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The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1952-12-04
Miss Byrd HambIem
Rites Al Pickens
Former Durunt And
NY Resident Dies
At Jackson Home

Miss Byrd w. Hamblen, former
resident Of New York City and
Durant, died Tuesday at Moore's
convalescent home in jackson
following a lingering illness. FL
neral services were held Wednes-
day afternoon at 2:3O at Maxwell
and Owens Funeral Home with
the Rev. R. G.. Donaldson, rector
OF the Canton Episcopal Church
officiating.
Burial was in Mizpah GENE.
terry in Durant.
A native of Madison, county
Miss Hamblen was a member OF
st. Johns Episcopal Church ir
New York City, member of the
United Daughters of the Con.
federacy and the Daughters Of
the American Revolution. She
was held in highest esteem by q
wide circle of friends in Holmes
county.
Surviving relatives are Mrs
Paul Ratliff of Jackson, Mrs. T
+. Montgomery of Pickens, Jack
Anthony of Washington, Mis-.
souri, Miss Ruth Cooper of Jack.
son, Mrs. Ed Walker of Camden
j. E. Maxwell, c. V. Maxwell Of
Pickens and r. l.. Cooper o.
Durant.
Pallbearers were Hoover Max.
well, Archie Cooper, Arthur Lo,
rance, Edwin Maxwell, Ed Walker
of Camden, and w. B. Cooper, Jr
of Jackson.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1952-12-04
Presbyterious Plan
Special Proerum Of
Christmas Music

The public is extended a cor
dial invitation to worship at
the First Presbyterian Church
in Durant on Sunday, Dec. z.
The regular Sunday school
hour and morning worship
hour will be held as usual at
Gas am. and ll:00 am. and
the youth fellowship at the
regular hour $50 pm.
In addition there will be a
special Christmas program OF
music at the evening service at
TOO pm. brought by members
of the Holmes Junior College
choir under the direction OF
Mrs. Martha Tye Mckie.
The weekly Bible Class
which is being attended by a
large number will be held at
the church Tuesday at ZOO pm.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1952-12-04
Seedlings Orders Are
Again Being Accepted

Tree Seeding applications are
again being accepted by the Mis-
sissippi Forestry Commission. Or
ders received during the four
months period, July / to Novem-
Der /, have not exceeded the nur-
sery supply of slash pine, Missis-
sippi cypress, Arizona cypress,
catalpa and black locust.
Orders for these seedlings will
be received on a first first-serv-
ed basis. They can be ordered
through the county agents or
area forester's office in Lexing-
ton.
To date, orders for $4,000 seed
lings have been received.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1952-12-04

worked out plans and made pre-
parations for the weekend revival
which is expected to stimulate
and inspire greatly the splendid
young people in the Baptist
Church here. He will lead the
singing.
Accompanist for the revival
music will be Miss Martha Smith
of Ruth, a newcomer to Mississip-
pi College and a brilliant pianist.
This splendid young Christian
woman is studying in the field
of music and her presence is ex-
pected to add much to the sue
cess of the meeting.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1952-12-04
Mrs. J. N. Harthcock
Buried On tuesday
87-Yeur-OId Women
Passes At Hospital
After Long Illness

Funeral services for Mrs. j. M.
Harthcock, 81, were conducted
Tuesday morning at her residence
near Lexington. The Rev. E.
B. Alsworth, assisted by the Rev.
c. M. Day officiated. Burial was
in Locust Grove cemetery.
Mrs. Harthcock died early Mon
day morning at the Holmes Coun-
ty Community Hospital follow
ing lengthy illness.
She leaves four daughters, Mrs
w. P. Russell of Lexington, Mrs
Frank Hollowell of Lexington
Mrs. r. H. Thompson of Arcola
Mrs. John Fason of Arcola; two
sons, d. F. Harthcock of Tchula
and J. F. Harthcock of Lexington
one brother, E. j. Forbus of Eben.
ezer and IL grandchildren.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1952-12-04
TO COLLECT GIFTS

