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Holmes County herald., 1959-04-02
choo Census
Taken Monday

The students of the Lexington
High and Grammar schools were
granted a holiday Monday in or
der for the members of the faculty
to take a school census.
The census is taken every two
years throughout the state to de-
ter1nine the number of school age
children not attending school.
Each school ests aside a deSig-
mated date for taking their own
census.
Holmes County herald., 1959-04-02

Russell Thomas at second played
good ball for Holmes.
The game here Friday, April 3
with East Miss. Lions from Scooba
will be the first conference game
East central of Decatur moves in
for a conference at Goodman on
Saturday, April 4.
The game with Wood should be
asset to Coach Aubrey Rozzell in
getting a good look at the boys
under game conditions. Holmes
will certainly improve with exper-
fence, and a good season is in pro-
spect for the bulldog nine,
Holmes County herald., 1959-04-02
Lee Mayo Makes
Announcement

Lee Mayo, candidate for Super
visor Beat /, wishes to announce
this week to his friends throughout
the district that he is making every
effort to see each and every voter
pesonally in his campaign for the
important office. He said it may be
impossible to see and talk to ev-
eryone, but he will make an effort
to do SO before the August 4 pri-
mary.
Holmes County herald., 1959-04-02
CARD OF THANKS

I would like to express my ap-
probation and thanks to my many
friends, neighbors and relatives for
their visits, calls, cards, letters,
food and flowers, during my i'll
ness.
Every act of kindness was
deeply appreciated.
T M Tate
Holmes County herald., 1959-04-02
Thursday, April ., 1859

Admission will be Is cents.
The game will climax four weeks
of training. An almost new team
has to be put together with only
three returning starters-Lamar
Spell, left guard, Eddie Harrison,
left halfback, and Pat Barrett,
right halfback who has taken over
the quarterback position. The
returning lettermen in other pos
itions are Harold Hammett and
Holmes County herald., 1959-04-02
Tchula Legion
Post Observes
10th Year

Tchula American Legion Post ISIS
was praised for its Outstanding
work in membership and other pro-
jects by Department Commander
Gary Moore, State Adjutant Frank
Chambers and other visiting dig
nitaries Monday night when the
Post observed the 10th anniver-
sary with a banquet.
Post Commander Marshall Ben
nett and Auxiliary president Mrs.
NJ. E. Barrett were congratulated
on the success of the membership
drive which has helped to put Mis-
sissippi at the top in the nation.
Commander Moore said that if tn
state can maintain that position
until May /, the Mississippi dele
cation will lead the parade at the
National convention August 4. An
all out effort has been going on
over the state to reach this goal
since M~issisippi's Miss America
Mary Ann Mobley will ride a float
with the Mississippi delegation
and nothing would be better than
to have her out front in the parade.
The Tchula Post now has a mem
bership of 103 members and the
Auxiliary has "a.
Commander Moore presented H.
B. Jones a Life Membership in
the Legion for having been a
member for 40 years. He also pre-
scented Mr.. Jones with a certifi-
cate for having been a Legion
member for 40 years continuously.
In that time Mr.. Jones has at
tended 81 state conventions.
1
Holmes County herald., 1959-04-02
Political
Announcements

