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Politics Is Politics

crossed. All of this is of course the Jaycce's
own business, but it would be a pity to see
50 valuable an organization in this and
other communities move into a controver
Sial position in public esteem and attitude
and SO handicap the fine things they Gus
tomarily do.
We can endorse the commentator by
the Advance. We believe it proper that a
semi-community organization such as the
Jaycees should discuss political matters for
information of their members, but doubt
the advisabilty of acting as an organiza-
ton. Naturally Jaycees are interested in
politics and international programs might
be encouraged for the enlightenment of the
membership, but group action could we'll
wreck so fine an organization as the Junior
Chamber. Like civic clubs. it can we'll at-
ford to be bipartisan.
This desire on the part of some Jaycce
chapters might point up the need for more
activity in the regularly constituted politi-
cal parties. The younger men should be en-
couraged in their interest in political ques-
tons and strong political parties might be
the answer. Maybe a revival of militant
political campaigns, with public meetings
in the courthouse would be healthy for all.
1t certainly would increase interest in gov
eminent.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-02-06
Double Check

President Eisenhower sent out
the first Valentine-hls State of
the Nation We are all just
bunch of migrants SO what?
Just forgot where wecome from
no wander we no 60 back.
After twenty years. of our two
eX Presidents Herbert Hoover
rates first in popularity and fell
Ter named Adolph Hoover rates
second. HIST still gets the cuss-
ing. They placed wreath on the
tomb of Franklin D. Roosevelt.
then criticized the Potsdam agree
ment-funny world. twenty years
is long time to rock the baby
in the cradle, but some are still
arocking Evidently there is a
cat in our category, possibly a
dead cat at that. This is being
made a great revival of hatred
For the party that in twenty
years brought this Nation out of
the darkest moments of hunger
end distress into the greatest all
time prosperity with, the largest
National Debt and the largest Ma
tional income ever with a
irothing hatred they spew upon
the Democratic Party all the
heaped up and leftover destruc-
ton they can muster land that S
one thing the Republicans can
muster to unity a Nation and
possibly World wide hatred for
the party known as the National
Democratic Party of America.
Thanks for reading.
Yours.
j Marvin Brown
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-02-06
Movie Guide
BY Motion Picture Commit
tee of Farmville Woman's Club.
STATE THEATER

PLYMOUTH ADV ENTURE -
Authentic film in teohnicolor of
voyage of the Pilgrims TO the New
World The MayfloWer is an exact
replica of the original, Only few
Liberties are taken With history.
such as the fictitious romance
between Dorothy Bradford. play
cd by Gene Ticrncy. and Captain
Jones. Spencer Tracy Unusual.
realistic shots of the sea. Family.
BECAUSE OF YOU Mclodra-
matte film. Home is pl oxen when
husband, Jeff Chandler. learns
that wife. Loretta Young, has had
a prison record before their mar
rlega. Adults and young people.
THE CLOWN-Reo Shelton as
washed-up clown trles to make
comeback on TV fol adoring son,
Tim Considine Family.
LEE THEATER
NO HOLDS BARRED-Comedy
dealing with professional WreS-
Ting featuring Leo Goicev Huntz
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-02-06

hover will act with dispatch and will takt
steps to checkmate such moves as they
make What is more he may take the Of
fensive in the cold war.
Also significant is the change in com
mand in Korea when Lieut.. Gen. Maxwe'
D. Taylor succeeds General James A. Va
Fleet who is retiring. General Taylor
World War II paratroop leader, has back
ground knowledge of the Orient, having
served as an attache in Japan and China
for many years. He speaks japanese flu
emily. His assignment to command the
ground forces and his background as q
paratrooper may cause the Communist gen
erals in Korea some uneasy moments.
Equally significant are changes in direc-
ton of the cold war" William H. Jack
son, New York businessman, who was
Gen Jacob Devers chief strategic intelli
gence officer during World War ii, and
later served as deputy chief of intelligence
under Gen. Omar Bradley, has been assign
ed to coordinate psychological warfare, pro-
paganda, and intelligence programs. Asso-
w. Dulles, head of the Central Intelligence
Agency. whose job it is to gauge the
strength and intentions of Russia. Jackson,
Dulles and Taylor have worked together
before, are well acquainted and should
make an effective team in both the cold and
hot wars now being waged. 1t is team
which will cause more uneasy moments TOT
the Communists. 1t is what President Els
enhower promised to find ways and means
of ending the Korean war with honor. 1t Is
pressure applied to the Communists, cal
culated risks. but the only way to impress
the enemy with our determination for def
mite action.
The defensive period for the United
state is over. We now go on the offensive.
The American people and Congress will
support the President in his policies. They
want change of pace.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-02-06
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By Ted Kesir9

