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Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1950-02-02
ELDER SINGLETON
HIS NAME IN THE
PAPER

The Richmond Times-Dispatch
of last Monday carried a two
column picture of AR. Singleton,
member of the House of Dele
gates from Dickinson and BIch-
anan counties, together with an
interview, in which the elder said
that preaching and legislating are
pretty much alike, the difference
being, the paper said, that Single
ton is paid for his legislative du-
ties, while he is not paid for
preaching. The similarity, til e
preacher said, is the fact that
they're both concerned with pub
lie service.
He is, the paper said, mem
Der of the Primitive Baptist
church, which forbids its preach
ers to receive pay for their min
istry Singleton spends five days
each week selling insurance and
mining coal with his son. On Sat
urday and Sunday he takes turns
preaching at four churches-locat
ed in Dickinson, Buchanan and
Russell counties, with lots of
funerals in between.
Singleton is described as "a
thin, happy man whose quiet ma
ture is aroused at the thought of
preachers accepting pay for their
services" 1.-THE Lord" he declar-
ed, never intended for us to be
burden on the flock"
The preacher went on to ex-
plain that he had no quarrel with
ministers who receive a salary,
because they're doing what they
think is right, but I can't get 1t
into my mind that the Lord would
call man to sacred work and
then let him suffer"
Singleton told the reporter tina
he received "the call" to preach
80 years ago, and that he had eX
perienced some pretty rough rides
in travelling from one scattered
congregation to another.
''In the old days." he recalled,
"roads were not what they are
now. Many times I've ridden
horseback in the winter and had
my shoes freeze tight to the STIR
rups.'
II like being a Delegate" Sing
Teton said, except on Saturdays
and Sundays when can't get oui
of Richmond. l miss my churches
them
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1950-02-02
Is q Market to Blame If q
Shopper Trips Over O Corton?

A market clerk left carton OF
canned fruit in the middle of an
aisle, while he went to ring up a
sale. Along came housewife. hur-
rying down the aisle on her way to
the coffee department. She didn't
see the box, and stumbled right
over 1t. Later she brought suit
against the store for injuries sui
fered. but the court threw out her
claim. The judge ruled that, al
though the clerk should not have
left the carton in the aisle. the
woman was equally guilty OF neg
ligence. The Judge pointed out that,
with the box in plain view. the
woman had walked exactly 27 feet
without even seeing the obstacle.
That, he said, was definitely neg
ligence.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1950-02-02
Muy q SoIeseirI Forcibly Retoke
A Garment From q Customer!

A housewife went to neighbor-
hood store one morning to buy
topcoat. While she was trying one
on, the manager rushed up and
cried: "You don't want to buy any
thing! You are just spying for our
competitor across the street," AT
the managers orders, the sales
girl pulled the coat off the aston
ished woman's shoulders. A few
days later. the housewife sued the
store for damages. The company
admitted it's mistake, but insisted
that merely removing somebody's
coat was mot such terrible
thing" However. the court dis
agreed and granted the won1an's
claim. The judge said that the
circumstances and the manner OF
removal were "a wrong and an In
dignity"
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1950-02-02
T. WILEY DAVIS, GRAND
SECRETARY O o O. DIES

Richmond, Jan. 30.-FlIneral
services for T. Wiley Davis, Jr.,
grand secretary, of the Indepen-
dent Order of Odd Fellows n
Virginia, was held Tuesday at
Sutherland Brown Funeral Home
here. Burial followed in lakewood
Cemetery.
Mr.. Davis. who was elected to
he ! Q @ r in 1919, and ssrv-
cd in that office Until his death
Sunday at his home. Prior 10 his
appointment to the secretariat,
his father had held the office for
DO years
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1950-02-02

her Justify every time they met.
Soon she was ready for reconciiia-
ton, but her rampaging husband
made no move in that direction. To
top it all, he finally filed divorce
acknowledging his wife with
breaking up the marriage. But the
court refused to grant the decree,
saying that the husband should
have made some effort to patch
things up. The judge said it wasn't
fair for the man to make such a
sudden change, after spelling his
wife for 80 !ensl
The tsaethss Of a le'yeaf.old boy
told him to come home FOR luneh
every day. instead nf eating at the
school cafeteria. Although this
was against the rules of the school.
the boy decided to obey his mother.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1950-02-02
BILL INTRODUCED TO
ESTABLISH REGULAR
TERMS OF COURT