The Holmes County Herald i,
authorized to announce the follow
ing candidates., subject to the
Democratic Primary Election of
August 4, 1859.
FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY
DISTRICT 4
PARHAM II. WILLIAMS, JR.
FOR STATE SENATE
T. M. WILLIAMS
FOR REPRESENTATIVE
post ONE
j. P. LOVE
post TWO)
WLBURN HOOKER
post THREE)
w. G. McMULLEN
DAVID T. SLACK
FOR COUNTY ATTORNEY
PAT BARRETT
SUPT. OF EDUCATION
L. R. THOMPSON
FOR SHERIFF
COYIER FARMER
BEN MOORE HAMMETT
MRS. ANDREW P. SMITH
DOUGLAS SMITH
FOR CHANCERY CLERK
PARHAM H. WILLIAMS
FOR CIRCUIT CLERK
HENRY B. MCCLELLAN
FOR TAX ASSESSOR
DENTON ROSAMOND
FOR SUPERVISOR, BEAT 1
ROY BROWN
CLOVER JOHNSON
PEYTON A. JONES
LEE MAYO
FOR SUPERVISOR, BEAT z
RAY CAMPBELL
E. C. Pole" HOWARD
FOR SUPERVISOR, BEAT 5
w. LESLIE SMITH
FOR SUPERVISOR, BEAT A
,ESTELL SCOTT
JOE L. LIBERTO
SUPERVISOR BEAT 5
REGARD F. BYRD +
RAY s. MELTON
D. E. RICKELS~
w. w. SALLEY
j. W. CUNNINGHAM
FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE,
DISTRICT L
SHARKEZ l.. WHITE
B. r. HAMMETT
T. B. LEHMAN
FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE,
DISTRICT 8
G.. G.. MEEKS
RUFUS NETHERLAND
H. I. Uncle Slick" UPSHAW
FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
DISTRICT 5
J. B. KELLY
E. R. Eddie" BUCHANAN
J. M. WATT
FOR CONSTABLE, BEAT 2
FRED L. TAYLOR
AUDIS HATHCOCK
CONSTABLE BEAT III
MARION WEEKS
Holmes County herald., 1959-04-02
Revival At
Goodman Baptist
April 12-17

The Goodman Baptist Church
will hold a Revival from April Il
through the 18th. Rev. D. c. Greer
OF Crystal Springs will be the
guest minister. Price Brock, Jr.,
of PickenS will lead the singing.
Holmes County herald., 1959-04-02
Madge O'Cain Presents Carol
Engelmann In Recital April 10

Liebesfreud Qoves Delight Kreisler
Piano II Royce Ann Smith
Two-part Invention No. A Bach
Sonata No. Is Mozart
Allegro
Nocturne Oh. 9 No. 2 Chopin
Prelude in c minor Rachmaninoff
High Upon a Hilltop YouSe
Japanese Sandman High School SeXet Whiting
Annis Guess, Mary Louise Bowie, Carol Engelnann,
Linda Marian, Royce Ann Smith, Rosemary Browning,
Dianne Wells, accompanist, Mrs. Binegar, director
Nutcracker Suite Tschaikowsky
Overture
Arabian Dance
Trepak
Waltz of the Flowers
Prelude No 2 Gershwn
Cubanase Charles Miller
Piano II Royce Ann Smith
Lynn Cox Hayes Truitt
Hubert Cooper, Jr. Francis Ingram
Holmes County herald., 1959-04-02

Mrs. John Beal of Starkville
spent the weekend with Mrs.
Jim Wilburn and Mr.. and Mrs. H.
Fl. johnson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-03-14
HILLCREsT HTS. AREA

All-bTlek detached corner rambler
3 bedrms., / baths. screened side
porch. sep. din. I'm. overlooking
golf course and park. Close 70
shopping end schools. FHA, ST.
900 with $1,10O down.
W. y, q N. REALTY. INC;
RE n-266n EVea. CY T.H167
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-03-14

HILLSIDE Detached Permastone
bunsalow: 8 rms; and bath; new
gas heater; $500 down: Settled
$3.50 c "I HARTMAN REAETiiY. Nc
REALTORS, LII. 4-3400: ewes. LU.
@.yy1n; .,r,o.w.
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YACHT HAVEN AREA-BeautifA
s sPss. fS5 f ifost.s vith sa mfes
liv. rm.. cathedral-ceiling with
floor to ceiling fireplace, 3 bed.
rms, > baths, daylight bsmt.;
close to yacht basin: assume large
4aec GI loan. BY OWNER
S24 $50. so. 5-3751 or ME
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'ss sss:. T. ia '; s:.ssIl., ~ Y:
rear patio; ample closet space;
rsisi III Losstss Just !! ,I sISsl
s. 1 sss.SSc 81 SRsS:Il' T M
uNN2.s1z4: eve ewes. HP. T.bS7i.
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HOUSES FOR sALE-Mp.

