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The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1950-12-21

to interpret the hospital to the
community at large, and to assist
the hospital in any way deemed
advisable by the administration.
Some of the functions which an
auxiliary participates in are:
/. To interest all citizens in the
hospital and 10 assist in interpret
ing the hospital to the community.
2. To establish needed services
such as hospital library, coffee
shop, gift shop, etc,
3. To furnish recreational and
educational programs for hospis
tai personnel.
A. To recruit and to furnish vol
unteer service for the hospital
whenever an emergency arises.
5. To meet special requests of the
hospital trustees and administra-
ton.
6. To supply funds for expendj-
lures beyond the scope Of the hos
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1950-12-21
Hospital Auxiliary Will
Be Organized tuesday
Purpose Of Group
Is Explained BY
Administrator

Anticipating the desire of the
many women to participate in the
activities of the District Two Com
munity Hospital, a Woman's Aux
iliary is to be formed. In order to
get the organization formed i'm
mediately prior to the hospitals
opening on December 26th, Mr.
Flynn desires all interested per-
sons to meet with him on Tuesday
evening, December 18th, at 1880
p. m. in the city hall at Durant.
The purpose of an auxiliary is
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1950-12-21

Rated the worlds most COM
pressable substance at very high
pressure is the rare metal, cesium,
which is reduced to only three
eighths of its original volume by
a force of $4,000 pounds per
square inch.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1950-12-21

mas time came on.
her many friends
racked their brains
to think what they
could give her It
would have been
absurd to send her
q check. for though
she was not rich
she did not really
need money. There
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1950-12-21

was nothing to pr, Fsreman
speak Of that she seemed to need Tor
her house. for she had lived IN one
place for some time and she had
collected about all the furniture and
bric-a-brac that her house would
hold. There was not much use In
giving her something like candy be-
cause she was on a diet and could
not eat fancy foods. She had more
pictures than she could hang at one
time, and as for books, she had a
taste above best-seilers and what
she could not get from the public
library she could buy for herself.
A Loyable Person
HOWEVER. her friends we're de-
- termined to give her some
thing, for she was . tovable per-
son; so when Christmas time came
her table was piled with gay parcels
from near and Ear. Some Of the
gifts may have been expensive and
some not. but an were beautiful.
30 she appreciated them. bit
because sire esuid have
bought any q them herself, she
ia ~ aSYseciats AM - them
quite - muoA - she did one
presens that Wbea Christmas
morning scame oeafa net be
seen at an. One osuld not can
II . beautif1l present % look
at; indeed Il Was seen only once.
But the memsry - 4 fingered
for . long time.
This lady had q cock. she was not
q very good cook when first she
went to work. because she was
young and no one had trained her
and she did not like to Be trained.
She was suspicious q any who
tried to show her how 10 do
anything, and she bore a grudge
against any n who had more in
this world than she had. But the
lady vas patient. and the girl
learned about q home from her;
indeed the most and the best she
learned was not about cooking at
an, as you shall see.
The Invisible Gift
IN the day before Christmas the
girl went home early to spend
the day with her family. But before
dark on Christmas day. in the same
hour the kitchen stove went out Of
order and visitors came to spend
the night, and the lady fell i'll. Not
knowing what to do, she called up
the girl, Christmas though It was,
and asked her il she could come
back and help out for a few hours
70 get things straight.
So the girl came and made
the stove behave and cooked
. meal and took care Of her
friend and made everything u
II should be on that day. When
II was late and time to 60, the
lady offered the girl more than
her usual pay. But the girl would
mot take W one coin. She
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1950-12-21
Something for Love
Lesson for December "A, 1850

