davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1951-04-01

1947, four days after the COM
mission announced no more o1
those ships were available fol
sale.
Senator johnson, in his recent
letter to Secretary Sawyer, asked
why the tankers bought by the
Casey group could not have been
purchased direct from the Mari
time Commission by Standard Oil
Sawyer Explains Transaction.
Secretary sawyer's reply yes
|terday explained that from August,
1916. through November, 1947. tn.
commission sold 81 tankers to New
Jersey Standard Oil companies
Standards only unsuccessful ap-
plication was the one filed in De-
cenber, 1947, after the available
supply had been allocated to Other
companies including the American
Overseas Tanker Corp.
The American Overseas applica-
tion, Secretary Sawyer said. did
not name the oil company to which
the tankers had been or would be
chartered.
He added that, although the rec
lords do not say so, "it is under
stood that American Overseas
chartered the vessels to its sub.
sidiary or affiliate, Greenwich Ma
|rine Corp, a Panamanian corpora
ton, which in turn sub-chartered
the vessels to some operating SUBJ
Sidiary of the Standard Oil Co
lof New jersey"
At his news conference and ear
lier in his letter to Secretary
Sawyer, Senator Johnston stressed
tax aspects. He had asked Sec
Iretary Sawyer:
In the negotiations for the sale
of ships between an agent or a
company purchasing your surplus
has it been revealed to negotiators
of the Maritime Commission that
tax benefits will accrue to the
purchaser through the charter OF
sale of such vessels after any
Iperiod of time?"
Secretary Sawyer replied:
"At the time of the transactions
Evening star., 1951-04-01

Dunbar, daughter of one Of the
slave owning planters. They
named their temporary abode
Camp Ellen, and later, when a
railroad station took its place, it
was named Ellenton.
When General William Tecum-
sch Sherman's Union Army
reached Augusta on the march
to the sea-" the main body of
troops continued to Savannah. A
few regiments branched off on the
railroad track for Charleston.
They not only burned some stores
and rail equipment at Ellenton,
but they earned extra local infamy
by shooting Aunt Ellen Baker in
the arm. tMost Of the women in
the history of Ellenton seem to
have been named Elem Local
tradition makes no allowance for
the fact that she was leaning out
a window with a rifle, blazing
away at the Yankees when she
was hit. What the EllentonianS
remember is that the Barbarians
Evening star., 1951-04-01
Delegate Leaves Hospital

ANNAPOLIS, Mar. 81 (P.-
Delegate Clarence E. Robertson
elderly Worcester County Demo-
crat, was driven home from the
Anne Arundel County Hospital
Iby State Police today. He had
collapsed from exhaustion in the
lounge of the House Of Delegates.
Evening star., 1951-04-01
Droft Test Answers
Wool Price Up

Wool recently sold at S448 bale
in South Africa. compared with
$56 a bale four years ago.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1951-04-19
Lester Gage Announces
For Beat ; Supervisor

Announcement of his candidacy
for the office of Holmes County
Supervisor for Beat three is made
this week by Lester Gage, Pick
ems farmer. Mr.. Gage states that
he has never held office or been
candidate. He is a native of the
county, a resident of Pickens, and
attended Pickens schools. Mr..
Gage states:
Il am not unmindful that this
office is one of the most impor-
tant and responsible in the coun-
ty, and it is the thought of my
many friends that I am capable
for this office. I am "for" pro.
gram Of the best county roads tina,
can be had from the taxpayers
money, but am also interested ir
their burden of taxes, and there
fore shall attempt economical ex.
penditure of the taxpayers mo-
ney,
ut is my intention. if elected
to give the best l have to this i'm
portant office. l hope to see a.
many of the people and voter.
of the Third district as possible
earnestly ask your influence
and vote"
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1951-04-19
Presbyterian Church
Shows Lorge Growth

The Presbyterian church OF
Lexington in its recent annual re-
port made by the Rev. Hayes
Clark, pastor, to the Presbytery
of Central Mississippi reports 80
additions in church membership
during the past year, bringing the
total to 139 for the Lexington
church. Sunday school enroll
ment more than doubled during
that time.
The itemized report follows:
Additions - by letter 81, profess
sion of faith IL; Sunday school
enrolment l2l; membership 1879;
benevolence $l,558; pastors sal
airy $l,858; current expenses
$z,99l; building expenses $2,358.
Total $8,765. Last years report
included no additions to the
church, Sc Sunday school enroll
ment, less than one-half the pre-
sent enrolment, and Ill church
membership.
The church lost membership OF
four by death.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1951-04-19
Miss Emma f. Sutton
Dies Wednesday Night
Services Set
For Friday

