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The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1950-05-04

for few pennies to light at the
altar where a wish is made. The
snakes are coiled all over the
elaborate carving that marks the
altar. TIL snakes don't flex a mus
Gle as you 60 through the solemn
ritual that determines whether
or not you get your wish.
Every visitor to Penang makes
the spectacular 24-minute trip by
funicular railway from George
town (also called Penang) to the
summit of Penang Hill, an ascent
OF 2.40O feet, at about 80 degree
angle. At the top of the hill
wonderful panorama of the en-
tire island and adjacent main
land is obtained. Here also the
climate is at least ten degrees
cooler than in town. Several out
standing resort hotels take ad-
vantage of this location. 1t is here
that lot of the wives and child
rem of rubber plantation owners
and managers are sent by their
menfolks when the Communist
inspired, Guerilla bandits make
things too hot on the mainland.
The job of fighting banditry
has been a heavy one during l949
but officials point out the Com
nnunist terrorists have failed COM
pletely in their principal aims
to disrupt the life of the coun-
try and slow down or bring to
"a halt the rubber and tin indus
tries on which the country's
economy is based.
The British introduced rubber
trees here about fifty years ago
from seed struggled out of Brazil.
Now rubber trees practically
cover the entire standard the
Malay states are the largest
source Of tin in the world. Min
ing for tin has for the most part
been modernized but Chinese wo-
men may still be seen pannig for
tin in roadside streams.
Other important products are
coconuts, rice, tapioca, sugar,
pepper, copra, camphor. nepah
and oil palm. Most of the latter
Top is shipped to Britain where
the oil is used in margarine. The
rice crop, one of the principal
items of diet, is enormous.
Small industries give employ
ment to thousands of workmen.
Chief of these are the home
craftsmen, who make beautiful
pewter tankards which contain a
considerable portion of Malayan
tin, pottery makers, and the
weavers of baskets in a variety of
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1950-05-04
Piono And Public Music
Recital, Sunday, May 9TH

Children drought the sixth
grade will sing Sunday, May z,
at 3 o'clock in the school audi
forum.
The following piano pupils will
play: Caroline Bacon, Norma
Branch, Margaret McGehee, Kay
Clements, Carlene Brown, Billy
w aller, jeanette Engleman
Charlotte Pinkard, Mary Ann
Peden, Roche Love, Annette
Jones Edwin Sudduth, Joan
Robertson, Mamie Carroll, Inez
Pittman, Caroline Guion, Edith
Mcbride, Sara Nell Howard, Bet
ty 10 Mcclellan, Larry Day and
Joyce Hathorn.
The public is cordially invited
to attend.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1950-05-04
Miss. Hairdresser's
Met In Durant May End

The Mississippi Hairdresser'S
of the Attala and Holmes rnn,
met May 2, at TOO o'clock at Tom
mics Cafe. The meeting came ~
order Immediately after del1-
cious dinner was served. Miss
Artie Johnson, President, calleG
the meeting to order and wei
coined Mr.. and Mrs. Scott and Mo
Abee as new members. Also wei
coined were old members.
The president gave report on
the past meeting and asked for
old business. t.e.:< ,
A report of the Treasurer was
heard, and the members present.
ed gold cuff link set to John.
ny Marlborough.
The Unit decided to continue
meeting during the summer mon
this.
Mrs. Ashley, Mrs. velma Beach,
Mrs. Sdott, and Mrs. Thomas
were appointed on the committee
to plan the program for June.
Mrs. Scot: gave a demonstra-
ton on hair-shaping and a dis
cussion on hair cutting. The
meeting adjourned with plans for
the next meeting in June,
The foilowlng members were
present at the meeting: Mr.. and
Mrs. w. F. Scott, Lexington; Mrs.
Elizabeth McAbee, Mrs. Helen
Ashley, and Miss Artie johnson
Durant; loIlCsT ul uuector OF n
fsfH@-~-4
Mrs. Annie Mae Stewaft, Kcs%
ciusko; Miss Julia Frances Al
good, Pickens, and Mrs. H. O.
Thomas, Goodman.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1950-05-04
Heart Attack Fatal
To H. 6. Diggs

Funeral services were held from
the residence Tuesday afternoon.
May 2 for Herman Digs. Sc, who
died suddenly Monday morning
OF a heart attack. The Rev. c, r
Floyd officiated at the services
Interment was in the Lexington
Cemetery.
Mr.. Digs had been employed
oy the Post Office Department
for the past 26 years, and at the
time OF his death was Assistant
Postmaster. He was a mason. q
Shriner, a member Of the Ameri.
can ca Legion, Veterans of Foreign
Wars and the Eastern Star, and
"a member of the Methodist
Church.
Besides his wife, he is E,r.
vlved by one daughter, Margaret
Elizabeth, and his mother, Mrs,
Minnie Streater Diggs.
Southern Undertaking Associa.
ton wan in charge of arrange
ments.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1950-05-04
Duront Womon's Club
To Present Kosy Bond

