The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1951-08-30

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Honestly"
well, darn it, / wonl"
Through their ballots the
citizens of Holmes county have
/ elected officials to serve them
4 during the next four years be-
ginning in January of 1852.
Last week and the week be-
fore in this column l told the
readers of this newspaper
something about the political
activity in this county among
a group of people who operate
outside of and in defiance OF
the law.
This political activity con-
tinued up until the polls closed
at 600 pm. Tuesday evening.
In the same columns l again
expressed to my readers and
the people of this county the
Importance of making certain
that our chief law enforcement
official, the sheriff, be worthy
of the trust that the people
place in him.
Mr.. Richard Byrd, the man
who was elected sheriff, came
out in this newspaper last
week, the last issue before the
second primary election, with
a stand for law enforcement
which was as strong as he
could possibly make.
Mr.. Byrd pledged himself to
rid Holmes county of all cifi-
gems who sell liquor - to keep
on raiding every one of these
places. without being asked by
citizens. until all of these whis-
KEY sellers are forced to close
and move out of the county.
MIR. Byrd has pledged him
self to seize and destroy all
slot machines and gambling
equipment should such opera
tors seek to locate in Holmes
county.
Mr.. Byrd has said that "all
places contributing to the mo-
rol delinquency of our young
people will not be tolerated"
Mr.. Byrd has pledged himself
to cooperate with the state
Highway Patrol in an effort to
make Holmes county a safe
place in which to drive.
Mr.. Byrd has pledged to our
farmers added protection when
he is sheriff.
/ am quite sure that | speak
for the majority of the people
in Holmes county when ! say
that his stand on law-enforce-
ment is heartily approved. l
am quite certain the majority
of the people who voted for
Mr.. Byrd believe in him
that he will 90 the job just as
he has promised or they
would not have elected him to
this important office.
If Mr.. Byrd asks for it | am
sure he will receive the en-
enlargement and cooperation
of the people of this county in.
successfully doing a cleanup
job which must be done if
Holmes county is to remain a
fit place in which TO live.
The eyes Of all Holmes coun-
ty citizens will be upon him
as he takes office in January
as a matter of fact all Missis-
sippi is interested in what
Holmes county's situation is go
ing to be the next four years.
Certainly we will all get be-
hind him and cooperate IN
every way possible to help him
make the best possible record.
Would you like to know the
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The first lesson a person who
wants to succeed should learn
is show to get along with other
people"
These are the words of DIR.
Charles Allen of Atlanta, Geor-
gia. who is conducting a revi-
val meeting at the Methodist
church in Lexington this week.
DR.. Allen is a brother of Stan
ley M. Allen, well-known bust
ness manager of Holmes Junior
college.
DR.. Allen, a fluent and en-
tertaining speaker, hsteo I'VE
rules for those who WANT TO
learn how to get along with
people. These are:
/. Get interested in other
people. 2. Don't criticize any
body about anything. 8. Do
YOUR work and forget about
who gets the CREDIT. 4. Meet
criticism with a smile and good
will. S. Don't carry a grudge.
There's not much hope for the
man who stays mad.