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, 1957-02-01
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The campaign for the March of Dimes in past years was started
at the beginning Of January and a grand ball on January 18th
in the Government House. usually marked the end Of the campaign
On those occasions the Honorable Joseph Alexander, distinguish
ed citizen and the foremost Democrat in these parts, usually deliv-
cred a speech sometime after midnight, lauding the late Franklin
Delano Roosevelt, and the many benefits to the victims OF polio
that the proceeds of the occasion would bring locally.
OF course, all this was abruptly brought to an end by former
Administrator Harry E. Taylor. The reason given or indicated was:
up to midday following the dance, the Hall had not been cleaned up:
Tch th tch.
All will not be revealed, at this time; however, the fact remains
that he placed a ban on any other. This has been steadfastly upheld
bv DR.. Canegata. Thus the people of the Islands have been penaized
for the past several years.
The March of Dimes campaign now gets underway two or
three days befoze the day on which it should officially end--and this
is usually done very quietly.
, 1957-02-01
First Ten Self-Help
Homes Completed in
British Honduras

BRITISH The
first ten houses to be COM
pleted by the aided self-help
methods in British Honduras
were handed over to their
, 1957-02-01

God moves in a mysterious way, his wonders to perform "
is, indeed, a true saying. Over the past several years, personal ap-
peals were made, estimates given, then appeals from the news and
editorial columns Of the AVIS, failed to bring any result. All hope
had been lost. Then a special program brought the Governor, and
a number of dignitaries to the Bandstand; Ghe- Lord answered a
prayer) it began to rain and after about five minutes water. poured
down on Representative Canfields forehead and onto his notes, blur
ring them. Other guests were glancng ceilngward as the water
began to fall, forcing them to shift from seat to seat, when feasible.
It was truly embarrassing.
To relieve the tension a bit, Representative Garfield paused and
then said to the audience: if you think you are getting wet out there,
you should come up here.
Believe ii a not. orders were issued ON THE SPOT TO have
the bandstand repaired. Workmen were on the job the very next
working day--a Monday.
, 1957-02-01

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$3.50 pm. Regular Admission
Our Triple Action Program with
Spanish SubtitleS
LIST Feature:
EMERGENCY HOSPITAL"
Ind FEATURE:
"Horsemen Of the Seirras"
3rd FEATURE:
"PERILS of the WILDERNESS"
Chapters 5 & 6
LATEST NEWS
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AFTERNOON ONLY
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Grace Kelly, Bing Crosby and
William Holden
LATEST NEWS
, 1957-02-01

Now if we could think Of some way to get some work done on.
the streets and highways in ST. Croix! Dear Lord, wont you please,
once again, help us?
The Petal paper. [volume] (Petal, Miss.) 1953-19??, 1957-01-10
Again This Year, Folks
Polio Is Far From Being Licked!

Almost every day someone comes to us,
as an editor, and tells us why something is
in need of support Some of the reasons given
are worthwhile; others, unfortunately, are
in line with the everlasting streak in man to
get something for nothing. The result, and
here we make no bones about it, has caused
us to put up something of shield about our
selves. We have, as matter of protection,
adopted something of a cynical attitude to-
ward all organized drives, charities, dona-
tons, and the like.
We hasten to add, however, that the
March of Dimes drive now underway is not
one which we have accepted with reserva-
ton. Indeed, we are pleased to be able to
take part in the drive We have good reason.
First, we do not fear too many things in
this life, but we are honest in stating that
we fear polio That which man fears he crit-
cizes, or fights. Criticism is of 10 avail in the
case of polio. the only thing to do is fight
it. AS an individual we are not trained nor
equipped to fight polio But we can help
those who are doing our fightingsfor us by
making some contribution TO thsecause. sr-
We would like to call your attention to
the following facts about the situation as it
is today.
The Salk vaccine has done wonders to-
ward preventing polio. but it is not the com
plete answer. for there still is no vaccine a
gainst public complacence. And the public
has had tendency to think that with the
advent of the Salk vaccine that all was we'll.
the job finished. This is far from true.
During last year. 1856. polio struck some
$4,000 persons in the nation. 1t was the sixth
highest annual total in forty years. Those
persons who were effected last year are still
to be treated and cared for. as are the thou
sands who have been infected in the years
before 1856.
Polio strikes without warning or with
out pattern. Last summer. fer example, in
the city of Chicago. an outbreak afflicted
more than l.098 persons.
As Of now. approximately $50 of all cases
The Petal paper. [volume] (Petal, Miss.) 1953-19??, 1957-01-10