SCRIPTURE: Luke a:l-2o: Philippians
CAT.
DEVOTIONAL READING: Matthew 2:
ais.
This is a true story but it also Is
a parable for Christmas.
Once upon a time there lived 4
lady who had everything. As Christ
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1950-12-21
said to her friend: II like 10
IA ~e0vuethfn1 f0r love-

said to her friend: II like to
do something for love-"
So when the presents lay opened,
on the very top Of the pile. visible
to the inward eye alone. were the
hours Of work given because the
giver wanted to do something for
love. =
The True Gift
~IrTS that are sold in the stores.
NJ gifts that crowd the post Of
fees, carloads Of gifts that pass
each other in the night on roaring
wheels, the little gifts and the great:
which Of these are given for love?
Some are sent to return a favor;
some because it is the thing to be
done; some are sent out of old habit,
or in hope Of favors to come. Where
is the true Christmas gift?
II can never be seen, for Il
cannot be sold In the stores and
the post office does mot know the
rates ON Il. II comes silently, and
sometimes only the giver and
God know about 4, and the one
who receives Il does mot suspect.
But Il shines shove al the tn
eel ana the starr upen The Christ
mas tree; when the lights are
ont II CLOVIS IN The dask. u keeps
the night. bright Ter The lonely
heart. n n III something Asos
for leve. r =
That IL what Christmas means,
On the first Christmas Eve. Nary
the blessed Mother. was IN pain, bud
It was pain borne IN love. You could
not have paid hee for Il Yes. and
the Child that lay IN the manager
that night was there because God
wanted to do something-for lave.
(CspysieAt ~ - lntsRnaHsnal Cssn.
en- 81 ksIlgiuss ElueaSion q bshsi1 q
@ PreSeetans denominations. 1oeoaoel
- WNU F~satsfss.1
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1950-12-21

Wings whose position can be
altered in flight make it possible
for the new Martin jet light bomb
er to use short air strips.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1950-12-21

tai Association and the local aux
iliary may become affiliated with
the latter association
The Durant News
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1950-12-21

Heat output of a typical jet air
,anes is equivalent of steam
lants needed to heat a 1000
DOM office building.
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There are 1882 species of ter
mites.
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A touch of oil should be applied
h the distributor cam each time
he car is fabricated.
Evening star., 1950-09-17
By Lillian Arthur

Rear Admiral and Mrs. Paul L
Mather, who have been on three
weeks trip through the Smokes
and as far South as Panama City
returned a few days ago in time
to greet Admiral Mather's brother
and sister -in-law, Comdr and Mrs
D. 7. Mather, who will be here for
a brief stay before returning to
the West Coast. where Comdr
Mather is stationed.
In Panama City, Admiral and
Mrs. Mather were guests of their
son-in-law and daughter, Mai
and Mrs. r. j. Lyons, and during
their stay there Mai. and Mrs.
Lyons gave a cocktail party for
them to introduce them to their
friends. Maj. and Mrs. Lyons also
entertained at dinner for Mr.
Robert Mather, who was with his
parents on the trip. Both the
dinner and the cocktail party were
given at the Officers Club at
Tyndall Air Field.
Rear Admiral and Mrs. Milton
Miles of Kenwood are in Mexico
City for a To-day stay while Ad-
miral Miles is attending the meet
ing of the Mexican-U United States
Defense Board.
Mrs. Francis w. Hill, jr.. enter
tanned at a 4 to 6 party a few
days ago in honor of her daughter,
Miss Daviette Hill. 1t was typical
end of vacation party. Most OF
the more than 100 guests were
friends of Miss Hill who attend
Friends School where she is a
student.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. Emmert Beall
entertained at birthday dinner
Friday for their daughter, Miss
Ann Beall, whose engagement to
Mr.. Richard Mattingly was an
nounced a few weeks ago.
Among their guests were Mr..
Mattingly, who came home for
the dinner from Philadelphia
where he is studying at the Uni
versity of Pennsylvania. Also at
the dinner were Mr.. Mattingly's
parents, DR.. and Mrs. Thomas E.
Mattingly, the guest of honor's
grandmother, Mrs. Horace Beall;
her sister, Miss Sue Thomas, and
the younger member of the Beall
family. Thomas Emmert Beall, jr.
Miss Beall returned to the Uni
versity of Maryland directly after
the dinner to. help with the rush
ing parties being given by her
sorority-Alpha Gamma Delta.
She will assist at a tea at the
chapter house this afternoon for
the rushes and she also assisted
at a similar tea yesterday after
noon. Miss Beall is a Junior at
the university and she is treasurer
of her sorority.
Wednesday evening some of Mr..
John Wallace McMeel's friends
at George Washington University
Medical School met at his home
for one more evening of fun and
relaxation before they all return
Evening star., 1950-09-17
Miss Bailey to Wed