Everyone contributing to the
Charity Hospital in Jackson is
asked to leave their contribu-
tons on their porch. They will
be picked up by Mrs. Ralph
McGehee, chairman of the COM
mittee, on Tuesday afternoon.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1952-12-04
DuFant AldermenEnact Ordinance Prohibiting
Sale OF Beer After 1000 P. NJ. And SUNDAYS
Low Is Effective
On January 3, 1853;
Punishment Set

The Board of Aldermen of the
City OF Durant have passed an
ordinance prohibiting the sale Of
heer after 1000 on weekday
nights until ZOO am. and all dav
on Sunday.
The ordinance was passed ~
the December 2 regular meeting
ana takes effect on January 3,
1888, one month from date of
passage.
Violation Of this ordinance will
be punished by fines up to 500
and thirty days in Jail, either or
both, as the Mayor may see fit.
The complete ordinance as
passed by the Board follows.
An Ordinance prescribing
hours Of opening and closing
OF places of business for the
sale Of light wine or beer in
the City of Durunt. Holmes
County. Mississippi. and pre-
scribing penalties Tor the
violation thereof.
Be it ordained by the Mayor
and Board of Aldermen of the
City of Durant, Holmes County,
Mississippi, as follows, to-wit:
Section /. That it shall be un-
lawful for any place of business,
store, cafe, restaurant, hotel, tour
ist court, or other business estab-
llshment, to remain open for the
sale OF light wine or beer, of an
alcoholic content of not more
thai. four per centum by weight,
bet 8een the hours of 1000 o'clock
pm. and Z o'clock the following
morning, daily, and between the
hours of 1000 o'clock pm. Satur-
day and 7 O'clock am. Monday.
Section 2. That it shall be UNI
lawful for any person to sell, give
or dispense, or permit to be con-
sumed in any place Of business,
store, cafe, restaurant, hotel, tour
list court, or other business estab-
tishment., owned, operator, or
controlled by such person, any
light wine or beer, Of an alco-
holic content of not more than
four per centum by weight, be-
tween the hours of 1000 o'clock
pm. and Z o'clock the following
-'"~7'ns. daily, and between the
hours of 10 o'clock pm. Satur-
day and 7 O'Clock am. Monday.
Section 3. That any person viol-
ating the provisions of this ordin-
ance shall be guilty Of misde-
meanor, and shall be punished by
fine not to exceed $4,000, or
by Imprisonment not to exceed
80 days, or by both such fine and
Imprisonment.
Section 4. That for cause, the
public health, safety and morals
requiring it, this ordinance shall
be in force and take effect one
month from and after passage, as
provided = law.
II "mbebr 2, 1852.
-, Mayor
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1952-12-04

the numerous drives that come
to every community. Again they
feel thankful to be among the
givers, and to learn to share with
others.
The selection of program ma
terial, conference delegates, and
officers developes Judgment, the
laying aside of personal prefer
ences, and the tendency to consid-
err the needs of the individual
member and the group.
in working together Y-Teens
discover unsupported talents and
from what looked like unpromis-
ing material develop attractive
personalities and friendship that
enrich the lives of all the mem
bers. Indeed Mississippi Y-Teens
learn by doing"
Miss. Educational Advanc,
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1952-12-04
Methodist Men Ask
For law-Enforcement