Funeral services for Miss Emma
Ella Sutton, "a, of Lexington, who
died Thursday at 4 am. at her
home, will be held at 10 am. Fri
day at Southern Funeral home
The Rev. Paul D. Bragg will Of
ficiate.
Born in Holmes county April
IA, 1866, she was the daughter Of
DR.. David and Rebecca Noel SUIT
ton. She was a member of the
Baptist church. She had been i'll
for about two weeks.
Surviving relatives are one sis.
ter, Mrs. Ida S. Wilson, of Lex.
ington, one niece, Miss Bess Viii.
son of Lexington; two nephews
David and Baxter Wilson; and one
great niece, Mrs. Clark Williams
of Kansas City, Missouri.
Burial will be in Lexington
cemetery.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1951-04-19

A group of thirty three Lexing-
ton High school students visited
Jackson recently as guests of
Mississippi Power and Light COM
pany to inspect the new 100000
kilowatt Rex Brown steam elect
tic generating station in the CAPT
toll city
Travelling in the power COM
pany's new 35-passenger bus, the
local group enjoyed a guide-con-
Quoted tour of the huge general
ing plant which is one of the
most modern such stations in
the entire South A chicken din
ner was enjoyed at the plant,
along with a color sound movie
portraying the history and de-
velopment of modern electric
service.
Power produced at this station
is fed into Mississippi Power and
Light company's network of trans
mission lines which serve 421
towns, cities, and communities
of Miss, including Lexington.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1951-04-19
Cleaner Streets
Around Square
Promised Jaytees

Cleaner streets are promised for
the business area of Lexington
through the dusty, summer mon
tbs ahead. Mayor Allie S. Povall
told a Jaycee committee the city
would attempt to have washed
each week the streets around
the square and one block below in
order to lessen dust. Also. the
Jaycees report that within a
short time the city will refine
parking lanes for better driving
safety.
At a meeting of the Jaycees,
held recently in Tidwelrs
Dining room. movement was
started to curb exploitation of the
Lexington trade area by outside
agencies in the entertainment
field. These agencies, It was
pointed out, sponsor entertain
ment and carry out of Lexington
large percentages of the receipts
A tentatively planned screening
committee is to be chosen by this
organization.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1951-04-19
Coxburg Exercises
Held This Week.

Graduation exercises of Cox
burg High school were held We'd
nesday night at 8 pm. Seven
seniors were graduated. j. G..
Everett, dean of Holmes Junior
college, made the address. Au-
drey Winstead gave the validic-
tory and Olivia Harthcock the
salutatory. Delivery of diplomas
and awards was by Supt. c. b.
Neal.
The program included: process
sional, Mrs. F. c. Mcintosh
''Down Where The Blue Bells
Grow" and Life Is A Song" by
girls sextet. The Rev. J. ID. Fer
rell pronounced the benediction.
The commencement sermon
was preached by the Rev. r. E.
Robbins, pastor of Goodman Bap-
fist church, on Sunday at 4 pm.
in the high school auditorium.
Professional was by Mrs. McIn-
tosh. The Glee club sang "The
Holy City" and the Girls Octet
sang MY God And l."
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1951-04-19
Legion Auxiliary Meets,
Plans Basketball Come

A basketball game, "Bloomer
Girls versus Moderns," between
the older and younger ladies Of
the American Legion Auxiliary is
being planned as the result of a
meeting held Tuesday, April II, in
Alb Taylor Memorial home. Mrs.
Maude A. Legate, president, con-
Quoted business. Mrs. Hal A.
Gillian served as color bearer,
substituting for Mrs. T. B. Leh-
man, and Mrs. E. H. Skinner act
ed as chaplain in the absence of
Mrs. j. G. Robertson.
Mrs. Goldie Rogers, secretary,
read reports on the months work
which included benevolences of
two tonsillectomies, cards to sick
and shut-ins, and four gifts.
Mrs. Skinner was appointed
chairman of nominating COM
mittee, with Mrs. Gillian and
Mrs. ]. H. Warner. Officers for
the coming year will be elected at
the May Is meeting.
In deciding to have the basket
Ball game some night soon. il
was stated that the Legionnaires
promised to play on the same
night.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1951-04-19
Public Nurse Serves
As Resource Visitor

