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Marion progress., 1949-01-06

Fresh vegetables contain m y
necessary vitamins an mineral ele-
ments so important to good health
during the winter months.
Marion progress., 1949-01-06

Until 1900 kerosene was the prin-
cipal product of the oil industry and
gasoline was by-product.
Marion progress., 1949-01-06

In some of Italy's ancient cities
tile pavements laid down in the 18th
Century are still in use.
Marion progress., 1949-01-06
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION

Having qualified as Administrator
of the estate of M. w. Gragg, de-
ceased, this is to notify all persons
having claims against the estate of
said deceased to exhibit them to the
undersigned at the offices of Proctor
& Dameron, Attorneys at Law, Mar
ion, North Carolina, on or before the
7th day of January, 1850, or this
notice will be pleaded in bar of their
recovery. All persons indebted to the
estate will please make immediate
payment.
This 9Th day Of January, 1949.
DAN w. WILSON,
Administrator of NJ. W. Gragg,
deceased
Marion progress., 1949-01-06

Nearly 100000 persons are now
employed in Cuba's sugar industry.
Marion progress., 1949-01-06

1t pays to use The Progress want
ad column.
Marion progress., 1949-01-06

Address your letters to:
"Louisa." P. O. Box 532
Orangeburg, S. c.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1949-10-21
R. B. McIlwoin Elected
Kiwunis District Head

r. b. McIlwain. local auto deal
err, was elected lieutenant COVER
nor OF Division 3. Louisiana-Mis-
sissippi-W West Tennessee district
of Kiwanis clubs, at the 3lst an
nuai convention at Baton Rouge
recently.
Mr.. McIlwain, a charter mem
Der of the local club. served as
its first president, He began his
Kiwanis membership at Natchez
in l94l where he was a charter
member and the third president.
He holds a record Of seven
years perfect attendance. AS lieu
tenant governor of Division 3
which is composed of II coun-
ties in southeast Mississippi he
will supervise the activities OF
clubs in Pascagoula, Biloxi, Gulf
port. Hattiesburg, Laurel and
Meridian. He will take office the
first of the year.
Charles Bush, president-elect
of the local club, also attended
the convention.
The 1850 district convention
will be held at Biloxi it was an
nounced.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1949-10-21
Teacher Freed OF
Assault, Battery
In Child Whipping

Ira 7. Ravens, principal of Or
ange Lake school, was acquitted
by a jury Thursday morning of
charges of assault and battery in
connection with the whipping o.
Willard Mayfield, 8-year-old third
grade student. The trial was held
before Justice of the Peace Kate
Denny.
The prosecution, represented by
Harold w. Gautier, contended
that the child was marked by a
leather belt applied to his bare
buttocks. The defense, represent
ed bv H. P. Heidelberg, contend
ed that the whipping was not un-
merciful.
The principal admitted on the
stand that he had the child take
down his pants and then struck
him about five times with the
boys own belt to fulfill a prom
Use | made to him that if he didn't
straighten up I would whip him.
Mr.. Ravens and Mrs. Lois
Clark. the child's teacher, told
the court the boy had misbehaved
on several occasions and had been
kept in. Mrs. Clark said under
questioning that she sent Willard
to Mr.. Ravens for misspelling
words on the occasion in question.
The boys parents and two
neighbors. Mr.. and Mrs. Curtis
Redmon testified that they saw
the welts on the child's buttocks
and described them as long stripes
red and blue. with one extending
as high on his back as the belt
line.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1949-10-21
Willis I. McIlwuin.
Well Known Here.
Dies In Alabama