Members of the Mems Bible
Class of the First Methodist
Church Of Durant have written
Marshal w. E. Durham of Du-
rant in regard to law-enforcement
in Durant and asked that copy
OF the letter be published in the
press.
The letter follows:
Durant, Miss.
November 80, 1852
Marshal w. E. Durham
City Hall
Durant, Mississippi
Dear Marshal Durham:
AS Marshal of the City of Du-
rant, we are sure that you are
aware of the important duties of
your office and of your obliga-
lions to the people of Durant, and
we are not writing this letter to
inform you of these duties and
obligations. However, we desire
to advise you of certain fragrant
law violations existing in Du-
rant, in that there are several
whiskey selling establishments
which require your immediate at
tention as City Marshal.
The above information is readi-
ly available, and is plainly Wis
IDLE to both residents of the area
and transients. We respectfully
urge you take immediate steps to
correct the lawless conditions ex-
listing.
We are calling upon you now,
as chief law enforcement officer
Of Durant, to RAID AGAIN AND
AGAIN those places selling in
toxicating liquors. We expect
this procedure. We are calling
upon you to strictly enforce the
law, and raid and arrest those
persons and places selling whis-
key, and those caught drinking
and carousing or lettering around
might spots" and to prosecute
all violators to the extent of the
law, without fear or favor.
Assuring you that we stand
ready and willing to cooperate
with you in the strict enforcement
of the law, We are,
Yours very truly,
The Mems Bible Glass
First. Methodist
Church, Durant, Miss.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1952-12-04
Holmes Cagers 0per
1852 Season FRIDAY
AT Bonneville
First Home Come
Set December 18th
With Wesson

The Holmes Junior College cage
teams will open their 1928 bas-
ketball season this weekend play
ing Northeast at Bonneville Fri
day, December 5. The Holmes
teams will conclude its first road
set of games Saturday night by
playing the Itawamba teams al
Fulton.
The home season will open
with Copiah-Lincoln of Wessor
here Friday, December IL. Holm
es will be host to the Southwes,
teams from Summit on Saturday
night, Dec. 10. All home games
will begin at 7 pm. with the
boys game following at 8 pm.
Holmes should have one Of
the better boys teams in the
&c. Association this season. They
are the defending champions OF
the conference. Willard Davis
Melvin Gibson, Billy Daniel
and Chuck are returnees from the
1882 champions. James Red
Free is back in school after g
two year hitch with the National
Guard and is expected to
strengthen the Holmes quint.
The girls team will probably
not be as strong as last season
with most of the regulars that
won second place last year gradu-
ated. Tecoah Pace, guard, and
Geneva Ballard, forward, are alb
out the only regulars from last
season on the girls team.
The remainder of the schedule
is as follows:
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1952-12-04

Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus"
will be the theme Of the week.
end youth revival which will be
held at the First Baptist Church
in Durant on Friday and Satur-
day, Dec. 5 and 6 and conclude
on Sunday, Dec. 7. The public is
cordially invited to attend every
service.
The Rev. Richard Buckley Of
Jackson will be the speaker for
the 3-day meeting. He is a sem
ior student at Millsaps College
and an enthusiastic header of
young people. At this Baptist in
stitution he has earned many
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1952-12-04
THROUGH
HAZEL
EYES

II we were to say that we
were going to burn off $3.50, 900
worth Of timber on Holmes
county's wooded areas people
would say we were crazy
and we would be.
But that's exactly what hap
pened this year in Holmes
county.
Forest fires burned off
$4,000 acres here which is a
little more than ten per cent
Of the total wooded area in
the county-there being 307 900
forest acres here. The U. 5.
Forest Service estimates the
loss at about $1,000 per acre
and this accounts for the
$3.50, 1000 loss to landowners in
Holmes county.
Most of our acreage burned
was lost in the Big Black river
bottom and in tie Delta.
Comparatively little burned in
the hill section Of the county.
AS a whole for the state it
was the worst fire season since
1924, according to foresters.
1t is not just the landown-
er, however, that suffers loss
in these fires.
Employment is curtailed or
ceases altogether from wanton
burning Of forests. The gov
eminent ceases to collect re-
venues and taxes from land
owners ard taxpayers. Sports
men have less game to hunt in
the future-and there are
many more ways the public
feels the results of forest fires.
In a state like Mississippi
where forestry is such an inn
portant part Of our total econ
omy it is imperative that ev-
cry man, woman, boy and
girl do what we can to pre-
vent and stamp out these fires.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1952-12-04

