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The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1962-01-25
Mississippi
Cotton
Bulletin

Trading in spot cotton on
south central markets was ra-
Their active according to the De
partment of Agriculture. De-
mand was strongest for Strict
Low. Middling and lower White
grades; however, Middling and
higher grades were in greater
demand than during the preced-
ing week. Buying in country
markets improved from a week
earlier, and prices for some
qualities strengthened. Gins in
many locations have closed for
the season, although in some
late sections a number of gins
were operating on gin days on
,ly. Farm activities were inter
rupted by freezing temperatures
and rains in most sections this
week.
Middling 1-1/16 cotton was
quoted on the Memphis market
at 1910 cents per on January
IS. This is up 10 points from a
week earlier and compares with
31.75 cents on the correspond
ing date a year ago. Quotations
on the Memphis, Little Rock
Greenwood and New Orleans
markets at 1870, 1926 and 34.85
cents per pound respectively on
January Is.
Spot cotton demand streng-
thened from a week earlier and
covered a wide range of quail
ties. Reported purchases on the
Memphis, Little Rock, Green
wood and New Orleans markets
totaled 114,000 bales during the
week ended January 18. This
compares with 114,200 bales a
week earlier and 1874, 500 bales
n the corresponding week last
season.
Domestic mill inquiries in
creased from a week earlier, and
purchases were generally for
Ni;ddling and lower grades.
Buying for prompt delivery
covered a wide range of quail
ties. Some buying of Middling
and higher grades for nearby
delivery was reported by ship
pers. Purchases were mostly
for delivery. during April, May
and June.
Foreign mill demand streng-
thened from the preceding
week. Merchants on the Little
Rock, Memphis and New Or
leans markets received inquiries
from England, Holland, ITALY,
Korea and Japan. Demand Gov
cred a rather wide range OF
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1962-01-25
|j3,65g,3OO Is Holmes
Share, Federal Budget
For 1868 Fiscal Year

Holmes County's share of the
Presidents proposed 1925 bill
lion federal budget for fiscal
1868 is 1859, 800, the Mississippi
State Chamber of Commerce
MES estimates.
The organization said it bases
the figures on the fact that an
established economic index, the
one used by the State Depart
ment of Education in admins
tering the sshool program.
shows the county to bear .86
per cent of tie total tax burden
in Mississippi. The State. ac-
cording to an index accepted
nationally, is estimated to pay
0.46 per cent of the total federal
tax bill. This means Mississippi's
share Of the proposed 1925 bill
lion federal spending program
would be S425.5 million.
"Mississippi's total income,
figured at $1,173 per capita, is
SIS billion annually" the State
Chamber said. "When you add
local and state government tax
es levied upon citizens, $685.
800 o. to the cost of the pro-
posed federal budget, you get a
total cost of $708.8 million. The
state and local tax figure is for
the year 1860, the latest avail
able.
"This $708.8 million represents
almost one-third of MissiSsippi's
total income, and some histor-
ians and economists claim when
airy government takes over one
third of its citizens income, the
nation is beyond the point-of-no
return on the road to socialism.
If this be true, we are certainly
on the borderline."
The State Chamber said it
breaks the cost of the proposed
BUDGET down to the state and
county level in order that you
will have a better idea of what
federal spending costs them.
N.aE
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1962-01-25
COLD DAMAGE TO
LANDSCAPE PLANTS

Perhaps the best general re-
COMMUNICATION for pruning or
namental landscape plants is to
wait until you are certain of the
extent of damage, then prune
back to live wood. In some ca
ses, this may be a matter of
several weeks after the freeze.
When it is evident that extern
Slve damage has been done, the
plant should be cut back to live
wood. Water all plants through
ly as soon as pipes thaw. This
prevents drying which causes
more damage than the cold.
A knife or the thumbnail can
b. used to scratch back and de-
termine if the shrub has been
killed all the way down the
main trunk or main stems. Of
ten the damage is in the out
side twigs and branches. and the
plant will need only a light clip
ping back.
