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Evening star., 1961-09-17


dom of expression is to under
stand and know and then use
the various principles of design
in their own personal way.
Plan Using Own Ideas
Aside from using the ele-
mental. natural qualities of the
plant material and the con-
tainer, we must plan to achieve
beauty in our composition by
the creation of one harmoni-
GUS whole. This involves our
mental faculties. We begin to
select and relate and plan ac-
cording to our ideas. The
fundamental principles of good
design are always involved in
this process.
Variety is the spice of life
and we like it everywhere. To
achieve it in our arrangements.
the principles of contrast and
dominance are used. The ex-
citement, the vitality of an
arrangement is often due to op-
position and a dynamic reac-
ton to it. In our harmonious
combination of ingredients we
must plan and seek for a
measure of contrast.
How much? Your imagina-
ton as we'll as your personal
taste and your temperament
will choose the perfect quantity
for your arrangement. different
from all others out of myriad
possibilities. Whether it is only
a light accent or whether it
pulls the composition together
d sharply and with dynamic
force. contrast will always be
a necessary inclusion for sue
cessful work.
Contrast Of Line
Contrast in flower arranging
can be introduced through con-
trast in line. Straight lines,
for instance, can be used
against dominantly curved
characteristics. Straight or
curved lines can be used in op-
posing directions. The size and
shape of plant material can
become source Of contrast
through variations. 1t can b.
expressed through color. Light
values can oppose the dark or
gray values, strong color can
contrast quantities of weaker
hues. Miracles are achieved by
the opposition of textures.
Consider the effective contrast
Evening star., 1961-09-17
Luwn Meeting Set at
Wheaton Pluzo

The Montgomery County
Agents Office has arranged
for a discussion of lawn prob
lens in the Woodward &
Lothrop Auditorium, Wheaton
Plaza. Tuesday at s pm. The
public is invited.
DR.. Paul w. Santelman of
the University of Maryland
will discuss weed control in
the. lawn; Mr.. Charles P. El-
lington will discuss seed bed
preparation and seeding. DR..
James r. Miller will present
the material on lawn fertilizers
and lining.
Further information may be
obtained by calling Brian Fin
ger, assistant county agent,
Poplar 2, 2l2l, ext. 258.
Evening star., 1961-09-17

the srt. the best way to free
dom of expression is to under
stand and know and then use
the various principles of design
in their own personal way.
Evening star., 1961-09-17
32-Inch Squush

A squash 30 inches long was
grown in the garden of Mr.. and
Mrs. Hanna Ayoub, 4512 Forty
fourth street NV. Undoubtedly
this specimen. which was har-
vested because of it's size, might
have attained much greater
length if it had been allowed
to remain on the vine and
mature for winter use, Mr..
Ayoub said.
Evening star., 1961-09-17
DahIia Show
Open 7 Days

The 26th annual show of the
National Capital Dahlia So
ciety will be held next Satur-
day and Sunday at the United
States Botanic Garden. Mary
land avenue and First street
S.W. The public is invited to
exhibit blooms. They will be
received from $50 to midnight
Friday and Saturday morning.
The Evening Star Trophy
ano Rosette will be awarded
the best specimen limited to
growers of up to l25 plants of
medium Towering dahlias.
Scores of other awards are
offered. covering a complete
schedule.
Viewing hours will be 4 to
10 pm. Saturday and 9 am.
to Z pm. Sunday.
This is rated one of the
areals major shows. Orman
E. Schneeman Is president.
Show chairman is Vernon L.
Ailstock, assisted by Mark
Alger, Tom Yand and Benton
j. Strong.
Theme in the artistic ar
rangements classes will be
Fiesta in Mexico" Mexico is
the origin area of the dahlia
The theme will be noted by
award of silver tray by the
Ambassador of Mexico, a gift
from the wife of the President
of Mexico. The award will go
to the queen-of- -Showbloom.
For schedule and show data
call Mr.. Ailstock at 67I-7l1O.
Evening star., 1961-09-17
BY WILBUR H. YOUNGMAN
star Garden Editor