SUBURBAN RAMBLER on wooded
.S ssr: .l IL with O :sp & aiR ER
sUiTLkND, close to Census Bureau
SH ,.. Blk III ,, sga S 49,. t \. :SsS
P pss AN and schp p9sc stssl ll e 6 SRls
SESxHHTf9 CO.. pRt I'M Ea.li nsssoHoss
TREMENDOUS RAMBLER BUY! 3
bedrms.. din. rm.. vanity bath;
knotty-pine rec. rm.; earport: nre-
n SSlEslssT s5T w S4Iin s St' sat zen
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HOUSES FOR SALIVA.

ARL., Nj by owNER--3-bedrm.. 3.
yT.-oid brick rambler; firepl., sep
din. rm.; cleo. kit. with eating
earage 1h baths; nr. Z Cornsrs;
S22,600. Assume Ice, 4h% Gl
loan No agents. il. 2-Slg6.
ARL., N.--AttFae. 3-bedrm, Il pin,
paneledl Crossword rambler. Pull
bstm,, extra bath, lge. liv. rm.
Ice. lit. with eating space; fenced
lot, 2 patios; quiet street; walk
Sist; public SCHOOL, a poaroehis
S120 mo. FHA, 063l N. 29th st.
JE. 2-5664. No agents.
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HOUSES FOR sALE-VA.

LAKE BANCROFT, ON WATER,
Lovely Lovely 4:Ssdrm,: 3:bath, S5:it
matching spaciousness in ali
other rms. incl. dream kit,
breakfast rm., din. rm.. 2 fife-
places, rear ground level rec. rm.,
beautiful panarome from many
picture windows; $47,b00. We haze
several other fine homes on the
water. WRIGHT REALTY, INC,
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Pearson
PROPERTIES, INC, ARL.
Ia. 4-4lln

LORCOM LANE AREA s minis
D. C.. fne loe.; lovely custom
built brk; Cape Cod: center hall
4 Ice, bedrms., "a baths. Ice. kit .
sep. din. rm. lse. porch. rec. Tm.;
garage; maids rm.; beautiful lot
Only S3l.9b0. JACK KRONEN.
BURG. Exclusive Broker. IA. S.
22bg, ia, 7-Tb47,
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HOUSES FOR SALIVA.

ACRE LOT; LARGE 8-bedFm.,
ain. rm.. ' l;O-ft. porch, This
house Is for Q large family.
Only $4,000 With l0ss
FLEETWOOD REALTY. n.
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LIST YOUR PROPERTY FOR
Rapid Results

ROBERT E. LOHR
HE. $4,000 til o PM. RA. $500,
Our seth Year Of Dependable
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Lake
Bancroft
Sacrifice

STEP DOWN LIVING ROOM en-.
hances the beauty Of this stately
brick rambler, step up 10 Q family
size din. I'm. on which IL q yery
Ice. porch. deluxe equip. kit, 8.
twin size bedrms.. and 2 baths
maids rm. and pvt. bath: beauti.
fully appointed rec. rm. with
fireplace; built-in garage and 1
tree studded lot. BUILDER MUST
SELL AT ONCE. Call for full
particulars and learn about the
amazing terms available.
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@E0gen
CENTREVILLE. VA

NGIN ~ Ev4LLE, VA.
ARCHITECTURAL AWARD
WINNER
Custom. built modern rambler on
% rolling, wooded acres; beauti-
full view, within "a miles DC.
Radiant heat, 2-way fireplace be-
tween living and dining areas,
bedrms. Priced S27 800. Owner
will take back mortgage. Open for
inspection Sat. and sun. / pm.
until dark. Directions: Route 90
I'll 70 Centreyille. turn ct NIL
ler's Sinclair Service Station and
proceed on Clifton I'd. south z
miles 70 our sign. HUNTER
A0ENCY, Centreville. Va. Brown
$500 down. $50 Der
month buys . bedroom. Twins
room with fireplace: dining room
expensible second door home IN
excellent condition. Level lot
Short walk to all conveniences.
ARLINGTON REALTY CO., IA.
7-e300, 1900 WILSON BOULE-
WARD, ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA.
OPEN q TIL a.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-03-14
ANOTHER
Hard-to-find rambler with 4 bed
rms. and . full baths.
ONLY $40 $50

ONLY $l9,950
Just is minutes to D. C. and 2
blocks to an elementary school.
In immaculate condition and On
3 beautiful lot (fenced in rear
Also features q large living rm.
with firepl, dining rm., full bsmt
with Q l5x26 rec. rm. and de
luxe kitchen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-03-14
5 BedrnnS.