Willis l.. McIlwain. As. young
est brother of DR.. S. B. McIlwain,
died suddenly of a heart attack
at his home in Union Springs,
Ala, about 1890 a. m. WedneS-
day.
Although Mr.. McIlwain had
never made his home in Pasea-
goula, he spent considerable time
with his brother and Mrs. Nell
vain and had many friends and
acquaintance here.
A lawyer. Mr.. McIlwain was a
member of the Alabama legis-
lature. He was active in the Bap-
tisf church and had been mod
orator of Bullock County Baptist
Association for many years. He
was also a Mason. Mr.. McIlwain
was born in WaYnesboro in 1904.
Funeral services were conduct
ed Thursday in Union Springs. DR..
and Mrs. MeIlwain and their son.
Julius McIlwain, left Immediately
on hearing of his death and Mr..
and Mrs. R. B. McIlwain. Mrs.
Julius McIlwain and Mr.. and
Mrs. BaylouS Stokes drove to AL
ALBANIA for the funeral.
He is survived by his widow
and three daughters, Flora, Mary
and Lorraine.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1949-10-21
Grey Ludy Unit
Plans Activities
For VA Hospital

Requirements for participation
at the VA Center in Biloxi was
subject of a meeting Thursday
of members of the jackson Coun-
ty Gray Lady Services, Ameri-
can Red Cross, in the home of
Miss Ina Thompson, county chair
man.
Miss JOY Turpen, field director
of the VA Center, with Mrs. Eliz-
abeth Latady, executive secretary
of the county chapter were
present.
Miss Thompson, Mesdames A.
J. Schatz, H. j. Hamilton and
James Gautier, Kreole. have
served at the VA hospital for the
past two years.
Recently volunteers for Gray
Lady service are Mrs. w. L. Coch-
ran, Mrs. Frank Ellis, Mrs. Nor
nan Raby, Pascagoula. and Mrs.
Clifton Price, Moss Point.
New and old members will go
to the VA hospital Thursday for
final instructions. The local chap
ter will be represented by four
Gray Ladies each Thursday.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1949-10-21
Mrs. r. O. Cole
New Secretary
OF Central PTA

Mrs. r. o.. Cole was elected sec
rotary of Central PTA at a meet
ing in the auditorium Wednesday.
The session was presided over
by Mrs. r. B. McIlwain.
Mrs. Donald Olien introduced
a program on Safety First" which
had been prepared by Miss Ida
Meriwether. 1t was presented by
children of the fourth grade.
taught by Mrs. E. J. Murray, Jr.
Announcer was Joe Bosarge.
The Tooth Psalm was given by
Jimmy McBrayer. A prayer was
read by Virgie Maddox.
The play was staged as a cir
Gus ground with Billie 10 Loe
as barker. Dorothy Griffin as a
fortune teller, told her future to
Wanda Bosarge. Michael Ladner
was a little boy.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1949-10-21
Mrs. ]. c. Crane
Guesi-Speaker
AT Luncheon

Mrs. ]. Curtis Crane, a member
of the Progressive club until hel
return to Korea with DR.. Crane
a few years ago, was guest speak
er at the annual luncheon Friday
at the country club.
Mrs. Crane. who with DR.. Crane
remained in Korea until the evac-
uation of Americans was ordered.
told of the chaotic conditions in
that country, seen first-hand.
The luncheon is always the OPP
ening session of the club for the
year. The table was lovely with a
c~enterpiece of pink roses which
set the color motif for the other
details such as baskets of minis
and place cards.
A feature of the luncheon was
the assuming by officers of their
new duties. They are Mrs. w. K.
Gulley, president, Mrs. j. F.
Stone, vice president, Mrs. c. w.
Smith, secretary-treasurer, Mrs.
E. B. Dunten, parliamentarian and
Mrs. Robert Reincke, historian.
Mrs. Marvin Colmer was guest
of Mrs. w. r. .Gulley.
H~oStesSes we're Mesdames Ar
thur Allen and Robert Reinecke.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1949-10-21
james S~utterfield
Funerdl Services
To Be In Memphis

