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The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1950-08-10
Blood Testing Drive
Continues Progress
$500 Blood Tests
Have Been Given;
1900 See Movies

The mass blood testing cam
palgn now in full swing in Holmes
county continues to make splen-
did progress, according to offic-
ials in charge.
Through Monday of this week
there are $500 persons who live
IN Holmes county who have had
their blood tested for syphilis
Over 1900 have attended the free
educational movies which have
been shown over the county in
an effort to educate citizens to
the Importance of having their
blood tested.
A full schedule for the movies
to be shown and the blood testing
clinics to be held for the next
week is shown elsewhere in this
paper.
Our readers are reminded that
a free blood test may be secuted
at any time at the Holmes Coun-
ty Health Department. Office
hours are from 800 am. until 4.3C
pm. daily. On Saturdays the Of
flee is open from 800 to 12:oI
noon.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1950-08-10
Brother OF Durant
Resident Passes

Mr.. William H. Doty died sud-
denly at seven o'clock, Wednesday
night, July 26th, from heart at
tack at his home near Camden.
Mr.. Doty's brother, Walton l..
Doty, passed away with a heart
attack six weeks before Mr. Doty's
death.
He is survived by his wife, Ma
define DuBard Doty, one son, w.
H. Doty, Jr., of Los Angeles, Cal
ifornia; three daughters, Mrs.
George Purcell, Camden; Miss
Ruby Lee Doty, Jackson, and Miss
Estelle Doty, Camden; and one
sister, Mrs. A. A. Porter, Durant;
one half sister, Mrs. James J. Ell
lis, Camp Hill, Alabama.
Funeral services were conduct
ed by Rev. Thomas o. Hall, pastor
of the Methodist Church of Shi-
loh. at the graveside at Shiloh.
Scott Funeral Home, of Canton,
was in charge. ~.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1950-08-10

Monroe who had embarked from
New York. The rest remained in
Europe.
But the ship was loaded - as
we told you before. A full compile
ment of passengers had been TAX
en- on in Marseilles = passengers
from the strike bound II de
France.
We sailed from Leghorn across
the Mediterranean through the
Straits of Gibraltar where we
had closeup look at the famed
Rock which has been in British
possession since 1913.
This great rock is z and three
fourths miles long, three -fourths
Of mile wide, and 1896 fee,
high. Its area is about two
square miles and a very large
harbor has been built at its foot.
The Rock is still considered i'm
pregnable as military fortress.
A series of elaborate tunnels have
been constructed and of course it
is heavily armed. Guarding the
Mediterranean as it does, it is of
the utmost strategic Importance.
The ship passed quite close to
the Rock and we were afforded
excellent views. After skirting
the coasts of Spain and Portugal
we were in the open Atlantic
bound for home - voyage of ten
days duration from the time we
left Leghorn until we arrived in
New York. The only view of
land we had during this time was
a glimpse of the mountain peaks
Of the Azores.
So my voyage around the world
came to an end - as all good
things eventually do. | had a per-
fectly wonderful time and there
is no amount of money that ]
would take for having gone.
1t has been a pleasure to write
this series of articles for my read
ers and | want to thank all of
you who have been so generous in
your praise and enjoyment of
them. | don't know how long it
will be before / get to make an
other trip like this - possibly
never. But that is only another
reason for being glad that l did
make this one while l could.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1950-08-10
Mrs. bridge Resigns
AS Superintendent

Mrs. j. bridge has resigned as
superintendent of the Holmes
County Community Hospital at
Lexington effective Sept. lst, ac-
cording to an announcement by
hospital trustees today.
Mrs. bridge became associated
with this hospital in April, 1891,
a month before the new hospital
was ready for occupancy. During
this time she has maintained high
standards of service in the Holmes
institution. Patients and men,
berS of their families during the
tenure of her office as superin-
tendent have praised the manage
ment of the hospital and the ex-
cellent care afforded by it.
In a statement made to this
newspaper Mrs, bridge said she
wished to thank the good people
of Holmes county for their kind
ness and consideration shown her
during the past 10 years - that
She considered it a privilege to
have been associated so closely
with them.
The Board of Trustees of the
hospital have not yet named
successor to Mrs. bridge, accord
ing TO Wilburn Hooker, chairman.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1950-08-10
Negro Man Suffers
Heart Attack. browns

