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The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1951-03-15
Civilian Employees
Wanted BY Army

The activation Of the 207th Tow
Target Flight at Key Field and
calling of the 153rd Fighter
Squadron to active duty has caus-
ed a shortage of technician work
ers with the Tow Target Flight.
Full time employment to six men
with the following qualifications
is sought:
One supply technician, AT SSH
826, approximate salary $4,000.
One supply clerk, AT SSH 1876,
salary $500.
One air operations specialist,
SSH 791, salary $500.
Two clerk typists, SSH 405. ap-
proximate salary $1,000.
One radio mechanic. AF SSH
754, salary $4,000.
Captain Thomas E.. Brown,
commanding officer of the flight,
also stated that two pilots, SSH
1851, are needed for extended ac-
tive duty.
Anyone having the qualifica-
tons covered by these SIS num-
bers and desiring full time en-
ployment please contact Captain
Thomas F. Brown at p. o. Box
1925, Meridian, Miss.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1951-03-15
Holy Week Services
Presbyterian Church

Holy Week ervicess at First
Presbyterian church, Lexington.
win be held daily at 2 p. m. Sun
day, March IL through the 23rd,
It is announced by the Rev.
Hayes Clark, pastor. Easter ser
vices will be to 9 am. To enable
the congregations attendance of
the Methodist church program.
Jesus Risen" VIII be the Rev.
Clark's Easter sermon topic in
Lexington. At the First Presby-
terrain church of Tchula at IL a.
m. on Easter Sunday, the topic
will be IF A Man Die. Shall He
Live Again"
Holy Week services in Lexing
ton m announced as follows:
Sunday, March Is, '"The Begin
ming of he End" Monday, 10Th,
Jesus In Gethsemane;" Tuesday,
goth, Jesus Accused" Wednes-
day, 21st, Jesus Before Plate
and Herod;;7 Thursday, 22nd, "Je-
suS Condemned" and Friday,
23rd, Jesus Crucified."
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1951-03-15
Rev. Clark Speaks
On Korea To BPW

A timely and Informative dis.
cussion on Korea was given bv
the Rev. Hayes Clark, Presby-
terian pastor, at the Tuesday
evening meeting of the Lexing-
ton Business and Professional
Women's Club at Tidwell's pri-
vate dining room.
The Rev. Mr.. Clerk was pre-
senteded by Mrs. Hazel Brannon
Smith. chairman of the clubs
international relations committee.
program chairman for the even
ing.
The speaker traced the develop
ments. historical and political.
that led to the Korean war. He
discussed American participation
in the Cairo and Yalta c~onferen-
ces and showed how promises
America had made at those con-
ferences have not been kept. His
message was OF great interest to
a good attendance.
Mrs. P. H. Williams, a guest
gave two delightful. humorous
readings and Mrs. Irene Watson
presided over the business session
which followed the program.
Mrs. Lillian Hocutt was wei
coined as a new member. Other
new members are Miss joyce
Williams and Mrs. Ben w. Muir
ply.
The President appointed the
following committee to nominate
officers for Ig51-52: Mrs. Alice
Ratcliff. Mrs. Marie Mason anc
Mrs. Smith.
Mrs. Mason gave the trea-
surer's report which showed the
club participated in the drive
to raise funds for the All Boos.
ter Club to the extent of 5000
and in the March Of Dimes which
Mrs. Watson headed in the coun
ty. The latter campaign raised
81 $50. for the March of Dimes.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1951-03-15
Than One Third
Holmes Quota Met
In Red Cross Drive
Community Workers
Urged To Report
Quickly AS Possible

Less than one-third of The
Holmes quota in the Red Cross
drive has been raised, with only
Is more days to go. In a state
ment made this week by w. II.
Ellis, Jr. county fund chairman,
the total of 1,399.50 received on
the $450D county quota, was made
known. Chairman Ellis asks that
the drive be completed and that
all community chairmen report
to the county chairman as quick
ly a possible.
Owens Wells with chairman
Mrs. Ada Parkinson, is the second
community to go over the top
Richland having been the first
unde' the craftsmanship of j. E
Chisholm. Other communities re.
porting are Thornton, Liberty
Chapel and West.
THE Red Cross drive for Lex.
PiiSeoii - PAo iSoSlii5 lllCely, dc
cording to the Rev. Hayes Clark
city fund chairman. Persons who
have moi contributed are asked
ito stop at Peoples Drug store and
co~ntritote through Melvin Wells
B. M. Lannon's or George S
Patterson.
The Red Cross plasma program
is saving untold numbers of lTve.
OF American civilian and militar,
personnel, and is the only agenc,
doing this work. The blood plas.
ma rs free and one project alone
is worth the memberships given
the Rev. Mr.. CLARK stated.
Community chairmen are urged
to reach thear quotas as soon a.
possible and to send in their re.
put. Persons who have mot con.
tributed thus far are requested
to do so in person or by mailins
a'check payable to the America
Red Cross.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1951-03-15