Mr.. and Mrs. William H. Bailey
announce the engagement Of their
daughter, Wilma Blanche. to Mr.
Oliver Kennedy, son of Mrs. Anna
B. Kennedy of this city and Mr.
Maxwell C. Kennedy of San An
tonic, Tex.
The bride-elect is a graduate OF
George Washington University
where she was a member of Alpha
Delta Pi Sorority. Mr.. Kennedy
attended George Washington Uni
versity Law School and recently
passed the District Bar Associa-
ton. During the last war he
served with the Army Air Corps
in England and now is in the Dis
trict National Guard.
Evening star., 1950-09-17

|McLain, Mr.. and Mrs. Gordon
Locke. DR.. and Mrs. R. E. Jacoby,
1t. Comdr. and Mrs. Thomas l.,
Jackson and Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Guthrie.
Visitors here this week end are
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Barton of
Rochester, Ind. who are guests OF
Mr.. Barton's brother-in-laW and
sister, Mr.. and Mrs. John J. Nc
Meel, and Mrs. Alfred Vogt OF
Lawrence, Mass, who came back
with Mr.. and Mrs. Alan Vogt when
they returned home last week
after a short vacation in Law
renee. Mr.. and Mrs. Vogt spent
the early part of the summer in
Ithaca, N. Y, where Mr.. Vogt re-
ceived his masters degree ir
physical education.
Mrs. Vogt will be with her son
and daughter -in-law Through the
remainder of the week. Other
guests at the Vogt home are Mr.
and Mrs. Stanley Vogt, also OF
Evening star., 1950-09-17
IBethesdo-L over Montgomery County
Paul Muthers Have Guests;
|Pre-SchooI Parties Given

to college and settle down for
another year of hard work. There
were 20 guests at the party and
before they left Mr.. McMell's
mother served a buffet supper
Mr.. Mcneil returned only a few
days ago from a summer in New
Hampshire.
Another party of the past few
days was the housewarming fol-
DR.. and Mrs. A. r. Tolley, now in
their new home on De Russey
parkway. Guests who called dur
ing the evening and who remained
for late supper party were Mr.
and Mrs. ]. B. Bodley, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Sidebottom. Mr.. and
Mrs. John McMeel, Mr.. and Mrs
Leroy Mickey. Mr.. and Mrs. James
Evening star., 1950-09-17
Engagement old

The engagement Of their
daughter, Deborah, to Mr.. Alan
Herbert. Grant, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Samuel D. Grant, Is an
nounced by Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest
7. Sherman.
Miss Sherman attended the
University of Maryland. where
she was a member of Phi Sigma
Sigma sorority. Mr.. Grant now
is a student at Ohio State Uni
versity, where he is president Of
Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity and
is a member of the swimming
team. Upon graduation, Mr..
Grant plans to practice OPP
tOmetry,
Evening star., 1950-09-17