Probably the cuteSt snake OF
them all. if you can imagine any
snake being cute, is the hog
nosed snake also known as the
putting adder, putting viper and
spreading viper Outdoor writer
Shep Shepherd thinks this COM
pletely harmless snake is the big
gest ham in the reptile world.
When danger threatens. he
~alses his body upward. flattens
his head and spreads cobra
ike hood With mouth open he
Kisses and strikes ferociously.
This aWeSome performance is
designed to frlghten other crea-
lures into instant flight. For all
this show of pugnacity, the little
hognoSe won't bite even if you put
a finger IN his mouth. II his bluff
fails he resorts TO other means.
He dies. And when it comes to
playing dead he can out-possum
the most expert possum that ever
lived
He goes into vlolent convul-
sions. turning on his back and
thrashing about in fancied pain.
Gradually the commissions cease.
the mouth comes open. the tongue
hangs out and the hognOSe looks
tor all the world like the deadest
snake alive He makes one mistake
IN this convincing act, SO intent
is he upon his purpose that II
YOU turn him over on his belly
after he has died he Will in
stantly flop over on his back
again This is his death and. by
Golly. he is going to die IN the
manner OF ms own choosing.
When he is completely dead, "
walk away somewhere out of his
sight and wait. After few min
utes he turns slowly on his stom
ach again. raises his head and
takes a careful look around If his
audience has departed he does
Z, likewise. If they ever come up
with an Oscar for Snakedom. the
little hognoSe is cinch to cop it.
Incidentally. he got that name
from his Snout. which is turned
up on the end for roofing in dirt
after the toadS that are the main
item on his menu.
Now comes the moral of this
piece Destroy poisonous snakes.
Let the others live. Don't smash
the skull of every snake you sec
/ Just on the theory ii might be
poisonous. Learn TO know the four
4 dangerous kinds and give the rest
a chance to leave you alone,
which they Will gladly DO In most
sections Of the country people
have only one or two poisonous
snakes to think about. The West
concerns itself only with the rat
tiers, except for portion of the
I Southwest where few coral
snakes may be found The central
states will encounter rattlers. cop
perheads and occasionally moe
/ Caslns New England has rattle
snakes and copperheads. The
southeastern states have the
greatest number and variety Of
venomous snakes since it is here
that the range of the rattlesnake.
the coral and the moccasin over
zap. with few copperhcads also
appearing III northern Florida,
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-02-06
Earning Gods Grace

Still, the race Of man includes
many fools, And some Of these
have tried to do the impossible,
10 earn the infinite grace of God
One way they have tried is 10 buy
il A lifelong rascal 5 conscience
will finally begin 10 hurt him, and
50 TO get God on his side he viii
build cathedral or cndoW an
orphanaee or pour money into
some church treasury. hoping that
God will overlook the vlllainOuS
ways in which he earned the
money because Of the plous way
m which he spends it Other mon
a little more on the religious
slde) seem to think they can
sweet-talk God into being their
friend. They would not put it that
way; they would say that God viii
listen to their many prayers. Do
they not regularly attend prayer
meetings. or early communions,
and should not God be expected TO
do something for them in return?
Others. again, hope that God
can be made to feel 50 sorry for
them that he will pour out on them
his special grace. If they do not
have natural troubles they Will
make artificial troubles for them
selves. They will so without proper
food and clothing, they will wear
hair shirts or iron chains around
their waists. they will roll on beds
of spikes or 90 without baths for
years and years. Bpt Gods grace
does not 90 to the highest bidders;
it does not go to the most long
winded prayers, it is not offered
as reward for self-infiicted
wounds. Gods grace must be taken
as a gift or not at all.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-02-06