Daniel Torrey, "a, highly res.
pected colored citizen and life
long resident of Lexington, died
Sunday morning while out in a
boat at the d. c. Lundy pond. II
was believed that Torrey suffered
a heart attack when the boat cap
sized in which he and his nephew.
Jim Torrey, and 8-year- old grand
son were riding.
The aged negro's body was re-
ported to have gone down at once
while his nephew swan ashore
for help and the grandson, who
could not swim, chung to the bot
tom of the boat until rescued by
Sidney Henley, Mr.. Lundy's SON
in-law.
Mr.. Henley assisted by Roy
Gelston and Ralph Bonner work
ed until about 1890 before they
recovered Daniels body. They
were assisted by nephew of the
dead man, Ed Watson.
Torrey had lived on the Lundy
place all his life and was well
known in the Lexington COM
munity among the white and col
ored races.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1950-08-10
Ellis Development Co.
Opens Offices

w. l.. Ellis ana Son Develop
ment Company has opened real
estate offices in Lexington and
will carry on a real estate and
mortgage loan business, according
to an announcement today by w.
L. Ellis, Jr.
Offices of the two men, who are
both well known in Holmes coun-
ty, are on Wall Street in Licking
ton next door to Hooker Insurance
Agency.
Mr.. Ellis said anyone who has
property to sell. residential, farm
or business, is invited to list the
property with him. BY the same
token anyone wishing to buy a
piece of property of any kind is
asked to contact the firm for it's
listings.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1950-08-10
IchuIa Man Crushed
By Logs Friday
james GorIon Estes
Rites Held Sunduy
In Webster County

James Garlon Estes, Tchula re-
sldent, was crushed to death by
logs in an accident early Friday
morning at Tchula. Estes, a log
scaler, was employed at the J. c.
Allen Manufacturing Company
The victim was rushed to the
Community Hospital in Lexington
where he passed away about three
hours later. He suffered multiple
injuries about the pelvis and
legs. t.-
Funeral services were held at
Clarkson Church in Webster
county Sunday, August 9th, with
the Rev. L. w. Estes in charge.
Interment was in the churchyard
cemetery with Southern in
charge of arrangements.
Mr.. Estes was a native of Web.
ster county but had made his
home in Tchula for several years.
During the war he worked for a
period at the Weathersby Chevro-
let Company in Lexington and
also saw service in the war.
Surviving are his widow and
eight children: Mrs. Johnnie Or
Estes, James E., John D., Curtis
L., Jessie P, Jimmie D. Estes:
Mrs. Etoil Estes Carnathan, Mrs.
Geniese Estes Burt, and Eva Nell
Estes.
He is also survived by his par
entS, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank B. Estes;
three sisters, Mrs. Pauline Hol-
land, Mrs. Juanita Hickman, Mrs,
Eloise Duffel; and two brothers,
Ira Wood Estes and Everett B.
Estes.
PallbearerS were Bill Duffel
Frank Holland, Gene Holland, Ocy
Holland, Jr., Harold Burt and Ken
NTH Carnathan.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1950-08-10
Rogers Remanded To
Jail Without Bond

Louis Rogers, SO, of near Cruger,
was remanded to Jail without
bond Wednesday to await the ac-
ton OF the Holmes County Grand
Jury at the October term of Cir
cult Court.
Rogers was charged in JP court
IN Lexington with the fatal shoot
ing Of Andrew Divine, 10, Broz-
vile community farmer, on Sat-
urday afternoon, July 9th in a cafe
just off the Square in Lexington.
Judge w. D. Ford presided.
The shooting was reported to be
the aftermath of a quarrel be-
tween the two men earlier the
same day and the result of a fam.
lily feud Of long standing.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1950-08-10
Red Taylor Promoted
To District Manager
LocoI MPL Man
Assumes Post
At Durunt

Mr.. T. w. Crockett, vice presi
dent of Mississippi Power and
Light Company, today announced
that Mr.. Charles c. Red Taylor.
local manager of the Lexington
office of the utility, has been pro-
NOTED to district manager of the
Durant district effective immedi-
ately.
Mr.. Taylor joined the company
on May 18, 1889, after attending
Washington and Lee University
at Lexington, Virginia. He has
served continuously since that
time except for military service
during World War y.
h... 1dyiC., by MS devotion to
duty, has continuously proved his
ability to shoulder additional re-
sponsibility. Prior to his appoint
ment in Lexington, he was a COM
bination local manager at Bran
don. His new duties as district
manager are in accordance with
the companys policy of using mer
of ability and initiative within
their own organization. He sue.
ceedS Mr.. P. A. Mitchell who re
Gently retired after many years Of
service.
While in Lexington, RED" wa.
a good citizen. He was active il
| the Junior Chamber of Commerce
and Boy Scout work; member
| of the Board of Stewards in thu
Methodist Church, and an activ,
Rotarian.
| After becoming a part of thu
community, Red" stated that h
was reluctant to leave Lexington
but promised that he would be
i good citizen in Durant.
Mr.. Taylor, his wife Ethel, fou
sons and one daughter plan t
move to Durant as soon as pos
sible.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1950-08-10
Bible School Held At
Methodist Church

