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The Petal paper. [volume] (Petal, Miss.) 1953-19??, 1957-05-09
Santa Rosa, Calf,
May /, 1857

May /, 1857
Mr.. P. d. East,
Petal, Mississippi
Dear Mr.. East:
1t is not easy to tell you how
much Mrs. Vincent and ] like
your work. What you write pre-
vents those who read it, whether
north or south, from stumbling
into emotional bypaths. You lift
the subject raised by the Supreme
Courts decision up to the level
of intelligence and common sense
and incidentally do not permit
readers to put their joy and laugh
ter into the deep freeze for the
duration. We shall all need to con-
serve those natural resources.
When you relate as a people,
one and all, black and white, to
our nation, which is not Invisible,
and to the world in which we
must continue to live, you keep
the attention of some of us who
may not have the habit of think
inc too much on the main issues.
perhaps l should have said when
you orient" us-I think that is the
Continued on Page a.
The Petal paper. [volume] (Petal, Miss.) 1953-19??, 1957-05-09

Petal Paper
Petal, Mississippi
Dear Sir:
1t is damn stupid for me to have
to write all the way from Muncie,
Indiana, to an obscure little town
in Mississippi to get news worth
reading in these United States
where freedom of the press" is
one of the things that we suppos-
eddy stand for.
AS you know, many other things
are dealt with in America in ex
actly the same way. We tell our
selvees that everything is good,
and that we do not have any
troubles, until far too many peo-
pie believe all of these lies.
When a newspaper man revolts
at printing such lies, all thinking
people in the country should
throw their weight against the all
too strong door that he is trying
to open.
Far too many people are unin-
formed even to basic problems in
life. Far too many people are
shortsighted in the segregation
issue. Of course, the unthinking
people in Indiana blame the
southern people, but we IN Indi-
ana forget that we would also
have wanted slavery if we could
have only made it pay.
If / get down your way / am
sure we could find a great deal to
talk of. So until I have the plea
sure of meeting you, keep the
truth rolling, and we hope few
Americans, at least, will read.
Yours sincerely,
James 0. Wheeler.
The Petal paper. [volume] (Petal, Miss.) 1953-19??, 1957-05-09

From Oklahoma comes stckers on autos which read:
Built in Oklahoma by Indians From Texas sckers read
Built in Texas BY Texans From Mississippi shcers read
Built In Mississippi By Booeggers But from California
comes one which makes sense Built In California BY
Human Beings OF course think they should have been
specific about the human being like: WASP Human
Beings white Anglo-Saxon, Protestant)
The Petal paper. [volume] (Petal, Miss.) 1953-19??, 1957-05-09

Not an apology, but by way of explanation I'd like
to clear up thing 1t that the idea has spread
that drink great quantities of booze That is far from
being true have advocated the legazaton Of liquor in
Mississippi but that dosen mean drink to any extent
(Whv the amount drink year could be put into any
ordinary railroad tank carr Seriously, vote wet but
drink drv and here's why have stomach ulcer
can't afford it don't even like the stuff.
The Petal paper. [volume] (Petal, Miss.) 1953-19??, 1957-05-09

me earthly was buried on Monday of this week. But
that far from being the end Of him. The fear and SUI
spicion created by him will take its toll generations
of Americans yet unborn.
The Petal paper. [volume] (Petal, Miss.) 1953-19??, 1957-05-09
As A Public Service We Present -
A Manual For Southerners

That which appears below is from "The Citizens Coun-
c official publication of the organization dated March,
1857 We present public service and without
ment. Indeed, think it speaks for itself The Editor.
The Petal paper. [volume] (Petal, Miss.) 1953-19??, 1957-05-09

I'm sorry report that all the lumber offered Tor
sale for cross making has been sold You see 1t was
SOUTHERN Pine and when the word got around 1t went
like mad All the kits 'How to build your own cross
went with the lumber sales However, would you be m
terested in bedsheet?
The Petal paper. [volume] (Petal, Miss.) 1953-19??, 1957-05-09

Reports are that Senator earthly died of liver all
nent Since haven't union card to diagnose the nature
of disease won't argue, However submit that he
died of his unmitigated gall.
The Petal paper. [volume] (Petal, Miss.) 1953-19??, 1957-05-09

1t is my opinion that next to Our Gem, me earthly
was the most dangerous in this country.
The Petal paper. [volume] (Petal, Miss.) 1953-19??, 1957-05-09

and appeared last
Copies will be request With this issue begin
"A Southerners grades and g. The
adults
understanding
BIZ racial society
The Petal paper. [volume] (Petal, Miss.) 1953-19??, 1957-05-09

large number of orders for the Dlxlecrat Bible
have come in, too This undertaking was not COIL
ercal one 1t was the result of my desire to render some
s1iob+ service to nv fellow Dixiecrats And beside I've
not finished my translation yet
The Petal paper. [volume] (Petal, Miss.) 1953-19??, 1957-05-09