Each year the bulb growers
IF Holland note those varieties
which the visitors to the ia
nous Keukenhof Gardens near
Lisse. most admire.
Thus their list is not ueces-
sarily of the newer things, but
rather of the thousands on dis
play which appeal to the Wis
itors and thus win the approval
CT the Dutch bulb experts.
This year there are seven
tulip varieties, three oaffodils,
one crocus and ore hyacinth.
Strangely the tulip varieties
list one for each type and only
one of them is new, Van Dyck,
a Parrot type.
The selections are:
Tulips: /. Triumph, Kansas.
2. Darwin, AriStocrat. 3. Dar-
win hybrid, Gudoshnik. 4. Lily
flowered. Aladdin. 5. Cottage,
Palestrina. 6. Parrot, Van
Dyck. 7. Double late (peony
flowered). orange Triumph.
Narcissus: tDaffodiD /.
TrIIn1net William The C;la,,+
and Unsurpasssble. 2. Tazatta.
Early Splendor.
CrOcus: Peter Pan.
Hyacinth: Amethyst.
Selections Described
Kansas, a Triumph tulip. has
good substance and is carried
on a strong. stiff stem. 1t is a
good mid-season white tulip
Evening star., 1961-09-17
Beauty in Flowers
First, Understand the PRINCIPLES
By MRS HERBERT H eREeER

! 1t seems rather odd to ask
why an arrangement of flowers
is beautiful when our own eyes
tell us the reality of its beauty
more forcibly than any wordy
analysis could reveal.
But, there are those who dare
not look for themselves and
Who trust another opinion
rather than their own eyes.
Others see for themselves,
but only partially, and to them
an analytical procedure be-
comes means of fuller ap-
probation.
For those who wish to master
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1961-12-14
Free Citizens Have A Responsibility
For Or Agin?

Things must be pretty bad when
one is genuinely surprised to see a
Mississippi Congressman speak out for
the President of the United States.
But this actually happened this
week and we were surprised.
president Kennedy is our leader,
and we must support him as the leader
of the Free World in this ominous
struggle for world domination" u. S.
Representative Thomas G.. Alternately
of Mississippi's First District said in
a speech at Starkville to members Of
the Exchange Club and their ladies.
Of course there should be nothing
unusual to hear any U. S. Congress-
man speak out for the President of
the United States. This is patriotism
in its simplest form. But we have be-
come so accustomed to hearing nothing
but criticism for the national admin
stration here in Mississippi that Cons
gresham Abernathy's statement is a
welcome change land we applaud it
heartily. Others please copy, and we
are not talking to just Congressman.
As free citizens of this greatest
of all nations we are each responsible
for what we think, say and do. We are
either positive or negative on any and
all questions which affect the welfare
of this country and the Free World =
and as free citizens, whether we realize
it or not, we are either making a con-
tribution toward solving those awe
some problems, or we ourselves are
becoming part of the problem.
Which shall it be? Shall we be
positive or negative? Shall we try to
help build up, or shall we devote all
our time and energy to tearing down?
1t is our decision and our responsibility,
ours alone.
We would like to see the Magnolia
State and all M~ississippians adopt a
more positive attitude in our relations
on a national and international front,
to GO along with our positive think
ing in industrial development and
things that affect our pocketbooks.
Then Mississippi could truly progress.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1961-12-14
Safety Tips Given
For Buying Toys

