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The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1961-10-05
Condemnation NeuA
BY A. p. CARROLL

Many of the Delta farmers
who are cooperating with the
Holmes County Soil Conserva-
ton District have recently es-
tablished good drainage SyS-
TENS on their farms.
Harry ONeal, a farmer near
Tchula has recently constructed
4,200 feet of draglIne ditch. This
ditch will drain 100 acres of
land. Mr. O'Neal stated that,
''ln the past / was not able to
produce a fair crop of any kind
on this 120 acres, during years
we had excessive rains, as the
small bitches we're not capable
of getting the water off before
the crops were drowned and
damaged.
H. c. Waterer of Tchula re-
cenetly constructed 1900 feet of
draglIne ditch On his farm. The
often Will dram AS acres OF
good land. MIR. Waterer stated
that he had, never been able
to produce any kind of crops
on this As acres during w
years, such as we have had dur
ing the past three years" The
water from 5O0 acres had to
drain through this As acres. The
small bitches he had before,
were too small to carry tn e
water off before it injured the
crops.
Mr.. Waterer stated, "that
since the ditch was put in the
water gets away soon after
rains. and l do not think I'll
have any more crops drowning
Oh this field"
G. P. Sharp, one of the Dis
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1961-10-05

If you find you need addition
al blankets for this winter, be
sure you check carefully before
you buy. First read labels to
know fiber content. Unfold the
blanket and hold to the light.
You can see if the nap is firm
and if the yarns in the under
lying weave are smooth a d
compact.
Look for closely woven and
firmly stitched bindindgs. Bind
ing attached with several rows
of lock stitching are most dur.
able. Chain stitched often catch
and ravel.
Choose blankets that are long
enough to tuck in snuggly at
the foot of the bed and still
reach halfway under the pillow.
You need a 90-inch length for
standard length beds with in
nerspring mattresses. A 72-inch
width may be used on either a
three-quarter or double bed,
Eighty-inch width are suitable
for double or king size beds.
Choose an attractive blanket
"a well as one that is warm,
lightweight and durable. Look
for a deep, fine, even springy
nap that does not shed when
you brush it with your hand.
X = 4 +
OCTOBER PLENTIEULS !.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1961-10-05
Mississippi Leads
is Southern States
In Forestry Work

Mississippi led the fourteen
other southern states from 1855
1859 in the acres of timber stand
Improvement work and tree
planting completed under the
nations Agricultural Conserva-
ton Program. During these
years, according to j. F. Dykes,
Illinois Central Forestry Agent,
Mississippi planted 1882 acres
through the A. c. P. program
and also completed 279,433 acres
Of timber stand improvement.
The accompanying group shows
how Mississippi compares with
her surrounding states in utiliz-
'ng A. c. P. assistance in forestry
Improvement work.
During these same years,
Georgia was second to Missis-
sippi in tree planting with Ill.,
895 planted under the A. c. P.
program while Arkansas was
second in timber stand improve
ment with 1858 acres COM
pleted.
Using the Mississippi figures,
DYKES determined that within a
few short years, Mississippi's
economy will be helped to the
folloWino extent.
17,100 more jobs
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1961-10-05
.ASC Elections SET
For October 18th

Farmers of Holmes County
are being urged to take part IN
the election of local ASC COM
n,unity committeeman, which is
scheduled for October II, 1861.
An announcement by Lynn
Jordan, Chairman of the ASC
County Committee, points gu
that this annual election is one
n which all eligible farmers
should feel a duty to partlci-
pate.
The ASC community commit
tee to be elected consists of
three regular members and two
alternates. The chairman and
vice chairman of the elected
committee will serve as delegate
and alternate delegate to them
county convention where the
ASC county committee will be
chosen.
There are some limitations on
voting. Each voter is entitled to
OILY one vote on any one bal
lot. If a voter has an interest
in a farm or farms in more than
one community in a county, he
or she may select the commu-
nifty in which he or she wishes
to vote, but the vote may be
cast in only one community of
the county. Voting by proxy is
not permitted. In the case of
partnership farms, the vote may
be cast by either partner, and
a corporations vote may be cast
by any authorized officer of the
corporation.
Because of the vital part that
the ASC community and county
committees play in the farming
affairs of the county, it is i'm
portant that each farmer give
serious consideration to the men
elected to these posts.
All information concerning
the Asses county office in Lex
ngtOn.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1961-10-05
Home A9e~A No1e4
By MARY HARPOLE