The Woman's Club of Durant
will present the Kosciusko Band
in concert, Tuesday evening,
May 8, at 8 o'clock at the Durant
High School.
There will b a free-will offer
ing taken at the door for the
band and the public is cordially
invited.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1950-05-04
Donations Urged For
Crippled Children

Mrs. w. T. Hand, County Chair
man for Holmes County stated
today that even though Easter
is past, services for crippled child
rem 60 on all through the year."
The response so far has been
gratifying" stated Mrs. Hand,
but the more funds collected the
greater will be the nervice."
II you have not sent in your
donation, now is the time to send
1t. What you can give may seem
small but when it is added to
that of many others it can &C
complish many things for the
handicapped.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1950-05-04
Potients At The Hospital

White
Mrs. w. E. Smith, Tchula
Sidney Monson, Pickens
Ralph H. Henry, Lexington
Mrs. Matte Hart, Pickens
colorsd
Ellen Gordon, Cruger
Mary Alice Anderson, Lexington
Lily Young, Walden
Maidee McGrone, Goodman
Ada Mae Woods. Cruger'
Halle Hampton, Lexington
Elnora Samson, Goodman
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1950-05-04
w. &. Streetmon Retjres
From P. o. Dept.

w c. Streetman, who has been
connected with the Post Office
Department for the past forty
seven years is retiring from
active duty, as of April 31st.
Mr.. Streetman spent most OF
his time in Durant, and was ap-
pointed as overseer of the Durant
Railway Post Office, March IL
1909, with headquarters at
Durant. He continued under this
assignment until June I, 1919, ut
which time the railway Post
Office was abolished, an6 the
highway post office established,
with a route being established To
Columbus.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1950-05-04
Mrs. Robert Dechard Of Muncie,

Mrs. Robert Dechard Of Muncie,
Indiana, and Mrs. Charles F.
Koonce OF Memphis are visiting
their mother, Mrs. ]. A. Dickens
and sister, Miss Elizabeth Dickeh
in Durant this week. - !.
A. w. Bouchillon and Dut In
gram, Senatobia, spent the week-
lend with their fasnilies d
Durant.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1950-05-04
A RESOLUTION

Whereas, Chancellor c. D. Will
Hams is now filling the unex-
pred term of tn former Chan
cellor M. B. Montgomery as
Chancellor Of the Eleventh
Chancery Court District of Mis-
sissippi, tn e same comprising the
counties of Holmes, Leake. Madi-
son and Yazoo, and
Whereas, Chancellor Williams
by reason of his legal learning
and experience, his patience. i'm
Partially, integrity, judicial tenn
permanent and splendid ability
mas, IN the performance of his
duties, proven himself to be an
outstanding Chancellor and is
now ably and faithfully serving
The people of the above Chan
Gerry Court District in that cana
city, and
Whereas, it is our opinion that
the best interests of the Eleven
IN Chancery Court District of
mississippi would be promoted by
chancellor Williams continuing
IN the position in which he is
now serving, now
Therefore, we the under
signed, composing the entire
membership of Homles County
bar, DO hereby heartily endorse
the splendid record whic h
Chancellor c. D. Williams is
making, and do respectfully urge
nun to offer as candidate TO,
chancellor in the summr pri.
mares, and in the event he SC
offers, we hereby pledge to him
Our whole hearted support in
such primaries.
Be it further resolved that q
copy of this Resolution be mail.
ed to the President of the Ra,
ASSOCIATION of each County in
the Eleventh Chancery Cour,
District and that appropriate
copies be handed the Press fo,
publication. AVA
Witness our signatures on this
the 10th day of April, 1850.
Edwin White
r. P. Lindholm
Calvin R. King
H. H. Johnson
Sandy R. King
W. E. Cresswell
c. F. Drake
G. H. Marlborough
Chatwin M. Jackson, Jr.
James David Williams
Lawrence w. rabbi, Jr.
D. T. Ruff
P. H. Williams
E. T. Nelson
Joseph E. Berman
B. M. Jones
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1950-05-04

Mrs. G. A. Guess returned Fri
day from two weeks visit with
her sons James @. Guess, Emer-
son, N. j. and Joe F. Guess and
family Of Mituchen, N. j.
Friends of Mrs. Buster Taylor
will be glad to know that she is
recuperating nicely from a recent
operation.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1950-05-04
Photos by Smitty

