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The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1950-12-14
Agricultural
Achievement
Day Dec. II
by H. r. Rsum
u. S. Forest Service

Dec. 18th was designated by
the Governor of Mississippi as
Agricultural Achievement Day.
The agricultural activities car
ried on in Holmes county cover
many fields. For this reason q
number Of agencies are engaged
IN the work. They are not carry
ing on their work singly, however,
but because of the close relation
sAlp of one activity to another,
are combining their efforts to OBJ
tain the best results for all the
-oiks in the county.
1t is through the cooperation
and help from the other agencies
that the U. S. Forest Service has
been able to achieve the results
1t has IN the two years it has been
working in Holmes county
Timber management assistance
to the farmers has been set I'D
on 6625 acres This assistance con-
sists of advice in regard to market
ing forest products, actual mark
ing and measuring of timber and
TIMBER products under selective
harvesting system; timber stand
improvement work by the remov-
al OF inferior and worthless spe-
cles, gully and erosion control
work by building brush dam, es-
tablishing live dams, and mulch.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1950-12-14
holmes Family Wins
'fm-Af-.Home
Iaalesf In Memphis
LefIores, MiIeston
Negro Couple
Are Awarded Prize

Gsesar and Martha Leflore, well
unAssn negro family near Miles,
49, wHre declared winners for the
ns6e OF Mississippi in the Live
A-HDme Contest recently spon-
ssxSvtohw the Commercial Appeal.
7u~c ement was ma d G
~ ~&Qy l'eld in the Shelby Coun-
FyIf ~ iiding in Memphis, Ten
s1es &c. The contest was open to
all nsgro farmers in Mississippi,
Arkansas, Missouri and Tennes-
saa:
MrLeflorea a family of six, re-
p&f That they spent only $4,000
acr frsod that could not be grown
90 MT farm during 1850. They
1suRsly believe that if they can
lgxNW tfhe food there is no need
Ito spend money for the food.
.Ahxmsg with the growing of food
'fSe IeGores grew three cash
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1950-12-14

ing: and the planting of pine
seedlings for the purpose Of re
establishing the forest lands which
are better suited for the growing
of timber than any other crop.
245,000 board feet of timber
have been marked for cutting
with about 100000 board feet OF
timber harvested under improved
cutting practices as result OF
this marking and assistance in
harvesting.
Pine seedlings have BEEN plant
ed Oh SIT acres to date with an
additional approximate l, 900 acres
to be planted during the next few
months.
1t is impossible to give all the
combined achievements of the u.
5. Forest Service and the. other
agencies in the county. But in
every case the achievements are
the result of the cooperation of
the other agencies and the people
of Holmes county.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1950-12-14
Behind The Scenes ;. /.
In American Business
by Reynolds Knight


Recent storms along the eastern
seaboard and in parts of the Mid
West provided a fulladress re-
hearsal for community behavior in
times of stress.
One Of the first victims of a
bombing attack is the public uti-
lily system. Coincidentally, when
nature kicks up, the utility sys-
TEN is also quick to feel it. In one
case disruption of community life
is by design, in the other it is
accidental.
There have been numerous sug-
gestions that the electric utility
services put their overhead wires
underground, as the gas services
do. However, this is impractical
since utility executives say elect
bic bills would have to 60 up 200
per cent to 400 per cent to cover
the cost. In some cases, under
ground wiring systems have not
worked well and maintenance
problems have been great.
The Thanksgiving weekend
storm that disrupted public utility
service in many sections of the
East and Midwest proved the
value of storm emergency pro-
grams for the individual home as
well as the community. House
holders in hard hit areas discover
ed that it's important to know
where auxiliary equipment is kept
when the lights go out and the
heat goes off. 1t is difficult to
hunt for candles, flashlights and
batteries in the dark. 1t is also i'm
ing during the Civil War anu still
has bullet holes in its walls. Near
by, it is said that II Yankee SOL
diers are buried who came over
from Vicksburg during the war
on raiding trip. The Franklin
church is probably the oldest
standing church in Holmes coun-
ty.
Contributions for the restoration
and preservation of the church
should be directed to Rev. Hayes
Clark, 101 Church ST., Lexingto"
It is estimated that ST 900 viii be
needed. $3.50 has already been
contributed and more money has
been promised.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1950-12-14
Wauaire, a four