plentiful supply are rice, cheese,
beef, turkeys, vegetable fats and
oil and cranberries.
FIRE PREVENTION WEEK
Next week-October 8 to IA
you will be hearing and see
ing a lot about fire prevention.
II is National Fire Prevention
Week.
During this week, look around
your. home and yard and Sc e
what you can do to prevent a
fire. A lot of fires can be pre-
vented by good house cleaning
inside and out. Keep your
house and other buildings clean
and free of boxes and papers
and rags and paint buckets and
oil cans and general accumula-
tons of burnable and fire-start-
ing materials. If you are raking
leaves, be careful when you
burn them.
While you're working to pre-
vent fires, don't forget the rule
of not smoking in bed, in barns
and in other danger areas.
And what about worn electri-
cal cords?
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1961-10-05

trict Commissioners has recently
constructed 1900 feet OF drag
line ditch on his farm at Tchula.
More than 800 acres drain
through this ditch. In the past
the ditch which was already
there was too small to carry
the water away before it dam
aged some of the crops. With
the ditch beng designed and
constructed to carry off a three
inch rain IN "a hours, the water
will drain off before damaging
the crops.
The Agricultural Sterilization
Conservation Program assisted
the farmers in the construction
of these dragline bitches. They
pay So per cent of the cost of
the construction and the farm
er pays 35 per cent.
The Soil Conservation District
techniclans have the response
bility of laying out and design
ing the mechanical structures
that the Agricultural Stabiliza-
ton Conservation Program as
slsts in. Any time that we can
help with your drainage prob
lens feel free to call us.
1t is time to fertilize and seed
your pastures if you want to
receive maximum benefit from
them in 1862. The cattle prices
nave been very stable during
1861 and from all predictions
they will continue to hold up
iurlng 1862. Therefore, why not
improve your pastures SO that
your calves, next summer, will
orlng you top prices.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1961-10-05
HUNTING
LOOK GOOD

The l961-62 hunting season
officially opened in Mississippi
September 8 with the first of
the states split dove season get
ting under way. Prior to the
opening of the season, doves
could be seen almost every
where, especially in the Delta.
The only problem seemed to be
finding a place where they were
concentrated in numbers. Out
look for squirrels isn't too good,
although it looks like a plenti-
full supply of rabbits. The pros
poets for a good quail crop are
excellent. There seems little
doubt that the quail crop will
be better than that of last year.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1961-10-05

deep fat fry in 350-degreefat
until brown. This is delicious
with tossed salad green's.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1961-10-05
OCTOBER PLENTIFULS :.

Apples, potatoes and broilers-
fryers are the headliners on the
October Plentiful foods list. Fol-
lowing close behind them I'm
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1961-10-05

Il maintain that the more | learn about creation the better under
stand the Creator" 49,. Il want to be a part OF a future safe tor all
mankind" These are statements from the young MissisSippians
who were awarded trips to Chicago as MP&Ls representatives
at the Annual Youth Conference on the Atom in 1860 They
are typical of the young men and women who eagerly seek
knowledge of the scientific miracles of today. Each year MP&L
gives two young people an opportunity to meet with other
outstanding high school students from throughout the nation to
hear internationally famous educators and research scientists tell
them of modern advances in nucear research. This is yet another
way in which MP&L always building for the future is
helping develop the leaders Of tomorrow
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1961-10-05

student. This exhibit should be
on inspiration to the many
youths visiting the fair in show
ing them how a young man has
become established in farming
which still enrolled in high
school.
/. From. all indications the Flu
ture Farmers will have the big
gest and the best livestock ex-
hibit that they have shown at
the State. Fair. Approximately
so beef calves will be displayed
in addition to dairy calves and
hogs.
A. special beef cattle class OF
IL bulls in a program sponsored
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1961-10-05

1884 more householders
228 more retail establishments
5000 more cars
$33, $4,000 more personal in
come
SIS, 800, 900 more bank deposits
each year.
$50, $50, 900 more retail sales
Dykes urges those interested
in carrying out a forestry pro-
gram to contact their local A
G. p. office located in theil
county seat.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1961-10-05

Nine out of ten people work
ing today can expect to receive
social security benefits when
the time comes. The time to learn
about your rights and obliga
tons is now. Visit your social
security office at 431 North
Street. Jackson. Mississippi, now.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1961-10-05
STATE TREE
FARM PROGRAM