Mrs. Mary Gillian, R. NJ, Sen.
Tor Public Health Nurse from the
Holmes County Health depart
ment, served as a resource visit
Or on Public Health and Public
Health Problems at a class Of
elementary teachers Thursday
April S at the grammar school in
Goodman.
Mrs. Gillian stated that tuber-
culosis was the No. l health prob
lem in the county, due to the lack
of control measures, particularly
hospital beds, medical treatment
and isolation of the patient.
Mr.. Lee 3. Gather of State col
lege, instructor of the class, stat
ed in a recent letter to Mrs. Gil.
liam: Il am very much impressed
with the excellent job the Holmes
County Health Department has
done in the field Of communicable
disease control, also with the ia
vorable response which public
health work receives among the
people of the county. To me these
results are tangible proofs of ar
excellent program in public health
which is the product of long an1
faithful service by members o
the staff"
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1951-04-19
Franklin Church
To Be Restored
Funds Sought For
Preservation Of
Wor-Scorred Bldg.

Franklin church, scene of a CT
vii war battle and long inactive
will be restored provided neces.
sary funds of 5000 can be raised
locally to complete a $1,000 fund
according to the Rev. Hayes Clark
pastor of Lexington and Tchula
Presbyterian churches The. Rev
Mr.. Clark stated that $500 was APP
propriated for restoring and pre-
serving the old church by the
Board of Church Extension, on
the condition that like sum
could be given locally.
The decision was made at q
meeting of the Presbytery at Bel
haven college Tuesday. The Rev
Mr.. Clark attended the meeting
DR.. J. Moody McDill is chairman
of the Board.
According to the Rev. Mr.
Clark, appointed trustee or the
building fund, all persons inter-
ested in the old church are asked
to send contributions to him. Two
hundred additional dollars are
needed to be added to the ap-
preparation which is available as
soon as the 5000 is met.
Work is hoped to begin at an
early date.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1951-04-19
Lexington Schools
Rate Highest

The Lexington Grammar school
has been given the highest rating
by the Mississippi Accrediting
commission for 1950-51. This
rating of AA was Continued from
l949-50. The school was rated on
its faculty, library, Institutional
materials, curriculum, sanitary
and health requirements.
The Lexington High school re-
tanned her 1949-50 rating given
by the Mississippi Accrediting
commission and the Accrediting
Commission of the Southern AS
ISOLATION of Secondary Schools
and Colleges.
The rating given the two
schools is the highest that can be
obtained by schools in Mississip-
pi.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1951-04-19
Nursing Schedules
For County Announced

The nursing schedule for the
Lexington office of the Holmes
County Health Department is an
nounced this week. A nurse will
be available to render services as
listed below, in an effort to serve
as many people as possible
throughout the entire county by
working on a definite schedule.
8 am. to 9 am. and $3.50 pm
to 4:30 pm, Monday through
Friday for immunizations, blood
tests, food handler examinations
etc.
Second Tuesday in each month
Echest x-rays for cases, contacts
and suspects and referrals from
private. physicians. Routine x
rays, x-rays on maternity pa
tients and food handlers will be
taken on the mobile unit which
comes every four months.
Third Tuesday am. nursing
child health conference.
Fourth Tuesday nursing ano
medical maternity conference.
Every Thursday pm. chile
health conference.
First Friday, nursing and me.
dical conference for post partun
cases and their infants.
Every Saturday from 8 to II
am. any service that is rendered
by the Health Department.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1951-04-19

:oinette Wilkerson, Mary Arlyn
Young, Jessie Kitchens, Vivian
Ellis, Sylvia Netherland, Patricia
Ann Adams, Mary Mayo, Doro-
thy Marie Tidwell, Wanda Wilcox,
Sylvia Cohen, Cecile Mason, AIDE
laide Ramsey, Mary Astor Roach,
Blanche Legate, Peggy Gravity,
Joe B. Chapman Jr., and Mrs.
j. G. Herbert, Jr., instructor.
Messers Tommie Hollingsworth,
Chester Goudelock, Billy Gilmore,
Billy Causey, Joe Miles Moore,
Torrance Frost, Ernest Lee In
gold, Herbert Griffin, David Skin
ner, Grover Bailey, Bobby Fish
er, Harvey Hearn, Lee Spell,
Banks Shepherd, Paul Bragg, Jr.,
and Charles Goudelock.
Other schools throughout the
company's 44-countv territory in
the western half of Mississippi
are scheduled to tou: the station
during coming months. according
to power company officials.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1951-04-19