Miss Elizabeth r. Curtis. daugh-
ter of Mrs. Michael w. Curtis and
the late Mr.. Curtis was a bride
of yesterday, her marriage to Mr..
Myron F. Haussener, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Samuel P. Haussener,
taking place in st. Francis
De Sales Church. The Rev. Pat
rick j. Nagle officiated.
Evening star., 1950-09-17

from S. to SIS on every pair
at THE SHOE FAIR. And
prices start at S5. Shoes for
school, campus, business, day
time, afternoon and evening.
There are classic opera pumps
in all feathers and in suede.
These may be had in every
wanted fall shade: Brown,
black, grey, navy and beige.
Hurry in and see them tomor-
row! You'll be delighted with
the wonderful savings. Sizes
to IL; widths AAAA to c.
1922 CONN. AVE. Phone
EX. 9587.
Evening star., 1950-09-17

will remove un-
wanted hair from
I a C e and b o d y.
Nj e d i C ally ap-
proved. Guaran-
teed no scar tissue!
Call for trial ap-
pointment at no
cost. Open day,
evening and Sat.
RE. 0761. 14th sand
r CTC NV WaS,
Evening star., 1950-09-17

or their orig
j n a | prices.
Look at the
s a v / n & S!
S a m p l e
b | o u S e S
(made to sell
for S22.95 and
$39.95)-nOw
S 3 . 8 5 { O
Evening star., 1950-09-17
BIochiy-JeIinek

Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick F
Blachly of Chevy Chase, Md, and
Silver City, N. Mex. announce the
engagement of their daughter
Rachel Ann, to Mr.. Arthur Julius
Jelinek of La Grange Park, Ill
The wedding will take place ir
December.
Miss Blachly is a sophomore al
the University of New Mexico
where she is a member of Alpha
Chi Omega sorority and of the
women's honorary society, Spurs
Mr.. Jelinek is a senior at the
same university and a member o1
Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity.
Evening star., 1950-09-17

Miss Romayne Ruth Zaher be-
came the bride September 9 of
Sergt. Earl Herman Franck, u. S.
A. F., in a ceremony held in the
Epworth Methodist Church, the
Rev. J. E. Kemp Horn officiating
The bride is the daughter of Mr..
Andrew Zaher of Wilkes Barre,
Pa. The groom is the son of Mr..
and Mrs. Herman Franck of Dun
nell, MINI.
Evening star., 1950-09-17

town for their deliciously pre-
pared foods and low prices.
Right downtown, they're open
daily for luncheon and dinner.
Entrees include: Sirloin steak,
fried chicken, ham, etc.-35c
to Csc. Vegetables, salads and
desserts-10c and 15c. Lo-
Gated in Harrington Hotel,
18th and E SITS. NV.
" RIGHT IN STEP, you'll
be-after you get
your fall shoes at THE SHOE
FAIR" At this popular Con-
Evening star., 1950-09-17
BABY BOOKLET

booklet is delightfully."- illus
trated and full of fascinating
data about babies. 1t will
help you to determine your
baby's horoscope, birthstone,
flower, etc. 1t even contains
over 1,S0O suggestions for
naming girl and boy babies.
There's a special section de-
voted to infants needs-what
to include in your baby's
layette. It's yours for the ask
ing-if you are an expectant
mother-and if you live in
Washington or its suburbs.
To receive your copy, simply
mail a postcard with your
name, address, phone number
and date of expectaney-to
BOX 1912, Main Post Office,
Washington, d. C. 1t will be
sent promptly.
Evening star., 1950-09-17

II n II s II q |
self service
r e S taurant
"a n d n o
tipping is
p e r mitted.
They h a v e
become fa-
~ n N G -
Evening star., 1950-09-17

ChrlStnaS-.
and you can
C h e ck off
manynameS
ON your list
by getting
e a c h o f
them NOW
- o n e Of
those ador-
Evening star., 1950-09-17

necticut Ave-
nue. shop, you'll
fl n d nj ~
cancellation
shoes" by ia
nous makers.
And they are
sold at unbe-
lievably 10 W
prices. Imag-
inc! You save
Evening star., 1950-09-17

Lawrence, who will be here for q
brief visit. ..
Mr.. and Mrs. F. C. Kayhoe left
Thursday for Oakland, Calf. They
will be away until sometime in
early October.
Evening star., 1950-09-17
RAVE
HARRIS