If the cambium layer, just
beneath the bark of the stem
or trunk, shows discoloration,
this is a sign that the plant
needs cutting back below such
damage. Any bark which has
split or cracked should be re-
moved by cutting below the da-
mage. Grape myrtle, Anthony
Waterer Spirea, Althea, Butter
fly Bush and Highbush Gran
berry ire among the shrubs
which bloom on this years
growth of wood. It is possible to
prune this group after a heavy
freeze and still have flowers
from them in the summer. Tea
roses, many of which were in
bud, should be pruned to re-
move dead wood after it is evil
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1962-01-25
Home A9snA Na1s4
By MARY HARPOLE

dent. If the rose is of a vigor-
Gus variety. it will make suffi-
Gent growth during the sum-
mer even if it is killed back to
the ground.
Evergreen plants as holly,
pine, spruce and laurel usually
are injured by sudden change in
temperature. In the earliest sta
ges. freeze injury is evident as
'scorching' Of the leaves at the
tips. On narrow-leaf evergreens
the needles are Drowned entire
ly. The twigs are brittle and
snap when bent.
If there is any doubt that
t,gigs and branches have been
killed, it is best to wait a few
weeks until such damage will
be easily seen. At that time,
prune the plant back to live
wood.
Annual and perennial flowers
which have suffered cold or
frost damage will undergo a
dwarfing or crippled stage of
growth. Some of them may re-
main permanently stunted. Such
plants should be cut back at the
tips, as soon as the extent of
cold damage is recognizable.
Any Bulbs which were in bloom
al the time of the freeze should
be left alone until the entire
top growth has died to the
ground. Then, dig and cure be-
fore replanting.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1962-01-25

tors. H 81, provide highway
44partment shall maintain high
ways II, 81, 80, and 80 after
thew are replaced by Interstate
System H SO. include Justice
OF the peace and constables in
roup OF ottlclaIs giving suret,-
,onds H 81. extend period OF
~~~chotion IN cases of ~desertior
and-or failure to- support minor
cnIloren II %, permit circuit
and county court judges to adj
nudge that drivers licenses nor
be revoked in first offender
hardship cases H SIS. abolish
preliminary proceedings before
r. in bastardy proceedings
r 81. establish grounds and sta
'utorv procedure for adjudica-
ION and arnulrhent of marriage
H 68, fix qualifications Of
Jurors H ~ require resi-
sant huntino-fishino licenses to
take certain wildlife frogs and
,rbv turtles sold as pets
JCR 9. amend constitution to
,ed,ce from 2 to l wear resi-
sencv required III state IN order
q vote Fl 4s. provide pro-
~adures and priority rights on
expiration of 18th section land
leases H AZ. create state
watchmaker's commission ].
y as require certificates 81 title
FOR motor vehicles n 40,
,~ovide pnvment Of annual bri-
s%,iieoa license on hnf0r vehicles
n cortembef or October (now in
0cfnharN
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1962-01-25

the highways in Kinds County.
According to Birdsong, "We
must rigidly enforce this law to
protect our drivers, as we'll as
the owners of the livestock.
Certainly, we do not want to
take advantage of any stock
owners but livestock must be
kept off our roads. Other coun-
ties Throughout the state are able
to keep their livestock under
control and we must do the
same"
Inspector Robert Burton of
the Patrols First District, in
Guiding Kinds County. stated,
"Our men have spent many
hours keeping the highways
clear of cattle. The routes where
most of the offenses have occur
red are Highways 40 north to
Yazoo City, where both of 196l's
fatalities due to animals occur
red, 81 North to Pickens, and
81 west to Bovina. The Patrol
men on these runs are extend
ing every effort to make sure
the highways are kept clear of
loose livestock. We hope that
with the appointment of Evans
our job will be a little easier
and that our men will complete
" eliminate this menace"
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1962-01-25
Payment Ordered
From Lease Holders
In Simpson County

The following news item sum-
marizes the Chancery Court
Decree of Judge Neville Patter-
son in the Case of Sykes ct al.