Richmond, Jan. 3l.-Sen. NJ
M Long of st. Paul today intro
duced bill to establish the reg
ular terms of the circuit court of
Dickinson County.
The bill would provide for reg
ular terms of court beginning the
second Monday in June, the first
Monday in September and the
first Monday in December.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1950-02-02

restrictions. At the trial, he argued
that a tent was not building
and therefore was not covered by
the restrictions. However, the court
disagreed and ordered the tent re-
moved. The judge said that a build
ing is covered structure enclos
ing space within its walls"-and
that certainly includes tentl
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1950-02-02
LONZA LOCALS

Mrs. S P. Cochran, Fern and
Merville Cochran and Joyce Faye
and Trulah Musick visited at the
home of Bert Cochran at Haysi
Sunday.
MIR. and Mrs. Burl Musick OF
Elkhorn City, KY, spent the week
end with his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Estes Musick.
Fern Cochran spent Sunday
night with Cynthia Turner.
Patricia, small daughter of Mr..
and Mrs Hurley Cochran, has
been on the sick list this week.
Clyde Newberry called at the
home of Charlie Hopson Sunday.
Will MCGOWAN visited at the
home Of Pearis Adkins Sunday,
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1950-02-02
ID. M CRARTREE is
NEW LICENSE AGENT

D. M. Crabtree assumed the
duties of license agent for the
Division of Motor Vehicles We'd
nesday of this week. Mr.. Crab
tree will sell licenses to whoever
is entitled to receive them in his
office on the second floor of the
bank building.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1950-02-02
Moy O Henpecked Husband
Suddenly Launch q
Get Tough" Policy?

For 10 long years man led the
life of henpecked husband, yield
ing to every whim of his domineer-
ing spouse. One day. after quar-
rel, she ordered him out OF the
house-expecting him to come back
and beg her forgiveness. But he
didn't. Instead he changed his tao
tics completely. He not only stayed
away from his wife but also cursed
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1950-02-02
SUBSCRIPTION RATES
A Worthwhile Project

There is one field that offers
interesting exploration to every
civic organization in CHntwood.
That is the public manners of the
children. A good many, but by no
means all, of the children are al
most constantly ON public display.
Many OF them play ON the streets.
Many OF them so into the picture
shows without, the company OF
older members of their families.
On the street and in the shows
many OF these children behave
with shocking rudeness. They
crowd the sidewalks as if nobody
else has any right OF use, exhibit
ing themselves with a shocking
Lack Of politeness. They show Oft
in the theatre in such boisterous
way that one who has come there
in the hope of enjoying the offer
ing can have no pleasure.
This description does not apply
to all the children OF this COM
munity; perhaps it does not apply
to a majority of them. But the
picture does truly apply to many
This public exhibition Of ride
ness should be OF concern to a
town that wants to be known as
a good place to live. Such behav-
ior is not seen in many other
communities. Those places in
which it is displayed are adver-
tised neither for graciousness nor
1oE progress.
Apparently, these children who
make nlsisances Of themselves
have neither planned nor a sat
isfactory home life. Perhaps thei1
parents are caught up in the tolls
of making a living. Most OF them
are fighting to leave some money
and some property to their chill
dren. Wrapped in this struggle,
they do not see any values in
citizenship or in gracious living.
The parents will have to be got
at in some way before the chill
drens' manners are bettered. This
would certainly be an interesting
field of study for the civic organ
izations.
There is one definite sugges-
ton to make. Fairgrounds, witi,
activities planned and supervised,
during the months OF milder
weather, could work off the ener
gies of this group in way that
would help them. Some clubs,
operating in other months. could
channel their activities in the di
rections of sportsmanship and
manners. There are places in
town where such clubs could
meet. The civic organizations
could find no better work cut out
for them. The younger children
are as worth attention as the So
called teen ayers.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1950-02-02