HAZEL
EYES
by Hazel Brunnon Smith

Interest was centered this
week in Mississippi in the an
nouncement of Mrs. Mary Daw-
son Cain of Summit for COVER
nor Of the state.
Mary is one of our best friends
and a more capable candidate
for governor would be hard to
find. She has a large circle of
personal friends throughout the
state who will be greatly in
teresied in her race.
We take this opportunity to
wish her all kinds of success in
her efforts to win the governors
office and wish for her a plea
SAINT and successful campaign.
Now is the time for all wo-
men to disprove the old saying
that a woman won't vote for q
woman for office.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1951-03-15
Weather Adoge Lends
Aid To Proenostirutors

Unpredictable "AprIl showers
i'm the month of March. less wind
than usual so far, and more cold.
together with rapid disappear
ances and Temperatures of the
sun, lead local weather observers
to consult their almonacs as they
recall old weather prophesyine
edages.
1.-TWO months after the day of
thunder in the first or second
month, there will follow a frost
or freeze" is one of these heard
recently among topics of con-
versation.
According to these local wea-
Their prophets. a frost or freeze
is due on March 90, since two
months preceding this date,
thunder was heard. If the old ad-
age would be proven true. the
weather on March 90 and several
days following will be cold
enough for a frost. as thunder
was heard for several days dur
ing the week of cold, beginning
January 20.
Thunder was not the exception
during January. especially the
latter part of the month before
and during the cold and sleet
If the usual cold spell comes
the week before the arrival of
spring ON the 21st, and is then
followed by several days of cold
the end Of the month, as predict
ed by followers of the old adaee,
March of 1851 a easily be term
ed a wintry month, in contrast to
an oftentimes more sunny and
one.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1951-03-15
Robbery Charges
Are Filed Against
Holt, Conn
Trio Free On S. 900
Bond Each; Stems frossu
Alleged Gambling

Joint charges of armed robbesy
have been filed by County AtteT-
ney Pat Barrett against EugeEse
Wigley, Jack Holt, and Robert
Conn, in connection with the al
legged taking at gunpoint of SSsnW
from w. r. Cross, a Walden saW~
mill and lumberman, on MsrchG
z. The trio was released tElS
week from the Holmes CoeUSsy
Jail on separate bonds of $y.O0@
each, to await action of the April
Grand Jury.
Wigley, an insurance man oG
Lexington is under a prior borsf
of Il, 800 on charges of grand Er-
ceny for the alleged theft GA
January Is of 1920. from WILLIE
Byrd, Colored owner of a stcrN
near Mileston.
Preliminary hearing for Wig
ley and Conn, also a Lexrns~
ton man, was waived for acfsca
of the Grand Jury. HOLT ~
Tupelo, was said to have, beer
brought to Lexington from sfa-
other county. where it was
| stated additional joint charges sa's
being prepared. Holt was grarIsS
bond following a hearing on MOra-r
day before w. d. Ford. Justice 90
the Peace, of Lexington. BSsa0
was made on the other pair istea.
in the week
The alleged armed robbery WIZ
said to have stemmed from -
gambling episode with Cross fSS~
lowed by an attempt to f'Tsaf
payment of an additional SHOWS,
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1951-03-15
William {. Walker
Services Held

Services for William Edward
Walker, SIS, West citizen who died
at his home on March 10, were
held at Mt. Pleasant church as
3 q. m. March IL, The Rev. Per-
cy MCGEE, assisted by the Rev
T. @. Johnson and the Rev. Cur
tbs Ellis, conducted services.
Mr.. Walker was married .n
1918 to Miss Clyde Hoover. He
was a member of West Baptist
church, and was an outstanding
community citizen.
He leaves his wife, Mrs. Clyde
Hoover Walker of West; n SON
Harold Walker of Memphis,
Tenn; two sisters, Mrs. Elvira
Patterson, Winona, and Mrs. Nora
Lee Smith, Santa Lipo, Calf
and four brothers. j. T. Walker,
Walden, /. w. Walker. Indianolag
Barney Walker, Schlater; ana
Robert Walker of West.
Burial was in Mt. Pleasant ce~
metery with Lee Funeral home in
charge.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1951-03-15
Boy Scouts To Collect
Clothes For Overseas