Upper photo shows the funcular railway which
Penang TO the top OF Penang Hill 2400
at 80 degree angle lovely vista Of the city Georgetown
and Penang harbor obtained
outstanding resort hotels -
In the center shown typical street city
The reeshment stand
tropical fruits The man the bicycle clad
by practically all western living in this climate
Lower photo shows been
put out in the to
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1950-05-04
Frank f. Smith To
Run For Congress
To The Voter of Holmes County:


be able to submit my candidacy
for U. S. Representative from
the Third Congressional District
to the voters of Holmes County.
My mother was born and rear
ed in West, in your county, and
my forebears were among the
pioneers of this area more than
one hundred years ago.
AS your neighbor and through
my association with the people
of your county, l have deveoped
a considerable knowledge of your
problems and / can assure you
that they will receive conside-
rate and careful attention if l am
elected to represent you in Wash
ington.
Your Congressman is your
direct representative in Washing
ton. He must represent the in
terests of the Third District in
regard to all legislation, all legis-
lative proposals, and with the
various government agencies. I
have been fortunate enough to
have two years experience in
Washington on the staff of Sena-
tor John Stnnis. ! will be in posi-
ton to step Immediately into this
work without loss Of time, and
make ample use Of my past train
ing and experience.
The present national admins:
tration has sacrificed principle to
politics all down the line. Vigor-
Gus new leanership is needed to
join the battle to preserve and to
strengthen our American system
of free enterprise and individual
liberty.
At time when the fullest ma
tional unity is needed to face
our enemis abroad, disruptive
new schemes are presented to
the people, with politics as their
only motivating power. Many of
these new programs have been
presented to US with high
sounding titles and pleasing fam
fare. We have to look beneath
the surface to see that they in
corporate vast changes which
could in the final analysis des-
troy our very way of life. l
pledge myself to fight any ten
decles toward socialism or toali-
tatitianism, no matter who spon-
sors hem.
My basic philosophy of govern
ment is the belief that we should
return to he fundamentals of JET
fersonian democracy Only when
we have complete understand
ing OF old-fashioned Americanism
in our national leadership can
we expect to preserve our tradi-
tlonal system of free enterprise
and individual liberty.
Tire is no place in this brief
announcement to outline in full
all details of my platform on the
various issues that will be before
Cogf1s, but I would like to list
seven basic fundamentals.
States Rights - Local SELF
government must be protected a.
gainst encoachments by Federal
authority. Constitutional govern
ment must be preserved.
Economy and Efficiency in
Government-Wasteful Expendi-
lures must be curbed immediate
ly.
Agriculture-Must be protected
against low commodity prices
and disaster years. Assistance
must be provided without regi-
mentation.
Flood Control-Vital to the
economy of our district. The pre-
sent program must be expand
ed and improved.
Small Business-Must be pro-
tected against discriminatory tax
alton and concentration of mon
opolistic economic power.
Observation-Disclosures our en-
emies, both foreign and domestic.
Peace-The fundamental re-
sponsibility of Congress is still
to preserve the peace for which
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1950-05-04

Mrs. Joe Horton and Mrs. Madi-
son Of Detroit, Michigan spent
Tuesday with Mrs. ]. B. Thomp-
son.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1950-05-04

Mrs, Ed Rush spent wednes-
day in the home Of her mother
in Boiling Green
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1950-05-04
Holmes Bar Meets,
Adopts Resolutions

The Holmes County Bar Asso-
citation met April rs and unani-
mously approved and endorsed
the records of Chancellor C. d.
Williams and Judge Arthur Jor-
dan and requested that they be
named for election in the sum-
mer primaries. The action was
taken in the form of the follow
ing resolutions:
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1950-05-04
THROUGH
HAZEL
EYES

By Hoxel Brannon Smith
Penang, Malaga
Delayed)
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1950-08-24
Girl Scouts

Wing Scout Troop 20, sponsored
by the Business and Professional
Women's Club, held its regular meet
ing on Wednesday, Aug. Is, at Girl
Scout Headquarters under the lead
ership of Mrs. Kenneth Sim.
A test was given on Weather OBJ
servation, which had been studied
under the direction of Lieutenant
Frank j. Brookman, and all Scouts
present passed.
Among the recent activities of this
Troop was a weekend trip to New
York City, planned and arranged
by the girls with the help of their
leader, as a part of their Scout train
ing. The excursion was climaxed by
a tour of La Guardia Field.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1950-08-24
Over Understudied