States
eight states it The states grouped into big
parts find the Northern states
states states, Southern
nessee Arkansas Mississippi of the
Southern states You will that they all right together when
MANY AMERICAN LEADERS WE'RE soUTHERNERs
Many probably think live in South America because
from the South But souherners or the people
South from "souh United States not from South
Americas and most beloved leaders
EARLY AMERICA WAS RULED BY ENGLAND
Southern had much do with making country
free and strong When America was young nao or country II
only thirteen states These states between the Atlantic
and the Appalachian Mountains When you look at your map
will see that our country today much bigger Inc Lee
free they today They belonged Eng
land which country on the other side Of the Atlantic Ocean
history they King If the King didn't
them something he just said NO. can't do it, And
they had to mind him, or he would punish them
THE WAY TO FREEDOM
Now early being told what to do by
King in foreign country They wanted to be Tree ana 10 make
their We souherners especially tired OF the Old
King of England and his laws So when from all thirteen states
meeting together and talking their problems many
Southern took the lead to win freedom for America against
England.
PATRICK HENRY WAS A soUTHERNER
Henry Southerner, who from Virginia made
speech the King Of England and said to other Americans
Give liberty reedom) give me DEATH Patrick Henry was
say The old king might well
have him jail had him killed But the brave Southerner
he than to be slave King.
OUR FoREFATHERs WON OUR FREEDOM
Finally the country told King George Eng
Land that they going to be separate country They told INN
they make their laws and their own business
thirteen states He his
America to arrest the leaders like Patrick Henry who
wanted be free But when his landed shores loyal
Americans their and the Kings soldiers Our fore
fathers willing to stand UP to the enemy because their free
DOM %
OUR FIRST PRESIDENT WAS SOUTHERNER
the against King George They
from him their
together laws
that all the people would like to have Then they wanted President
for their country They wanted who brave and whom
they who had already proved
brave honest he This Southener George Wash
Southerer Americas first President Be-
Washington such good President and because
called the Father of Our Coun
try"
A soUTHERNER WROTE THE DECLARATION OF
INDEPENDENCE
Southener who helped build America Thomas
Declaration of Independence In this
King England Americans
build their country free from Kings He told King
The Petal paper. [volume] (Petal, Miss.) 1953-19??, 1957-05-09
Letters

Muncie, Indiana
May 6, 1857
Petal Paper
Petal, Mississippi
The Petal paper. [volume] (Petal, Miss.) 1953-19??, 1957-05-09
FOR GRADES S AND 6
l. THE SOUTHERN STATES

The United States of and it has forty
in it. The states grouped into several big
parts find the Northern states
Western states and the Southern states
Georgia. oriad South and North Carolina Virginia Alabama Ten
Mississippi of the
Southern You will that they all right together when
The Petal paper. [volume] (Petal, Miss.) 1953-19??, 1957-05-09
A soUTHERNER WROTE THE DEcLARATIo
INDEPENDENCE

Souherne who helped build America Thomas
Declaration Independence In this
Jefferson told the England that Americans
build their country free from Kings He told King
George right the many
Jefferson helped write the that Souherne
believe today This
helped build American democracy.
THE STATES FORMED A GOVERNMENT
in business your make with
Continued On Page 81
The Petal paper. [volume] (Petal, Miss.) 1953-19??, 1957-05-09

Patrick Henry, A Southerner, who came from Virginii
speech against King of England and said to other A
GIVE liberty freedom) give DEATH! Patrick II
say that in those days The old king might
have put him in jail or had him killed But the brave s.
said would rather be free than to be slave to King
The Petal paper. [volume] (Petal, Miss.) 1953-19??, 1957-05-09
MANY AMERICAN LEADERS WERE souTHERNERs

Many probably think South America because
the South But Souherne the people
"South United States not from South
Americas most beloved leaders
were Southerners, iust as
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-02-10

and Ecuador. In the last twt
posts they occupied the No. /
spot.
They have three sons. John.
a sophomore at Princeton
where his father went; Huston,
a senior at st. Adams. and
Malcolm, IL, also at st. Al
bans. Jack has one daughter,
now Mrs. John G. Finley. by a
previous marriage.
The Washington press corps
has never known a more agree
able or more cooperative chief
Of protocol. and his Office staff
dearly loved him." Never self
important, never too busy to
give them his attention, he
was kind. thoughtful and APP
preciative Of everything.
The most informal Of all
chiefs Of protocol with his
staff, he could be the most
formal Of men If the occasion
required it.
But perhaps he will be best
remembered for his gentle
attitude. He treated kings
and clerks exactly alike.
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Continued from Page D-1