easy handling .Wallaire, a four
way gadget that may be used
either as bathroom heater, cooling
fan. hair dryer or clothes dryer
for hand washables . TV glas-
ses designed to reduce glare from
IV screens, sharpen pictures, les
sen eve fatigue :. Bomb shelters
for private homes, made of con-
crete; can be built in yard,
under a garage or basement.
COLOR CONTROVERSIAL
success of a recent demonstration
in Washington of an improved
color television system by RCA
appeared certain to add major
complications to the controversy
over color television. At least
that's the inside opinion of news
papermen and industry leaders re-
turning to New York from Wash
ington after having witnessed the
demonstration.
Brig. Gen. Sarnoff, chairman of
the RCA put the issue squarely
when he said: Let the public
decide for itself which system is
really preferred. We're ready to
accept that challenge"
RCA is centering its appeal on
the compatibility of its color sys-
tenn. If this system were adopted
color broadcasts could be received
in black and white on the 9,000,0 900
existing sets without any altera-
tions. If CHS color were broad
cast. present sets could receive
nothing unless expensive con-
verters and adapters were added.
RCA has obtained from Chica-
go District Court temporary re-
straining order barring CONNER
cial broadcasts of CHS color. While
the color issue is in doubt,
black and white sets remain avail
able as a sound investment by the
public.
SHIP SHORTAGE Intense
world demands for ocean tonnage
are stimulating pressure for re-
lease for U. S. vessels laid up in
mothballs. Ocean freight rates
are pushing skyward, and Great
Britain, for one, is feeling the
pinch. U. S. shipowners are find
ing outgoing rates so attractive
they are recalling ships from
abroad without waiting to take
on cargos for the return voyage.
The Economic Cooperation Admin
istration is being pressurized to
recommend release of U. S. re-
serve fleets.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1950-12-14

crops. They received S4.138. 00
from II bales of cotton; S4OO. 90
from 200 bushels of soybeans;
500 from surplus corn that was
not needed for feeding his mule
(most of his farming is done by
tractors), % cows, hogs and l43
hens, turkeys, and geese. Their
income was also supplemented
with $99727 received from sale of
cows, hogs, geese, turkeys and
chickens and eggs.
The prize for winning the state
contest was $500
Nine years ago the Leflores were
share choppers in Yazoo county.
Through the F. Fl. A. they ac-
CURED farm a mile south of
Mileston so they could farm and
also be near a good school for
their four children.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1950-12-14
Contributions Sought
To Restore Church

A protest for the restoration OF
the Franklin Presbyterian Church
has been undertaken and contri-
buttons are being sought for this
purpose. The Franklin church has
only few members, but it is felt
that it should be preserved for its
historical interest.
Located seven miles out on the
Plckens road, this church is prob.
ably 100 years old. 1t was stand.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1950-12-14