which the Cardinals won the pennant. they
each beat the Detroit Tigers twice to win
the World Series for the GashouSe Gang.
Since he has retired, Dean has become
a sports announcer The Dean story is an
American story. of country boy who came
up to the big city with big ideas and big
talk but who had the stuff to back both
Of them up, most of the time.
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dom to new circumstance. in that
blend of continuity and change
which distinguishes evolution
from revolution.
Americans share much of the
best of the English heritage. Eng
lishmen will be blessed by many
of the finest achievements of the
American future. There is little
cause for real misunderstanding
here-no more. perhaps. than is
to be found between those whose
preference is for prose and those
who prefer poetry
Christian Science Monitor
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-02-06

'rHE Farmvillc Junior Chamber of Com
mcrce delegation presented a resolution
at the State Convention calling on the Jay
Gee organization to divorce itself from poll
teal matters, and received an editorial COM
mendation from the Lynchbure Advance.
They particularly mentioned the poll tax
issue because the Jaycee state board of d.
rectors had twice previously passed reSou-
lions advocating adjustment of the poll
tax The local chapters are now being poll
cd ON tie resolution says the Advance.
." to participate in politics, as an organl-
cation. is to place them in CONT ovcrslal
matters which inevitably will destroy their
effectiveness and the prestige they ENJOY
for good work they do in non-poitical pro
iects. To participate IN politics clasSiteS
them among the pressure groups.
g. The Daily Advance has admired
and supported the Lynchburg Jaycees as
an exceptionally effective community or
ganizaton, but cannot go along with them
in dual status of community good works
and political activity. When partisan poll
tics enters then outside attitude is govern
ed also by partisan politics and the good
works will suffer and the prestige dlmin-
ish. Get out the vote, and such activities.
are Just good citizenship and non-partSan.
But the line should be made clear and not
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-02-06

Hall. and the Bowcry Boys. Adults
and young people.
SHORT GRASS - Two listed
western. Rod Cameron assists
pretty girl and her father in
struggle against ruthless cattle
barons for more grazing land. Au-
thentic background. Adults.
TOKYO JOE-Tough-b boy Bo-
CART on the rampage again puts
brakes on Japanese militarism
after World War II. Adults.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-02-06
Grace and Gratitude

Then does it make no difference
what we do? viii God be Just Is
good to us. no matter what? Shall
We even do evil that grace may
abound" that is. shall we make
God grace even more gracious
hv being as bad as we can be-
Not by any means. The truly good
life is not a way Of earning the
grace of God: it is a way of re-
spending to the grace OF God.
Some one has said that religion
is gratitude. Religion is our re-
Spouse to God. not his to us. Re
ligion is our reply tc the infinite
goodness Of the Almighty, not his
reply to our PARKWAY. badly mixed
and human goodness, Indeed, tic
good life rs more than lifelong
act Of gratitude. the good life II
self is the effect of God grace,
tRa..d IN outlines copyrighted bv the
Division ~ Christian Education. NJ
h.rai Council rf the Churches of Christ
in the LISA. Released by WV
ysaturss)
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-02-06
ANGRY BURGLARS

4 Knoxville. Tenn--Aiter batter
ing open a safe in 4 factory office,
only to find it empty angry bur
glars blew their tops. They left a
note. reading, why didn't you
leave some money in .nis thing?
In revenge they set fire to
some sawdust in the boiler loom.
Firemen found the note on top of
the safe
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-02-06

can bestow. But
il c a n n o { be
bought. II cannot
be earned. We
can see that this
is true by think
ing a moment.
Think whose it
is. We can pay
for business IA
vors, We can tip
a waiter or a
porter for doing
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-02-06
If | Only Could

If could catch and hold the melody
OF songbirds singing in the mist and ram,
Or keep the fragrance when sleeping rose
Unfods its petals to the sun again.
If | could gather all the shining gems
Of sparkling dewdropS in the morning glow.
Or preserve the lovely, crystal fairy shades
That lie hidden in fan.- flake of snow.
If could paint the beauty of dawn.
The gorgeousness of sunset in the Sky;
Retain sweet music of ripping stream,
And could store soft light from the moon on high
would mix all these with sweet golden dreams.
The love in my heart, I'd mix with them too.
And combining them all. a poem | would write
Then would send it, my darling to you
Lovingly yours
L. ID. Whitaker
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-02-06
Puzzled