Funeral services will be held
in Memphis for TfSgt. James E.
Sutterfield, Kreole, who was
killed in an automobile accident
in San Juan, Porto Rico, Oct. 5.
His body is being returned to the
States for burial.
Sgt. Sutterfield was stationed
at Porto Rico at the time of his
death.
He is survived by his widow
Mrs. Dorothy Sutterfield and
three children, Jane E., Jr., Cur
tic Ray and Thomas Wayne of
Memphis; his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. w. Sutterfield, Kreole; a
brother, Curtis, Kreole; and two
sisters, Mrs. Albert Nicely, Mem
phis, Mrs. Melvin Miller, Kreole.
rs
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1949-10-21
Eurle G. Williums.
Retired Merchunt.
Dies At Gulf Hills

Earle c. Williams, manager for
IS years of Crosby Brothers de
partment store in Topeka, Kans..
and associated with the store fol
80 years., died of asheart attack
at his home in Gulf Hills Thurs
day at 9 p. m.
Mr.. and Mrs. Williams have had
a home at Gulf Hills for the past
II years and have resided there
the year round since his retire
ment.
He was a native of Mansfield.
La. and is survived by his wild.
ow; a brother. Clyde Williams
Mansfield: a sister. Mrs. l.. J,
Womack. Marshall. Tex.
He was a member of the Tope-
ka country club. Grace Cathedral
Episcopal church.
Funeral services We're conduct
ed Monday at st. Johns Episco-
pal church in Ocean Springs by
the Rev. f. A. De Miller. Inter
ment was in Southern Memorial
Park.
Pail bearers were Charles Mar
quis, Lynd Gottsehe. H. P. Fla
teau. George Young, Warren
Jackson and H. Brsnnigar, Jr.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1949-10-21
W. Ed. Virgins
Is Candidate
In Mayors Race


w. Ed Virgins this week an
nounced that he will be a candi-
date for the office of mayor of
Pascagoula in the special Demo-
cratic primary election scheduled
for November IL.
MI. Virgins formal announce
ment follows:
To the Voters of Pascagoula:
l take this means to announce
to YOU that l am a candidate for
the office of Mayor in the special
Democratic primary election to
be held on November IL, 1949.
enter this ace uneneumbered
and with friendly relations with
my opponents.
Operation of your city govern
ment is big business and it is my
sincere belief that it requires the
administrative abilities of a prac-
teal business man.
will make a fair and clean
campaign, If elected I will make
every effort possible to discharge
the duties of this office in a fair.
impartial and businesslike man.
ner
I ask that you please investi-
gate my qualifications and if you
believe they are such as would
make you a good mayor. I will
appreciate your vote and support.
Sincerely,
W. Ed. Virgins.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1949-10-21
p. T. Vaughan, Jr.
Critically Injured
In Highway Crash

Four young Gautier men were
injured. one critically, when the
automobile in which they were
driving left the highway about
two miles west of Gautier and
sheared off a power pole early
Thursday morning.
Injured we're Paul r. Vaughan
Jr., 26, son of Mr. and Mrs. P. T.
Vaughan, severe head and body
injuries, condition critical; Alton
Sonny Roberts, 81. son of Mrs.
Calhoun Roberts, fractured leg
and hip, several teeth knocked
out, condition fair; Otto Peterson
20. son of Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Pet
erson, driver, injury to ankle: and
Warner Peterson, his brother. II
laceration of the forehead and
abrasions and Commissions.
The accident occurred at 2.45
a. m. as the four were returning
from Biloxi. According to County
Highway Patrolman A. o. Davis,
the car left the highway and
crashed into a power pole crum-
ping the whole right side of the
car.
Vaughan was sitting in the
front seat by the driver. Roberts
was in the rear right seat.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1949-10-21
Ben Briggs Is
Candidate For
Mayors Office