of polio appear in adults. Polio strikes about
twice as often among pregnant women as
among those who are not pregnant in cor
responding age groups.
During this year. 1857. The number on the
patient aid program of the National Founda-
ton totals some $4,000 persons. In spite of
the Salk vaccine. there will be new cases
during the year.
Patient care costs in 1856 betrayed by the
March of Dimes were S29.6OO00O. What with
the $4,000 patients already under the care of
the National Foundation. there is little rea-
son to believe that the cost for 1857 will be
reduced.
Approximately 1000 patients were using
respiratory aids at the beginning of 1856.
(Such respiratory devices cost anywhere
from $1,000 up.) An additional 5000 patients
who were stricken during 1885 have requir-
ed respiratory assistance.
For just one single patient cost for care
for one year. 1855 Sc. was Sl3.255.l5.
An Iron Lung. without any of the numer-
-oas attzohas4ats,-1 cost sl.ssn. 4 patient chest
SITS to Sl.200; braces up to $500; cough
machine costs $780,
Without the National Foundation For In
fantile Paralysis, with rare exception, every
person stricken with polio would either die
or be hopeless cripple for the remainder OF
their lives Few individuals could afford the
necessary treatment.
But with the aid of every single person
in this nation, those stricken can hope for
complete recovery, thanks to the contribu-
tons given by all of us.
Cicero said; "The safety of the people
shall be the highest law" BY giving to the
March of Dimes, at least with regard to polio,
that safety shall be the highest law.
And who among us would deny 'the safe
ty of the people" by withholding few dol
lars?
You see, folks, the honest truth is, Polio
Is Far From Being Licked!
The Petal paper. [volume] (Petal, Miss.) 1953-19??, 1957-01-10

who terrified both settlers and
travellers.
The parkway is unspoiled by
commercial traffic, advertising,
service stations and restaurants
which are not allowed. Another
charming feature about the park
way is that it is still compare
lively undiscovered" and has not
yet had time to become crowded.
However, the recreational areas,
swimming areas and picnic areas
are never lonely. Beneath the
murmuring trees there are al
ways families and couples with
their picnic spreads and portable
radios relaxing on the sweet
smelling grass and enjoying the
peace and quiet of nature. This
great outdoor playground is just
too big to, be crowded ;. but too
popular to be lonely.
During the 1855 calendar year,
the Ridgeland station alone re-
corded 2,197,326 visitors /. ). an
increase of over half a million
over the previous year. During
the first nine months of 1856, Wis
itors totaling 1,783,410 as against
1882 SAT in the same period the
previous year, were recorded at
Ridgeland d. an increase of over
&c GO 900.
In view Of this steady increase,
the first construction priority this
year is completion of the 165 miles
between Jackson and Tupelo y.
Of which 70 miles have been paw
Continued on Page .
The Petal paper. [volume] (Petal, Miss.) 1953-19??, 1957-01-10
1857 March OF Dimes
Has Opened In County
Lets finish the jobl"

Lets finish the jobl"
This is the theme announced
by March of Dimes headquarters
in Forrest County for the CAM
paign that will be carried on
through January.
The lob" is two-fold: To raise
funds for repair of the damage
that polio has done to thousands
OF Americans in the past and to
prevent the disease from Grip
ping more thousands in the
future.
March of Dimes spokesman ex-
plain that an estimated 10000
persons have been left handi-
capped by polio, throughout the
length and breadth of the United
States; and they point out that he
job of conquering he disease can
not be considered finished until
these patients have been helped
to regain normal and productive
lives.
The second objective of the
campaign is TO promote the Wild
est possible use of the Salk vac
cine. which was developed under
March of Dimes sponsorship. and
which has been proven safe and
effective many millions of times
over.
Commenting on the 10000 cases
of polio reported in 1856, Basil
OConnor, president of the March
of Dimes organizations, said:
We of the March of Dimes are
determined that 1857 shall not see
a repetition of the polio record of
1856. 4aven SO. we know there will
be attacks of hte disease. and we
must provide for the care of all
who need it."
1--WE must also remember" Mr..
OConnor added, chose persons
for whom the vaccine came too
late. When we give to the March
of Dimes, we are helping those
who need help and protecting
those who don't"
The Petal paper. [volume] (Petal, Miss.) 1953-19??, 1957-01-10
Neanderthal
To Seek Seat
In US. Senate