Cooperating in MlsSlSSNppl's
tree farm program are all agen-
cieS whose work touches upon
forestry. The state program in
cludes more than 1900 tree
farms with over 81 million
acres of private woodlands. In
addition to forest products, tree
farms and supplying important
benefits to recreation, food and
cover for wildlife, and soil and
water conservation. Mississippi's
national leadership in this acti-
witty is eloquent proof that the
tree farm program is paying
handsome dividends on an in
creasingly substantial scale.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1961-10-05
SWEET AND
CHICKEN

Combine equal amounts of
diced cooked chicken and mash
ed sweetpotatoes. Season with
salt and pepper. Dip small
spoonfuls into beaten eggs, roll
in crushed cereal flakes, anc
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1961-10-05

bv Sears Roebuck Foundation
will be of interest to all Future
Farmers of Mississippi and to
he people visiting the Fair.
Arizona tribune., 1961-10-13
LOOKING AT THE RECORD
~ LOUIS LAUTIER-sPEcIALA ASST. TO
rHE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN, CHAIRMAN

Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy like man flying
rapeze when asked about civil rights the National
Broadcastng Company televson Meet the Press.
He nb his questions about school deseg
egaon that he always wound talking about voting rights The
Kennedy Administration has broken all the Democratic platform
and campaign pledges about civil rights legislation.
The Attorney General asked why President had decided
work for such legislation the last session He
that the President had appointed Ceer
New York and Senator Clark Of Pennsylvania Study the subject
and they had submitted legislation Mr. Kennedy forgot
tell the teevsion audience Administration
pokesmen and said their bills the Administrators
The day after bills
designed the 1860 Democratic pledges Pierre
Sanger President Kenneds when asked about
the proposals sad
The President has made that he does think
sary at this time civil rights legislation"
Asked whether the Administration comprehensive
civil rights bills the session. Attorney General Kennedy
replied that Study will be made determine whether Legislation
would be helpful or necessary"
He washed the hands Of the Executive Branch the Government
clean with the which school
desegregation Is moving.
That the hands of the Federal District said
as he swung registration.
CONTINUED
Arizona tribune., 1961-10-13
Views, Previews Z Reviews
EDWARD BANKS
THE NEGRO AND THE CIVIL WAR
KU kLUX KLAN AND BLACK CODES
EDWARD BANKS

Through the efforts horrible events Of
civil and through the hatred the North
fought back against the bitter of the
passing BLACK Codes.
These laws rgdy enforced Negroes practically
in bondate although heywere legayfree The codes regulated
lives day and night Negroes
were not allowed to in certain places time
They required carry
arms, teach preach trade.
Mob violence coupled with these
in the Negro communities Several nchngs many
innocent Negro and children targets
white who determined keep their place.
Under the cloak protecting the rights ofhe particularly
the notorious Ku Kux an formed agree
that this society from
who merely for fun-scarng the Negroes
The first grand officer
cavaryman Gen. Forrest Long white robes hid
companions while they ravaged Negro farms Finally
1862 Forrest dbanded group sport soaring Negroes
had become almost part their pledge.
and a federal investigation ordered in 1871.
The Nansmen t-Negro Catholic, foreign
Republican They committed all kinds
dedS of ngS and murders
during the Ku Klux Klan reign of terror.
Other rode through the night Negroes frightened
After all confederate territory demitarzed the plight of the
Negro piabe For the Negroes the South
forgotten people country
be split into North and South.
The Civil War ended in 1865 but repercussions from still
the air. holding Civil War Centennial
celebrations.
Arizona tribune., 1961-10-13
LOOKING AT THE RECORD

He claimed that lin the field of voting registration
deal has been done the period the last eight
has been done in the history of the United States.
That period Republican
Party organized that rights
has not outshone that of the Democratic Party.
For purposes comparison Jan
uary 20, 1860 may be used.
During PERIOD leadership Attorney
lam p Rogers the 1860 Voting Rights conceived the
hover Administration enacted established the machinery
enforcing the rights Of Negroes and others.
authorized voting referees protect such voting
rights and authorized the United States cleo
ion officials who have violated federal law.
addition the Act requires voting
~ months and provides their inspection Attorney
Rogers who made demands for voting records of counties
states.
Justice Department Rogers leadership
ted litigation right Negroes and
the field of school desegregaton.
1t also:
constiutionay the 1857 Civil Rights Act
which the Eisenhower Administration had conceived and drafted
judgment directing Georgia officials permit
certain Negroes vote.
e. Obtained order restoring 1877 Negroes Louisiana
voting rolls which they had purged by Democratic Off
accordance with policy of racial discrimination.
g. Sustained the hearing procedures of the Civil Rights Com
mission which permitted continue public investigation
discriminatory practices in Louisiana and other
A. Obtained enjoining white
primary" by the Democratic Party Fayee County,
Filed complaint alleging that 27commni
local banks Haywood County, Tennessee. had
conspiracy off credit
Negroes merchants who deaw Negroes who attempt
else their right
These only the which by
hover Administration in the nne-monh period 1860
period which Attorney Kennedy
There comparison in the achievements the Kennedy Admin
istraon the field of civil rights with those of the Eisenhower Ad
ministraton.
Attorney Kennedy he
the people people all the time,
he cannot fool all the people all of the tme."
Arizona tribune., 1961-10-13
SIGHTS