A numt - of young people have
been working on plans for the
meeting and the following COM
mittees have been active:
Entertainment committee, Sara
Nell Nabers, Louie Thomas and
Edith Mcbride; social committee,
Shirley Wheat, Marjorie Minis,
Tabitha Peden and Edith Anne
Moss; ushering, James Carr
Francis Brantley, Dale Mcbride,
and James Kealhofer; advertis-
ing, Joyce Hathorn, Shirley Leslie
and Joyce Mcbride.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1952-12-04
Dovid Eugene Herrin
Rites Held Tuesday

A wide circle Of Holmes
county friends will regret to
learn that the little son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney Herrin
was stillborn on Monday night,
December / at the Holmes
County Community Hospital.
He was named David Eugene.
Graveside services were held
at Mizpah cemetery in Durant
Tuesday morning with the Rev
c. M. Day officiating.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1952-12-04
Advance Prints Article
BY Miss Turner.
Y-Teen Adviser

Miss Estelle Turner, member
of the Durant school faculty and
adviser to the Y-Teens Of Du-
rant, is author of an interesting
article on "Y-Teens Learn BY
Doing" in a current issue of the
Mississippi Educational Advance.
Those interested in the splen-
did work being done by this group
Of girls will be interested in the
following reprint Of Miss Turn
er's informative article:
The ancient Oriental proverb
Zone SEE is worth many TELL"
may be aptly replaced by its kim
dred maxim "One DO is worth
many a SEE" All phases Of the
Y-Teen program give to every
girl the opportunity and challenge
to learn by doing. The varied
types of devotional guidance
books published each year testify
to the need for worship helps. Be-
cause whatever their specific type
program. Y-Teens remember their
basic objective ito grow in know
ledge and love of God" and to
share that love with others. Y
Teens learn to worship by practic-
ing devotion.
THE most profound reflections
of the Psalmist and the most in
.spiring messages of the Master
become the heart felt emotions
of those who earnestly sing, God
who TOUGHEST earth with beauty,
make me lovely too. With Thy
spirit recreate me, make my heart
anew" or God the Father, hear
us, lift our hearts and cheer US"
In the friendship circle around
the campfire, girls sincerely feel
spirit of alteration, of thanks
giving and of supplication as they
reverently sing, 'Kneel always"
and "Let us go on believing in this
Love we're receiving"
Through active participation
in public programs girls gain
poise and administrative expert
ence. Even better than the SER
vice that is recognized and praised
is the willing service given behind
the scenes.
Through dramatization comes
a keener understanding of per-
sonal problems and the people
who face these problems. AS the
girls work to present in playlet
form programs depicting family
relationships, as they study 70
give a sympathetic portrayal of
the mother striving to understand
her adolescent daughter and ex-
plain her to the others of the fam
lily, as they portray an impatient
elder sister or scornful younger
brother, they get a better under
standing not only of their fami-
lies. but also of themselves.
Such social service projects
as giving up certain pleasures in
order to provide Christmas cheer
for needy persons teach more
than personal sacrifice; they
teach gratitude and humility foi
the countless blessings American
Y-Teens enjoy,
by aiding service clubs ii
house-t o-house canvassing fol
donations to charitable institu,
tons, girls learn to accept civic
responsibility. They learn toC
in this way to meet various types
of givers and to use tact. They
get first-hand information abou
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1952-12-04
Hospital List

G. w. Thomas, Goodman
T. A. Filgo, Durant
Lee Hutchinson, Durant
Expired November 2S)
Mrs. Luther Mcclellan, Durant
Mrs RaYmund DowdEe, Durant
Billy Irby, Durant
Mrs. Opal Taylor, Durant
Mrs. Lester Gage, >Pickens
Baby Boy Gage, Pickens
Mrs. Bill Ellis, Durant
Mrs. Carl Herrin, Durant
Mrs. R. L. McClesky, Goodma
Colored Patients .,
Fred Roby, Goodman
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1952-12-04
MUSIC RECITAL