Cornpone P. Neanderthal, above,
an outstanding Mississippian, has
announced that in 1860 he will be
candidate for the seat in the
United States Senate now held by
james oh eastland.
Cornpone said his complete
platform will follow at later
date. in the meantime, he said,
Il would like to point out that l
got as much sense as the present
choice Of the people of Missis-
sippi."
Cornpone is a seasoned politi-
cian, having served several terms
as Justice of the Peace. He is a
graduate OF Mississippi College,
and has never played basketball
against anyone except his own
sind, .--.-
Mr. Neanderthsl is charter
member Of the Ku Klux Councils
of M ssissippi. Inc. and is an ar
dent supporter of cur way of life.
Also, he has been quite successful
in his chosen profession :. coon
hunting. He hes the beaver badge.
indicative Of his adroitness,
Cornpone stated for publication:
We set to keep those which are
mt like Us in their place"
Political circles in the state ex-
pect Cornpone to give eastland a
1un for his money, considering
that he is more typical of the Mis-
sissippi politician than anyone
else. Also, said informed sources,
if Mr. Near0erthan is given the
post as president of Mississippi
College he W i'll withdraw from the
senate race.
The Petal paper. [volume] (Petal, Miss.) 1953-19??, 1957-01-10
Statement Made
BY Insurance
Commissioner

The following statement was
made last week by Walter Dell
Davis, Commissioner of Insur-
ance, State of Mississippi:
Due to recent complaints from
repair shops in Mississippi, we
think it advisable to notify all
automobile repairmen that they
should determine whether an in
surance company is licensed to do
business in Mississippi before re-
leasing a repaired car on the
strength of an unlicensed out-of-
state company's promise to pay a
repair bill.
Whiting the past few months
several auto repair shops have
sought our assistance in collecting
a repair bill on out-of-state cars
insured by an unlicensed out-of-
state company. The Insurance
Department has no jurisdiction
over case of this kind, regard
less of its merit, and can be of no
assistance under any circum-
stances In the event an out-of-
state car is brought into your
place for repair, we suggest that
you collect your bill before re-
leasing the automobile unless the
matter is handled by local adj
juSter, local agent AND the in
surance is with company licens-
ed to do business in Mississippi.
We will be glad to answer any
inquiries regarding the insurance
angle before the repaired car is
released"
The Petal paper. [volume] (Petal, Miss.) 1953-19??, 1957-01-10

tory. The 'ten tests of successful
Scouting" will reveal achieve
ments in advancement, camp at
tendance, membership growth and
organization of new units. In
many cases the goals for the year
will be exceeded.
Chairman who will report are
DR.. R. c. Cook of Hattiesburg, or
ganization and extension; DR.. J.
H. Barrett of Picayune, leader
ship training; Harold Ryker of
Biloxi, camping and activities;
DR.. E. D. French, Collins, health
and safety; Ben M. Stevens, Sr.,
Richton on Finance; l. C.. Jones,
Gulfport on advancement; and
DR.. w. D. Mccain of Hattiesburg,
public relations.
The Commissioners report will
be made by George East, ST., of
Gulfport, and the treasurer's re-
port by F. L. Miller of Hatties-
burg, who has completed "a years
of service in that position.
Attendance Committee Names
Tickets for the banquet session
of the annual meeting may be Sc
cured from the nine District chair
men, who have been named by
President Crosby as an attendance
committee. The chairman of the
district with the largest atten-
dance on man-mile basis will be
presened an award. Only adults
will count.
District chairmen are w. T.
Smalley, Bay Springs-Bienville;
E. N. Courtney, Columbia-Bila-
yakni; John Leonard, Biloxi-Bi-
loxi; j. T. Dudley, Lucedale -
Chickasawhay; Julius Hamilton,
Laurel-Choctaw; j. M. Epting,
Pascagoula-East Jackson; w. P.
Moffitt Jr., Hattiesburg-H Hub;
Henry K. Wills, ST., Gulfport -
Gulfport; and Mashall Ballard,
Jr., Lumberton-Tung Belt.
Baden Powell Feature
A highlight of the banquet pro-
gram will be a dramatization with
a transcription of Lord Baden
Powells advice to youth from a
tape recording which he made at
the age of 80. Frank Gardner of
Hattiesburg will direct the fea-
ture.
Presentation of Silver Beaver
awards to three Scouters for dis
tinguished service to boyhood will
be made by c. B. Patterson Of
! Hattiesburg.
The Petal paper. [volume] (Petal, Miss.) 1953-19??, 1957-01-10

