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The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1952-10-23
Republican Candidate
For Congress Speaks
On Delta Stations
4-County Hookup
Features Paul Clark
From Third District

Summary Of radio broadcast bv
Paul Clark, Republican candidate
Tor U. S. House of Representatives
from the Third District of Mis-.
sissippi, on four station Delta.
wide hookup, l pm, SUNDAY. Oc.
tober 10.
In the second radio broadcast OF
his campaign, Paul Clark. Re.
publican candidate for Congress
from the third district of Missis.
sippi, recounted the "stupendous
plumbers made by the aging
Franklin D. Roosevelt and the
juvenile Harry Truman in our re-
lations with the Soviet Union"
Both Roosevelt and Truman ig-
nored the facts of life regarding
the Soviet Union in a fashion SO
blind as to leave one with the in
escapable conclusion that cur pol
icy in dealing with the Soviet
Union was and is still directed by
communist agents in the highest
level of our government"
Attacking the Mississippi De-
mocrats for attempting to force
the state to remain a one-party
state, Clark announced that
these petty Democratic polite
ians are tearing down my posters,
IN a furious attempt to prevent
the voters of the Third District
from knowing that they can vote
against the Democrats in the gen.
eral election. They tell you to
your face that you cannot be
trusted with the two-party sys-
tenn. They would have you be-
lieve that if you voters of Mis-
sissippi suddenly find Republi-
can party in our state, you will
go completely beserk and elect
Perry Howard governor and
transfer the state capital to Mound
Bayou"
He reminded timid voters that
God will be your only witness in
that voting booth on November
4th!"
Clark described how the Rus
sions tried to support the Nazis
against Stain, but the Germans
Continued on Page Four)
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1952-10-23
Barber's Association
Organizes In Durant

The Central Mississippi Bar.
ber's Association met Tuesday
night, October IA, at Tommie's
Cafe in Durant for the first gen.
eral meeting Of the newly or
ganized association. Thirty-eigh,
were present including represent
atives from Holmes, Alfalfa, Madi-
son, Leake, Montgomery and Car
roll counties.
The purpose of this association
is to better fellowship, to pro-
mote better service in the pro-
fession and to cooperate with the
State BARRIERS Board of examin-
ers and health department there
by rendering a better service to
the public.
The following officers were
elected at a previous meeting to
serve for the ensuing year: Carl
Herrin of Durant, president; H. c.
True, Lexington, vice-president;
and Lamar Nesbitt of Kosciusko,
secretary and treasurer.
The next meeting will be the
first Tuesday night in November
in Canton.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1952-10-23
Hue Bulldogs Score
Initial Win Al
Homecoming Game
Queen Is Crowned
At Half Time
Ceremony Saturday

The Holmes Bulldogs have had
lean" season until Saturday
night, and they feated on an easy
win over hapless Itawamba In
dams by score of 800. George
Gilcrist, Holmes halfback, made
several good runs, two of which
were good for touch downs in the
second period.
Joe Chapman of Lexington and
Harvey Foster played exception
ally good ball for Holmes. De-
fensively Frank Drake, another
Holmes player from Durant along
with Gerald Vaughn and Jack
Blair were outstanding. Joe Grit
fin and Bill Clements were top
performers for the Itawamba
team.
Miss Dorothy Parish was crown
ed Homecoming Queen at half
time ceremonies. Her maids were
Misses Mary D. Robertson of Kos
ciusko, freshman maid and Kath-
ieen Arlington of Goodman re-
presenting AIS. Their escorts
were Captain Dale Randle for the
Queen, Gerald Vaughn for Miss
Robertson and Paul Won Karnel
for the high school maid.
Little Miss jeanette Arlington
of Goodman served as crown
bearer.
The Holmes Junior College
Band under the direction of Mr..
Thomas A. WATSON with James
Robertson as drum major pres
ented the Queen and her attend
ants to the tune of an album of
familiar songs, the band forming
into huge heart in midfield and
playing Let Me Call You Sweet
heart" and "Star Dust" The band
went into a cigarette formation
with the majorettes forming three
smoke rings while all field lights
were out. The band wanted Her
Majesty to remember the night
the majorettes and the band-The
Way You Look Tonight.
The final number featured Bill
ly Scott, drum major of Crystal
Springs Band in a sensational
fire baton twirling act.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1952-10-23
Mrs. Rachel B. Barrett
Rites Held Wed. Al
Family Residence
Member Of Prominent
Holmes Family Was
III Several Months

