDED CAR SERVICE

ford Service Station do every
thing within their power to make
your trip more carefree. That is
why they clean your windshield.
properly initiate and inspect your
tires, check your oil level and rem
der other free services, regardless
of the outside weather conditions.
In fact. all services are we'll
rounded and we are pleased TO in
vite all motorists to make Irby
Williford Service Station in
Greenwood their True Service
Station. Ac
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1949-04-07

Mrs. Effie Baine and Mrs. Yves
Gary of Belzoni visited Mrs. Ed
Focse and Mrs. George Crow Sun
da,.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1949-04-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Sam J. Foose, ST.,
spent the week end in Meridian
with Mr.. and Mrs. Kenneth Foose
and little daughter.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1949-04-07

Mrs. j. ] Kazar was called to
Stamps, Arkansas. to be with her
mother. Mrs. Kitchens, who is i'll.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1949-04-07
BY DOROTHY GENTRY
TCnULA NEWS

A meeting OF the members of
the Woman's Society of Christian
service in this district was held in
the First Methodist church in
Greenwood Monday afternoon,
April 4. Mrs. Williams. president
of the local society, presented the
speaker, Mrs. Arlington of Jack
son, vice president of North Mis-
sissippi W. S. c. S., who chose as
her subject Advance" stressing
the need of members to develop
a deeper spiritual life. District
superintendent Stevens dismissed
the meeting with prayer.
The guests were invited to the
educational building for a social
half hour. The refreshment table
was covered with a handsome
cloth and centered with a beauti-
full floral piece. Mrs. Schlater
poured coffee and Mrs. johnson
served salad with ritz crackers,
minis and sailed nuts.
Those attending from Tchula
". S. c. S, were Mesdames J. c.
Cannon. CASTOR Lyon, H. C. Wat
erer, Frank Gwin, ST., B. B. Bran
non, Irene Cox, Ned Parrish, Sam
Foose. Sr.. Oliver Nixon and
James Cunningham, Sr.
The Virgie Hines circle was re-
presented by Mrs. A. D. Moss and
Mrs. Nick Shelton.
Few. DIVINE Mounger, pastor
of the Presbyterian church in Car
thage. will preach at the Tchuls
Presbyterian church Sunday
morning. April 10, at IL o'clock
DR.. P. M. Smith, member of the
Mississippi Levee board, will joir
other members and leave Mem
phis by plane Wednesday for the
spring meeting of the Rivers ano
Harbors convention in Washing
ton, D. C.
Mrs. j. ] Kazar was called to
Stamps. Arkansas. to be with hel
mother. Mrs. Kitchens, who is i'll
Mrs. Effie Baine and Mrs. We.
Gary of Belzoni visited Mrs. &c
Focse and AIRS. George Crow Sun.
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam J. Foose, Sr.
| spent the week end in Meridian
with Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Foost
and little daughter.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Sheppard
visited Mr.. and Mrs. John Null
holland in Yazoo City Sunday
Jackie returned with them for +;
visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Marshal
and Miss Lorraine Norman made
pleasure trip to Lake Village
Arkansas Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. p. Lacy, Dor
Preston, and Miss Jeanne Shields
of Jackson came up Sunday to SCI
Mayor j. L. Shields who is i'll.
Ellis Harris was called to Hou'
ston on account of the death O.
Mrs. r. B. Waldrup, family rela'
tive.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charley Kline ano
sons Of Anguilla we're Sunday
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. H. Schul
and Samuel.
Mrs. r. E. Carter of Clarksdale
visited her sisters, Mrs. E. l.. Cor
din and Mrs. j. NJ. Bedwell dur.
ing the week end.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1949-04-07

DR.. P. M. Smith, member of the
Mississippi Levee board, will join
other members and leave Mem
phis by plane Wednesday for the
spring meeting of the Rivers and
Harbors convention in Washing
ton, D.. c.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1949-04-07

Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Sheppard
visited Mr.. and Mrs. John Null
holland in Yazoo City Sunday.
Jackie returned with them for a
visit.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1949-04-07

Rev. DIVINE Mounger, pastor
of the Presbyterian church in Car
thage. will preach at the Tchula
Presbyterian church Sunday
morning. April 10, at IL o'clock.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1949-04-07

Mrs. r. E. Carter of Clarksdale
visited her sisters, Mrs. E. L. Cor
din and Mrs. j. M. Bedwell dur
ing the week end.
Evening star., 1949-02-09
Wife Faces Perjury Trial
After kiscegenation Case
sy the Assoeiofed Press