At one time, when he was pre-
senting a play in Washington, pro-
Queer John Golden was invited by
President Coolidge to bring the
members of the cast to the White
House.
When Golden arrived at the exec
utive mansion and saw the as
sembled actors, he recoiled in hor-
ror. The actors, thrilled by this
honor, had invited all their friends
and relatives to the reception and
scores of people were waiting in
the anteroom.
AS it was too late to dismiss
them. Golden presented the i'm
posters to the president as MEM
bers of the troupe, inventing a
name for each.
81 didn't know you had such a
large cast, Mr.. Golden" said
Coolidge with straight face.
'Most of them are understudies,
Mr.. President" fibbed the pro-
Queer.
"Who are these children?" CON
tinued Coolidge. 81 don't recall
seeing any children in the play"
They're understudies, too"
said Golden quickly. "This play
will run so long we're training
these youngsters to take over 20
years from now"
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1950-08-24
Funny Stuff?
To Fit the Crime

Judge, so help me, wasn't
going go miles an hour like the Of
ficer says. wasn't going 80 miles
an hour. l wasn't even !"
"Stopl" said the judge. WED
better close this case before you
start backing up and hurt some
body. Ten dollars"
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1950-08-24
OUT OF THIS WORLD

A widow consulted a medium,
who put her into communication
with her late husband.
PETER" said the woman, "are
you happy now?"
81 am very happy" replied the
spirit of Peter.
"Are you happier than you were
on earth with me?"
eyes, l am far happier than I
was on earth with you"
"Tell me, Peter, what is it like in
heaven?" asked the woman.
"Heaven" exclaimed P ct e r.
'I'm not in heaven!"
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1950-08-24

A man was arraigned for assault
and battery and brought before the
judge.
Judge-"What is your name, &C.
cupation, and what are you charged
with"
Prisoner-"My name is Sparks;
I am an electrician, and Pm
charged with battery"
Judge (After recovering his
equilibrium) = Officer, put this
guy in dry cell"
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1950-08-24
Bunkinq time

1t would be interesting if you could take
look at book showing your time and-effort
savings account-made possible by your tele-
phone. There would be quite balance in your
favorl The entries would show all the hours,
all the effort and all the inconvenience saved
by your telephone. Other entries would show
the worries saved you, for the telephone keeps
you in touch with people you love, guards you
and your family twenty-four hours a day.
When you consider all that telephone service
does, it's easy to see why it is one of the best
buys you can make
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1950-08-24
FAIR ENOUGH

During Christmas exam,
one Of the questions was "What
causes Depression" One Of
the students wrote: "G0d knows!
/ don't. Merry ChriStmas!"
The exam paper came back
with the prof's notation: "God
gets 100. You get zero. Happy
New Year."
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1950-08-24
To Each His Own

The doctor rushed into the wait
ing room, and called, Come
along, Mr.. Smith, your bit of
heaven has arrived - a beautiful
girl" At that moment, a meek lit
tie man who had been sitting quiet
ly in one corner of the room, tim
idly approached the doctor. 'sIf
you don't mind, sir" he said, ST
was next. was sitting here for
some time before this other gentle
man arrived"
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1950-08-24
News Of All
Girls Clubs
FUTURE. MEETINGS

Thursday, August 24-The Beaver
Creek Junior Club will meet at the
home of Helen Martz.
Friday, August 25-The Hancock
Club will hold its picnic at the City
Park.
Monday, August % = The Clear
Spring Club will hold it's picnic at
Miss Joyce Kretzer's house.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1950-08-24
whiting 1t Down

''How much do you still owe on
your carr"
"Only grudge against the man
who sold it to re-"
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1950-08-24
He Should Be Canned

jim: whats Jeb pouring on his
tomato plants?"
Joe: alcohol"
Jim: "Alcohol; What on earth
for?"
Joe: "Oh, he thinks he can raise
'em stewed."
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1950-08-24

More than $4,000 new certificates
of land ownership in the Ryukyus,
replacing those destroyed in the war,
have been distributed.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1950-08-24
Missing somefhing7

For instance, you might miss an important
call if you wait for the last ring of your
telephone bell before running to answer it,
If you answer as soon as you're sure it's your
ring, you'll avoid losing important calls, and
your neighbors won't be annoyed by unneces-
sary ringing.
The Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone
Company of Baltimore City.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1950-08-24
MONDAY-FRDAY