Mrs. Rachel Burwell Barrett
widow of w. o. Barrett, promin-
ent Lexington banker, died at her
home Tuesday morning after an
illness OF several months. Ser
vices were conducted from the
family residence at 2:30 pm.
Wednesday with the Rev. Paul
Bragg, pastor of the Lexington
Baptist Church, officiating. Burr
al was in Odd Fellows cemetery.
Mrs. Barrett, a member of a
family long prominent in Holmes
county affairs, was born at Eb-
enezer and was married to the
late Mr.. Barrett on October 26.
1893. She was Baptist and re.
ceived her education at Miss
Conway's School in Memphis. She
was held in highest esteem by a
wide circle of friends.
Surviving are three sons, Will
B. Barrett, Pat M. Barrett and T.
r. Oick) Barrett, and two daugh-
tiers, Mrs. L. r. Thompson and
Mrs. Olivia B. Linfield of Gulf
port. She also leaves five grand
children and four great-grand-
children.
Pallbearers were her nephews
and honorary pallbearers were
her friends.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1952-10-23
Brother Of Durunt
Resident Buried Today

Funeral services for Mr.. Jimmy
L. Long, brother of Mrs. w. S
Kicks Of Durant, were held to.
day Thursday at the Springhil
Baptist Church in Choctaw coun.
ty. The Rev. Sam Brown, pastor
of the Alderman Baptist Church
officiated.
Mr.. Long, So. died suddenly
at a clinic in Eupora Tuesday
Born in Choctaw county, he was
living in Eupora at the time OF
death.
He leaves his wife, Mrs. Agnes
Shaw Long, Clarksdale; a daugh-
ter, Mrs. H. K. Higganbotham.
Lakeland, Fla; four sons, James
N Long, Clarksdale; Royce Long,
Tutwiler, John A, Long in the
Air Force at Keesler Field. and
Jimmy L. Long in the Air Force
in Japan; two sisters, Mrs. Fred
Haney. Eupora and Mrs. w. S.
Kicks of Durant; brother, WORTHY
Long, Alderman, and a grand
child.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1952-10-23
Secretary Of State Lodner Speaks For
Democrats Wednesday; Senator Evons
And Col. StovoII Speak Thursday As
Independent Demos For Eisenhower

Holmes county citizens will
have an opportunity during the
next week to hear issues Of the
current presidential campaign
discussed by three well known
Mississippi Democrats.
On Wednesday night at 7:30
Secretary Of State Heber Ladner
will appear in Lexington at the
courthouse on behalf Of the can
didacy Of Governor Stevenson,
the regular Democratic candidate.
On Thursday night, October 80,
State Senator Earl Evans of Can
ton and Col. R. c. (Bob) Stovall
OF Columbus. both Independent
Democrats, will speak on behalf
OF General Eisenhower's candi-
dacy.
"A cordial invitation is extended
every citizen of Holmes county to
come out and hear these inform
ed men discuss the campaign is
sues and how they affect every
American.
Two Sets Of Electors
Mississippi and Holmes voters
Will choose on the November 9TH
ballot between two sets of Demo-
cratic electors representing the
candidates. of the two men,
Stevenson and Eisenhower.
This came about through resig-
nation of two sets of Republican
electors pledged to General Eisen-
hover clearing the way for con-
solidation Of the Republican and
Independent Democratic vote the
General may poll.
The regular Democratic elect
or candidates pledged to the
Stevenson-Sparkman ticket are
I. j. Tubb, Jim Blount, R. P.
Sugg, Erst Long, Hilton Waits,
Harold Cox, ]. L. (Jude) Craft
and Boyce Holleman.
The Independent Candidates for
, Elector tall Democrats) pledged to
vote for Eisenhower Nixon are
Sam Lumpkin, Everette Truly,
Earle Wingo, w. L. Guice, Hardy
Lott, Mrs. Robert Stands, Joseph
E. Wroten and Earl Evans.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1952-10-23
senator Earl tyans,
eisenhower EIeetor
Speaks In Holmes
Col. Bob StovuII.To
Appear On Program;
Public Is Invited