portant to know in advance those
neighbors who own gas-operateo
appliances. When power goes Off
so do electric refrigerators and
ranges. Frozen food spoilage is
rapid when the refrigeration sys-
tenn isn't working. Health authori-
ties warn against the danger OF
poisoning. 1t may be necessary
to store some food in a gas re-
frigerator if your own refrigerator
is out of working order.
Warm clothes, medical supplies,
a portable radio and the admonl-
ton to keep calm complete the
budget of things to do when com
munity life is upset by storms or
wa.
HOME MODERNIZATION UP
SWING - Thousands of home
owners who saw cherished dreams
of a new home vanish when Re-
gulation X and other controls took
effect, are expected to turn to
undermining their old homes for
the comfort and convenience they
are seeking. Spiraling personal in
comes recently hit a $4,000, 900, 900
national peak showing there is
still plenty, of money around even
though individuals have trouble
meeting the higher initial pay
ments on new homes. In the opin-
ion of Tom Mcdonald, vice presi-
dent of the Minneapolis-Hone
we'll Regulator Company, lot of
people will use their money for
Improvements. Still others will
buy used homes with the idea of
undermining them, he said, point
ing out that loans for purchase of
secondhand homes are control
free, unless government insured.
Mr.. Mcdonald explained that a
reconditioning job can be done
within the $4,000 home improve
ment loan ceiling stipulated in
the new controls. This would in
clude such comfort and time-sav-
ing items as an electric dishwash-
81, automatic washing machine,
modern kitchen including cabinets
and sinks, an automatic heating
system with a day-night clock
thermostat and a complete paint
job, inside and out.
THINGS TO COME - For win
6ows hard to open cause: I'M
equal resistance of the spiral spr-
ings used as counterbalances), a
"Nga i've spring strip of coiIed me-
tai, easy to install, with tiny arch
pS that give uniform resistance
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1950-12-14
Is There A Santa Claus?


Little Virginia O'Hanlon eight of and per-
picked by this question, the editor of the
New York Sun 1897 This editorial classic from the
pen of Frances p Church answered the question for
all
Yes Virginia, there is Santa Claus. He exists GER
My as love and generosity and devotion exists and
they abound and give to your life it's highest beau
~ md JOY Alas! How dreary would be the world if there
ek Santa Claus! 1t would be dreary as if there
vIrginas.
There would be chidlike faith them poetry
ace to make toerabe this existence We should have
0Dcyment except in sense and sight
1he eternal light with which childhood fills the world
Suod be extinguished.
Not believe in Santa Claus You might as well be-
Nse IN fa!rles You might get your papa to hire to
13ch all the chmneys Christmas Eve catch Santa
1s but II even they did not Santa Claus coming down.
would that prove? Nobody Claus but that
sign that there is Santa Claus
e most real things in the world those that neither
cndren nor man Did you fairies dancing
~ tne lawn? OF course not but there's proof that they
maj there Nobody conceive imagine all the won
f"exS there are unseen and unseeable in the world
lou tear apart the baby's rattle and see what makes
Nse inside but there veil covering the unseen world
not the strongest the united strength of
"s strongest men that lived could tear apart Only
-. fancy poetry, love, can push aside that
ana view and picture the supernal beauty and glory
IL Is all real All, Virginia, in all the world there
SD1a.ngS else real and abiding. 5000 "
se santa Claus! Thank God he lives forever thousand
rom now nay ten times ten thousand wears from now
- ~1l continue to make glad the heart of childhood
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1950-12-14
U. S. BOND SALES

November sales of u. S. Savings
Bonds in Holmes county were
$1,000, bringing the total sales
from January l to November 80
in Holmes to $4O4.623.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1950-12-14
TOP TREE FARMER NAMED

Lamar j. Coalson of Kosciusko
has been judged the outstanding
tree farmer of the month by the
State Tree Farm Committee.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1950-12-14

CONVERTING NATURAL RESOURCE TO PEOPLES USE.
BUILDING VAST SYSTEM o. Pipe LINES
REACHING FROM COAST COAST
INVESTMENT ASIDE ~ SAviNoS
SetpEo PROVIDE Tt~s oEpGMoAelE
SOURCE FUEL FOR INDUSTRIES AND aoMEs
W DEMOCRACY.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1950-05-22
Seven Schools
Set Graduations
1T Pupils to Get
Diplomas in County