VS.. Mon Santo Chemical Com
pany (Lion Oil Division) ct al.
in Simpson County, Mississippi.
Although notice of appeal has
been given, thi case could be
one of the most important in
the history OF the Petroleum
Industry in Mississippi, as far
as the land and royalty owners
r concerned. The Court has
firmly upheld the obligations of
the lessees to develop and pro-
duce.
MENDENHALL. Miss. = LyP
Mendehhall, Miss. = Chan
cellor Neville Patterson has or
dered Monsanto Chemical Com
panv and other lease holders in
a 40-acre tract of the Merit Oil
field to pay $1O2. 1853 for failure
to develop the unit.
Fourteen royalty owners in
the tract filed the action against
Monsanto and other lessees in
the Simpson county field.
Patterson's order calls for paw
ment of $24,159 for drainage
under the tract from an adj
Joining 40-acre tract. and $87,-
l42 loss of income in failing to
commence drilling operations,
within 90 days after a "dry"
hole with shows of OIL was
drilled.
An additional payment of
s1491 vas for drainage from
another section in the field.
The lease-holding group had
drilled a "dry" hole with oil
shows, and when the suit was
filed the ROYALTY owners in
August, 1851, drilling operations
were begun and a producer
brought in October 2, 1861.
The chancellor said Monsanto
end the others chad a positive
duty to the lessons from the
lease itself or its implications
to develop the tract after they
drilled the dry hole Or its i'm
rlications to develop the tract
after they drilled the dry hole
ard there Encountered the same
oil bearing sands as encounter
ed in the discovery WE'LL"
His decision added: "It is un-
thinkable that the defendants
could enrich themselves BY
draining the lessons land by the
discovery we'll and at the some
time refuse to drill on 9 loca-
ton known bv them to be as
certain of production as there
can be a certainty in such bust
ness: or by refusing to release
the lands to the lessons so thew
might take appropriate actions
to remedy the situation"
In his ruling. the chancellor
ordered the lease holders to
drill or release two other tracts
within 90 DAYS of his order be-
cause both have direct offset
production Immediately adjoin-
no them.
eff either OF these wells, or
either of the offset wells prove
successful, then the defendants
should. within a like period of
time thereafter, drill two other
Offsets" his order said.
Leases on five other 40-acre
tracts in the extreme west and
northwest sections of the Merit
field were ordered Cancelled bv
the chancellor 'sdue to the de-
PENDANTS avowed do nothing
policy in regard thereto"
He said the court was "weli
aware of the oft7used expression
that equity abhors forfeiture.
hut is of the opinion that the
situation here at hand. even
though harsh. a BROUGHT a
bout bv the defendants willfu'
'ractivity until the filing of this
sit"
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1962-01-25
Restrictions On !
5kip-Row Cotton
Planting Ended

Secretary of Agriculture Or
vile L. Freeman has announced
that the four-row limitation on
"skip-row planting will not ap-
ply ITO the 1862 crop of cotton.
In skip-row planting, rows Of
cotton r alternated with land
left fallow or idle or planted
to another crop which does not
compete with cotton for plant
food, moisture, or sunlight. I'm
der regulations for 1861 and
earlier crops skip-row cotton
planting vas permitted, but the
skip land left idle or planted
to such other crops had to be
the equivalent of four rows of
cotton, as a minimum. If the
skip rows were any narrower
than that, the entire acreage
was counted as planted to cot
ton for acreage allotment and
marketing quota purposes. I'm
der this system many growers
planted a four-and-four pattern,
that is, four rows of cotton fol.
lowed by four rowe left idle
or planted to other crops.