NoAAehAaCu HUM 0SC -
three or four months is pre-
ferred if they have that much
advance notice. It involves
frequent meetings between the
chief of protocol and the am
baSsador of the country. They
sift invitations that pour in
from cities and organizations,
plan the schedule, etc.
Protocol, incidentally. never
advises an embassy as to
which Washingtonians it
should Or should not invite.
Their parties are their own
show" said Jack.
But the schedules are
planned to a split second and
the tiniest delay can cause a
problem.
He smiled as he remembered
the time he couldn't get the
Emperor of Ethiopia to leave
Yankee Stadium in New York
exactly when he was supposed
to. Halle Selassie had seen one
game and was due to depart
when he dawdled a bit over
the second of the double
header.
Who Goes First?
Sure enough, just what Jack
feared the most happened.
The Emperor's escorted motor
cade arrived at One Hundred
Twenty fifth street intersec.
ton just as President Eisen-
hower's motorcade approached
the same spot with sirens
wailing. There was no proto-
col precedent for this, said
Jack. but he held up the
King of Kings and gave the
Eisenhower cars the right of
way. His Imperial Highness
took it in good humor and the
President never knew about it.
incidentally. Halle Selassie
was one of the most apprecia-
+, tive of all guests. He always
thanked everyone for even the
smallest courtesy.
The favorite Simmons story
is about Crown Prince Aka
hito. whom Jack escorted
throughout the United States
all the way to Hawaii, point Of
American departure for the
Far East. The 19-year-old
Prince spent three days at the
Rockefeller ranch at jackson
Hole, Wyo., where the chief Of
protocol coached everybody to
address him as "your high
ness"
But, alas, when the chief
cowboy came to get the Prince
to take him fishing at Yellow
stone Lake. he drawled. We'll,
junior, come along, it's time to
go now" The Prince didn't
let on he understood, but
everybody else was tickled.
Duties Of a Chief
What are the duties Of q
chief of protocol? He travels
with the President to handle
all the official amenities. and
he handles them at White
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always IL hours long and gen
orally longer with a formal
dinner.
The only time he missed full
filling his duties because of ill
ness was during the visit of his
first chief of state, President
Auriole Of France.
For the performance Of his
daily duties he needed numer-
GUS dark business suits, three
tuxedos which he rotated, a
dress suit, Of course, several
white dinner jackets for sum-
mer-but this will surprise you
only one pair Of striped
trousers.
No Striped Trousers
Once the uniform Of diplo-
matte daytime functions,
striped trousers and cutaway
are practically obsolete-ex-
cept for formal weddings. The
only time. said Jack, he needed
striped trousers was at inaug-
urations. and then he wore the
so-called club coat with them.
Customs have changed so much
in all those six and half years,
he never had to wear a high
silk hat.
Extremely gregarious and
friendly, Jack Simmons is a
gentleman of exceptionally
good humor, and a pianist, a
golfer. q tennis player, q bridge
player. 1t is to be hoped that
his next job win not take him
and his popular wife, the for
mer Caroline Thompson, away
from Washington. This has
been Caroline's home since her
parents. the Huston Thomp-
sons. came here when she was
3. They have dozens of friends
here quite apart from the
transient diplomatic corps.
They were married on Armi-
stice Day in 1896 and SUISSE
quently saw diplomatic service
in Ottawa, Rio, FL Salvador
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|Mr. Simmons Made
History in Office

House state dinners. He pre-
sents all chiefs of foreign
missions to the Chief Execu-
tive, and in general looks after
all their embassies and lega-
tions.
At present there are IS
embassies in Washington and
seven legations. though of
these seven. Latvia, Lithuania
and Esthonia have only token
representation.
Looking after them means
doing everything to keep them
happy - from multiplying their
traffic tickets and clearing
their effects through customs
to admission cards for Con-
gress. advising them on the
proper garb and greeting their
top dignitaries.
Jack Simmons also added
the special touches that made
foreign visitors feel a new
friendliness for Am erica.
Such things as making sure
that drinking Mendes-
France had a glass of milk
even at Secretary Dulles
state dinner, and that Uru-
guayan President Battles
Berries, who was hospitalized
in Chicago, had flowers in his
room and a daily visit from
the chief Of protocol.
Preparation for Visit
Before each visit he boned
up on the life of the visitor,
his family. tastes, background,
the history of his country and
other pertinent information.
He had to know, for in
stance. that Halle Selassie did
not eat web-footed animals;
that President Clelal Bayar Of
Turkey had been a prime
mover in abolishing the fez.
In Las Vegas he removed a fez
Of red roses ornamenting a
dinner in President Bayar's
honor just in time.
A tower of energy and good
health, the tall boss Of proto-
col liked to get to the Office at
1880 or 8 am. to clear up pend
ing matters before the tele-
phones started ringing. He
usually left at $50 in order to
begin the round Of embassy re-
ceptions where he was expected
to appear. Hence his day was
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1957-10-31