Senator Earl Evans of Madison
county, one of the Independent
elector candidates pledged to vote
for General Eisenhower for presi-
dent of the United States, will
speak in Lexington on next
Thursday, Oct. 80. al. 1880 pm. at
the courthouse in Lexington at
a meeting sponsored by Holmes
County Democrats for Eisen-
hover.
Appearing on the program with
Senator Evans will be Col. r. c.
(Bob) Stovall of Columbus, presi-
dent of the C&G Railroad and
Lowndes county farmer, staunch
States Rights Democrat and an
ardent supporter of Gen. Eisen-
hover. Col. Stovall is one of the
states leading business men and
member Of Governor Hugh
Whites staff of colonies.
Senator Evans is well known
throughout the state as a business
leader and he has long been re-
garded as one of the most influ-
entail men in the entire legisla-
tive bodies. He holds the impor-
tant post Of chairman of the Sen
ate Finance Committee and is a
member Of several committees in
! the senate including claims. corp
orations and contingent expense.
Senator Evans resides in Canton
; where he is a merchant and
manufacturer. He is a member
! OF the Canton Lions Club and
Junior Chamber of Commerce and
a past president of both organiza
tons.
Both of these men are said to
be well informed on questions of
the day and an able discussion
of campaign issues is anticipated.
Every citizen of the county is
given most cordial invitation to
attend this meeting sponsored by
Holmes County Democrats for
Eisenhower.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1952-10-23
Large Crowds Present
At lnter-City Rotary
Meeting In Durunt

A large crowd of Holmes coun-
ty Rotarians attended the inter-
city meeting held Monday night
at Castalian Springs near Durant
Around 100 Rotarians were
present including representatives
of the Pickens, Durant and Lex
ington clubs, as well as Koscius-
ko.
George Thornton CT Kosciusko
was master of ceremonies for the
occasion and Mr. Burford, YMCA
secretary, extended welcome to
the group.
Featured address Of the evening
was by Miss Polly Brown of Kos
ciusko, a Rotary exchange schol-
arship student who recently re-
turned from a years study in
Europe.
Miss Brown has Travelled extern
sively and her address was great
ly enjoyed by all those attending.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1952-10-23
Commissions Ruling
On Ponomu Limited
Reversed BY Court

Inc decision of the Mississippi
Public Service Commission di-
rectlng the Illinois Central Rail-
road to make Durant a stop for
the Panama Limited has been
reversed by the Circuit Court of
Kinds county in which it was
appealed.
The court ruled that the ques-
ton was one of public necessity
and not private and that the Com.
mission had not shown that pub
lie necessity was involved to any
considerable extent.
1t Is understood that the Com
mission will appeal the Circuit
Court finding to the State Su-
preme Court.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1952-10-23
Circuit Court Met
In Lexington
On Monday
Jurors For Week
Are Selected;
Case Settled