2h BATHS, FULL BASEMENT
WITH REC. RIM.
For Q large family, this is truly an
END OF THE-RAINBoW FIND. q
Just 4 blocks to Mckinley Elemen.
tary School and ] block to q spa
ciouS city park. Walkout basemen!
enters to an Anchor-fenced rear
yard. Also features 0 living rm
with fireplace. dining room and q
KITCHEN with breakfast nook and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-03-14

Barr Realty, Inc.
Metropolitan Realty Exchange
2l16 Wilson Blvd. IA. 4-335O
NO DOWN PAYMENT
Low Settlement Charge
Priced low BY OWNER for quick
sale. Arlington. 4 bedrooms, sep
arate dining room. kitchen with
eating space, beautiful oak floors,
large den, oil hot-air heat, storm
windows: $4,000, monthly pay
ments Sis. pays everything. ia,
2-557S. Ia
NO, THIS AMT IMPOSSIBLE =
This Is really and truly available.
A brand new SO II. brick rancher:
Dashboard hot water heat: 90 It..
liv. rm. with fireplace; 3 nice big
bedrmS; sep din. nm: table top
stove: / level oven, l car attached
garage / acre lot, 81 900 down,
S112 month. sic. 800. 4 additional
acres available. This Is really
WIN. 4. CHAPMAN REALTY INC.
Mr.. CHANTILLY AIRPORT - @
bedrm. briek-and-redwood ram
Ideal for small family who likes
country living In mod. home.
The garden was plowed last fall.
Priced, Sl2,060 with small down
payment. Consider trade. SHIP
LEY, JE. 2.25S2, JE. .-25s1.
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HILLCREST HEIGHTS
OPEN SUN. %

OFEN SUM-, 20
25O6 colebrook dF.-Detached q
story brick; iv. I'm. with nrepl.,
D din. rm.. kit. 3 bedrms.. bath,
Ice. bsmt. with N bath: fenced
lo.: 2-story brick garage with
workshop; ynall-to:wall carpets;
PIRf snE SRlIseKs91 s sIHIsnasn co. tsrn:
Pa. ave. Sc, Ii. 10000; ewes. and
Sun, IA. 4.2O2O,
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ALEX. 2O5 Burgess ave. Key a
22l Aspen ST., Alex, Va.-sil
rms, tile bath. h.-w.h., full bsmt
Under $l3,5OO, small cash pay.
ment: near Russell I'd. and Mt
Vernon ave. Call To. 10000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-03-14
VISIT LOHR HOMES
EASY RIJYi

HERE'S an all-brick rambler with
DSPes s snS :ar plus Ss. aSo%
your terms or FLA. LOCATED Close
10 Takoma Park and New Hamp,
shire ave. Bus service. Dial HE
$4,000. ask TO inspect this com
Portable small home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-03-14

FALLS CHURCH AREA: Sl3,96O-
Three-bedrm, brick rambler, on
nice HANDICAPPED lot: 25-ft, living
dining area, equipped kitchen
tiled bath: pull-down stairs Ia
attic; 5000 cash. approx ST. mo,
FLA: close to schools, shopping
bus. .LuCIIiE COOK. Realtor'
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FALLS CHURCH CONTEMPORARY

FALLS CHURCH CONTEMPORARY
RAMBLER, Fireplace, 3 bedrooms;
equipped kitchen with washer and
drier, Carport, FLA approved,
$4,000. 30-year loan available.
Only $1,000 down. SI10 per
. %Gnls nf aShISof teas' R sHa R
So oii III a5s0 XRLiNuToN Mit VIZ.
GINA. OPEN q TIL 8.
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MUIRKIRK

DISTRICT MEIGHTs-open I.e
5s20 Gateway blvd. Only $3.50
gov SSwn rHA. Brick s:Sedrm: ram.
kitchen with disposal. Posssssior
With deposit. Can RE. 5-4OSS Or
Re. 0-3z02. WEST RIAL Estate
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FOREST HEIGHTS
HHH 0AHHHnnR nm
NOUR-ACRE ESTATE
Swimming Pool