Members of the Presbyterian
and Methodist Churches in Du-
rant attended a Bible school held
at the Methodist Church last
week. The Rev. T. A. Filgo, Me-
thodist pastor, conducted the
school which ended Friday.
Certificates were presented at
the churches Sunday.
About 80 persons attended the
school.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1950-08-10
Holmes Health Director
Resigns Post Sept. I

The director of the Holmes
County Health Department, DR.. r.
{. Fraser, has resigned his post
on September LIST and will return
to Nova Scotia to engage in the
private practice Of medicine.
Dr. Fraser came 70 Holmes coun-
ty in April of this year from the
Mississippi Gulf Coast, Gulfport.
Prior to that time he was in Nova
Scotia.
His successor has not yet been
named by the Holmes County
Board of Supervisors.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1950-08-10
Youth Revival Shows
Excellent Progress

The Youth Revival at the First
Baptist Church in Durant is pro-
crossing nicely with splendid
messages being brought each ser
vice by Rev. Bobby Odenwalt.
Good crowds have also been at.
tending each service.
The meeting will come to close
on Friday evening.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1950-08-10
Holmes OES Members
PIun Picnic 18th

All members of the Eastern Star
are reminded again Of the picnic
to be held at the Holmes County
State Park near Durant next
Thursday, August 18th.
Each chapter will bring a picnic
lunch and a great day of fellow
ship with an interesting program
has been planned.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1950-08-10
Patients At The Hospital

July %
George Ellison, Tchula
August !
Albert billiard, COL, Pickens
August 3
Mrs. E. c. Rogers and Triplets
Lexington
Corrine Pitchford, col, Lex.
discharged ~
August 4
Ellery Dawes, Lexington
Ora Hooker, COL, Durant
discharged 81
Rosie Ann Howard, col, Durant
discharged 81
August 5
Mae Francis Sails, col. Durant
discharged 81 .o
August 8 e.
Mrs. G.. T. Wynn, Pickens
Mrs. Marion Roberts, Walden
August q
Mrs. c. w. Cochran and baby,
Durant
discharged 81
Miss Alice Murff, Sails
discharged 81
Mrs. ]. B. Perry, Eden
discharged 81
Mary Rucker, col, Tchula
August .
Mrs. L. J. Niles, Lexington
Van Jene Martin, Durant
Mrs. Sam Hardin, Goodman
Leland Johnson, III, Lexington
Mayella Randall, col, Lexingtc
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1950-08-10
Wins Gold Watch

Wins Gold Watch
Howard Marlborough, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Marlborough of
Route /, Lexington, was mem
Der of the best Extension Ser
vice team" in the state judged at
the State College annual farm
and home week. Mr.. Marlborough
was a member of the Monroe
county team of which each men,
Der received a gold watch.
Mr.. Marlborough is a brother
to Mrs. Walter Durham, Jr., the
former Blanche Marlborough.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1950-08-10
Nuzorene Church

We extend welcome to one
and all to attend our services
Sunday.
Sunday School, 10 am.
Morning Worship Service, IL
am.
N. Y. P. S., 700 pm.
Evening Worship Service, 7:30
pm.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1950-08-10
Methodists Hold
Youth Fellowship
Study Course

A Youth Fellowship study
course has been in progress at the
MethNlist Church. The study
course ended Saturday with about
Twelve meeting the class each
evening.
The Rev. T. A. Filgo conducted
the course.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1950-08-10
FREE MOVIES!
Feeling All Right" and Amos and Andy"

AT The Following Places -7:3O
FRIDAY. August II Beulah Grove Church
DufahI Coloreo Baptlst Church Wednesday August Is
west Cooreo SCHOOL Lebanon Church
Providence Community Building Steeles Chanel
Monday August Ia
Long Branch Church Thursday August IL
Pilgrims Rest Church Mt Olive Church
Tuesday August Is Meeks Chapel A. M E.
Wades Chapel C. M E. Friday August l8
Shady Grove Church Asia Church. Lexington
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1950-08-10

After these too brief days visit
ing the Italian ports of Naples,
Genoa and Leghorn, and stop at
Marseilles, France, the Monroe"
headed for home. Out of the orr
ginal IS American passengers
there were only about Is of us
left - those who had embarked
at San Francisco. There were only
about six passengers left on the
The Nome nugget., 1950-07-21
(By Alexander R. George) CAP NeWSfeatureS Writer)