solar system. We are the great
est paradox ever to live. We
are a mass of contradictions. We
have opposite forces ruling our
composite lives. No one under
stands Americans and Americans
don't understand each other.
One thing. stood out In survey
ing our trip to Europe Its very
difficult to explain this country
to people of other lands and cul-
lures. In fact, have you ever
tried to explain yourself toyour-
Self2
Arizona tribune., 1961-10-13
SIGHTS
(
SOUNDS
'ELOISE BANKS


pain. With the last wave of
farewell, the voyagers turned
homeward - If these phr ases
sound like the words from a
travel movie--don't blame me.
There are few novel ways left
to say Coodby. Possibly the
Hawaiians have the best word
Aloha. which means both hello
and goodby. Our trip to Europe
ended eight months ago. could
have written large volume with
the memories of our trip.
Books have been written about
the travels Of many men and
women to all parts of the world.
Underneath the flowing epistles
Of the glories of the Old World
and the lifting poems on the
charm of the Orient, or the
struggle against the beasts in
Africa Americans always long
to be home. Few ever leave
and stay until death.
The sights and sounds of the
United States are as varied as
the sights and sounds of the
countries of Europe. There is
a certain familiar pattern in
each city. no matter how dis
tant. There is a little bit of
hayseed in the largest metropol-
itan areas. There Is a bit of
sophistication in the smallest
burg. There is a dual counten-
ance on the faces of our people.
There Is a dual existence of the
old and the new throughout the
land.
Modern methods of communi-
cation and transportation have
ended the isolation of our country
dwellers. The line of demar-
cation between the hicks and
the city Sticks is very faint. Even
the word Country" has evolved
to rural and now it's popular to
say suburban"
A new ere alton caused by the
city dwellers sudden re awakening
to the open countryside is now
called suburbia. Cities are
now surrounded by hundreds of
citizens who live a dual life
they want to have their city COM
plex plus a country side at the
same time.
The sights of America change
constantly and quickly. Per-
haps. in our desire to create and
establish something new we
have lost the abiliyto appreciate
the old. This brashness is sensed
in our very walk or talk. We
eat quick dinners, we talk in
abbreviated manners. We build
homes and destroy buildings per-
haps quicker than any other peo-
ple on the face of the earth.
There is a soundless sound of
expectancy over our land.
Wherever you travel, you feel
the unvoiced tone of hurry. We
rush from the cribs. Young
mothers practically force young
babies TO stand and walk as soon
as possible, so they can proudly
demonstrate the super babe to
drooling relatives and friends.
Cooling babies merely muttering
animalistic sounds of a full stom-
ach are coached by perspiring
fathers wanting to he ar the word
Dada.
The nations energies are
turned toward making everything
easier for children. Only in
America is emphasis so great
on removing all of the pressures
of life from the children's sphere.
Then we strive doubly hard to
re-create situations to replace
life in the home and school. There
Arizona tribune., 1961-10-13
WELFARE MIDDLE

This week step in the wrong direction WGS
made in our state tOsOard Improving the ter
Yibte condition existing In our Arizona State
Welfare Department.
A proposal introduced by Milton Cans dir
ect0Y of the Phoenix Community Council, seeks
$50, 900 to finance citizens committee to
study welfare problems.
There seems to be q standard cNYe-0tL for
study committees throughout the nation study
everything from Waterways to smoke density.
In a fen instances these committees are bene-
ficiGL, but there IS no need for one to enter
the welfare na11dLe.
Since Mr. HiLdYeth, the state welfare diYec-
tor is asking for a raise in excess Of S., 900,
the taxpayers could haroty feel delighted Ovey
this $50, 900 proposed apbyOpriatiOn for a
citizens study committee.
Raising finds for the welfare program is
taxing many citizens beyond their limit nOsO.
With the great amount of chiseLers receiUing
checks, taxpayers are not prone to subsidize
IS to so we'll -intentiOned committee members
sOhO would spend rs percent Of their time
formulating high sounding QuestiOnaaiyes.
The welfare problem is a pressing prob
lem but ne are paying enough county and state
officials n0W. Let the board Of Supervisors
SOtve the matter or either hire a neV welfare
diYectOY
Let's not accept another big bite out of our
biLLfOLdS. If better L0sOS are needed to halt the
welfare dilemma, let as get legislation during
the next regular session of arizona LegisLatu
Holmes County herald., 1961-08-03