1:55-Local News
2:00-Ladies Fair
2:30LQueen For A Day
3:00-Musical Sports Matinee
4:30-Special Features
5:0O-Mert's Record Adventures
5:30-News and Music
6:00-News
6:05-Sports Parade
6:15-Bands Of The Day
6:30-Local News and Music
6:55-Associated Press News
7:00-Fulton Lewis
7:15-Tune Toppers
7:30-Gabriel Heater
7:45-I Love A Mystery
8:00-Bobby Benson (Monday)
8:00-Count of Monte Cristo (Tues.)
8:00-The Hidden Truth (Wed.)
8:00-California Caravan (Thur.)
Observation-Disclosures (Friday)
8:30-Crime Fighters (Mon.)
8:30-Official Detective (Tues.)
8:30-International Airport (Wed.)
8:30-Rod and Gun Club (Thurs.)
8:30-Dance Orchestra (Fri.)
8:55-Bll Henry and the News
9:00-Blue Barron Presents
9:15-The Red Cross (Monday)
9:15-Voice of the Army (Tues.)
9:15-Out of the Dusk (Wed.)
9:15-Out of the Dusk (Thur.)
9:15-Out of the Dusk (Fri.)
9:30-Korean War Roundup (Mon.)
9:30-Mysterious Traveller (Tues.)
9:30-Family Theater (Wed.)
9:30-Reporters' Roundup (Thurs. }
9:30-Vincent Lopez Show (Fri.)
10:00-News and Music
10:15-Mutual Newsreel
10:30-Special Features
11:00-Harrison Woods
11:30-Dance Orchestra
11:55-Mutual Reports The News
12:00-Local News
SATURDAY CHANGES
A. Nj.
9:00-News and Music
Novelty time
10:30-The Skyline Boys
10:45-Helen Hall Femme Fair
11:00-U. S. Marine Band
11:30-HooSier Hotshots
12:00-Man on the Farm
p. M.
1:00-Sunday School Lesson
1:15-Afternoon Melodies
1:25-Local News
1:30-Salute To Reservists
2:00-Rent Control Interview
2:15-Congressman Beall Reports
caribbean Crossroads
4:30-Sports Parade
5:00-True Or False
5:30-U. S. Navy Band
6:30-S Saturdays Review of Religion
7:00-Hawaii Calls
7:30-Comedy OF Errors
7:55-John B. Kennedy
8:00-Twenty Questions
8:30-Bread of Life
5000 Proudly We Hail
9:30-Lombardo Land
SUNDAY
A. M.
8:30-Music And News
9:00-Elden Micheaux
9:30-Dixie Four Quartet
9:45-Pipes of Melody
10:00LRadio Bible Glass
10:30-Voice of Prophecy
11:00-Grace Brethren Church
12:00-Kiwanis Choir
p. M.
12:30-Mutual Chamber Music
William Hillman
1:15-Glad Tidings
1:30-Lutheran Hour
2:00-Top Tunes With Trendler
2:30-News by Bill Cunningham
Three Quarter Time
3:00-Treasury Varieties
3:30-Hashknife Hartley
4:00-Hopalong Cassidy
4:30-Martin Kane-Private Eye
5:00-The Shadow
5:30-True Detective Mysteries
6:00-Roy Rodgers Show
6:30-Nick Carter
7:00--Affairs of Peter Salem
7:30-Under Arrest
Sundays Headline News
8:15-To Be Announced
8:30-The Enchanted Hour
9:00-Sylvan Levan Opera Concer
10:O0-This Is Europe
10:30-Flavored with Flute
Smyrna times., 1950-04-13
Smyrna Landing

Mrs. Walker Warner of Fleming
Landing, Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson
Keiser, Jr., Robert Warner of Sea-
ford, Mrs. Ellsworth Walker and
son Billy of Wilmington, Miss Flor
ence Shockley, Miss Virginia Nc
Claim of Taylor's Bridge, Billy
Warner of Deakyneville, Mrs. Rob
ert Montgomery of Walkers, and
MIR. and Mrs. Wilmer Ford of Dow
er were weekend visitors of Mrs.
w. E. Wrench.
Mrs. Charles Brown and children
Donald, Russell and Beverly, of
Taylor's Bridge were recent visit
ors of Mrs. Emma Davis.
Mr. ad Mrs. David Layton and
sons of Collins Park spent Sunday
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Romie King.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Pierson and
family of Wilmington were Sunday
visitors of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Dayton Pierson, Sr.
Mrs. Emma Davis accompanied
Capt. Ed Morris of Port Norris, N.
J., and her granddaughter Phyllis,
TO Earlesville, Md, and spent Mon
day with her daughter, Mrs. Earl
Scott and family. Returning home,
they stopped at her daughter, Mrs.
Harold Warner at Delaney's for
dinner.
Mr.. Ed Daisey spent Easter with
his daughter, Mrs. George Davis
and family at Linwood, Pa.
Mrs. Jake Brown and her daugh-
ter, Miss Dolores of Philadelphia,