Circuit Court convened on Mon
day in Lexington with Judge Ar
thur Jordan presiding after .
weeks idleness due to illness Of
County Attorney Pat M. Barrett
and serious illness in the prose-
cutting attorneys family.
Monday was given over to
selection of juries as follows:
Jurors Selected
Jurors were selected Monday to
serve for this week as follows:
Jury No. /
Gordon Hutchinson, Robert A.
Legate, Richard Mcdonald, 8. G.
Herrin, E. M. Gunter, Miles Ray,
l.. r. Browning, Tom Lail, G. S.
Marks, Jr., Cecil L. Clements, Da-
vid L. Cothran and James H.
Boyette.
Jurn No.
Roy Melton, H. B. Simon. G.. S.
Marks, c. c. Wade, J. A. Slater,
N. B. Parrish, Jr., Wayne Wat
kins, W. ]. Penn, G. P. Sharpe,
T. H. Frost, M. G. Brough and n.
L. Malone, ST..
Case Settled
The case of the State VS.. Mar
shall T. B. Lehman of Lexington
was settled in an agreement made
between the lawyers on the case
with Mr.. Lehman paying a fine
Of 500 plus costs.
The case Of Alsis Wsnns.ey.
colored, indicted for grand lar
ceny in connection with stealing
a COW from Fanny Sample was
passed to the files which means
that it can be put back on the
docket in the future if conditions
warrant it.
Ten cases involving violations
OF SEEMING and other out of sea-
son violations of game laws were
mol pressed and a number re-
turned to the lower originating
court of JP John N. Hearn in
district 4.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1952-10-23

In keeping with the policy
Of this newspaper to always
present both sides of any CIV
en- question as fairly and I'M
partially as humanity possible
we are this week giving our
readers notice of Mr.. Ladner's
impending visit and a sum-
mary of a radio address given
by Republican Candidate for
Congress Paul Clark of Clarks-
dale. (Mr. Clark opposes Frank
Smith Of Greenwood, Third
District Congressman who re-
presents Holmes county in
Congress.)
Last week you read the ac-
count of an address given by
Congressman Smith in Holmes
county championing the cause
OF the Democratic party and
the week before an address by
State Senator Earl Evans of
Canton on behalf of General
Eisenhower.
We do not want any reader
OF this newspaper to ever feel
that its columns are not open
we may disagree with you in
your views but, as far as space
in our little paper permits, you
may be certain that your views
will be printed just as you ex-
press them.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1952-10-23
Piuno Glasses Meet
For October Meetino

Annis Guess was hostess for
the October meeting of the ele-
mentary piano pupils. All men,
bers played. A drill of musical
terms was conducted by Mrs. Lip
sey. The hostess, assisted by her
mother, served ice cream and
cookies.
The November meeting will be
with Maribeth Penton.
The October meeting of the high
school piano group was with
Joyce Hathorn. After each mem.
Der had played, a quiz on scale
signatures was conducted by Mrs
Lipsey. Sandwiches, potato chips
cookies, candy and Coca oals
were served.
Shirley Leslie will be the No.
vember hostess.
Piano Honor Roll
Mrs. Lipsey lists the following
students who have practiced the
required time for the past six
weeks:
Beverly Blanton, Mary 10 Self
Maribeth Penton, Margaret Rush,
Lucy Dickerson, Jimmy McNeer,
Terrell Thomas, Kay Derrick,
Sharon Daniel, Anna Maurejohn,
Shirley Howard, Jane Conn, Err
maine Burt, Patsy McNair. Carol
Englemann, Judy Worrell, Jackie
Badders.
Billy R. Dickerson, Caroline
Brown, Sandra Hawkins, Sue Col
line, Betty Nabers, Carole Jacks,
Kay Clements, Margaret Niece
hee, Betty Worrell, Charlotte
Pinkard, Mary Ann Peden, Roeba
Love, Joan Robertson, Annette
Jones, Edwin Sudduth, Betty Nc
Lellan, jeanette Englemann, Shir-
ley Leslie.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1952-10-23
Stevenson And Eisenhower Candidates. And Campaiqn
Issues will Be Discussed Before Holmes Citizens In
Two Meetings Scheduled On October 70 80
Cruger Democrats
Held Eisenhower
Meeting Wednesday

An enthusiastic meeting of
Holmes County Democrats for
Eisenhower was held in Cruger
Wednesday afternoon, according
to a report Of Mrs. G. G.. Griffin,
Cruger chairman.
There were IS people present at
the meeting who participated in
a town hall type of forum in
which the various issues Of the
1852 presidential campaign were
discussed freely.
]. T. Thomas of Cruger, Holm
es county chairman of Democrats
for Eisenhower attended and
spoke briefly as did Mrs. Thorn
as.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1952-10-23
|'53 Dodge Shown
By Dealer Today