$I2.95. And $3.50 and SIS
sample hats now SIS to
S17.50. Room COZ, Westory
Bldg, 14th and F SITS. NV.
(acr0ss from GarfinckeD. RE.
0571.
" TREAT YOURSELF
and treat the FAM
ily-tO Sunday dinner at the
KTTCHETERIA." This is an
Evening star., 1950-09-17

gible to re-
C e i've an
enchanting
| i t t | e
"B A B Y
B o O X
LET" " free
of charge.
TN NsLLH
Evening star., 1950-09-17

A" RAYE HARRIS is worth
knowing" She sells
manufacturers SAMPLE hats
and bIOuses-at a fraction
Evening star., 1950-09-17
Heigh Ho!
Here's
What's
New!

o Everything is new! Slim
silhouettes Gre new. Smooth,
rounded shoulders and gently
tupered sleeves ore new. And
so is much of the detail in
skirts.
Q The luvishness and dru-
matte use Of color in fobries
is new and exciting, and love-
lier than ever before
Q Hats and hondboes fire.
quently sIeom with gold bull
lion, peorls ond tiny mock
gems. And clothes for eve
ming ore more feminine.
Evening star., 1950-09-17

1t to its for
m e r lowell
ness. Skilled
SilverSmithS
do exquisite
silverplating
and repair
i n 6. They
use a heavy
q u a d ruple
silver finish
Evening star., 1950-09-17

able DELAN atOmiZerS. The
DELAN atomizer is tiny
compact perfume dispenser,
which has been chosen the
official Sesqu- Centennial SOU
venir. Modestly priced, they're
only $3.50 each-and are
guaranteed for 20 years. The
DELAN at0miZer is precision
built and put together as
carefully as the finest of
Swiss watches. The nozzle is
made of hypodermic needle
which sprays perfume so
sparingly that 25 spurts use
up only l precious drop of
your favorite scent. DELAN
at0mizers are made in Canada
and patented in the U. S.
They are put together by
skilled deaf and dumb arti-
sans. So buy them now for
Christmas giving. Send them
as Washington souvenirs to
the folks back home. Buy
one for yourself and use it
daily. They're sold at the
leading hotels and depart
ment Stores-or call the dis
tributor, EX. 6773.
Evening star., 1950-09-17

WHY NOT MAKE
yourself attrac-
tive for that important man
in your life?" ANN BERGART
Evening star., 1950-09-17
Imported
Hand-hOOked
Rugs

Two outstanding designs {. from
a new Sloane group. Flowered motifs
and needlepoint patterns.
In subtly-blended tones.
Hand hooked from selected quality
yarns that make for sturdy wear
and longtime satisfaction.
Evening star., 1950-09-17

that is guaranteed. Call DU.
2798 for an estimate. Parking
facilities at the garage next
door-Or use their pickup and
delivery service. 3611 nj ST.
N.W.-1 block beyond Key
Bridge.
i" MERRY CHRIsTMAs?"
'1 What? In Septem-
ber? Yes, this is a wonderful
time to begin shopping for
Evening star., 1950-09-17

" IF YOU'RE HAVING
THE TIME OF
YOUR LIFE"-and expecting
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vesper Program
Given At St. Mays

A Christmas Vesper program
was presented at st. Mary's Epis-
copal Church Sunday afternoon,
featuring Christmas music.
Solo numbers were sung by
Miss Jean Maggie and Mrs. J. M
McRae, and the anthem, Babe
of Bethlehem" by Rev. Robert G
Donaldson, Mrs. Brady Cole, and
the choir. The choir presented
several special numbers, among
them the beautiful There's A
Song in the Air" with Gloria in
Excelsis."
The offering taken at this ser
vice will be donated to the Holmes
County Community Hospital for
furnishing the new nursery.
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Walter D. Smith
Elected President Of
Lexington Joycees