Santa Claus is coming soon.
And that means Dad and Mo-
Their are finally giving some
serious thought to selecting the
toys that old St. Nick will leave
under the tree for the young
sters of the family.
Toys-all the way from a ten
cent rubber ball to a shiny new
bicycle-are a part of growing
up and the child without a toy
or two-or two dozen at
Christmas is a forlorn tot in
deed.
The chances are that your
youngsters will open their gifts
Christmas morning and have a
large time getting acquainted
with their new toys. But in all
too many households across the
nation, the toys themselves will
dim the happy Christmas sea-
son, by causing accidents and
injuries.
The American Medical Asso-
cations magazine, Today's
Health, offers a few simple tips
for selecting toys that will help
to insure a completely happy
Christmas.
Beware of small toys that
can be swallowed, flammable
TOYS, and toys with rough or
sharp edges.
ALL electric toys should be
safe - look for the UL (Under-
writers laboratory Label on the
cord and the top itself.
Avoid toys made OF lead
or colored with lead-based
paints - the swallowing of poi
sonous amounts of lead by chill
dren who chew the paint off
can cause illness.
-Baby's toys should be too
large to put in the mouth, wash
able. lightweight and non-brit-
tie.
Eve injuries are a particu-
larly dangerous hazard from
Christmas toys. WritirS in the
North Carolina Medical Journal,
Dr.. Dan Currie Of Fayetteville
reported that the missile -throw-
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1961-12-14

Like Carolyn Decell in The Deer
Creek Pilot at Rolling Fork, we are fed
up with people who are against every
thing in the world and keep complain
ing about it in loud voices = especial
ly the men who are supposed to be
leading us in government.
AS Carolyn so logically pointed
out: "Most of we average ignorant
citizens can read enough to know all
is not Peace on Earth, Good Will to
Men, But some of us were under the
delusion that these speech-making
leaders were hired by the voters to
help solve the situation. Not just grippe
and criticize"
She then takes y. S. Rep. Jamie
Written of Charleston to task for a
speech he made before the Oxford
Rotary Club recently = the same type
of speech Rep. Written and most of
our other Congressman are now max
ing almost every day throughout Mis-
sissippi = with the single blessed ex-
ception of Rep. Frank Smith of Green
wood and now Congressman Alternately.
All of these speeches sound exact
.ly alike and they all have one purpose
- to incur favor with the homefolks
by catering to our personal views,
%prejudices and ignorance, political and
particularly racial. damn the national
administration. the United Nations, the
Supreme Court, etc., etc., etc. 49,"
1t is demagoguery at it's worst =
appealing to the lowest common de-
nominator instead of appealing to our
higher and better natures, if any.
The entire performance is I'M
worthy of them, our state and our
nation and an insult to our intelligence.
SO Mr.. Congressman, and this goes
for our Governor and all our other elect
ed public officials on all levels: don't
tell Us what you're against. We've heard
it Over and over until We are sick to
death of it.
Just tell us what you are for.
Then we will give you some more
space in this paper.
And not before.
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METHODIST w. S. c. S.
HOLDS MEETING

The w. S. c. S. met Monday
afternoon in the Church School
Sanctuary. The first and second
Monday meetings were COM
bined. Mrs. S. j. Foose present
ed the following program.
Subject = Christmas In Other
Lands. Prelude, Melody OF
Christmas Carols with Mrs. H.
c. Waterer at the piano. Song,
20 Little Town of Bethlehem"
Devotional christmas Story"
Scripture from Luke Hills by
Mrs. F. w. Gwin, Sr. Christmas
In Other Lands was told by
Mrs. Robert Marks, Mrs. CASTOR
Lyon, Mrs. j. c. Cannon, Mrs.
Irene Cox, Mrs. j. c. Melton,
Mrs. Roy Foster, Mrs. H. c..
Waterer, Mrs. N. w. Samuelson,
Mrs. c. w. Spradiey and Mrs.
w M. Henry.
Silent prayer closed by Mrs.
c w. Spradley. Mrs. H. c. Wa
terer presided at the business
session. Reports were made. A
$4,000 Scholarship has been
given to a student at Woods
Junior College by w. S. c. S.
A social hour was enjoyed.
Hostesses were Mrs. S. J..
Foose and Mrs. H. C. Waterer.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1961-12-14
Joe D. Norwood Gets
Good Conduct Medal