discovering its unspoiled scenic
beauty and its historic signlfl-
canoe.
The 70 miles of paved and grad
ed highway between Ridgeland
C miles north of JackSon) and
picturesque old French Camp Q5
miles north of Kosciusko) is one
of the most popular stretches OF
the Parkway.
A simulated-log museum, hous-
ing relics of the Old Natchez Trace
has been constructed at Ridge
land for the added pleasure and
information Of the thousands Of
annual visitors and tourists.
Entering the Parkway at Ridge
land, the traveller notices the at
tractive graded road and the wide,
right-of-way along which places
of historic interest are marked to
explain and illustrate the use of
the old trail. Other signs direct
visitors to trails leading to off
the-road places of interest such
as Indian mounds, inn sites, ferry
sites, Notifications and natural
phenomena. There are miles and
miles of picnic grounds, recrea-
tional areas, and swimming spots.
There are self-guiding nature
trails to follow where moccasins
once tread I. and where imagi-
nations conjure up ghosts of the
Choctaws, Chickasaws and Cher
okees who blazed these trails an
other world ago -. and the out
laws Micajah and Wiley Harpe
The Petal paper. [volume] (Petal, Miss.) 1953-19??, 1957-01-10
Letters
Los Angeles, Calf
January 3rd. 1857

Dear Mr.. East:
Am enclosing an article from
the Los Angeles Mirror News
which l hope will afford you no
small sense of satisfaction.
As for myself this is my first
attempt at writing a letter of this
sort to someone whom / have new
er met. However, l felt l simply
had to take off my hat and bow
low in the direction of the SOW
ereign State of Mississippi, and
more specifically to you Yours is
courage highly doubt / could
muster up in similar circumstance
AS you must believe, / am of
the firm conviction that there are
hundreds of thousands of decent
people throughout the South who
are appalled, at the actions and
attitudes of the White Citizens
Council and their blatant disre-
gard of the claw of the land".
But they are frightened, as well
they might be, and do not dare to
voice their opinions for fear of
economic and physical retalia-
ton. Perhaps the stand you are
taking will become contagious,
although l doubt that this was
your primary compulsion in in
viting such a dangerous situation
upon yourself.
/ choose to believe you are that
rare person with complete integ-
rity who simply had to do what
he had to do, and God bless you
for it. You have raised the Fourth
Estate to its highest plane in
many a year.
/ close this letter now for lack
of the skill to fully express my
admiration for you.
With Deepest Respect,
Leon Pober.
The Petal paper. [volume] (Petal, Miss.) 1953-19??, 1957-01-10
Historic 70 Miles
The NatcheZ Trace

There's $50 mile stretch of
road that lazily curves into a
cathedral of tall tree and sunlight
:. and right on into the past.
It's known as the Natchez Trace
Parkway.
Today, it is a part of the Ma
tional Park System owned by the
people of the United States and
administered for them by the Ma
tional Park Service of the Depart
ment of Interior.
One long-ago yesterday, it was
a solitary trail that wound its
lonely way through the wilder
ness between Nashville in Tennes-
see and Natchez on the Missis-
sippi.
Buffalo hooves stamped out the
original trails, and Indian mecca
sins connected them. Later the
white men risked his life daring
to travel this ribbon-path that lay
through deep forest and over roll
ing plain. Missionaries, traders,
soldiers, adventures and finally
post riders helped stamp it into
the earth and into American
history. Pioneer settlers frequent
ly called such trail a trace
a word which in old French sug-
gests its origin as a line of foot
prints or animal tracks. By 1900,
it became known as the Old Nat
chez Trace.
The Natchez Trace Parkway,
memorializing and closely follow
ing the Old Natchez Trace, is be-
coming increasingly popular with
the thousands Of tourists who are
The Petal paper. [volume] (Petal, Miss.) 1953-19??, 1957-01-10
Boy Scout Annual Meeting
Plans Announced By President