Boy Scout troops, Cub packs
and Explorer units in Holmes
county will take part in a Ia
tional project to collect clothing
donated for shipment into allied
countries where children and
poverty-stricken families are still
without the bare necessities of
life, it is announced by M. B.
Brown, chairman Of the camp
ing and activities committee for
the Lexington district of the An
drew Jackson council, Boy Scouts
of America.
Mr.. Brown states that a meet
ing of the local committee will
be called soon to discuss plans
for the county drive and to deter
mine a date for the project which
will be some time in March.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1951-03-15
WV Variety Show In
Friday
State TuIent Winner
Will Get $500 Or
HOLLYWOOD Tripa

Lexington's VIEW p0ss is Sp0zh-
soring a big talent show in the
Grammar School auditorium to-
morrow friday night at 500,
Twenty talented young peopae
including singers, dancers and u1s~
sicians have entered the confess
the winner of which will repxse-
sent Holmes county in the stsee
contest to be held in the JackSo9
auditorium at an early date,
State winner of the contest Will
receive his or her choice Of .
weeks free trip to Hollywood wlfb
all expenses paid or a $500 cash
prize. In Hollywood the winner
will be given the opportunity to-
visit studios, make tests and vask
the spots frequented by the movae
stars.
More Entries
Any Holmes county citizen ims~
terested in entering the contest a.
asked to be present at the Lex
ington Grammar School auditor
ium at 1000 am. tomorrow Err
day. morning or to telephone
4O2-W or 508-J in Lexington asS
soon as possible after reading tins
announcement.
There is no entry fee for CON-
testants.
Conducts Show
Miss Ann Cook OF Hollywood,
California, has been in LexlngtnoR
all week working up the sh0MT
with the ladies of the VFW arah
they expect to put ON a splendsds
show, Miss Cook said.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1951-03-15
"A. And T. Store Instulls
Vegetable Case

A 14-foot Super Cold" vege-
table case has been installed in
the A. and T. store owned and
operated by R. K. Autry and j.
p. Tidwell. The cas- is made OF
stainless steel with windows
permitting display and space for
fruits on top.
Also a new self-service coun-
ter for meats and dairy products
has been added as an improve
ment in the store, as a help to-
ward preserving the freshness
of foods sold to customers.
These additions in facilities
were made as a service and con-
venience to patronizers of the
store.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1951-03-15
Dr.. Gordon Russell
New Rotory President

New officers of the Rotary club
were elected Tuesday as follows:
DR.. Gordon D. Russell, president;
Alton P. Carroll vice president;
William R. Ellis, Jr., secretary
treasurer; T. A. Lail, M. B. Brown
end the Rev. Hayes Clark, direct
ors.
Retiring president of the club
is Norman Weathersby.
Charter members of the clut
are Henry H johnson, Hugh L
Nichols, j. r. Williams, w. E
Kenna and Ben S. Beall.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1951-03-15
Lbs Senior PIuy
Set For March 30

Here Comes Charlie" a Jay
Tobias comedy, will be presented
by the senior class of Lexington
High school in the m a r
School auditorium, on Friday,
March 80 at 7:45 p. m, it is an
nounced by Mrs. j. G.. Herbert,
Jr.
The cast will be composed of
a cast of ten players. Mrs. Her
bert is being assisted by Miss
Clara Watson and James Reedy
in coaching the play.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1951-03-15
Father And Baby
Killed Near Here
In Auto Crash
Mother Thought To
Be Seriously Injured

Barbara Ann Drew, nine
month-old daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter B. Drew of Durant,
formerly of Meridian, died Tues
day of injuries sustained in an
automobile collision on highway
IL, one and one-half miles east
of Durant, Monday around Z p.
m. The accident also claimed the
life of her father and sent her
mother to the hospital with Sc
rious injuries.
Mr.. Drew was killed in the
accident, and Mrs. Drew and
three-year-old Billy Drew were
hospitalized at Beat Two Com
munity hospital, Durant. Mrs.
Drew was later removed on the
same night to the Grenada hos
pital for special treatment, and
the child was sufficiently re-
covered Tuesday to be transfer
red to the Union hospital near
the home of his grandparents.
State Highway Patrolman Skel-
ton Investigated the accident,
which occurred as the Drew S
were returning home from Meri-
dian. Two other persons were in
jured in the crash, but were not
thought to be seriously injured.
Funeral arrangements for Mr.
Drew and the baby were set for
Thursday at IL am. at Hope
Well Church, near Little Rock
in Newton county.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1951-03-15
Employment Manager
Tells Work trends