Fort Hood, Texas - Arm
Specialist Five Joe D. Norwood
2t, son of Mr.. and Mrs. David
P. Norwood. 200 Spring Street.
Lexington, recently was award
ed the Good Conduct Medal
while serving with the First
Armored Division at Fort Hood.
Texas.
Specialist Norwood was a.
warded the medal in recognition
of his exemplary conduct, eff
cheney and fidelity as a soldier
in the active Federal military
service.
Norwood entered the Army in
January 1854 and has served
in Europe.
He attended Lexington High
School. His wife, Mary lives in
Killeen, Texas.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1961-12-14
SIDON : TCHULA CRUGER
JUNIOR MUSIC GUILD HAS
NOVEMBER MEETING

When the Sidon-Tchula-Cru
ger Junior Music Guild met in
the home of their counselor,
Mrs. M. w. Estes. on Wednesday
afternoon, November 20, "Wor-
ship in Music" was the topic of
their monthly program.
Following the ritualistic open
ing, a short business session
was presided over by the presi-
dent, Billie Faye Knox. 1t was
reported by the treasurer, Dix
lie Mullins, that club dues had
been paid to the State Treasur-
er and contributions had been
sent in for State and National
Federation of Music Clubs pro-
jects.
1t was announced by the
counselor that Ann Hodges, who
has seven consecutive superior
ratings, and Marilyn Hodges
and Sandra Strong, who have
six consecutive superior rat
ings each, have become charter
members of the MFMC Festival
Honor Society. Marilyn and
Sandra are members of the
Freshman Glass at Mississippi
College, where both are contin-
uing their study of music. Mari
lyn is taking voice and chorus,
and Sandra is studying piano,
voice, chorus, and theory, in adj
dition to their literary work.
As program chairman, Doro-
thy Mullins introduced the topic
Worship in Music" with this
statement: eff music is the uni
versal language, and it is,
hymns of confession, of praise,
of petition. of hope, of comfort,
OF alteration, of conservation
easily become the mediums
through which all devout souls
may join in giving expression
to their deepest emotions"
After the Hymn-of-the-Month
LET Us With A Gladstone
Mind, was sung, hymns, with
an explanation as to their, CLASH
fications, were played by Doro-
thy Mullins, Billie Faye Knox,
and Dixie Mullins. The program
was concluded, and during the
social period Terri Lynn Walk
er PLAYED a delightful piano
solo, "Debutante" by Eckstein.
Elizabeth Matthias was hostess
for the meeting. Coca-Colas,
candies, and ice e sand
wiches were served the mem
bers and guests, Mrs. w. H.
Walker and Mrs. R. F. Camp
bell.
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MRS. E. JONES HOSTESS
TO PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN

The Women Of the Presby-
terrain Church met in the home
of Mrs. Everarde Jones for the
Annual Gift Program.
Mrs. J.. c. Watson opened the
meeting with prayer. There
e twenty members present.
Mrs. w. E. HAYS had charge Of
the program for the afternoon.
She made an interesting talk on
Retired Ministers.
A scripture and song was
given by Mary Gwin, Donna
Hays and Debbie Jones.
A Christmas poem was read
by Mrs. Jack Barwick. A solo
was rendered by Mrs. Sam Hut
ton, Sweet Little Baby Jesus"
Mrs. Watson read the message
on Three Little Words. Mrs. w.
G.. Gwin gave a reading on how
carols came to be written. Meet
ing closed by singing carols by
the children.
A social hour was enjoyed. y
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1961-12-14
Acono n. D. Club Enjoys
Christmas Party