WASHINGTON-U. S. Marines on their way from the west coast to the Battle of Korea will not be the first Leathernecks to fight on Korean soil.
 Seventy-nine years ago bat talion of Marines, with the SUD- port of ships and sailors of the Asiatic fleet, won the two-day Battle of the Salee River Forts. It was the first time that soldiers of a western power had spent night on Korean soil.
 The battle followed the alleged treacherous firing by Korean sol diers on an American party sur- veying the river. Asiatic Fleet Ad- miral John J. Rodgers had obtain ed permission from Korean au- thorities to make naviga t i o n soundings.
 The surveying party was sud- denly fired upon from the Korean forts and the beach. American gunboats steamed into action, re- turning the fire and rescuing the surveyors The guns of the three Korean forts were silenced by fire froy,o fho Avoor;oor ~yoccn1 Tho following day a Marine battalion and a detachment of sailors, led by Capt. McLane Hilton, stormed and captured the forts.
 For several years prior to the Salee River fracas Koreans re- portedly had mistreated American sailors and others shipwrecked on Korean shores. Some Americans were said to have. been killed.
The Nome nugget., 1950-07-21
Congress Will Not Give Truman Un-
 limited Powers

WASHINGTON, (R-Congress- men agreed generally yesterday that President Truman must be given new economic powers for the fight against communism.
 But some-among them Repub- lican Senators Taft and Bricker of Ohio and Wherry of Nebraska contended MT. Truman's request for a full range of allocation pri- critics and credit curbs must be examined closely.
 Wherry, Republican Sem te leader, said he suspects an admin istration effort to "nationalize the economy"
 While with but perhaps brief debate appeared in prospect on the economic phases, Congress seem- ed to be ready to expand military
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The Nome nugget., 1950-07-21
Will Seek Huge Excess Profits Tax

WASHINGTON, F-Demands arose on Capitol Hill yesterday for a multi-billion dollar excess profits tax on corporations, to pre- vent profiteering.
 A general tax boosting bill -- possibly putting larger levies on individual incomes along with higher taxes on corporation pro- fits will replace the $1,000,000, 900 excise tax slashing measure that Congress has put aside.
 President Truman gave notice Wednesday he will ask for more taxes didn't say just when to help finance the extra ten bil- lion dollars needed for the battle against communist aggression, to curb imitation, and to eliminate profiteering.
 His use of the word "profiteer- ing" was interpreted in Congress as meaning he is certain to ask for an excess profits tax. If the wartime 85.5 per cent rate and base for calculating such profits were restored, they would yield the government about $8,000,000,- 900 the expert said.
The Nome nugget., 1950-07-21
Anti i-Trust Suit Defendants Ask Change Of Venue

ANCHORAGE, (P)-Defendants fought back yesterday with a handful of motions asking for a switch in courtroom scenery in Alaska's big antitrust suits.
 A change of venue was asked, and allegations were made that one of the grand jurors was a con- victed felon, and thus disqualified for jury duty. The juror was not named.
 Attorney R. E. Robertson filed affidavits in support of a motion
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The Nome nugget., 1950-07-21
NEWS IN BRIEF

BRUSSELS, (P)-King Leopold III was voted back to his throne by the Belgian Parliament yester- day. He has been in exile in Swift zerland since the war. A question of bringing him back split Bel gium badly for months, with the Socialists particularly being bit terly opposed to his return.
 A joint session of both Houses of Parliament, cast 198 affirma- tive votes for Leopold's return with most opposition Socialists, Liberals and communists abstain ing in protest. There are 387 mem- bers in both Houses.
 The decision was on legislation to end the regency of Prince Charles, Leopold's brother.
The Nome nugget., 1950-07-21

SEATTLE, (PD - Yale'S John Marshall smashed one world swimming record and a flock of American standards yesterday but had to share the spotlight with a quiet, 17-year-old high school senior from Hawaii.
 That would be Ford Konno, who swam a competitive mile for the first time in his life and bet tered the world mark of 2O:29 set in 1922 by another Hawaiian, Leo Nakama.
 But the luck of the draw gave Marshall a lane in the first heat of the mile preliminaries, opening event in the 1850 mems outdoor A.A |U. championships. He went the distance in 2O:O9.6 for a world and an American record. Konno came through with a 20:22.3 ef- fort in the second heat.
 This pointed up a two-man race for tonight's mile finals.
The Nome nugget., 1950-07-21
Committees Vote All Enlistnents Extended l Year