Ben Briggs this week formally
announced that he will be a can
didate for mayor of Pascagoula
in the special Democratic prim-
arv election set for November IL.
Mr. Briggs formal announce
ment follows:
To the Voters of Pascagoula:
| take this means of formally
announcing my candidacy for
Mayor of PaScagoula.
The vast majority of the peoole
know me, they know my family.
| am making this campaign on
the sole basis of my qualifications
as a business man. as a working
man. as a private citizen inter-
eSted in good government and the
welfare of my fellow man.
| know that public office is a
public trust. The welfare of all
the people and their happiness
and prosperity is measured by the
confidence imposed in their elect
ed public officials.
If | am honored by election to
the office of mayor. | will at all
times exercise good judgment and
common sense. | will be fair and
impartial to all the people and
conduct the responsibilities en-
trusted to me in a sincere and
pleasing manner.
| humbly ask your support and
vote in the coming election and
in return | will strive to do right
and give the City of Pascagoula a
progressive government run on a
sound and economical basis.
Sincerely.
Ben Briggs.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1949-10-21
Jimmy Briggs
Promises To Cut
Mayors Salary

G.. F.. Jimmy" Briggs. Pasca
goula candidate for mayor, issued
the following formal statement
Thursday:
ITO the voters of Pascagoula:
Il take this opportunity to make
my announcement for the office
Of mayor of Pascagoula.
Il make this announcement
with a full understanding of the
financial condition of the city and
of the public in general. None of
US are as prosperous as we were
in former years due to the gen.
eral reduction in the ship-build-
ing program. This is a fact that
we must face with ealmness and
the hope of better times in III G
future.
Reduce Mayors Salary"
Meanwhile, we are going to
have to curb our expenses where
ever and whenever possible. In
line with this, it is my pledge that |
will agree to a reduction in the
salary of the mayor to be in line
with that paid the two commits
sioners $3.50 a month. 1t is
my thought that the salary of the
office is out of step with business
conditions in the city and that
this would be the first step to-
ward a safe and sane administra-
ton.
I have not lived here all my
life but | have been here a long
time and know most of the citi-
zens. | am well acquainted with
the needs and possibilities of the
city and promise to work with
everybody toward the progress
sive development of our resourc-
es. I feel | should run on my own
merits and not the dement's of my
opponents, who are all fine fell
lows.
People who know me will tell
YOU that everyone can expect a
Continued on Page 81
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1949-10-21
Sl6.798 Figure
Set For Job To
Stort In 8 Weeks

A contract for repairs to the
city dock was awarded Arnold
V. Walker Shipyard by the port
commission and the city of Pas
cagoula following the opening of
sealed bids Tuesday at city hall.
The Walker bid for the work
amounted to S17,761, but negotia-
ton brought this figure down to
Sl6,798. Other bids submitted
were: j. Ray McDermott Co, Inc,
New Orleans, S19,298.10; Ernest
Construction Co, Mobile. S2l,-
1880; Bernard & Byrd. Mobile,
$27,783.
Work to be done includes the
driving of new piling tying back
of the wharf structure, and gem
eral repairs to put the wharf into
first class condition.
DO Working Days
Work is expected to start next
week, A. V. Walker said, with 40
working days specified for COM
pletion of the contract.
The contract is being financed
from proceeds of the sale of $780,
900 of port improvement bonds.
The port commission and city
also formally retained the serv-
ices of Donald J. Simmons Tues
day as engineer for the extension
of the city wharf and c~onstruc-
ton of warehouse facilities.
Mr.. Simmons had previously
submitted preliminary plans for
the work.
Corings Completed
Corings of the area on which
the warehouse will be built have
been completed by the Suffer
Well Works, Pass Christian.
Twelve cores were taken to a
depth of so feet and showed a
surface layer of muck which will
have to be removed and replaced
with solid fill before work is
started.
Plans call for extension of the
dock the full length of port COM
mission property, approximately
400 feet.
Concrete flooring will be con
structed over an area approx
mately $40 by 40 feet as a foun-
dation for the warehouse. Di-
mansions of the warehouse will
be in accordance with the funds
available.
Plans and specifications should
be completed within three weeks
and bids will then be asked for.
II is hoped that a contract for the
construction a be let within six
weeks.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1949-10-21
Poppy Doys Set
For Next Week