The Acona Home Demonstra-
ticn Club met at the Commu-
nifty House on the afternoon of
December 9Th.
Mrs. j. l.. Braddock and Mrs.
j. c. Tharpe were to serve as
hostesses but due to illness were
unable to attend. Mrs. Kate
Hughes. Mrs. c. L. Downer and
Mrs. j. D. Williams, substituted.
Mrs. H. E. Buck, club presi-
dent, presided over the meet
ing. The devotional by Mrs. Joe
Young vas read from Revela-
ton. Many of the traditional
Christmas Carols were sung.
Members answered roll call
with. what I'd Like For Christ
mas"
Mrs. Hughes was in charge Of
recreation and led some inter-
esting games. Christmas gifts
were exchanged and admired.
Miss Harpole's gift from the
club was a set of measuring
cups in copper tone to match
her kitchen utensils.
Mrs. George Wellman, in her
usual artistic manner, arranged
the house decoration. The one
Calming the most admiration
was a cornucopia filled with
colorful fruit and flowers,
placed on the piano.
Refreshments were served con
sisting of chicken salad sand
witches, cranberry salad, Ritz
crackers, fruit cake, sailed nuts,
coffee or tea to the members
and Miss Harpole.
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ing toy, from sling-slot to air
sifAAl4is4the nstaangerQlas
Archery sets with metal-tipped
arrows account for their share
Of damaged eyes. Arrows with
rubber vacuum cups are safer,
but even these can sometimes
damage an eye. Severe injuries
have resulted from the plastic,
spring-action toy pistols that
propel sticks capped with rub
Der cups.
The air rifle, or BIB gun, is
still a constant threat, even
though its use is forbidden in
many communities. If you give
your child an air rifle, impress
upon him the danger of the
ricochet. Many of the air rifle
eye injuries come from the
small shot bouncing off a fence
post or side of a house. A target
backed with a bog of cotton,
sand or straw is a must" for
the air rifle marksman.
Christmas ornaments, particu-
larly the strings of small lights
for the Yule tree, are potential
hazards. Children sometimes
will pick up a small bulb and
pop it in the mouth, with OBJ
vious results. Some Of the
brands OF tree lights are flimsily
wired and can be fire hazards.
Lieht strings that have been re-
used from wear to year and are
old and frayed also are danger
Gus.
Glass ornaments that shatter
easily can provide cut fingers
for both children and adults
Handle ornaments and lights
with care and keep the extras
and discarded bulbs out Of the
reach of the tots.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1961-12-14
EMPHASIZE OUTDOORS IN
TRAVEL ADVERTISING

tMississippi's travel advertising
will zero in on the current ma
tional boom in outdoor recrea-
ton, according to Ned O'Brien,
manager of the Agricultural and
Industrial Board Travel De-
partment. Upcoming advertise
ments will stress the states four
teen state parks and "a road
side parks, 10000 acres of fish
ing lakes and long summers for
sailing, powerboating, water
skiing and swimming, both a.
long the Gulf Coast and on in
land lakes. A new full color 20
page brochure will carry the
same emphasis. Meanwhile, Pill
grimage and Civil War Centen-
NAL attractions also will be
featured.
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Ell : r89i a& ss4a eeaa
IS zch4la Neu4A )
MRS. RALPH TUTTEROW. Reporter
TcHULA D L U

The Tchula Garden Club met
Friday afternoon, December 9th
in the home of Mrs. w. E.
Jones. H~ostesses with Mrs.
jones were Mrs. Pate Johnson,
Mrs. w. NJ. Henry and Mrs. v.
Reinhard.
The house was beautifully de-
corated with glowing candles
and Christmas greenery. The
featured Arrangement was
"Hark! The Herald Angels
Sing, all in white.
Mrs. W. G.. Gwin, president,
called the meeting to order, and
the club Collect was read in un-
ison. The roll was called with
thirty members responding. Sc
veral guests attended. The min
utes were read and approved.
The president requested chair
men to get their reports in.
She also reminded members of
the bake sale December %. All
members are asked to partici-
pate. The last bake sale Melted
S7O.75. Christmas lighting will
be judged December 18th after
600 O'Clock. All members are
expected to enter either q door,
doorway or window.
Mrs. w. j. Penn is chairman
OF the committee to decorate
the monument in the park. Serv
ing with her are: Mrs. D. C.
Scott, Mrs. Pate Johnson, Mrs.
j. j. Kazar. Mrs. w. r. Hud-
dleston, Mrs. Water Curle and
Mrs. Ellis Harris.
Mrs. GWin announced that
the Garden Club had subscribed
100 per cent to the National
Garden Club magazine. Mrs.
Crawford Logan is the chair
man. Mrs. S. j. Foose, Jr. an
nounced that the town board
has passed an anti-litter law,
fines assessed at one dollar to
$50. All members are asked to
help educate the public in keep
ing the town clean. A donation
was made to the Old Ladies
Home.
Thank You notes were read
from Mrs. Lola Flowers for the
flowers sent to patients and a
letter of thanks from Fred Jones
superintendent at Parchman for
plants.
Mrs. Charlie Wade introduced
Mrs. Sam Hutton and her choral
group who sang Christmas
songs, accompanied by Bonnie
Shelton on the piano.
Mrs. Henry Waterer gave an
interesting paper on spiritual
beauty.
Refreshments were served
from a beautifully appointed
table centered with red carna-
tons and white candles. Mrs. w.
G.. Gwin poured. Mrs. Pate
Johnson and Mrs. Bernard
Jones assisted in serving.
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CARD OF THANKS