Plans have been completed for
the annual meeting of the Pine
Burr Area Council, Boy Scouts of
America, to be held at Camp Tiak,
Fruitland Park, Miss, on Thurs
day, January 81, 1857. Ian Stuart,
Educational Director for Southern
States Industrial Council, will be
the featured speaker, according to
President L. o. Crosby, Jr., of
Picayune.
Harley E. Erb, Regional Execu-
tive of Memphis will present Mr..
Crosby a special award for the
largest membership and Unit
growth in Region Five for the first
six months of 1856. Mr.. Erb will
also address the business session
of the Council in the afternoon.
The business meeting will be
held from 400 to $50 pm. in the
Troop Lodge at the Council camp.
The annual banquet will follow at
TOO at the Central Lodge. A pro-
gram for wives of the Scouters at
tending the business meeting will
be presented at the Administra-
ton Building.
International Executive
Ian Stuart was born in Ireland
and came to the United States in
1947 at the invitation of Princeton
University. He is probably the
only man who has held executive
school posts in three countries
England, Ireland and the United
States. He was one of the few
British athletes who was equiva-
lent to all-America in two sports,
track and football.
AS Educational Director for the
Southern States Industrial Coun-
Gil, he likes to think of himself
as travelling teacher" Aside
from speeches to adults, he has
addressed half million students
during the past four years, in Is
Southern states. He travels $4,000
miles a year on his job.
Since the Scout movement is
of British origin, Mr.. Stuart will
be able to bring some of the spirit
of the founder into his message.
In 1857 the Tooth birthday of Lord
Baden-Powell, and the 50th ami
versary of the Boy Scout move
ment which he founded, will be
celebrated.
Council Record Outstanding
Reports of the seven operating
committee chairrnen will indicate
continued record of progress in
the 10Th year of the Councils his
The Petal paper. [volume] (Petal, Miss.) 1953-19??, 1957-01-10
BY P. D.

have no idea as to the number of times I've tried
to get what the editorial policy of this
paper many, many times, and they've been doomed
to failure with few exceptions shall try again.
My views quite simple contend that FAIR
NESS is the basis which thinking should begin
IN all our human relationships hold that person is
safe in his right to human dignity long any person
group of persons is allowed to force their will and
views any other person group of persons That is
if hey" do it to them, then, by golly "they'
do it to you. And anyone who thinks that by joining
they he is safe from getting done himself is just
plain whstlng Dixie in the dark And darned poor tune
it is too
OF course know that where the difference lies is
IN the concept of fairness suppose there are as many
concepts OF the word there people And to that end
we have few standards by which we can 60 Try read
ing the words of Christ without viewing Him as South
ener And then read the Bill of Rights and be sure
TO check and if it says anything about any special
privileges to anyone
So quite basciay, that it, insofar as I'm concern
ed Ana all this mess about being "a niger lover or "a
Jew lover, and some other pet which have been
used IN describing is fooishness Please understand
this am not concerned with any single race" color
or religion. am concerned with the human heart and
the right of all persons to attain human dignity at least
in the eyes of God and himself and under equal and
just laws.
Well, that seems somehow to make me mighty
poor Southerner cause by golly if you amt fer U.S.
then you're ag'n u.s.
The Petal paper. [volume] (Petal, Miss.) 1953-19??, 1957-01-10
HOLDUP-PROOF CAB

Mexico City - An inventive
taxicab driver has rugged up a de-
vice 4 II eject himself and5h cab
from hoIdup men. BY simply step
ping on. button on the floor of
his cab, his invention throws open
the drivers door, permitting him
to escape; locks all other doors
automatically, and, last but not
least, shoots the cab full of tear
gas.
The Petal paper. [volume] (Petal, Miss.) 1953-19??, 1957-01-10
UNKINF THIEF

Boston, Nashville a house
holder was out clipping his hedge,
a thief slipped into his home and
clipped him for S227. Not only
that, but he locked the door after
him upon leaving and the owner
had to climb in through a win
dow to unlock the door.
The Petal paper. [volume] (Petal, Miss.) 1953-19??, 1957-01-10
Mrs. Arhcie Lee
This Is Her Naive Land

Archie Lee, legal husband of Baby Doll,
could have played football on any one Of the
teams of any one of the States institutions
of Higher Learning.
The Petal paper. [volume] (Petal, Miss.) 1953-19??, 1957-01-10
Really Mississippi Is =
The Most Lied About State In The Nation

A growing number of autos in the State
of Mississippi are sporting tags which read:
Mississippi, The Most Lied About State In
The Nation
The Petal paper. [volume] (Petal, Miss.) 1953-19??, 1957-01-10

But Baby Doll done him wrong.
When better movies are made, maybe
Buick will make 'em
The Petal paper. [volume] (Petal, Miss.) 1953-19??, 1957-01-10

We agree with the tags.
being told by persons out of the state.
The Petal paper. [volume] (Petal, Miss.) 1953-19??, 1957-01-10

Lint Trap Place a copper
securing pad in the laundry tub
drain to catch lint and threads.