The most dramatic changes in
the 38-year history of the Dodge
passenger car was unveiled TODAY.
October %, when Dodge Division
OF Chrysler Corporation presented
its sensational 1853 action car"
The new, completely restyled
Dodge with powerful 14n-horse-
power Red Ram Weight engine is
now on display in the showroom
of Herrin Bros. Motor Company
in Lexington. The public is in
vited to visit the Herrin firm and
see the new car.
Sweeping changes in both styl-
ing and chassis features plus The
unprecedented efficiency of the
new engine were announced by
the Messrs. Herrin.
The 140-horsepower Red Ram
Wight engine is featured in the
Coronet series, while the popular
and dependable six cylinder en-
CINE is retained in the Meadow
brook and Meadowbrook Special
series.
The highly-touted Dodge Red
Ram Wight engine is compact in
size and light in weight. II pro-
duces more horsepower per cubic
inch Of displacement than any
other automobile engine in vol
ume production today.
Dodge's efficient new power
plant is based on design princi
Piles used in high-output aircaf,
engines. Its horsepower is l40
400 rpm. Displacement is 24l.
cubic inches. 1t developes this
high power output on regula
grades of fuel despite its nigh
An improved control-arm al
rangement on the front suspen
sion system causes the 1853 Dodg
to resist fitting on turns. An
new, softer two-inch wide rea
springs with fewer leaves contri
butte to a more comfortable rid,
A modified frame design is res
ponsible for increasing the resis
Continued on Page q
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1952-10-23
Rampaging Tigers
Score $50 Win
Over TchuIa High
Homecoming Queen
Crowned During
Holftime Ceremony

The rampaging Durant Tigers
defeated a stubborn Tchula team
in Durant Friday night $50 be-
fore a big Homecoming crowd. To
single out a star in the game
would be virtually impossible,
Durant's Coach Walker said, be-
cause every man played top foot
ball to turn what was expected to
be a tough game into one sided
affair.
Tchula appeared strong in the
first half as they held Durant to
IA points. In the second half,
however, the Tigers began to
roll and pushed across six more
touchdowns. Tchula's highly
touted backs were stopped cold
by Durant's sturdy defense.
During the half time period the
Homecoming Queen, Miss Virgin
ia Lovins, was crowned by the
captain, James Pilgrim. Her maids
were the Misses Barbara Gibson,
Shirley Wheat, Sara Nell Nabers,
and Inez Pittman. Junior maids
were Susanna Smith, Betty My
ers, Judy Englemann and Dixie
Dele Hester.
Next Friday night the undefeat-
ed McAdams Bulldogs will in
wade Durant for a Big Black Con-
ference that will probably elm
mate one of the teams as a con-
tender for the championship. Nc
Adams boasts one of the best
balanced attacks in the history of
the school. A powerful running
and passing offense, Spearheaded
by Allen, Guyton, Meggs, Hut
Crimson. Self and Hester has
carried McAdams to victory after
victory.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1952-10-23