I would like to express my
deep heartfelt thanks and APP
probation to my many friends
for the cards. letters, and kind
nesses shown us during our re-
cent bereavement, the loss OF
our husband and father.
May Gods richest blessings be
with each of you is our prayer.
The II. E. Brooks Family
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1961-12-14
INDUSTRIAL
PROGRESS
REVIEW
URBAN PLANNING GRANTS
TOTAL S205.26o.0O
By Chic Young


Since January l, the Agricul-
tural and Industrial Board has
received federal approval for
seven uban planning projects
totalling $205, 260.00 The pro-
jectives involve 81 municipal
ties and one county. They in
clude S126,001 in federal grants
and $89,259 in municipal and
county funds. The initial pro-
gram called for federal and To-
cal funds on a $3.50 matching
basis. But revisions effective
last July l permit federal finan-
cling assistance grants are now
pending for Barndon, Flowood,
Pelahatchie, Pickett and Super
visor's District Number Two,
Rankin County, according to
the All Boards City Planning
Department.
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CARD OF THANKS
Dear friends and neghbors:

Dear friends and neghbors:
My / take this method Of
thanking you, each and every
one for your many acts Of kind
ness since Miss Mary Steele and
/ had our car wreck.
For all your visits, fond wish
es, cards, gifts and everything
you did for us. I can assure you
it shall never be forgotten and
I'm sure God will bless you.
- Mrs. Jones Tharpo
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Tchula Glee Club

The Tchula Glee Club. direct
ed by Mrs. Sam Hutton sang
Christmas carols to a large con-
gregation at the Lexington Met
hodist Church on Sunday night.
The Tchula pastor, the Rev.
Wilson Ray, delivered the SER
mon which was attended by
Tchula members, and also mem
bers of other churches were
present. Refreshments were SER
we'd to the visitors by the Wesle
yam Service Guild. and the
Woman's Society of Christian
Service served the M. Y. F.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1961-12-14
To Vicks BURG

Mrs. Mildred Farmer Of Sun
shine Cleaners attended the
State Dry Cleaners Association
meeting held in Vicksburg Sat
urday and Sunday.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1961-12-14
Home For Christmas

Miss Grace Legate. who is
employed in Arlington, Virginia
is expected to arrive home De-
cember 22nd to spend Christ
mas holidays with her mother,
Mrs. Maud Legate and family.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1961-12-14
To Quofaloma Plantation

Mrs. r. M. Gwin and Mrs. Les
Johnson have been visiting
daily for a week with MI. Jim
Cunningham of Quofaloma Plan
tation, who has been i'll with
a respiratory infection and is
now improving.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1961-12-14
Attends Band Clinic

James A. Dodson of Durant
High School Band and Durant
Band Director, Mr.. w. B. Os-
walt and Mrs. Oswalt and Jim
my Barrett of Tchula High
School Band, attended the Band
Clinic held last week at Uni
versity High School in Oxford.