Graduation exercises for seven
of the county's 10 High schools
will be held this week. This will
complete the commencement pro-
grams for the county as York,
Byhalia, and Liberty have al
ready held theirs. Schools holding
commencementS. this week are:
Chuckery- Darby 8:15 p. m.
May %, in school auditorium with
Otto F. Slotzenburg as speaker
for a class of II.
Millcreek-8 p. m. May "a in
Watkins Christian Church with
William F. Quillian Jr. as speak
er to class of 10.
Magnetic Springs p. m. May
"a in school auditorium with the
Rev. Glenn Copeland as speaker.
There is 16 in the graduating
class.
Claibourne-R -Richwood-8 p. M.
May "a in school auditorium with
Prof. Arch o. Heck as speaker to
graduating class of 20 seniors.
ing class include nine boys and
nine girls.
Jerome-8 p. m. May "a in New
California United Presbyterian
Church with Reed M. Winegard-
ner as speaker to class of IA
seniors.
Unions p m. May 26 in school
auditorium with A. w. Elliott as
speaker to a class of 18 students.
Taylor-at 8 p. m. May 25 in
the school auditorium with c. E.
Turley as the speaker to a class
of eight boys and eight girls.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1950-05-22
Rev. Snyder Delivers Class Sermon
"A Certain Rich Man Here Sunday

of Donald Euverard, the High
School mixed chorus gave the an
them, and led the professional
and occasional. Miss Joyce Fos-
ter was pianist, and assisting in
the service were DR.. Karl B.
Alexander, Rev. E. J. Goedeking,
and Rev. George Dittmar.
Following the service, a large
portion of the crowd visited the
art exhibit in the library, where
work, expertly done by both re-
gular school and evening adult
classes in all types of painting,
drawing and sketches were dis
played. From the top border of
advertising posters to the tables
filled with ceramci figures of in
tricate and artistic design, ex-
clamationS of admiration were
heard from the crowd.
Also shown are splendid ex-
amples of work from the manual
training department, and, in hhe
adjoining room, an excellent dis
play on nutrition foods, child
care and sewing, from the home
economics classes.
Those who missed the art ex-
hibit Sunday evening, will still
have an aportunity as the library
will be open through Wednes.
daV,
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1950-05-22
Hopes TO be Master OF Ceremonies
AT Alumni Reception Here Friday

William S. Hopes, Marysville
attorney, will serve as master of
ceremonies when the Marysville
High School Alumni Association
holds its annual reception for this
years graduates in the school
gymnasium, Friday evening.
Mr.. Hopes is a member of the
Glass of 1881. He will introduce
the various numbers on the pro-
gram which will proceed the
dance.
The ogram will begin
promptly at $3.50 p m, Friday.
1t will include several dance
numbers by Mrs. James Clifford
and her dance pupils, readings by
Miss Dorothy Coleman and vocal
solos by Mrs. Judy Kingsmore
Grannis.
Dancing is scheduled to begin
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1950-05-22
Sheep Dipping
Program is Planned:
Will Begin on June l

Union County Sheep Improve
ment Committee is again offering
its dipping service to the sheep
raisers of this county, County
Agent Frank Greeneisen an
nounced today.
The program which will begin
on June /, will be carried out by
Ralph Oberdier, LaRue, who has
been doing the sheep dipping for
four years in this county Mr.
Oberdier will visit the farms of
those desiring the service, which
costs Is cents per sheep, the same
as last year.
In 1949, Union County dipped
more sheep through an organized
program than any other in Ohio.
Farmers desiring this service
should contact the Extension Of
flee at once.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1950-05-22
Three Sisters
Married in Week
Milford Girls Have
Separate Ceremonies