the bride-to-be of West wore
a white sheath of embroider-
ed cotton.
Mrs. Deck Johnson, mother
of the groom-lo-be, was at
tired in a blue and white flor.
al polished cotton sheath With
matching short jacket. She
we're navy and white Access
series.
Other guests attending were
members Of the wedding
party. Miss Royce Ann Smith
and Miss Jimmie Lois Nc
Neer of Durant and Miss
Sara Tate of West.
Miss Wilkes was presented
a gift Of table crystal.
Holmes County herald., 1961-08-03

The Durant Rotary Club
met last Friday at the Durant
Hotel for its regular meeting.
Mr.. Clarence Robertson was
in charge of the very interest
ing program. Miss Marie
Melton, who has been teach
ing in France and Germany
for the past two years, told
of experiences by showing
the members pictures that she
Holmes County herald., 1961-08-03
Mrs. Patton Hostess To
Bridal Luncheon

Mrs. G. E. Patton was
hostess to a luncheon given
at the Hotel Durant dining
room honoring Miss Mary Ell
lis Wilkes of West, bride-elect
of Mr.. Ronnie Johnson Of
Durant. Traditional green
and white flowers and white
tapers decorated the lunch
con table.
Miss Wilkes chose for the
occasion a rousseau dress of
tangerine sheer cotton feat
uring a fitted bodice with
bouffant skirt with lace inset
and tucks.
Mrs. E. E. Tate, mother Of
Holmes County herald., 1961-08-03

StOnestreets Announce Birth
Of First Child
Mr.. and Mrs. Billy Lynn
~Stonestreet of Durant are an
nouncing the birth of their
first child, a son, to whom
they have given the name,
Roy Lynn Stonestreet. He
was born on July 10 at the
District Two Community Hos
'pital.
Weight of the baby at birth
was 7 lbs. and 11oZ.
Mrs. Stonestreet is the for
mer Mary Katherine Sims Of
Durant.
The maternal grandmother
is Mrs. Elizabeth Aldridge.
Paternal grandparents are
Mr.. and Mrs. w. c. Stone
street.
Holmes County herald., 1961-08-03

Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. E. McLel-
Ian and Billie Hight Of Cairo,
Ill. spent several days last
week with Mr.. and Mrs. Carol
Gregory and Bobbie Carol
Mr.. and Mrs. Larry Hand
of Mobile. Mr.. and Mrs. Pres
ley Davenport of Hattiesburg
and Miss Jean Hand of Mem
phis were weekend guests of
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
[. J. Hand.
Miss Mamie Siddon visited
her homefolks in Hollandale
Saturday night and Sunday.
Ray Mcclellan of Jackson
spent last week with his
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs.
/. D. FultZ.
Mr.. and Mrs. Halbert Far
mer shopped in Kosciusko
Saturday evening.
Mrs. John Rollin, Mrs.
Charlie Vension and son.
Chuck of Jackson spent Sat
urday and Sunday with Mrs.
Mable Tucker.
Larry Harvey, Who has been
stationed in Fort Sill, Okla
homa. is now in the home
of his grandmother, Mrs. Bud
Mcclellan for the summer.
Mr.. Douglas Self attended
the wedding of Miss Peggy
Acy and Harold Gordin at
Black Hawk Baptist Church
Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. Dan Knight of Mem
phis was a visitor of her cou-
sins, Mrs. Larkin Brock and
Mrs. Mildred Holmes and
Miss Estha Watson last week.
Mrs. Mable Tucker, Nh
and Mrs. James Tucker shop
ped in Lexington Saturday.
Miss Sylvia, Sybol Harvey
of Grenada and Mrs. Andrew
Welch Jr. of Parchman were
guests Saturday night and
Sunday of their mother and
grandmother, Mrs. Bud Mr.
grandmother, Mrs. Bud Nc
Lellan.
A. G. Autry was a business
visitor in WinOna and Green
wood Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Brock
and daughters, Cyndia and
Susan of Forrest City, Ark.
were weekend guests of their
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Larkin
Brock.