Though 0Colored suuryliB lssbor
has been largely taken care OF
during the past two months by
telephone line contractors, a
count of the application file at
tahe u. S IEmploymenf office in
Lexington serving the Holmes
area, revealed 152 active appli-
o~ations on persons ssekinR en-
ployment. Compared with jan
uary, a So per cent decrease is
noted.
According to H. IA. Thomas,
manager of the Employment Of
flee, Lap persons contacted the
aacal office during February, a
majority of whom were seeking
employment. Compared with, Feb
rlary, 1850, an Is per cent in
lease vas shown, which is pro-
badly accounted for ma the in
crease in telephone jobs at a bet
ter rate of pay than usual for
common lab@rers.
The Colored surplus labor, sup
piled with jobs during the past
two months tiue to the ice and
snow damage, is again becoming
surplus as tfaese jobs fall CT.
However, this slack is already
being partially covered, and VIII
become nor SO in the future
with farm workers returning to
their harms. Logging operators
and sawmills an operating al
ready whenever weather permits.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1951-03-15
Pulm Sunday Observance
At St. Mory's Church

Palm Sunday, the first day of
Holy Week which is observed in
commemoration of Christ's entry
into Jerusalem as King preced-
ing His crucifixion on Good Fri
day, will be observed at Saint
Mary's Episcopal church Sunday
morning. Holy Communion viii
be held with a sermon by the rec
tor, the Rev. Robert G. Donald
son.
The choir is preparing special
music. The offertory, 1.-THE
Palms." by Faure, will he sung
by the choir, with Mrs. Brady
Cole as soloist.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1951-03-15
&c Officioi Will Be
Guest Speaker At
Lions Club Monday

T. P. Crymes of Memphis.
trainmaster for the Memphis Di-
vision of he Illinois Cenral Sys-
TEN, will he guest speaker at the
next meeting of the Lexington
Lions Club. Monday, March 10,
at 700 p. m. at Tidwell's Cafe.
Mr.. Crymes will base his talk
on the history and growth Of the
Illinois Central System which
this year is observing its Tooth
anniversary.
J. H. Bowie is program chair
man and all Lions are urged t.
be present.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1951-03-15
Stores Begin Half
Holiday March 2o

Some 80 merchants and bust
ness firms of Lexington have
signed a petition circulated this
week, signifying their agreement
to close the doors of their bust
nesses on Thursday afternoons,
beginning March 80, and lasting
through the month of August.
For several years this has been
the practice of most local firms.
Businesses to close their doors,
according to the petition, are: Az
try and Tidwell, Piggy Wigg'y.
Kings Volunteer store, Patter-
sons IGA, Patterson's Variety
store, Liberty Cash grocery, Hen
ry Ice and Coal company. West
ern Auto Associate store, o. l.,
Ellison's, City Cleaners, LAM
mons Watch clinic, Flowers de-
partment store, Browns Depart
ment store, N. Schur's. Holmes
County B a and Trust COM
pany, and Jordan Radio COM
pany.
Also to close beginning March
20, are First National Bank, Reid
Supply company, Connally's, Ma
tional Farm Loan association
Thurmond's, Watson's Bargain
store, Williams Outlet store, Her
rims Barber shop, Lexington
Hardware company, Shaddock
Kimbrough and company, Co
hens, Miller's Five and Ten Cen
Store, Sunshine Cleaners, T
Fincher company, City Barber
shop, Povall Printing company
and Sudbeck's store.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1951-03-15
Miss. College Choir
Baptist Church

On Sunday, March 10, at 3
p. m, the Mississippi College
choir will present a concert of
sacred music at Lexington Bap-
fist church.
The choir has an excellent re-
putation throughout the South.
The public of the surrounding ter
ritory is cordially invited.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1951-03-15
Training School Slated

On Friday, March %, at 10 a. n.
the religious education depart,
ment of Central Mississippi Pres
bytery will sponsor a Vacation
Bible School training conference
BIT Lexington Presbyterian church.
Miss Sally Thrower of Richmond.
Virginia. will lead the discus
sions.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1951-03-15
HOLMES INCLUDED

The list of Mississippi localities
where direct Government loans
designated as eligible areas
for homes may be granted to
World War II veterans includes
Holmes, it is announced by Vate-
Administrations officials in
a newly revised list of eligible
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1951-03-15
Holmes Baptids
Hear Dr.. R. 6. Lee
Inspiring Message
Brought To Crowd
At Rally Mondoy