There will be a music recital
at the Durant school Sunday
December z at 500 pm. Children
in grades one through six will
sing and piano students through
the sixth grade will play. The
public is cordially invited.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1952-12-04

paign the most successful ever"
Mr.. A. P. Carroll, chairman of
the Holmes County Chapter of
the National Foundation called on
all citizens to give their full sup
port to Mrs. Fincher in the forth
coming drive
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1952-12-04

honors in athletics and is men,
Der of the college basketball
squad.
The Rev. Norman Shorty"
Deaton will be personal worker
for the 3-day meeting. He will
lead devotionals, group discus
sions and work in many phases
OF the revival. Shorty is from
Memphis where he is a member
of the First Baptist Church. He
is junior student at Mississippi
College studying for the ministry
James Hayes is choir director
and leader of young people for
the First Baptist Church and has
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1952-12-04

Only II more shopping days
until Christmas.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1952-12-04

Attest: - It 49,
Mrs. Lucille ~ ~ -
The Miami times., 1952-05-31
CARD OF THANKS

The family of the late Mrs.
Rosa Singleton wish to express
their thanks to relatives and
friends for their kindness shown
during the illness and death Of
their loved one. Your many cards,
flowers, letters, donations, tele-
grams are gratefully acknowledge
ed.
Special thanks to the neighbors
of 5th place and 9th avenue, Nurse
Major, Rev. T. Johnson, Ushers
Board, BTP, Church, and Sunday
School of st. John Baptist church.
Sick committee of Pallbearers'
Lodge No. 81, the Boosters Social
Club, the Amity Club, the Fiesta
Club. Last, but not least, the
Francis Funeral Home for the
wonderful services rendered.
The Singleton Family
The Miami times., 1952-05-31
THE PASSING OF
w. B. THOMAS
BY Marie M. White

During the month of May death
removed a pioneer and prominent
citizen from the community. It
was w. B. Thomas, known to his
many friends as Bowden Thomas.
Deacon Thomas, witnessed the
growth of Miami. He resided on
9th st. along with Mrs. Rebecca
Walker, Mrs. George White, Mr..
Ed Shumake, the ClaytonS and few
others. He was a keen business
man and was active in the real
estate field. He loved young
people, and this was manifested
in the part he played in the pub
lie school system in the day of
Profs. Gordon and Dansby.
Deacon Thomas was interested
in the development of Christian
hospital and served as chairman
of the board of directors. Being
deeply concerned in ones citizen
ship he urged the people to reg
ister and vote. A poll tax was
paid in those days, so he organ
lied a club and urged the people
to become registered voters and
use their franchise.
Those who know him will agree
that he loved his Bible above all
books and his church above all
organizations. st. John stands as
a monument to his memory. I've
sat in the old st. John Baptist
church many times and listened
to his plea for a new church and
he would weep for the cause.
Greater love hath no man."
On last Thursday his body laid
in state among a truck load of
beautiful flowers. They were
read out from individuals in all
walks of life. A great eulogy was
delivered by the Rev: S. A.
Thomas. Deacon Pecke paid a
glowing tribute to this christian
gentleman with whom he worked
for many years. I had the honor
of representing my pastor, Rev.
Edward T. Graham and to speak
for this venerable gentleman as
a citizen.
"I've done some good and I've
done some wrong" was expressed
when Mrs. Artie Richardson sang
"I've Done my Work"
Many sorrowing friends passed
by the dark metallic couch to get
the final glimpse Of the man they
loved and respected. Some of
whom he assisted financially and
many to whom he advised.
In the sunset of Deacon Thomas
the community has lost an out
standing citizen and the christian
church, a strong defender.
The Miami times., 1952-05-31
New Hope Baptist
Church News

Last Sunday, May 25th, was
Women's Day at our church. Mrs.
A. M. Frazier of Jacksonville,
was the guest speaker for the oc-
casion, and she gave us some very
interesting facts which were en-
ioyable. The chairman, Mrs. Re-
becca Brown and co-chairman,
Mrs. Annie A. Wallace, wish to
thank the program committee for
the very nice program they pre-
sented; also the members, visitors
and friends for making this a sue
cessful program. You are wei
come~at all times.
Rev. H. c. Samuels, pastor
Mrs. Annie Wallace, reporter
The Miami times., 1952-05-31
Mt. Calvary Baptist
Church News