RICHMOND, Feb. 8. - Mrs
Stella May Rhoton Purcell is to &C
on trial here February 16 on g
charge that she committed perjury
| in order to marry. Willie e. Purcell
A miscegenation charge against
her husband was dismissed Friday
The young woman, who was
married here to the 33-year-old
truck driver last December 81. was
indicted by the grand jury Monday
and her trial date was selected yes
terday.
The warrant against Mrs. Pur-
cell was signed by Hastings Court
Clerk Thomas r. Miller. who said
the girl Swore to false statements
in her application for a marriage
license.
In the warrant. Mr.. Miller said
Mrs. Purcell swore she was 81. was
born in Kingsport. Tenn, and that
her parents were dead.
Actually. Mr.. Miller charges, she
was 18. was born in Scott County,
Va. and her mother Is living in
South Richmond.
The miscegenation charge
against Mr.. Purcell was brought
in a warrant signed by the mother
of the bride. Mrs Ada Rhoton
who contended Mr.. Purcell was
colored.
Evening star., 1949-02-09
Police Hunt Boy, ID,
In Attack on Girl. u

Police today were seeking q
youth, about IA, reported to have
knocked down Miss Eve Mauck,
21. of 3106 Adams street NE.
and pounded her head against the
ground near her home.
Miss Mauck told police she
alighted from bus at Bladens-
burg road and Charming street
NE. last night and noticed the
boy following her. Although she
quickened her pace, he caught her
and the attack followed. He was
frightened away by her screams.
In another attack case William
j. Darr, IS. Of 1922 East Capitol
street, said he was attacked by
four colored boys in the 100 block
of w street NV, beaten and
robbed of $18. He was treated at
Garfield Hospital for face cuts
and possible nose fracture.
Evening star., 1949-02-09

Mr.. Rich was educated al
Rochester University and at Pur-
due University. He was an attor-
ney in Rochester and in New York
City before going to Erie. He was
lieutenant colonel in the Army
Reserves.
He was master of the Frank
r. Lawrence Masonic Lodge al
Rochester for two years and was
district deputy grand master OF
33rd Masonic District. Rochester
at one time. He was a member
of Riverside Church, New York
City.
Surviving are his widow. Mrs
Sarah S. Rich a daughter, Mrs
Eleanor Van Staagen, Mt. Vernon
N. Y; a son. Giles S. Rich, patent
attorney in New York City; four
grandchildren, and a brother,
Frederick D. Rich Of st. AL
bans, VT.
Lowry N. Coe, president Of the
District Bar Association. of which
Mr.. Rich was member, appointed
the following men to represent the
group at funeral services: Walter
E. Barton. James P. Burns. Horace
j. Donnelly, jr.: P. Bateman Ennis,
J. Howard Flint, Walter E. GAL
lagher. Bernard F. Garvey and
Edward P. Walton, jr.
Evening star., 1949-02-09
William Boyle, Jr., Head,
Democratic Offices Here

William M. (BilD Boyle, jr..
former Kansas City police direc-
tor, who was active in the Truman
campaign last fall, has been ap-
pointed executive vice chairman
Of the Democratic National Com
mittee and, will have executive re-
sponsibilities for operation OF
party headquarters here.
Mr.. Boyle's selection was an
nounced at the White House late
yesterday by Senator McGrath Of
Rhode Island. the national chair
man, after both had discussed
party affairs with President Tru-
man.
Senator McGrath said the ap.
pointment would permit him tt
devote more. time to his Senate
duties and that the President was
in hearty accord" with the move
Mr.. Boyle. who has been CHIEF
assistant to Senator McGrath
will serve without compensation
and continue his private law
practice here.
Evening star., 1949-02-09
House Gets Bill 10 Repeal
All War Excise Taxes
By the Associated Press

Representative Forand, Demo
crat. of Rhode Island, a member
of the House Ways and Means
Committee yesterday introduced a
bill to repeal all war excise taxes
The Forand bill would, in effect,
return excise taxes to rates effec-
tive in 1943 and would make these
cuts:
Toilet preparations. from 20 to
10 per cent: light bulbs. from 20
to S per cent; admission taxes,
from / cent for each 5 cents to l
cent for each 10: cabaret taxes.
from 20 to per cent: jewelry
and furs, from 20 to 10 per cent:
distilled spirits. from SO to S6 a
gallon. and the tax on beer from
So to 81 a gallon.
Evening star., 1949-02-09

on the maximum amount of pay
ment. Instead, payments woule
be IS per cent of the employees
regular salary.
PAY - Representative Miller
Democrat. Of California, has in
troduced a bill providing for $3.50
pay raises for all Federal and Dis
trict government classified en-
ployes as we'll as for postal en-
ployes. Mr.. Miller L is the second
ranking member Of the House Civil
Service Committee.
An identical bill was introduced
at the same time by Representa-
tives Mccarthy, Democrat, of Min
nesota.
AS reported here yesterday, Rep
resentative Morrison, the top rank
ing member of the House Civil
Service Committee. is the sponsor
of legislation to give the Govern
mentS classified employees a $500
a-year pay boost and $800-a-year
raises to postal workers.
BE sure to listen IN Sundays
at 1915 am. oper WMAL, The
Star station for Joseph
Young's broadcast uersion of
the Federal Spotlight, featur-
ing additional neDs and pieus
OF the Government scene.J
Evening star., 1949-02-09
June IS. Jan. 5,
1915 Last 1898 ApDr