Modern S-bedrm. brick
home; rec. room, swimming
pool bath houses; . car
brick garage, chain link
fence; less than s years old.
4 miles beyond Largo light
on Route 202.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-03-14

TOPs-MoVE IN IMMEDIATELY
Colonial with garage and side scr.
porch. Shaded lot FLA appraised.
Sla,5O0: 81 300 cash down: sos
per mo. ODDENINO REALTY,
INC. 1895 Wilson blvd, IA.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-03-14

25I7 N. JEFFERsON-Three bed
rms. din. rm.. liv, rm.. . baths,
bSmt. rec. rm., all brick; brkfst.
nm. screened porch, brick gar.
Open 2 to 8. Sat. and Sun. JE.
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1959-10-30

All citizens of Columbus and Frank
lin County are urged to vote in favor of
renewal of the half mill levy al the
November Bird elections. 1t is vitality
necessary TO over 10000 in this com
munity that the levy be passed. The
levy is not a new tax. 1t is a renewal
Of ,ae ley already in effect that sup
ports the l.o.l of the Franklin County
Child Welfare Board and OF the Frank
lin County Welfare Department. The
Child Welfare Board cares for more
than 100 children whose parents can
not care for them by Themselves. These
children are in foster homes and III
the Franklin Village, the County Child
ren's Home. They cannot be at home
with their IVA parents because of sick
ness, inability, and in some cases be-
cause Of death or desertion. The County
Welfare Department is the agency of
the city of Columbus as well as of the
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1959-10-30

A famous play, and the subsequent
movie based on it, Of some years back,
was titled Outward Bound"
It told of a group of people aboard
a mysterious ship, none of whom could
remember how they got there. The
purser holds a number of interviews
about their past lives, and then n by
one each realizes that he is dead!
The voyage has been scheduled to
determine whether they will be ad.
mitted to heaven, or whether they must
prove themselves further.
This notion that everyone will not
be Immediately admitted into heaven,
is an old one in human thought. Indeed
the need for purgation and the fact
that it can take place is clearly stated In
the Scriptures. Common sense confirms
this, because it is a matter of experience
that some people die with %unforgiven
venial sins on their souls or forgiven,
but unexpiated, mortal sins.
Such souls cannot be given the
happiness of heaven, because nothing
defiled can enter there. But il is also
clear that they should not be condemned
TO hell since they are by no means AT
enmity with God.
From the infallable authority of the
Church, we know there is a place where
mems souls are cleansed or purged.
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1959-10-30
Outward Bound

It is called Purgatory The souls there
suffer inexpiation of their sins, until
God calls them to eternal happiness
in heaven.
But we know we can help them IN
their ordeal. st, Paul prayed that One
siphoruS might find the mercy of the
Lord even in death. Tertullian advised
the faithful wife to pray for the soul
of her deceased husband" The great
fathers of the Church - Saints Cyril,
Ephraem. Ambrose, and John Chrysos-
tom - all spoke of the great value u
PRAYERS have for the dead.
The Liturgy of the Church has ale
ways appealed for divine mercy for
the faithful departed. That is why No
vember has been set aside fradifionally
as a time TO offer prayers. good works,
~induIqences, and Masses for the souls in
Purgatory.
Perhaps someone very near and
dear to our readers is becalmed In the
voyage toward heaven, Or maybe
omeone who has no n to think of
him is outward bound" but still far
from the celestial shore.
Your prayers and sacrifices during
November will move them toward the
safe harbor of paradise just as surely as
a strong wind brings a ship to port.
CAT
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1959-10-30
The Yardstick
l. the Family Farmer
The Forgotten Man?
BY Msgr. George c. Higgins