In addition to supplying elect
ric power for present needs of
this territory, the Rex Brown sta
ton will also offer ample power
capacity for future growth and
industrial and agricultural de-
veloprnent of the state and area,
thereby helping to provide future
emplc .'ment opportunities for
youth
Each student received a SOU
venir booklet of the station, and
Reddy Kilowatt pins and ear
rings were also presented to the
youthful visitors.
J. D. Steitenroth, MP and L Co.
treasurer, served as host for the
Lexington High school tour and
made the address of welcome to
the group, and Gene Price and
Steve Hightower, members of
Mississippi Power and Light COM
panys plant tour committee were
guides
The following stuaents made
the trip to Jackson: Misses An
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1951-04-19

in Washington and 60 down to
the grass roots.
Rather, it is the other way
round.
Our failures here at home in
our own individual communities
and counties to hold up high NOR
al standards of conduct in every
way, our failure to demand and
get law enforcement in every
town and community, our in
creasing tendency to measure
everything by the almighty dollar,
have resulted in greed and cor
ruption that reaches out from
almost every little hamlet to state
and national governments.
The local situations are going to
have to be remedied-our peo-
pie themselves are going to have
to demand changes - if changes
are to ever come.
And if we are ever going to
have decency and honor restored
to a higher plane in our govern
ment at Washington it is going tc
have to be done by the man ir
the street = your street, every
street in America.
might add that in my humble
opinion the average man il
America is going to have t.
change bit himself. He is go,
ing to have to depend upon him
self a little more for security
than the government, he is goins
to have to work harder and give
an honest days labor for an hon
est days pay, he is going to hav,
to start thinking more in terms o
his duties and responsibility.
than his rights"
| In short, he is going to have t.
look backward to yesterday
ideals and principles and see the,
are brought forth to become to
days rule for living - in orde,
for us to remain a great and FIRE,
nation tomorrow.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1951-04-19
S. L. White Announces
For J.. P. Beut One

S. l.. (Sharkey) White this week
announces his candidacy for JUS
tice of the Peace of District one.
Having lived in Holmes county
nearly all of his life, Mr.. White
says that he feels he needs no
introduction. His statement fol-
lows:
Il take this opportunity to an
nounce my entry into the race for
Justice of the Peace in this dis
trict. After your careful con-
sideration, should you desire to
support me as one Of the two
to fill this office, / shall be very
grateful.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1951-04-19
Second OF Series
To Be April 22nd

The second of a series of ser
mons on Work In Salvation" by
the Rev. Hayes Clark, pastor OF
First Presbyterian churches, Lex
ington and Tchula, win be on
Sunday, April %, on Work OF
The Church" Services viii De
held in Lexington at Al am. and
Tchula at z pm.
The Young People of the Lex
ington church viii meet at 6:ls
pm.
On Sunday, April 20. at 1880
pm, the Holmes Junior College
Glee club win sing at the Lexing-
ton church. Director is Mrs. II
S. McKie.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1951-04-19
Edith Moore Wins
In State Contest

Edith Moore, Lexington band
member and student of w. H.
Scott, was judged Superior" in
her trombone solo, THE Mes
sage" at the Mississippi State So
10 contest in Jackson Saturday
April z held at Central High
school.
Miss Lucille Oaks accompanied
her at the piano.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1951-04-19
CHURCH CALLS MEETING

A business meeting of Harland's
Creek Baptist church is called for
Sunday at 4 pm, following the
service. All members are urged
TO attend the meeting.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1951-04-19
TO SING AT CHURCH

Holmes County Junior College
Glee Club will sing at First Pres.
byterian church, Lexington, or
April 20, at 1880 pm, it is an.
nounced by the Rev. Hayes Clark
pastor.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1951-04-19
Rotary Club Hears
Convention Report

The Lexington Rotary club
heard reports on the District Ro-
tary convention in Memphis, by
Alton P. Carroll, DR.. Gordon d
Russell, and Norman Weathersby
Allan Ramsey was program
chairman. Forty-two members
were present.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1951-04-19

Mrs. r. X. Autry and Mrs. w.
w. Holder attended cooking
school IN Greenwood Thursday.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1951-04-19

Miss Agnes c. Pickens of Jack
son was here recently with Mr.
and Mrs. M. H. Cade.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1951-04-19
farm WoodIot MANAGEMENT

were present.
The Nome nugget., 1951-10-12
THE COMMUNITY METHODIST
 CHURCH

CHUhCH
 and
 Lavinia Wallace Young
 Community Center
 Robert s. Treat. Pastor
 Miss Esther Mccoy. Director of Community Center SUNDAY 9:45 a.m-Sunday School. HOO am. - Morning Worship. Anthem by the Choir, Above the Hills of Time" Message, Partner In Faith" 3:3O p.m.-Hospital Service. 7:3O p.m.-Evening Service. A service conducted by Rev. Heg- land of Teller Evangelical Lu- theran Church. The public is cordially invited. MONDAY FOO pm. Cub Scouts Pack meeting.
 7:30 pm.-Craft Hour. WEDNESDAY, Noon-Membership class. TOO pm.-Senior Choir. THURSDAY 7:3O pm.-Prayer Meeting and Choir rehearsal following.
The Nome nugget., 1951-10-12
THE EVANGELICAL MISSION
 COVENANT CHURCH
 Da,,1 P r,rlron p,r%ov