In a special election held last
Thursday night the Lexington
Junior Chamber of Commerce
elected Walter d. Smith president,
to fill the unexpired term of Da-
vid Williams. Mr.. Smith is adj
ministrator of the Holmes County
Community Hospital.
Leo Names was elected secre-
tary to fill the unexpired term of
Emmett Reese. Mr.. Williams is
leaving this month for Washing
ton, D. c. where he win serve as
secretary on the staff of con-
gressman-elect Frank Smith. Mr..
Reese has been called to active
duty with the National Guard.
Mike Lannon's was elected to
the board of directors.
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Methodists Present
Musical Program On
Christmas Eve

The Lexington M e t h o d S t
Church presented a musical pro-
gram on Christmas eve which was
beautifully effective and well at
tended.
Among the special selections
sung by the choir were Glory to
God" the opening number, and
Come and Adore Him" A duet,
30 Holy Night" was presented by
Mrs. Harold Hammett and Mrs.
Cecile Mason, and Away in a
Manager" was sung by Misses Joan
Chennault, Betty Lou White,
Marilyn Fincher, Sarah Edna
Bailey, Alethalie Cole, and Nancy
Jane Buck. Miss Mary Arlyn
Young sang Infant Holy" and at
Came Upon the Midnight Clear"
was presented by Mr.. ]. K. Davis
Other features of the program
were solos by Mrs. ]. M. McRae,
Miss Barbara Majors, and Mrs.
Brady Cole.
The church was artistically de-
corated in the Christmas motif
In the vestibule was featured an
arrangement of magnolia leaves
with the figure of the madonna
thanked by candles. Before the
pulpit stood tall red candle sur
rounded by greenery and smilax
and white tapers burning in tall
white candelabra.
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Cub Scout Pack
Meeting Held Thurs.
Badges. Arrow
Points Awarded;
Carols Are Sumo

The Lexington Cub Scout pack
held its December meeting Thurs
day night, December 81. in the
Rotary room of the grammar
school.
The dens presented a program
of Christmas carols, with the den
sponsored by Mrs. Pat Barrett,
Mrs. Harold Hammett and Mrs. H.
X. CHM dressed as choir boys in
white robes and black ties and
carrying candles. A Christmas
tree was decorated by the boys
with ornaments made in the den
meetings, and Santa Claus was
present to distribute gifts. Each
hoy gave his parents a gift he had
made during the month in handi-
craft meetings The boys exchang-
ed gifts among themselves, and
Each brought present to be sent
to the Mississippi Children's Home
in Jackson.
The following boys were award
ed badges and arrow points: Bob
by McCrory, gold arrow point;
Tommy Lail, bear badge, gold and
silver arrow point; Tommy Hold
err, wolf badge, gold and silver
arrow point; Ed Thurmond, two
silver arrow points; Donnie Au-
try, silver arrow point: Buddy
Ussery, silver arrow point; Buddy
Upchurch, bear badge and gold
arrow point; Harden Erwin, Jr.,
lion badge and gold arrow point:
Donnie Holder, lion badge, gold
and silver arrow point; John
Downer, one gold and two silver
arrow points; Don Carpenter,
wolf badge, John Carr, wolf badge,
John Majors, bear badge.
The theme for the January Cub
Scout meetings will be Rivers of
America. The boys will make
boats, canals, dams, locks, etc. in
the den meetings and will pre-
pare skits on famous river Incl
dents and characters such as De
Soto and Huckleberry Finn.
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TchuIu Youth Serves
Aboard Destroyer In
Korean War Theatre

Henry r. Heard, seaman, USN,
of Tchula is serving in Korean
waters aboard the destroyer USS
Forrest Royal with the United
Nations Blockading and Escort
Force.
The destroyers of the force es-
cort troop transports, supply ships
and warships to the Korean thea
tire, make strikes on enemy shore
installations and patrol the wa
tiers adjoining Korea.
The Forrest Royal operates with
ships from Great Britain, Canada,
Australia, New Zealand, France,
the Netherlands and the Republic
of Korea. Vessels of all nations
operate as a unit under the flag
OF the United Nations.