"Today's action will provide
the cotton grower with more
latitude in planting and carry
Ing out his operations" Secre-
tary Freeman said. at will al
low him to make more efficient
Use of his land, irrigation water,
fertilizer, pesticides and equip
ment. This increased efficiency
should produce better yields and
cotton of better quality. 1t
should also have an incidental
advantage of further reducing
the overproduction of feed
grains, as much of the skip land
has been planted to these
crops"
Under the new system, only
the land actually planted to
! cotton will be counted as cotton
land in determining compliance
with acreage allotments and
marketing quotas. Each grower
will determine for himself the
pattern best suited 10 his opera
ton. 1t is expected that many
will shift to a two-and-two pat
TEN that is two rows of cotton
ind two rows left idle or plant
ed to other crops.
Because of the narrowness of
such s~kip-rows, it is likely that
this land will more often be
c:ean cultivated and left idle.
This is expected to further re-
duce the production of unneed-
ed feed grains. However, the
decision on what pattern to fol-
low and what crops, if any, to
otant will be left entirely up
to the individual cotton grower.
7t The decision to end limita-
llolio VII ShIplOW Dldi1tlIlS II III
line with recommendations of
the Cotton Advisory Committee
ard many members of the cot
ton industry, Department Off
Gals said, and is expected to
result in improved income for
cotton growers through ~increaS-
ed efficiency in production.
The decision announced ap-
plies only to cotton and does
not change skip-row determine
tons in effect for other crops.
Operating instructions have
been sent to State and county
Agricultural Sterilization and
Conservation Service offices in
cotton growing areas.
For details on the new regu-
lations, cotton growers should
Get in touch with their local
ASC Committee office.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1962-01-25
GOVERNMENT
SURPLUS SALES

Now anyone Can buy Direc
from u. S. Government Sur
plus Depots. by mail for your
self or for resale. Cameras
binoculars. cars, jeeps, trucks
boats, hardware, office ma
chimes and equipment, tents.
tools, and tens-of-thousandS OF
other items at a fraction OF
their original cost. Many items
brand new. For list of hun
dreds of u. S Governmep.
Surplus Depots. located IL
every State and overseas with
pamphlet How Government
Can Ship Direct To You" plus
procedures. How To Buy and
how to get Free Surplus. mail
$500 TO Surplus Sales Infor-
nation Services. P. o. Box
No. 1918. Washington 5. D. C
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1962-01-25
Summary

The total civilian labor force
in Holmes County, currently
estimated to be 1920, remains
the same as preceding month,
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1962-01-25

The South's pulp and paper
industry in 1860 provided en-
ployment for more than $4,000
persons who received a payroll
totaling $463 million.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1962-01-25

eceiving complaints that many
wners r using old brands or
lnrecorded brands. In many
ases these are the same brands
hat are recorded in someone
lse's name. The law concerning
brands states that no one may
Sc a brand unless it is regis
cred with the Department OF
.7ublic Safety.
Brands are recorded every
five years, and every brand
must be re-recorded each FIVE
year period to remain valid.
The current five-year period
ends June 80, 1862. Beginning
in March of this year notice
will be mailed to all branc hold
ers that their brands must be re-
registered for the '62-67 period
Owners wishing to record or re
new a brand can contact Capt.
Rodgers at the Livestock Theft
Office for details.
Records and statistics for the
past several wears reveal that
Of the livestock theft cases re-
ported in Mississippi IS per
cent of the stolen cattle are I'M
branded. Thieves are wary of
branded cattle - they are too
easy to trace.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1962-01-25
Branding Urged As
Proof OF Ownership
By Livestock Owners

Cottle-brandino USUALLY brings
80 MIND the Old West but it is
lust as much a part of modern.
industrial Mississippi as it was
then. It's a matter of vital con-
Germ to all livestock owners be
cause it is the only definite
proof of ownership.