cultural workers are organlz-
ed into unions, and there sim.
ply isn't any minimum wage
legislation. either Federal or
State, for agricultural work
ers.
Secondly, where are the hir-
ed hands who would be cover
ed under a minimum wage
law, il such a law were 10 be
enacted, or would be organiI-
ed into an agricultural work
ers' union IL such a union
ever got off the ground? Ac.
eording to the Bureau of Cen.
sus they are concentrated on
the larger scale commercial
farms, whose economic power
derives TO a considerable ex-
tent from the lack OF a mini.
mum wage law and the abb
senee of 81 effective agrieul.
tural workers union.
1t would seem to follow,
then, that the family farmer
owes 1t TO himself as we'll as
to the migrants to support a
minimum wage law for agri-
cultural workers and TO look
with sympathy on the organi-
cation of these workers into
a union or association IF their
own choosing.
The editor Of the herald Is
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1959-10-30
Vote For The Child Welfare Levy

County in the care of people who are
unable to work, either because there
is no work available for them, or be-
cause they are sick or crippled and UNI
able to work. There are owe 10000
children in these families who are
supported by the Welfare Department.
A Citizens Committee, headed by MIR.
Robert Rex, has carefully studied the
needs of the people and the practices
of the Welfare Department and have
unanimously agreed that the passage
Of the half mill levy is urgently needed.
Bishop Issenmann in an October Il
letter to pastors called our attention
to the serious need of the funds proyid-
ed by this levy.
The Catholic Times adds its voice
in urging all the people to vote and to
vote in favor of renewal of the VEL
FARE LEVY.-W.E.k.
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1959-10-30

OF the opinion that the FAM
lily farmer would be willing TO
20 along with these proposed
solutions under certain con.
ditlons-for example. if a dis
tInction were to be made be-
tween the family farm and
the corporation farm. Maybe
so, but | regret TO say that
| can find little or no evi.
dence to support this opinion.
DISTINCTION
There is, however, some
thing to be said for making a
clear distinction between the
family farm and the corpora
ton farm in any discussion
of minimum wage legislation
or the organization of hired
hands. | might add that the
NCWC Social Action Depart
ment, IN advocating these
particular remedies for the
agricultural labor problems,
has always made such a dis.
tnctlon.
Here is the way we APP
preached the problem in our
testimony before the Presi-
dents Commission on Misrs.
tory Labor in 1850. I'm con-
sidering the migratory farm
worker, the difference be.
tween q family farm and a
commercial vegetable, sugar,
or fruit farm is very sharp
ard is the central point 70 be
considered in recommending
trade union or legislative
remedies. A rough and
ready way Of handling the
Fssafser would be 10 decide
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1959-10-30

The Catholic Press. to
its credit. is very alert
to the importance OF
the migratory labor prob
lem and during the past
year or two has probably pub
lished more articles and edi.
torials about IT than has any
other medium OF communIea-
ton.
The majority of these arti-
Giles and editorials have been
critical of American farmers
for their failure 10 provide a
decent standard OF living for
agricultural workers 10 gem
eral and for the migrants in
particular. Recently. however,
a different point of view was
vigorously expressed by the
editor of The Catholic Herald,
official newspaper OF the die
cese Of Sacramento, Calf.
This editorial in The cafho-
lie Herald is captioned THE
Forgotten Man" In current
usage. this term 'the forgot
ten man is generally applied
to the migratory farm work
er. But the Herald gives it a
brand new twist and applies
II very alphabetically to the
average family farmer.
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1959-10-30
The Yardstick

The editor OF the Herald is
deeply concerned about the
tragic plight not only OF mi
erafory workers but of farm
workers in general, but. he
thinks IL is very unfair 10
blame IL on the family far.
mer. What is frightening"
he says. Tin the majority OF
proposals TO correct the sifua-
ton is that the individual far.
mer for whom the land is a
way of life as we'll as a means
OF livelihood is completely ig.
nored. He is the forgotten
man. His place is being
taken by corporations whose
purpose is TO use the land as
q hobby or as a neat income
tax dodge"
The 7eFaIdS defenSR OF Inc
family farmer is we'll taken.
but | think il is aimed at the
wrong target or-to use an
agricultural rather than a
military metaphor-it puts
the cart before the horse.
In the first place, why are
farmers leaving the land? Be
cause of the excessive de-
mands Of organized labor or
because of minimum wage
legislation? Hardly After all,
only a tiny handful of agri-