Roy Speakman, w. Eighth ST.,
became his nepheW's brother-in-
law last week as they became
husbands of two of three Milford
Centers sisters who were married
within the week, in three separ-
ate ceremonies.
The nephew is William Speak
man, Springfield, while the third
sister married Gerald Spain, w.
Third st.
Roy Speakman was married
last Saturday to Cora June Rees.
His nephew, William Speakman,
Springfield, married Anna Jean
Rees last Thursday, The third
sister, Alice Jane Rees, was mar
ried on Saturday, May Is, to Ger
aid Spain, w. Third st.
All three girls are daughters
of Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Rees, of
Milford Center, They will enter
tain with a reception, honoring
the three couples, at their home
next Sunday.
The first wedding occurred at
8 p. m. Saturday, May 13 when
Alice Jane Rees and Gerald
Spain, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Max
Spain, of w. Third ST., exchanged
vows in the Methodist parson-
age, DR.. K. B. Alexander per-
forming the double ring cere-
mony. Mrs. Spain chose for her
marriage a street length dress of
Navy blue, with pink jacket and
hat. Attending the couple were
the brides sister, Miss Helen
Rees, and the groom's brother,
Norman Spain.
The second ceremony took place
at 2 p. m. Thursday, May l8, in
the Congregational church, when
the pastor, Rev. George Snyder
Joined Miss Anna Jean Rees and
Mr.. William Speakman in we'd
lock. Mr.. Speakman is the son
of Fred Speakman, of Spring
field, formerly of this city. This
bride chose a light blue costume
with matching accessories, and
the attendants were their sisters,
Miss Cora June Rees and Miss
Mabel Rees.
Cora June, the third sister, and
Roy Speakman, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. William Speakman, of w.
Eighth ST., Marysville, were unit
ed in marriage at 8 p. m. Satur-
day, in the Methodist parsonage,
DR.. Alexander performing the
single ring ceremony. They were
attended by the newly-wedded
Mr.. and Mrs. William Speakman
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1950-05-22
Graduation Set
For Junior High
Rev. Allwardt to Give
Address on Wednesday

The Rev. Henry Allwardt, pas
tor of ST. Johns l. u h I n
Church, will give the commence
ment address for the Marysville
Junior High School as graduation
exercises are held at p. m. We'd
neSday in the School auditorium.
Mr. Allwardt, a Navy chaplain
during World War II, came to
st. Johns shortly after the war.
Music for the graduation will
be given by the freshman chorus
under direction of Donald EuVer-
ard. There will also be several
individual solos.
Members of the class will be
presented by G.. L. KingSmore,
principal, and will receive their
diplomas from d. Carl Spain, vice
president of the Board of EduCa-
ton.
Members of the Junior High
graduating class are as follows:
Marilyn Louise Amrine, 80;
Danny Baker; Phyllis Ann Bakes,
g; James E. Ballard; Mary Jeanne
Barnhart; Janet Lee Billheimer,
z; Shirley Ann Caldwell; Ronald
Lee Cloyd; Nancy 10 Coleman, z
80; Yvonne Ilene Cook; Phyllis
jeanette Davidson; James M. De-
Good, 7-8-9; Dorcas Ellen Ditt
mar, 7-8-9; Elmer Frederick
Drum, 7-9;
Pauline r. Z. Ellinger, Char
lotte Ann Ferris; Jean Ann Gan
non; John w. George; John A.
Gibson;. Kermit w. GreeneiSen,
7-8-9; Loretta Jane Griffith, 7-8-9;
Betty Jane Guy, 7-8-9; Rachel
Rebecca Hamilton, 8; Inez Louise
Hayworth, 7-8-9; Ann Irene Heg-
enderfer; Thomas w. Heineman;
Jack Richard Hendricks; Edna
Kathryn Howard; Ina Mae Jew
ell;
Nina Mae Jewell, 7-8-9; Con
suella E. Kent; Mary Jacqueline
Kimmins, 7; James William Klei.
Der; Shirley Mccormick, 7; Iona
Lee Payne; Joyce Irene Rausch
Shirley Ann Rausch; Shirley
Jean Rittenhouse; Anna Jear
binson, 7-8; Wilma Jane
Schultz; Erma Pauline Sewell, z
Ann Marie Simpson, 7-8-9; Rus
sell David Simpson;
jeanne Mae Splitter; Dolores E
lC. Starr; Anne Carol Stephens
l7-8-9; Retta Marie Stierhoff
Beverlee Jean Taylor; M IT,
Elizabeth Thrall, 8; Gerald Trees
Harold Lee Waters; Norma MARI
| Weber, 8; Denver Wells; Charlie
| r. Williams, 7-8-9; Patricia AM
| Wolford, 9; Ernest c. Wood
Mary Kathryn Woodward, z
and Madaline Marie Worthing
ton, 7-8.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1950-05-22
Ohio's Athletes
Subject Of Film For
Iiwunis Tonight