We thank God that our pastor,
the Rev. E. M. Thomas, returned
home last Saturday. He reports
that his sister, Mamie, is on the
road to recovery, and that his
trip was successful.
Sunday found us again in the
house of the Lord, giving thanks
- God. Sunday School met at the
regular time, and at IL o'clock
our pastor delivered a powerful
message on the subject, "Repre-
Senting to His People"
The BTU had a lively session
at 5 o'clock. AT the evening
worship Rev. D. A. Bradley
preached a soul stirring sermon.
His text was taken from st. Luke
22:53.
The public is welcome to Wort
ship with us.
Rev. E. M. Thomas, pastor
Mrs, B. M. Kendrick, reporter
The Miami times., 1952-05-31
St. Luke Baptist
Church News

The services last Sunday began
spiritually high. Sunday School
under the direction of our super
in.endent, Peter Williams, met at
900 am. At the IL am. service,
our pastor, the Rev. p. w. Will
liams, delivered a powerful mes
sage, subject, Goods Unanswered
Questions" which were taken
from the following 6 verses:
/. What shall We do in the day
of visitation? To whom shall ye
flee for help? And where shall we
leave your glory? Isiah 1913.
2. How wilt thou do in the
swelling of the Jordan? Jer 1875.
8. What shall man give in ex-
change for his soul? Matt. 8:37.
4 What shall the end be OF
them that obey not the Gospel OF
God? Peter AIT.
5. If the righteous scarcely be
saved, where shall the ungodly
and the sinner appear? / Peter
4:18.
6. How shall we escape if we
neglect so great a salvation? Heb.
2:3.
The BTU met at $50 pm. AT
the TOO o'clock service, the Rev.
Watson, assistant pastor of Mt
Zion Baptist Church, Ft. Lauder
dale, delivered an inspiring mes
sage, subject, "The Coming OF
Christ"
The public is invited to wor-
ship at St. Luke's, 1909 NV 9Th
ave.
Rev. P. w. williams, pastor
Mrs. Evelyn Davis, reporter
The Miami times., 1952-05-31
Whitsunday At
St. Agnes

Whitsunday services will be
held at st. Agnes on Sunday,
June 1st. Low Mass will be cele-
brated at 7:30 am, Church School
at $50 am, Choral Mass and
sermon at 11:00 am. and Solemn
Vespers and sermon at 7:30 pm.
The Rector had a birthday last
week and an elaborate birthday
party, sponsored by the Young
Women's Study Council, Mrs. Le-
nora Braynon Smith, president,
Showered FIR. Culmer with scores
of useful gifts The Rector was
grateful beyond words.
Last Sundays service cannot
soon be forgotten. Bishop Martin
]. Bran made his initial vista
ton at St. Agnes. A capacity con-
gregation greeted him. The SER
vice was magnificent and the
Bishop preached powerful ser
mon.
The Miami times., 1952-05-31
NOTICE

There will be service at Mel
bertha Gregg Mission, 1643 NV
First court, Sunday, June l. at
8 pm. The public is invited.
The Miami times., 1952-05-31
IN MEMORIAM

In sad but loving memory of
our dear father and grandfather,
JAMES STUBBS
who departed this life on May IL,
1912, and our dear mother and
grandmother,
GEORGIANA STUBS
who passed to her eternal reward
on May 80, 1947.
Their memories linger forever
in our hearts.
Rosa Lee Sands, daughter
Miriam Thompson,
grand daughter
The Miami times., 1952-05-31

In sad but loving memory OF
MRS. MAE DEAN
who departed from us on May 81,
1850.
She is gone but not forgotten.
She leaves to mourn:
Mrs. Geneva, Trotman,
mother
Mr.. Sydney Trotman, father
Three sons, six sisters
Two brothers and a husband