OPA ceilings actually ended or
June 30, 1946. The previous day
was a Saturday and the major
commodities were closed. The
last trading day while the ceilings
were in effect was June %.
d Sharpest Break in Year.
The Associated Press index of
IS wholesale commodity prices
from which the above items are
taken stood at 1885 at the close
Of the commodity markets yes
terday.
1t was the lowest figure the
index has reached since January
80, 1947. and it was the sharpest
drop from a previous day since
February 10 last year. when the
big price break was on in COM
modities. "~"a~H-- --s"-"
The previous low was 1920,
and the drop from Mondays fig
ure was 217.
The index, for which the base
year. 1925. is 100. stood at 1928
on June %. 1946. and it was POT 80
on January Is, .1948. ..,,
Evening star., 1949-02-09
Price Support ,pton Due
To Keep Butter Steady

Washington food retailers and
dairymen generally agreed today
the Governments program to buy
butter at wholesale soon will halt
any further decline in prices for
consumers.
But the Agriculture Depart
ment. which announced the man
datory support price program late
yesterday. emphasizes it will also
prevent any sharp increase in
butter prices next fall and winter,
officials take the view that the
offer to buy Grade A butter at
SO cents a pound in flush periods
and at 81 cents after September
/ forestalls a drastic price decline
to farmers this spring and sum-
mer.
. Butter was selling in chain
stores here yesterday at 10 cents
. q pound for Grade A.
Evening star., 1949-02-09
Congress in Brief
BY the Associotsd Press
Spuate.


In recess until tomorrow.
Foreign Relations Committee
hears ECA Administrator Paul
Hoffman testify on new $780,
100000 foreign aid program.
Labor Committee continues day
and night sessions on Taft Hart
ley repeal.
Rules Committee may vote on
antifilibuster amendment to Sem
ate rules.
Expenditures Committee hears
Senators testify ON Government
reorganization.
Agriculture Committee opens
inquiry into Government -ECA
wheat buying.
House:
Considers amendments to re-
ciprocal trade bill.
Foreign Affairs Committee
hears w. Averell Hartman on
foreign aid.
Banking Committee continues
hearings on rent control.
Senate-House Economic Com
mittee considers Presidents eco
nomic report.
Evening star., 1949-02-09
Sweden Says Norway
Rejected actBecause
II Barred Other Ties
BY the Assoxiofed Press

STOCKHOLM, Feb. 9.-Sweden
said today Norway had rejected
a l0-year military pact with Swe-
den because it would have kept
her from joining a stronger group
such as the proposed North At
lantic alliance.
A Joint declaration on Swedish
foreign policy by Premier Tage
Erlander and Foreign Minister M.
lbsten linden expressed regret
that Norway turned down the
Swedish offer.
The declaration, read to both
houses of Parliament today, re-
stated Sweden's decision to keep
out of the cold war, as well as
the North Atlantic pact.
The Swedish leaders said
Sweden had taken a big step away
from her traditional policy of
neutrality in offering a full mill
tary alliance to Norway and Den
mark, her Scandinavian neigh
bors.
No Ties to Third Powers.
They said Norwegian acceptance
would have made the three ma
tions one unit. without ties to
any third powers.
The statement outlined the his
tory of efforts to achieve a COM
mon front of Scandinavian ma
tions. The Swedish view was that
although Scandinavia contained
areas of great strategic import
ance, it could. not be taken Tor
granted that it must be- drawn INTO
a conflict between the great
powers. Z
A draft treaty drawn up by
Sweden would have obliged the
othar~tYo nations to render imrne-
diate military aid If one Of ,the
three should be attacked. None of
the countries would. however, have
had the right to enter a military
alliance with third power. The
pact would not have concerned
NoFway's Arcticaterritories 'Sphs-
bergen) and Denmark's Green1
land. -.
S~x~~ T-e:s< oo Nnu<roI;fx,f
The draft would have declared
the intention of the three nations
to keep out of war except in case
they were drawn into it by an
armed attack, or by q United
Nations declaration of sanction
against an aggressor. A joint de-
fense council of the three nations
would have been set up and close
collaboration in foreign policy
established.
The ministers said Sweden
should not conclude agreements
with one group of powers that an
other group might regard as leaV-
ing her territory open for use as
advanced positions by her allies.
This appeared to be an indirect
reference to Norway's announce
ment that she is investigating the
possibility Of joining the Atlantic
pact, which drew a Russian
charge Britain and the United
States would be using Norway as
a base to prepare aggressive plans.
The leaders said the Swedish
people, after 1875 years of peace.
could not easily be persuaded that
their security requires them to
drop neutrality as a mistaken or
outmoded policy.
Evening star., 1949-02-09

a IN. tomorrow
in Ft. Myer
Chapel. Burial
will be in Ar
lington Gene
terry.
A native of
Rochester. N.
Y. Mr.. Rich
came to the
District fro m
Erie. Pa, in
1945. He had
Offices in the
Internal ! on a |
Building. 1919
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