A motion picture depicting
some of Ohio's outstanding ath-
letic organizations in action will
feature the meeting of the Ma
rysville Kiwanis Club at 6 p. m.
today in the Dinner Bell.
Entitled "The Ohio Sports Pa
rade," the movie will show high
lights of the Rose Bowl game,
Cleveland Indians and Cincin-
natl Reds baseball teams, Ohio
State basketball teams, and a
general review of Ohio's athletes
in action.
Marysville High School honor
students and the district champ
ionship Monarch basketball team
will be guests of the club for the
occasion.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1950-05-22
PresbYterians
Elect DR.. Evans

A former Marysville minister
last week became moderator of
the General Assembly of the
Presbyterian Church of the U S.
A., which is the highest office
the church can beStow.
He is Dr. Hugh Ivan Evans,
pastor of the First Presbyterian
Church from 1917-1921. He was
elected moderator in Cincinnati
May l8, over two other nominees
and will preside over the assem-
bly, during the next year.
AS he took office, DR.. Evans
said:
81 summon your minds to a
vital Christian faith; ! summon
your wills to an extension of
Christianity unto new and fertile
fields through church extension
in crowded areas at home and
abroad, through interdenomina-
tional cooperation"
DR.. Evans was elected on the
first ballot with 449 votes to 254
for DR.. Peter K. Emmons of
Scranton, Pa, and ISL for the
Rev. Edward J. Ardis of Me-
chanicsburg, Pa,
The new moderator was born
on farm near Scott (Van Vert
County,, Ohio.
He is a graduate of the College
of Wooster and Princeton Theo-
logical Seminary. Before going to
Dayton he served as pastor OF
churches at Gallipolis, Marysville
and Portsmouth, Ohio.
While in Marysville, DIR. Evans
was leader in civic affairs, ano
was especially active in promot-
ing the sale of Liberty Bonds dur.
ing World War l. He left Marys,
vile for Portsmouth, and for the
past 26 years has been pastor o.
Westminster Presbyterian church
in Dayton.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1950-05-22
Pool All Ready
To Open May 80;
Ticket Sale Set
Season Prices Again
$3.50. SIS; Sponsored
Children Planned

Final preparations were to be
completed this week for opening
of the Municipal Swimming Pool
next Tuesday, May 30. Water will
be turned into the pool this week,
so it ca nstand for a few days and
so if can stand for few days and
the opening.
Season tickets will go on sale at
the Galloway shoe Co. store this
Saturday. They can be purchased
either Saturday or M n d y.
Prices of the season tickets are:
singles, $3.50 plus $1.50 tax for
a total of 50, and families, $l5
plus So tax for total of $18.
Sponsored children's tick e is
will go on sale at Asman's ReXall
Drug Store on Wednesday, May
"a, for one week only. The fol-
lowing rules apply to the spon-
sored children's tickets:
/. Each child must be accom-
panied by a parent when ap-
plying for a ticket.
2. No child over twelve years of
age or past the sixth grade of
school is eligible unless sick
ness prevents him from earning
money to buy a regular ticket.
3. No child is eligible if his
father has full time employ
ment.
q. Children of widows are
especially urged to apply for
tickets.
S. Cost of sponsored child's
ticket is 81. where the child is
eligible for one.
Work is progressing rapidly at
the Pool
1t has been completely repaint-
ed, as is done each spring before
the water is turned in, with the
walls being a light green color
and the bottom, tan. Walk around
the pool is also painted tan.
A few places in the bottom of
the pool, where the ce m n t
Clipped off last year, have been
repaired, and the bottom will
again be smooth to bather's feet.
In fact, after IA seasons of use,
the Pool is still in as good condi-
ton as it was the day it was
opened back in 1886.