Holmes County Independent
Democrats for Eisenhower are
sponsoring a meeting at the
courthouse in Lexington next
Thursday night, October 80, at
7:30.
Scheduled to speak at this
meeting are State Senator Earl
Evans of Canton and Col. r. c.
(Bob) Stovall of Columbus.
Both men are staunch States
Rights Democrats and both are
actively supporting the Essen
hover ticket.
Senator Evans Is one of Ma
olson county's leading busin-
ess men and was recently in
troduced at a Lexington Ro-
tary Club meeting by Holmes
County Senator T. M. Williams
as the "most influential and
highest ranking senator in the
Mississippi State Senate" Sen
ator Evans is one of the eight
Independent Electors G. Mis-
sissippi pledged to vote fol
General Eisenhower.
Col. Stovall is well known as
a business man and farmer of
Columbus. He is president of
the Columbus and Greenville
Railway, member of Cover
nor Hugh Whites staff and
serves on a number of boards
Of trusteosAof state institutions.
Thus Holmes county citi-
zens will have an opportunity
next week to hear both sides
Of the story on the presiden-
tial race. There are many of
our people who have made up
their minds as to how they
will vote--there are many
others who have not yet made
up their minds. The latter
are much in the majority, in
our opinion.
At any rate whether you
have or haven't made up your
mind now is a good time to
hear the issues of the campaign
discussed by men who are
qualified to do so. We urge
our readers and friends to
make their plans now to attend
these meetings.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1952-10-23
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Everyone is cordially invited
to attend the services at the Du-
rant Presbyterian Church October
rs. Sunday School will be at GAS
am. Morning worship at HOO a.
m. Presbyterian youth fellowship
at 500 pm.
The evening service on October
rs and the Tuesday night Bible
class of Oct. % has been dismissed
because of the revival services at
the Methodist Church.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1952-10-23
Methodist Revival
Begins On Sunday

The revival at the First Metho.
dist Church in Durant will begir
Sunday, October 26, and continue
through October 81. Services will
be at 10 am. and 1880 pm. daily
The Rev. w. v. Stokes, pastor Of
First Baptist Church in Water
Valley will be the guest preacher
Mr.. Bill Mason of Kosciusko will
direct the singing.
Everyone is invited to attend.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1952-10-23
Week Of Prayer And
Church Extension
Set Oct. 26-Nov. z

The Women of the Presbyterian
Church will meet Monday, Tues
day, Wednesday and Thursday
at the church from 800 to 400
pm. for study of the church
extension study book, From
tiers of Hope" by Charles H.
Gibboney. The discussion will be
led by the Rev. S. L. MCCULLOUGH.
The study will be concluded with
luncheon meeting at the church
Friday, October 81 from 1870 to
1880. Mrs. Ed Guess is the chair
man of church extension.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1952-10-23

The Hon. Heber Ladner, Missis-
sippi's Secretary of State, will
speak to citizens of Holmes coun-
ty next Wednesday, Oct. %, at
7:30 pm. at the Courthouse in
Lexington on behalf of the candi-
dacies of Governor Stevenson for
President of the United States
and John Sparkman for vice-pre-
sident.
Every citizen of Holmes coun-
ty is urged to come out and hear
Mr.. Ladner discuss the issues of
the current political campaign.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1952-10-23
THROUGH
HAZEL
EYES

Mississippi's Secretary OF
State, the Hon. Heber Ladner,
is coming to Holmes county
next Wednesday, October 20,
and will speak at the Court
house on behalf of the Steven
son-Sparkman candidates. at
7:30 pm.
Mr.. Ladner is doing his
speaking on his own time
and the least we can do as CT
items interested in the well
fare Of our country is to 60
out and hear him. He is an
eloquent speaker on any SUBJ
ject in which he has firm con-
victions and we are certain
that many Holmes county citi-
Gems will be greatly interested
in what he has to say.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1952-10-23
A word to the ladies about

A word to the ladies about
that vote on November 4th.
1t is estimated that only 80
per cent of the women voters
in the country voted in l943.
This is not very compliment
tary.
If we didn't have the privll-
ege of voting we'd probably be
leading a torchlight parade 81
something to win it. But
we take this right like so many
others we have for granted and
60 merrily on our way. Let's
do better in November.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1952-10-23
Attend Luncheon

Mrs. Bill Hand, Mrs. Rufus
Harrington, Mrs. Preston Dur
ham, Mrs. A. L. Stevens and Miss
Ruth Howard attended the group
four UDC luncheon and program
at Greenville last Wednesday.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1952-10-23
Attends Meeting

Mrs. J. NJ. Howard, trustee, Dis
trict II Community Hospital, at
tended a State Hospital Auxil-
larry meeting in Jackson October
Is and participated in a panel
discussion on Strengthening
Your Hospital Through Trustee
Education"