Poppy Day has been set TO
next Thursday and Friday by the
county American Legion auxili-
airy. Post No. 100. Mrs. j. S. Pitt
man, chairman. announced Thurs
day.
Original poppy day scheduled
Memorial Day was postponed and
the new date made official by
proclamation of Mayor Pro Tenn
H. c. Ezell, auxiliary officials
said.
Poppies made by veterans at
the Gulfport hospital will be on
sale in Pascagoula on these two
days and at the county fair Fri
day.
Proceeds of the sales will go
into a fund for the rehabilitation
of veterans. Mrs. Pittman said.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1949-10-21
Ocean Springs Scouts
Dress Dolls For Shop

Clothes were made and dolls
dressed at a meeting of the Ocean
Springs Girl Scouts, Sunflower
and Bluebell, Monday at the club
room with their leader. Mrs.
Mary Alice Johnson.
A resolution was passed thank
ing F. A. Schmidt for use of his
building for the Girl Scout Thrift
Shop and George Granitz for a
sign for the shop and an attend
anee chart.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1949-10-21
Roy. Flehurty Dies
Suddenly Out West

Mrs. Myrtle Fleharty and her
sister. Mrs. Oscar Robine left by
plane for San Diego Monday
morning in response 10 a mes
sage apprizing them of the death
of the formers son. Roy Fleharty,
in that city.
The death was sudden as Mrs.
Fleharty had enjoyed a long dis
lance phone talk with her son,
who was in perfect health, only
a few hours before. the call hav-
ing come in at midnight because
of the difference in time.
No further details were con-
tanned in the news to Mrs. File
harty.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1949-10-21
County Astir Over F irst Fair In 10 Years
AT llih Street Facility Next Weekend
Heber Ludner.
MoYor Aspironts
To Talk At Event

Heber Ladner, Mississippi sec
rotary Of state. will be principal
speaker at the opening of the
Jackson County Fair at the 18th
Street auditorium next Thursday
and Friday.
Mr.. Ladner will speak at 7:30
.. m. Thursday. Afterward, can
didates for Pascagoula mayor will
address the public.
A full schedule has been
planned for the two-day affair,
the first countrywide fair since
1g41. Space has been provided for
exhibits and food sales. The area
between the two buildings will
be lighted and a stand for speak
ers and band concerts erected.
Entries BY Thursday
Exhibits may be entered at 8
a. m. Thursday and must be ready
for judging by 2 p. m. A. J.
Franklin, county agent, said.
Space for exhibits has already
been reserved by several indus
.s;ess in the county MI. Franklin
said.
Among those reserving space
for Industrial exhibits are the In
transitional Paper company. An
imal Trap company. Wooden Mill.
Ingalls, Shipbuilding Corporation;
Walkers Shipbuilding. Paseasou-
10 DccoY company. the Health de-
parfmenf and the Veterans of
FERN Training Program.
In addition to these there will
be exhibits of farm products and
handicrafts by home demonstra-
ton club members. Pigs, poultry
and calves will be exhibited by
All members.
A complete list of exhibits was
published in an sarliaE issue of
the Chronicle Star and Adver-
tiser.
Proceeds To Camp
Food sales will be conducted
by All clubs and Jackson Coun-
ty Home Demonstration Council.
Proceeds will go to the state youth
camp sponsored by All. This pro-
posed camp will be located on the
Coast.
Friday has been designated
school day, and all county schools
will be dismissed for the day,
school officials announced. Moss
Point and Paseagoula schools will
be dismissed at noon.
A parade of buses and children
led by Pascagoula and Moss Point
High bands. will be featured Fri
day morning. A series OF games
and contests will be conducted
under supervision of A. F. Me
gehee, county superintendent of
education. assisted by principals
and coaches.
A street dance. a hill billy show
and music by Jim Clark's Rain
bow Ramblers will be added fea-
lures, fair officials announced.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1949-10-21
County Hospitals
Children Wing
Plans Abandoned