display beginning November 8, at
the Sanders and Hershman garage
on Liberty street, Oakland.
The car has been completely re-
designed with distinctive styling
The company offers three different
Rocket engines in its three series
of cars. The "88" series is powered
by an engine with a new dual
carburetor and is rated at 265
horsepower. The Super "88" and
"98" series both have the Rocket
engine with quadri-iet carburetor
and developing 305 hip.
Two Oldsmobile accessory in
novationS are available-a trans
portable radio that can be removed
from the care and a safety senti-
mel speedOmoter warning with light
and buzzer to warn when any pre-
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1957-10-31
Plymouth Boasts
More New Styling

Substantial styling advances in
keeping with the trend-setting
characteristics of the immensely
popular current model Plymouth
cars, plus a broad new lineup of
six engine options and other i'm
portant new engineering features
will be seen when the Plymouth
for 1858 is introduced November /,
at Ray Teets or Ralph Pritts and
Sons in Oakland; Spoerleins
Garage in Accident; or Grantsville
Garage.
The new Plymouth is improved
in appearance, performance, COM
fort and safety, yet retains many
of the outstanding styling, hand
ling and riding features that were
so enthusiastically accepted by
American car-buyers this year, "
John P. Mansfield, Plymouth presi-
dent said.
Styling features of the new
Plymouth include a bright new
Silver Dart side moulding treat
ment, sweeping upward at the rear
on Belvedere and Sport Suburban
models to the tip of the Plymouth's
familiar high-flung directional sta
bilizer fins, with optional dart in
serts Of silvery anodized aluminium
or compatible colors. Another dis
tnctive new side trim is available
also with Savoy and Plaza models.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1957-10-31

set speed is being exceeded.
The new styling starts at the
four beam headlamps and extends
to the new and larger taillights.
Horizontal trim strips sweep the
length of the front tenders and
through the rear quarter panels
and tenders. The New-Matic ride
is optional at extra cost. This air
suspension system cushions the
car on four chambers of COM
pressed air to create an ultra
smooth ride.
Interiors are also different. The
Super "88" and "98" holiday models
present a new Starlight head
lining of sponge vinyl in light
colors to set off the fashion
flair upholstery offered in a
variety of colors and fabrics.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1957-10-31
New Style Changes
Mark 1858 "Olds"

Styling changes calculated to en-
hance the appearance from every
angle mark the new Oldsmobile
for 1858. In addition there is in
troduced an air suspension system,
new Rocket engines and an inn
proved Getaway Hydra-Matic drive.
The 1858 Oldsmobile will be on
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1957-10-31

Hoffa' and other allegedly corrupt
officials are ousted.
Milford chronicle., 1957-08-16
CROSS RID.
Mrs. Edgar Jones
Phone Laurel 7158

Mr.. and Mrs. John Collins en-
tertained at dinner recently Mr..
Collins mother, Mrs. Laura Col
Inns of Seaford, also his sister
Maude, her husband and four sons
of New York. David remained for
several days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson Sockrider
of Milford and mother, Mrs. Cora
Harrison visited with Mr.. and Mrs.
Herman Harrison on Sunday.
Many of our residents are at
tending Carey's Camp this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Baker and
family of Newark spent some time
with Mr. Baker, Mrs. Ray Jones,
Mr.. Jones and Sherman.
Miss Hope Hudson, daughter of
Mrs. Edna Hudson, is spending
three weeks with friends in Ten
nessee and North Carolina.
Mrs. George Wash Hickman who
is go years old, is now at the home
of her. son, Mr.. and Mrs. John l.
Hickman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Jones visit
ed with Mr.. Jones aunt, Amelia
Messick, and their grandson, Brent
Jones Boyce, who are patients in
the Milford Memorial Hospital, last
Sunday.
Milford chronicle., 1957-08-16
DAGSBORO
Mrs. EsSie Hickman
Phone: Rodney 62I6