Paul B. F. Carlson. Pastor SUNDAY
 1000 a.m.-Sunday School. 11:00 a.m.-Service in English with sermon translated.
 7:30 pm. Evening Service, both adult and junior choirs participating. Communion service first Sunday
 of each month. MONDAY
 500 p.m-Covenant Navigators. A young peoples group with variety in each weekly program. TUESDAY
 7:30 p.m.-Cottage Prayer Ser vice. If you are unable to at tend church let us bring songs, scripture and special instru- mental numbers to your home. THURSDAY
 7::30 p.m.-MidWeek Bible Study and Prayer Service. Senior choir practice following service. Covenant Navigators will have charge of the Sunday evening ser vice with Christian Education as a theme. Special music by the young people.
The Nome nugget., 1951-10-12
CHURCH SERVICES
NOME GOSPEL MISSION
 of ALASKA EVANGELIZATION SOCIETY

 Arthur H. Freeburg. Pastor SUNDAY 9:45 am.-Sunday School HOO am. - Morning Worship Service. TUESDAY
 7:45 p.m.-Bible Study. At present we are looking at the lives of those that were used of God in sending forth the Gospel in the Book of Acts. WEDNESDAY, 400 p.m.-Bib)e class for boys and girls. THURSDAY
 7:45 pm. Prayer Meeting night. A good little motto to remember: Much prayer, much power. Some prayer, some pow CT. No prayer, no power"
 WHERE YOU ARE
 NEVER A STRANGER
 EVERYONE WELCOME
 ASSEMBLY OF GOD
 Third Avenue West
 Psstor-A. E. Capener SUNDAY 10:00-11:45 a.m.-Sunday School and worship service. Glasses for every age group. 7:45 pm.-Evangelistic service. WEDNESDAY, 7:45 D. m. - Bible study and prayer. FRIDAY
 7:45 p. m. Christ'S Ambassa- dor's meeting. This is service led by the young people, includ- ing singing, testimony, games, and a message.
The Nome nugget., 1951-10-12
SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST
 CHAPEL.
CATHOLIC CHURCH

CATHOLIC CHURCH
 Rev. Neil Murphy. s. Sunday Masses: 8 am. & 10 am. Daily Mass 7:00 am. Saturday Masses: am. & 8 am. pm. and 7:3o p..n. Confession.
The Nome nugget., 1951-10-12
CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE
 at
 Third and Division Lewis I. Hudgins. Pastor

SUNDAY
 You are invited to come. and bring your friends to the rally. 1O:00 a.m.-Sunday School. Les son: Jacob Receives the Pro- misc"
 Come see Miss McCormick's story proved by chemistry. Special Music in Sunday School and Morning Worship Services. HOO a.m-Morning Worship. "The Joy of Salvation, Past, Present and Future" 6:30 p.m.-Junior Society: All boys and girls up to 12 years. 6:30 p.m.-Nazarene Young Peo- ple's Society. This service is very enjoyable and you are in Vited.
 7:3O pm. - Evangelistic Service. "The Twofold WreStle God with Jacob and Jacob with God"
 MONDAY 400 p.m.-Girls Club. TUESDAY
 400 p.m.-BoyS Club WEDNESDAY, 7:30 pm.-The Glad Hour, with melody, praise, prayer and Bible study. You are invited to enjoy with us any and all of these services.
 THE FRIENDLY CHURCH WITH THE SINGING TOWER SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST
 CHAPEL Between 3rd and 4th Ave. on B St.
 M. freddie. Leader
 Phone Main ll0 SATURDAY. 1000 a.m.7Sabbath School.
The Nome nugget., 1951-10-12
Most Rood-Husging
 Weight
Longest of the Lot

Gives you more road-hugging, road-smoothing weight a hefty 3140 poundsf in the model illustrated that no com parable car in the field can match. Get the feel of this big car, and you won't settle for less. (fShipping weight.)
 Widest Tread in lis Field
 Here's the steadinesS of the widest tread in the field 58A inches between centerS of rear wheels. Once you've known the better roadability of Chevrolet'S wider tread, you wouldn't settle for less.