Says Mrs. Charlie Cassell of Scott
County: i just can't express in words
how we appreciate our electric service
and how thankful we are to have it
turned on before Christmas. The last
place, where we lived for eleven
months, we didn't have electricity.
had to store my electric washing ma.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1950-02-02
CARD OF THANKS

We are taking this opportunity
to thank our many friends and
relatives for their sympathy dur
ing our recent bereavement. We
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1950-02-02

chine and iron clothes at neighbor' :"
The Cassells are tenants on E. c. Quill
lens farm near Gate City. Their COM
ments are typical of those we hear from
the 1908 other families in the area
who joined Appalachian's family of
customers in l94o.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1950-02-02

Misses Estelle Meore, Jerry
Fleming and Steve Coe and daugh
ter, Jerry, were III Bristol satur-
day.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1950-02-02

cannot begin to express how
much your kindness has meant
and we appreciate everything.
Grady Rasnick and
Family
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1950-02-02
Readers Courtroom
Tent for Rent
Shopping Trip
Spy Conscious
By Will Bernard. LIB.

State laws vary. For personal
guidance, see your local attorney.
Could You Get Around
Building Restrictions
By Pitching O Tent?
The restrictions in a new sub
division forbade the erection of
any building" worth less than
$4,000. One man who had bought
lot found that he couldn't spend
that much money. so he decided
to pitch a tent insteadl But no
sooner had he done so than he was
hailed into court for violating the
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1950-02-02
1894 more families
got electric service in 1919
and Appalachian rural Iine-buIding continues

Nearly 5000 more farm and rural
families are now enjoying electric
living in the counties of Russell, Scott,
Washington, Dickinson, and Wise.
In these FIVE counties alone, Appala-
chan built over AIS miles of rural line
in 1949.
It's part of continuing ine-building
program begun in the '2O's. Today we
serve more than 10000 customers in
these counties, and Is, 1877 of them live
on farms or in rural communities.
More than 5000 of the families in this
area now have electric service and
we're still working hard so that all who
want it may have it by 1851.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1950-02-02
Thurman Fleming of the Big
Ridge was in Clintwood on busa
mess Tuesday.

Mail your news In early
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1950-02-02

Mondays ere hoppisr newl Win bright
smile and affeeilonute pat, Mrs. Charlie
casssli welcomes her sisssr.s wAshsr
home from storage.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1950-12-16
Ezzard Charles And The Church
(FrOm The Central Christian Advocate)

In recent interview with Ezzard Charles he re-
Vealed certain qualities and background which give pro-
mise to of moral distinction as we'll as dstinc-
ton as pugulst The world heavyweight boxing champ
ions rise to fame has claimed national attention The
question is not simply one of how we'll the champ
ion can figh-he has already demonstrated his ability
as fghterbut the greater question u.s. what quality
of is he? Will he demonstrate the strength of
character and spirit of humility which oustandingy
characterized Joe Louis?
A part OF the answer to this question lies in the
background of Charles and in the principles he has &C
copied as life philosophy He grew up as boy in Cal
vary Methodist church, Cincinnati, Ohio Charles says
that he cannot remember when, boy, he not
regular Sunday-Scho student The Sunday School did
much for me- said Charles Sin helping develop right
ideas about craftsmanship and fair play He paid high
tribute also to his grandmother whose admonton and
guidance kept him close to the church and the principles
for which it stands. Today Charles is usher in his
church and liberal financial supporter.
Charles spoke of his army experiences the disil-
usOnment which followed and his decision to let down.
when he returned home 1t the counsel of a chaplain
at the time of his release according to Charles that
again awakened within him the logic of the early adj
moniton of his grandmother and the teachings of his
church. Charles relates this most significant ex-
perience in his life.
Charles makes effort at being an overpious indi-
vidua In fact he to any such representation
himself TO him. religion furnishes the power and drive
for wholesome living with ones fellow man and princi-
pies of justice and fair play He says that he prays be-
fore each bout. 1t is interesting to note his expanding
concept of prayer Il used to pray for God to help
win the fight said Charles. Now pray for God to be
with | fight" Charles expressed the conviction
that the of God does not necessarily make him
win the bout but God gives him feeling of security in
whatever may be the outcome.
1t is not desirable that all boys who attend Sunday
School become boxing champions but parents ministers
and Sunday School teachers have unlimited opportunities
to help young people develop spiritual bases for whatever
career they may choose.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1950-12-16