A forceful and inspiring c
sage was brought to Holmes
County Baptists by one of the
denomination's most outtanding
preachers at a countrywide rally.
held al the First Baptist Church
in Lexington, Monday afternoon
Practically every Baptist church
in the courftys was represented
in the capacity crowd which came
Monday to hear DR. r. G. Lee,
pastor of Bellevue Baptist church
of Memphis, speaker for the raj
ly. Other denominations in Lex
ington and Holmes communities
as well ware represented.
Preceding Dr.. Lees sermon
the Holmes Junior College cfcir
under the excellent leadership of
Mrs. Martina Tye MCKEE present
ed a beautiful musical program.
Johnny Marlborough of Pickens
was accompanist for the group.
The Rev. p. B. Bragg welcomed
the visitors and the Rev. c. M.
Day offered the opening prayer.
Southwide Crusude
The countrywide rally in Licking
ton was held in preparation for
the simultaneous southwiide
evangelistic crusade of 1900
Baptist churches east of the Mis-
sissippi river to be conducted in
April.
Most Baptist church in Hdlmes
county are making plans to par
ticipate in the .scuthwide effort
in April and detailed plans of
these services wfa be carried in
the next two issues of this paper.
Lee Issues Challenge
DR.. Lee challenged his audi
ence to adorn the teachings of
Jesus Christ in all things. He
said in this land Of religious free
dom where we have so many ad-
vantages that much is expected
of US.
He emphasized taat we need
to adorn the works of Jesus in
our prayer life especially be-
III prayer is the greatest po-
wer on earth and sometimes the
least used
DR.. Lee stressed the importance
of being concerned about the lost,
particularly now at the beginning
Of 'the evanselistic crusade. Too
often now, he stated, ZONE is con
cerned about the lost o tn e.
straying. He said we should be
as concerned about the spiritual
condition of our friends and loved
ones as we are their physical
condition.
AS his concluding point DR.
Lee said we must live right" in
order to have the spiritual power
and influence to win others to
Christ. If we are holding on to
one thing in our lives that sepa-
rates us from Jesus chen we are
holding on to something that
keeps us from growing in spirit
ual grace and influence, he said
DR.. Lee condemned smoking,
drinking cocktails and dancing
in his remarks directed especial
iy to the large group OF young
people in the church-he chal-
lenged them TO make the choice
of serving God and having spiri-
tual power to win the lost to
Christ, and to adorn the doctrine
Of Jesus Christ by living it."
IF you claim to be a Christ
ian," DR.. Lee warned, lit is your
business and responsibility to win
souls to ChriSt-just as much as
it is the preachers"
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1951-03-15
Wynn Is Candidate
For State Senate.

The Advertiser is authorized
to announce the Candidacy of
Ellis E. Wynn for the office of
senator from Holmes county sub
ject to the action of the Demo-
cratic Primary election.
Mr.. Wynn, now serving Holmes
county in the office al Sheriff
and tax collector, was formerly
a member of the House of Re
representatives. in the Mississippi
State Legislature from Holmes
county. This was from 1936-40-
In making his announcement
for the State Senate today Mr..
Wynn made the following state
ment:
To the Citizens ,of Holm S
County:
In mak ing my announcement
as a candidate for State Senator
l am fully aware Of the respon-
sibilities that are attached TO this
office.
The office of senator involves
responsibilities IT, the citizens and
taxpayers of the state in the field
of taxation reinforcement,
court procedure, highways a n d
roads, schools and colleges and
other state : owned institutions,
old age assistance, agriculture,
livestock, state government and
many other fields.
If you see fit to elert me as
your representative in the State
Senate you may rest assured that
| will not cast my vote for any
increased taxes and that / shall
always work for better govern
ment--and to that end that /
shall always favor fewer govern
mental agencies and more local
self-government.
II was a privilege to serve you
as a member of the Legislature
from 1886 to 1910. From ex-
perience gained at that time Il
know that / am better qualified
to serve you now. Further, the
experience ! have gained as your
sheriff and tax collector in the
current term has made me be-
come more awrar than ever be-
fore the urgent necessity sof more
rigid laws governing lawlessness
and the enactment of additional
laws to aid ACKNOWLEDGMENT Of
ficers throughout III state in
their duties.
| sh at all times support
measures that will make ut pos
sible for officers to perform their
duies without SO many tfchni-
calties and so much red tape. Al
SO. l favor the ehection of Off
GERS by the people rather than
appointments by the governGr or
otherwise. l also favor giving the
electors of the state the rigfT1 to
vote on any measure of public
interest such as bond issues, re-
ferendums, etc.
Because of my duties as your
county officer it viii obviously
be impossible for me to see every
qualified voter during the period
between now and the primary
election. | should like to take this
means to express to you my APP
probation for the honor and
privilege of serving you an the
past-and hope that my services
have been such that you feel
you can consejentiously elect
as your county representative
in the State Senate.
Sincerely yours,
Ellis r. WYNN.