Why didn't you study
the time table; then YOU would
lot have missed the train.
Rhodes That was Just the
trouble I wasted SO much time
trying to puzzle out the time
-ched-ls that tn tran. sot away.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-02-06
Change of Pace

If the Communists had not realized it be-
fore there was no mist aking the change of
pace in foreign relations following the able
state of the union address by President
Eisenhower, Monday. Two significant pro-
nouncements stand out. First, the Ameri-
can Seventh Fleet would be ordered to stop
shielding Communist China from the Ma
tionalist Army on Formosa second, he in
vited Congress to disavow any Roosevelt
Truman secret understandings which
permit ensavement of people anywhere
The = atement of policy was not approved
in every quarter, particularly by the Brit
sh but in the United States the general
feeling is that the first step in clearing the
foreign policy fog has been made.
Mr. Eisenhower took tactic from the
Russians when he made his first pronounce
ment. 1t has been our understanding that
the Seventh Fleet was posted at Formosa
in the first instance to keep the Chinese
Reds from running Chang ka-shek and
his Nationalist army off the island. Whether
the situation has changed during the past
three years so that the Nationalist army is
strong enough to effectively attack the
mainland does not appear to be clear. 1t
is reliably reported that from 100000 to
100000 we'll trained and fairly we'll equip
ped veterans of Chinese wars compose the
Formosan army. Increased activity on the
mainland Of Communist forces in develop
ing defense lines indicate that Chang may
have force enough to cause the Commies
anxiety At any rate. the President made
clear that the United States would no long
er immoblize potential forces along the
vulnerable coasts of Communist China. 1t
is to be noted that he did not withdraw the
second part Of the Truman order which
protects Formosa from attack by the Chi
nese Reds We must understand therefore
that Formosa will be protected. This shift
in policy opens a potential second front
against the Chinese Reds and will relieve
some pressure in the Korean war zone. The
Communists must realize that Mr. EiSen-
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-02-06

The sillest occupation in life is the cf-
fort to apply spiritual laws to material
things and vice versa.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-02-06

1t is very easy for some people to be-
lieve that they are natural-born leaders
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-02-06

The idea that all marriages are made
upon the celestial regions.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-02-06
Nothing TO Sell

That truth is: The grace Of God
cannot be earned To desire the
loving favor. the grace Of God,
is to desire the greatest gift God
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1953-02-06

All communications and monies should be addressed
THE HERALD, fsmvie Virginia
Entered eoondclass postotioe lille,
Virginia, under Act OF Congress Of March 3 1879
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j. Marvin Brown
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1953-01-29
Womon's Reading Club
Meets In Goodman

The Woman's Reading Club of
Goodman met in the home OF
Mrs. w. T. Mcdaniel with Mrs.
A. A. Derrick as co-hostess jan
uary 10.
The current March of Dimes
campaign was lgain gwen club
approval and a donation OF ten
dollars was voted for this work.
Under the local leadership of Mrs.
E. B. Parker a house to house
canvass is being made and two
benefits, a basketball game and
picture show. The Holmes Junior
college staged the basketball game
and d. J. Forde the movie. The
club voted to again send a girl
to Girls State.
The program for the afternoon
on Education supplied by Mrs.
G. J. Everett was an interesting
travelogue. Mrs. John Davis,
teacher in the Goodman school,
showed pictures and gave a most
interesting account of a Field trip
arranged by Miss. State College
and taken by her lost summer
This journey covered picturesque
scenery of the Smoky MIS-, VIII
liamsburg, Washington, New
York, up through New England
into Canada and back by way Of
Chicago.
Following the program the hos
tesses served delicious refresh
mentS.
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Pickens Heritage Club
Holds January Meetino