WASHINGTON, (P-The Sen ate armed services committee voted unanimously today to take all restrictions off the size of the armed forces and lengthen all en- listments one year.
 The House armed services com mittee also voted, 18 to 1, to keep all enlisted personnel in service for a year after their enlistments expire. It still was considering the request of President Truman to lift ceilings on size of the armed forces.
 Rep. Towne R.-N. J0 cast the only vote against extending en- listments.
 In taking the action on the two bills, the Senate committee also agreed to strike out of one of them a restriction that the strength of the regular Marine Corps shall not exceed 20 per cent of the au-
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The Nome nugget., 1950-07-21

JUNEAU, P)-The st-Chic- agof gold mine on Kimsham Cove, closed since 1943, is going to be reopened and placed in top pro- duction during the winter, gen. eral manager Paul Sorenson said
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The Nome nugget., 1950-07-21
Korean Situation At A Glance ---
Thursday. July 20. 1850

The communists hurled a strong offensive into Taejon today and the U. s. 24th Division was report ed withdrawing in heavy fighting from the flaming key rail and highway junction in South Korea. The whereabouts of Maj. Gen. Wm. F. Dean, the 24th's command CT was not known.
 A broadcast by NEG from Tok- yo said Taejon already had fallen. A U. S. Eighth Army spokesman said the hard-pressed 24th Divi- sion still held the city at the end of the days fighting, but dis patch from a command post said the division was on its way out. By 9:20 p.m., Korean time, . spokesman said, 25 per cent of American units in the Taejon area Succeeded in making a fair ly Orderly W1tnQraWal.
 The Americans apparently were falling back to the Kumihon area where a new stand will be made. But despite the retreat - it had been predicted, Gen. MacArthur announced that the North Kore- ans already had lost their cone great chance" for victory by fail ing to flatten South Korea before the arrival of the Americans in strength.
 Two fresh American divisions now are protecting the approaches to Kumchon against a communist push in the east coast and central sectors. Airmen reported heavy Red concentrations of tanks and in the central sector.
 The communists threw an en- veloping movement around the west flank of the defending forces in the Taejon area, stabbing out from captured Fri to take Ihoju 40 air mailes southwest of Taejon. Allied airmen raked the communists in this area. The Red strength there is unknown. Fire bombs rained on Kumje, near Chonju.
 The communist drive in the Tea jon area. backed by tremendous artillery fire which ignited the whole city, was dented by the new American ground rockets.
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The Nome nugget., 1950-07-21

OLYMPIA, (P)-The House of the Washington State legislature passed a memorial to Congress in behalf of statehood for Alaska and Hawaii. The vote was 90 to 4.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1950-01-12
. Mink Street
BY MRS. NORA LUELLEN

Mrs. Eva Miller and Dora Bon
ner, of Delaware, called at the
home of her brothers, Fac and
Harry Bonner and also at the
Minnie Bonner home. She has
been confined to her home with
a very bad cold Other visitors
were Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Miller
and sons, Charles and Bobby, of
Prospect.
Mrs. Eliza Williams is in the
Jane Case Hospital at Delaware.
Callers at the Howard Williams
home during the week were Rev.
and Mrs. McGinnis, of Lancaster,
and Mr.. and Mrs, Simpson, of
Columbus.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Pfleider and
family, of Prospect, called on
her mother, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Williams
and family, L. NJ Hendrix and
Mrs. Nora LueI1en, of near Mag
netic Springs; Mr.. and Mrs. Lee
Heavlin and family, of Delaware;
and Mr.. and Mrs. James Howe
and family, of Radnor; went to
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer
Cramer to help Mrs. Elmer Cram
er celebrate her 81st birthday
There was very nice dinner and
a lovely birthday cake. Other
callers in the afternoon were Mr..
and Mrs. Ora Cramer and son,
Virgil, of Marion.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1950-01-12
gJHnioxaviIIe Center

Mrs. Johnnie Greenbaum and
daughter, Opal wish to thank
their neighbors for the food, help,
and flowers during the death of
Mr.. Greebaum.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. E. Welch spent
Sunday afternoon and evening
with his sister, Edith, and niece,
Mrs. Paul Daley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Skaggs, of
billiards, entertained the follow
ing guests at 6 o'clock dinner
New Years day. Mr.. and Mrs
w. A. Holderby, Mr.. and Mrs
Ray Johnston, Mr. and Mrs. Les
ter johnson and son, David; Mr.
and Mrs. M. E. Evans, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Hilbert and Ronald
Mr.. and Mrs. Willis Johnson and
family; Mr.. and Mrs. James
Mummey, Mr.. and Mrs. Ross
Venrick and Wanda; Mr.. ano
Mrs. Herbert Whit, Miss Nevs
Joe Boyer, and Mrs. Clara Clark