MANY from here attended SER
vices at Carey's Camp Sunday
night.
Lewis Lynch, employed at Della
ware City, spent a few days at his
home here.
Mrs. Helen Davidson is slowing
improving at the Beebe Hospital
The two-year-Old daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Steve Swift, was burned
the past week when she stumbled
into a basin of boiling water She
was rushed to the Beebe Hospital
in Lewes where she is slowly i'm
proving.
A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Jake Atkins on July 26. They
have chosen the name of Debra Sue.
Mr.. and Mrs Horace D. Daisey
and son Robert are visiting their
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Richards of
Allentown, Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eli Campbell, Jr.,
of Fort Lauderdale, Fla, arrived
here Saturday to visit his mother.
Mrs. Stella Campbell, who is crit
ically i'll at the Beebe Hospital III
| LeWes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Long and
children of Vernon, N. Y, spent
the weekend at their home. DOna,
who has been spending some time
with his grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Kitchens, returned with
them on Sunday.
Mrs. George e. Long and chill
dren were guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Wilson Davis on Monday at Sal
isbGrv.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Parker of
Salisbury were weekend guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Norwood Filings
worth.
Guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Austin
Baker for the weekend were Mr..
and Mrs. James Thompson and son
of Lincoln, Neb., Mr.. and Mrs. Ar
mel Baker, Mr.. and Mrs. Lamar
Baker. They spent Monday with
their brother at Berlin, Md.
Millard West, Orville Dukes and
son Wayne, Valley Johnson and
Donna Long attended the ball game
at Baltimore last Saturday night.
Mrs. Della Parkhurst and sister,
Mrs. Sallie Derrickson of Mill
Vile are spending a part OF this
week with their sister, Mrs. Lydia
Wilkins at Riverdale.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Donaway of
Philadelphia called on his sister,
Mrs. Curnie ClOgg, also Mr.. Clogg.
Milford chronicle., 1957-08-16
TRINITY

Mr.. and Mrs. Stayton English. OF
Compton, California, are visiting
Mrs. English's mother, Mrs Will
Russell. this week.
Mrs. Mabel Richard entertained
relatives from New York and Wash
ington, d. c.. this weekend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Wheatley en-
tertained on Wednesday evening,
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Banning of
Greenwood. On Thursday Mr.. and
Mrs. James Saturno Of Lancaster,
Pa. were their supper guests.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Nelson spent
Sunday evening with their sister,
Irs. Edith Nelson, in Bridgeville.
Miss Carolyn Cramer, of Man
chester, Md, called on Mrs. Frank
lin Nelson, on Saturday.
Miss Grace e. Hastings and Mr..
and Mrs. Earl White attended open
house in honor of the Golden We'd
ding Anniversary of Mr.. and Mrs
Frank Welker. at their home al
1929 Penn Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
on Sunday. August II from I to 4
p. m. Later they attended the sup
per for relatives at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Welker.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Rabe and
family, of Joplin, Missouri have
been spending several days with
Mrs. Rabe's uncle and aunt Mr..
and Mrs. A. T. White and Miss
Charlotte White. Other guests of
the Whites, on Sunday evening
we're: Mr.. and Mrs. Wayfred
Brown, of Wilmington, Clarence
Brown and friend of BridgetOn,
N. j.; Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Brown
and daughter, Nancy and Mr. and
Mrs. Ben Johnson and son all of
Denton and Mr.. and Mrs. Earl
White.
Misses Joyce Warrington, Bonnie
Milspaw, and Faye Seely and
Everett Warrington attended the
Sussex County 4-H Council Meet
ing and Picnic at the Pink House,
in Rehoboth, on Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Carey, Mr.. and
Mrs. Samuel Warrington, Misses
Janice and Joyce Warrington. Ar
nOlu MOOINs duu MI. dnu MIS-
George Hardesty. of Bridgeville
spent Sunday afternoon and even
ing. at I4ewes.
Mrs. Norma Lee Hall. of Blades
has been visiting her mother. Mrs
Will Russell. On Sunday they visit
ed Mr.. and Mrs. Roland Russell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Wheatley
spent Tuesday afternoon with rela-
tives at Prime Hook Neck. On Fri
day, they were supper guests OF
friends at Broadkiln Beach.
Mr.. and Mrs. Franklin Nelson
entertained about twenty relatives
and friends at their home, on Fri
day evening following the rehear-
sal for the wedding of Mrs. Mel
sons sister. Miss Mary Ann Clos
son.
Mr.. and Mrs. Franklin Nelson
and sons, Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Mel
son and Mr.. and Mrs. A. T. White
and daughter. Miss Charlotte White