The Pickens Heritage Club held
their regular monthly meeting
Tuesday afternoon last week in
the home of Mrs. Joe Dan Patton
with Mrs. Charles Dickerson as
cohostess. The meeting was call
ed to order by the president, Mrs.
S. H. Bridgforth, after which a
short business session was held.
Mrs. David A. Harris was well
coined as a new member.
Mrs. Ed Ellison. Jr., program
chairman introduced Mrs. Ruth
Povall Of Lexington who gave a
most interesting book review on
"A Hungry Man Dreams" by
Margaret Lee Runbeck.
After the hostesses served a de-
licious desert plate with coffee,
the meeting was adjourned.
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Hos Sailed

After being stationed at Camp
Stoneman, California from De-
cember 20, 1852, Airman &c Fran
els Marion Hathcock sailed Jan
uary "a for Okinawa. There he
will join several friends from
the Lake Charles, Louisiana Air
Force Base.
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THE DURANT NEWS
Hazel Brannon Smith

(M4J. Walter d. Publisher
Established in 1858 and published
every Thursday. Subscription
rates: anywhere in Holmes coun-
ty, $3.50 per year; outside Holmes
county, $500 per year. Entered
as second class matter at the Post
Office mt Durant, Miss, under the
act of March 8, 1879.
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L-ocuI news
n Home

n Home
Miss Josephine Barranco, Shir-
ley Durham. Gaylia Stonestreet
we're confined at their homes last
week with thu. They are feeling
much better and hope to return
60 school soon.
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Returned Saturday
Mr.. and Mrs. w. P. Taylor re-
Turned home Saturday after
spending a week in Hot Springs,
Arkansas.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1953-01-29
Is Ill

Mr.. Jake Hermann and Willy
Cooper drove over to Moorehead
Sunday to visit Miss Annie Coop
er who is i'll with flu.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1953-01-29
Visit Barranco's

visit BdrranCo's
Mr.. and Mrs. Venice Barranco
and Mrs. Rose Barranco of Cen
ada and Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Bar
rance and son, Charles Edward,
of Greenwood visited in the D.
M. Barranco home here Sunday
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Have Moved

Have Moved
Friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Perish
ing Spruill and children will be
interested to know that they have
moved to Arkansas where he has
farming interests.
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In Allen Apartment

Friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Bob
Floyd will be interested to know
they are now residing in the Al
len apartment on Cedar Street.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1953-01-29
With Mother

With Mother
Miss Gertrude McCune of Jack
son spent the weekend with her
mother, Mrs. w. E. McCune.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1953-01-29

The TEL. class of the Bap-
fist Sunday school welcomed
Mrs. Betty Watson back Sum
day after several years away
from our community.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1953-01-29

Attend Meeting
Mr. w. A. Henley is attending
the National Convention of the
R. E. A. in San Francisco for two
weeks.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1953-01-29
In Jackson

IN jackson
Mrs. Bob Clinton and Mrs. Sada
Williams visited DR.. and Mrs.
Charles Bowman in Jackson last
Saturday.
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Visits DAUGHTER

Visits Daughter
Mrs. 10 May visited her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Robert Williams in va
zoo City this week.
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With Father

With Father
Mr.. Harris Rhyme of Montgo-
merry, Alabama is visiting in the
home of his father Mr.. R. w.
Rhyme.
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Florida Visitors

Florida Visitors
Mr.. and Mrs. E. M. Wagner
and Eddie, Freddie and Jimmy of
Pensacola, Florida spent the
weekend in the w. E. Thomas
home visiting their mother, Mrs.
James Kolb.
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Tchu.- Visitors

Tchu,- Visitors
The Misses Yvonne and Kay
Moss and Miss Edwina Smith
of Tchula we're Durant visitors
Sunday afternoon.
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With Thomas

With Thomas
Mrs. w. L. Berryhill Of Bir-
mingham is spending some time
in the w. E. Thomas home help
ing to nurse Mrs. James Kolb.
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Winona Visitors

Winona Visitors
Mr.. J. B. Carroll and daughter
Mamie Ruth and Mrs. c. ".
Reese were Winona Visitors on
Monday.
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Visits Sister

Mr.. Jeff Graham and Virgie
Graham of Maben visited their
sister, Mrs. James Kolb, on Tues
day.