BE SURE YOU ARE RIGHT
AND THEN GO ON
Nobody knows the pinch of a shoe
But the one who has it on
Nobody knows the hell in house
But the ones who lives in the
home.
When a man or woman see their
mistake
Before it is too late in this life
1t is time to bow at mercy's feet
Whether it be the man or the
wife.
Sometime you see your mistake in
life
You can see it almost too late
The Devil tells you there is plenty
of time
So hell will be your fate.
That plenty of time is always there
To ride you free it tells
But the end of your ride I'm sorry
to say
1t is just a ride to hell.
Thousands of souls are lost today
Riding that plenty time horse
Riding that horse from Juke to
luke
And allowing the devil to be
boss.
This may not sound so good to you
But | can say to you it's true
facts
What | say to one | can say to all
1t applies to both white and
black.
God said for His men to go and
preach
His gospel from land to land
He didn't say for women to go
preach
He left this world in the hands
of man.
If mans power get no stronger
This world is at a loss
Putting women in offices
And making them the boss.
There are thousands of souls / say
today
Who don't believe in Christ
He said whatsoever believe in Him
Shall have an eternal life.
Rev. j. R. Perkins
2611 Lilly St.
Jackson, Mississippi
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1950-12-16
A Cause To Live For

I've cause to live for and job to do" said Fed
eral Judge j. Waites Waring of Charleston S. c. The
story of the assaults and insults which Judge and Mrs
War1ng have undergone since in 1947 he ruled that
Negroes must be given the full right to vote in South
Cardinals Democratic primaries, is one which is draw
ing considerable attention. Over $4,000 Negroes went
to the polls in South Carolina in 194S for the first time
thus beginning boycott against the Warnings
Many efforts have been made to humiliate and en-
barrass them Impeachment petitions against the Judge
have been circulated hand to hand in several parts of
the state. flaming has been burned near his
home, and other ntmidations imposed upon him. But in
the face of all the ostracsm threats and insults the
Judge holds fast to his concern
ing the inaienabe rights of every citizen irrespective
of
Any man who exercises the courage and character
which Judge and Mrs Waring have demonstrated de-
the moral support of the far-mnded citizens of
America 1t is not simple decision for man to make to
do what he knows to be right when the situation is
encouraging. And when decision brings down the
wrath of the gods it requires the highest moral fiber
at ones command.
But the task is greatly simplified when one has the
complete that he has to live for and
job to do There it s"a to live for! When that
is undergrded by principles of justice and demo-
cratic ideals and respect for the dignity worth and rights
of every individual of Cod whatever may be the
immediate consequences, the individual becomes linked
with eternity.
Whatever may be his personal fate he contributes
toward the redemptve of society And although
the may be delayed it will not be defeated That is
why the Judge could say ut is unpleasant situation
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1950-12-16

as an inferno in Hospitals in Nash
vile, Tenn, Hot Springs, Ark. and
ST. Louis, Mo.
In 1929, he opened office in Jack
son, where he soon developed a
thriving practice, and in 1889 he
founded the Sally Harris Clinic,
the success of which attracted
widespread attention in the Medi-
cal Profession, and brought to him
National recognition.
DR.. Smith was life long men,
Der of Central Methodist Church
where he served for a number of
years as Sunday School Superin-
tendent. He was a Mason, An Elk,
a member of the State and Ma
tional Medical Society; and the Phi
Beta Sigma Fraternity, the men,
bers of which formed the pallbear-
erS.
Included among the members of
the Medical profession from out
side the city who attended the fun
eral were DR.. L. T. Miller, of Yazoo
City, DR.. R. E. Fullilove, Yazoo
City, and DR.. and Mrs. A. Charles
Hunter, Columbus, Miss.
The survivors included his wife,
Mrs. Annie Washington Smith, DR..
and Mrs. Cyril Croker, daughter
and son-in-law, Washington, D. c.;
Sgt. and Mrs. Leroy Lucas, daugh-
ter and son-in-law; daughter, Ojet-
ia Smith, Mrs. Phillip B. Smith,
brother and sister-in-law of Jack
son, three grand children and a
number of other relatives.
The funeral arrangements were
in charge of the Peoples Funeral
Home with interment in Elmwood
Cemetery.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1950-12-16
Things That
Interest Women
By BESSIE F. BELL
How Do you Look a?