Plans we're abandoned this
week for construction of a Sl08,-
900 children's wing at Jackson
county hospital.
The action was taken at a meet
ing Friday at the courthouse call
ed by the board Of supervisors.
Attending were members of the
hospital board, the Paseagoula
Elks Lodge which had raised
$1,000 towards the cost of the
structure, and representatives Of
the medical profession.
Following a discussion of the
proposed wing. during which it
was pointed out that funds for
maintenance would not be avail
able. the board voted to release
the Elks' funds.
The proposed structure was to
be financed by the Elks, county,
state and federal governments.
The county had supplemented the
Elks' $4,000 with an additional
$4,000. The remaining $4,000 of
federal ana state funds had al
ready been earmarked for the
project.
Several Years Work
The movement was started by
the Elks' crippled children's COM
mittee several years ago, and
funds raised by the club from
various benefits had been set
aside. The money was turned
over TO the county last year.
Architectural plans had been
completed and called for a 49,
bed wing and isolation ward. 1t
would have been completely
equipped from the funds allocat-
ed. 1t would have been the only
facility exclusively for children
in the state.
Maintenance of the new wing
was posed as the chief obstacle
at Fridays meeting. II was point.
ed out that an additional county
wide levy would have to be made
In order 10 maintain the new
wing If II was constructed.
As there are no facilities at the
hospital for isolating patients with
contagious diseases, it was de-
cided that such accommodations
could be made available in the
main building through making
present ~unoccupied space suit
able.
To Enlarge Laboratory
The laboratory, which is in
adequate for present needs, will
also be enlarged. II was said. and
new equipment purchased as
funds r available. Miss Barbara
Holman, Vicksburg. has been
added to the hospital staff as a
laboratory technician and as
sumed her duties Monday. She
is a graduate of MSCW and at
tendet technicians' school at the
University of Kansas. She will
share the laboratory duties with
Miss Willie McInnis, who has
been technician since the open
ing of the hospital and on "a
hour call.
Attending the meeting, in adj
dition to the board of supervisors,
Continued on Page 81
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1949-10-21
Arnold Walker Shipyard Gets Contract
For Repair Work On Pascagoula Dock
Bulletin

AS the Chronicle Star and
Advertiser went TO press. a
wire was received from Wash
ington that both Houses of
Congress have passed and sent
to the president the appropria-
ton bill for S7.2so.00o for war
boom schools.
Moss Point will receive
about $4,000 of the funds.
Pascagoula expects about S57-
600.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1949-10-21
Lions Auditory
Gives Clothing
To Needy Children

At the meeting of the woman's
auxiliary to the Lions club, a
report from the welfare commit
tee showed that clothing had been
given four needy children and
that a number of cans of food
had been added to the store be-
ing accumulated for presentation
to less fortunate families at
Christmas.
After other reports had been
heard by the president. Mrs. Tom
Thornhill, Mrs. George Noe, hos
tess, served coffee and cake.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1949-10-21
GARDNER. ROUSE NAMED
FOR PLAYER OF WEEK HONOR

Pat Gardner. Moss Points out
standing back. and Bobby Rouse.
Tiger center. were nominated for
Big-s player of the week for the
games they turned in against
Psscsgouls. Seventeen conferences
men were named.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1949-10-21
GETS lS-DAY SENTENCE
ON LARCENY CHARGE

Ed Tillman was given a l5-day
sentence on charges of petit lar
ceny by Justice of Peace Kate
Denny in connection with theft
of groceries from a residence al
Orange Grove. Arrest was made
by Deputy Sheriff Leo Byrd.