How Do you Look?
Perhaps you have asked many
times over, what causes Acne?
Your doctor will tell you that the
basic cause of Acne is disturb
ance of the oil glands of the skin,
which very often occurs in boys
and girls of teen-age and even
those in their early twenties.
1t is all so very plain and simple.
Acne is caused by an over oily skin
which leads to the solid fat deposits
IN the pores, commonly called
blackheads. You may discard that
old belief that those little black
deposits are dirt. 1t is not at all.
They are merely clogged sebaceous
ducts, due to the effect of oxygen
on them.
The most sensible move when
you find your skin molested by
them is to consult skin special
ist at once. Meanwhile, here are
a few Dos and don't's:
First, have a general health
check-up by your family doctor,
and watch your diet. Do not eat
fats or greasy foods, sweets, pas
tries, candies, rich sauces, nuts,
carbonated drinks, and that inclu-
des ice cream sodas as we'll as Just
about every kind of bottled soda
| IN word, no sodas. No mayon-
naise, neither chocolate in any
form. 1t is very bad for blackhead
sufferers.
In some cases the victim cannot
eat eggs, shell fish or pork, but
you will not starve. There are
few things that you may eat, such
as: stewed fruits (unsweetened),
fresh fish, fresh fruits, vegetables,
fruit juices, lean meats, cottage
cheese, poultry and perhaps eggs
if you find they don't aggravate
the skin. Drink lots of water, get
plenty of sleep and exercise free
| ly out of doors.
A NOTE FROM FASHION. 1t
all started last summer. Pink in
clothes, pink in hats and even in
cosmetics, pink. Leading designers
forecast that the top color for
spring hats will be pink, and it will
be worn with every color costume.
ETIQUETTE SAYS: If you like
perfume, it is correct for you.
Only choose wisely and much care
as you are sure to be remembered
for the perfume you wear. So make
it mark of personal distinction.
If you desire leaflets on Facials
at Home, Your Measurements,
SHINING the Waistine, Minerals
for Beauty, Ten Points on Being
Attractive, send 10c for each leaflet
to Mrs. Bessie F. Bell, CO Atlas
News Service, 243 West 125th ST.,
New York q.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1950-12-16
On The Scene In
HarlemtoWn
BY NICK LATOUR

Gossip around Harlem has it
that some of Joe Louis closest
friends say he doesn't need the
money and are urging him to give
up the fight game before he be-
comes punchy.
Refreshing chirp, Bea White of
Miami, Fla, will have a LOT of
pleasant experiences to tell the
hometown folks when she puts on
the ritz in the old hometown Christ
mas. The gal has lot on the ball
ana bares watching RUTH
BROWN, the $50 Long Gal" hold
ing hands with Willis Jackson. the
mad man Of the tenor sax. not at
the Savoy The conduct of a
pretty young actress is on the
tongues of Harlem. Better start
Strengthening up and flying right
gal. Harlem can make you. and if
can break you. Ask some of the
bar maids in Chicago, Detroit and
w aSnlngCOn.
MON Buelah'', candy story pro-
prletor on w. 18th Street, choked
neighbors this week, when she was
arrested for allegely being the
fence" for big time Bookie
One of Harlem's best known citi-
zens and head of a chain of eating
places parked his Caddy on St.
Nicholas Avenue this week and
gave his gorgeous excort the beat
ing of her life right on the side
walk, while her friends looked on
-. A we'll known vocalist who had
been sharing her apartment with
an exotic dancer, made life miser-
able for her, when she found out
her spouse held designs for the
SHAPED y torso twister many, MANY
years ago. And brother looms and
apartments are like hen teeth in
Harlem these days.
Don't ask me for I didn't saw
it: But an "Old Maid is a woman
who was looked over, then over
looked" Just keep in line by not
BIN flat, or Sharp, but B natural.