Can't. B. F. Rodgers. Brands
Supervisor for the Livestock
Theft Bureau of the Mississippi;
Highway Safetv Patrol. is the
man that handles all brands re-
oiStration for the state. He is
nuslities. Shipments through
the port of New Orleans for the
week ending January Is totale1
1855 bales. The bulk Of this
cotton was destined to mills in
Italy, France. Germany. Finlan1
Australia, Japan and Indonesia
Minneapolis spokesman., 1962-06-29
CLARENCE w. SMITHS
MOVE TO PORTLAND

A Minneapolis family, the Clar-
ence w. Smiths, 1915 Clinton Av.,
residents in the state for many
years have moved to Portland,
Oregon.
Mr.. Smith accompanied by his
daughter Carolyn, a Fisk Univ
ersity coed motored to the Oregon
city June 16, arriving there June
10.
Mrs. Helen Smith and son, Guy
had preceded Mr.. Smith by ap-
proximately two months, joining
her mother, Emma Thompson, who
has resided in Portland for several
years.
Smith, a retired Greyhound Bus
employe was active in number
of organizations including the
NAACP, the Associated Negro
Credit Union, the Masonic Lodge
Grand and the subordinate lodge
and the Order of Eastern Star.
Mrs. Smith was an accomplished
vocalist and for many years sang
with a women's choral group. For
a short period she conducted
chatty column in the Spokesman
and Recorder papers.
Minneapolis spokesman., 1962-06-29
Beouticians Thank
Por+icipa+ino Models

We wish to express the apprecia-
ton of our organization to the
models who added so much to our
Fifth Annual banquet and style
show at the Andrews Hotel SUM-
day, June IT.
We sincerely appreciate the par
ticipation of: Anita Livingston,
Sylvia Little, Maxine Jones, Ern-
estine Shackelford, Shirley Sud-
deth, Louise Harvey, Elaine john
son, Louise Gooden, Marrione VIII
liams, Lorene Roby, Tonga Howell
ton, Floyd Richardson, Velma
Smith, Sandra Jones, Mary Har-
ris, Louise Puckett, Frances Scott,
Margaret Barnes, Tim m al h
Riess, Dorothy Spalding, Virginia
Lewis, Linda Dobbins, Katherine
Cunningham, Carolyn Murray,
Bettye Robinson, Marcella Erwin,
Ruth Brown, Erlene Estes, An
toinette Allen, Bonnie Phillips, De
De Phillips, Atha Few, Daisy Will
liams, Olive Williams, Janice War
field, Laurice Jones, Rhodesa Bruce
and Lulu King.
Also Mrs. Mary Kate Riley was
principal speaker, George Gibson,
dancing waiter.
Sincerely
Minneapolis Beauticians
Chapter 21O NBCL
Unique Cosmetologist
Chapter 22O NBCL
Minneapolis spokesman., 1962-06-29
Sorority Chapter
InsfoIIs Officers
For Ensuing Year

Delta Phi Omega Chapter Of
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority held
its regular meeting Friday, June
Is, at the home of Mrs. Marilyn
White, 1916 Fourth Av. S. At this
meeting the past years activities
were evaluated and installation of
next years officers took place.
They are: Mary Taylor, president;
Cynthia Tyson, vice president;
Viola Johnson, secretary; Alma
Gray, corresponding secretary;
Henrietta Swami, treasurer; JUL
cite Brown, parliamentarian; Mar
ilyn White, Philacter; Joyce Jack
son, Hodegos; Marilyn White, Ivy
Leaf Reporter; and Wilma Allison,
graduate advisor.
Miss Linda Griffin, recipient of
Delta Phi Omega's scholarship
awarded to a high school graduate
was present and was presented to
the Chapter. Plans were discussed
for a summer activity for visiting
sorors. A social hour was enjoyed
at the end of the meeting.
Minneapolis spokesman., 1962-06-29
Drinking Milk
Can Be Fun!

Are you one of those mothers
who has to constantly coax her
children to drink milk?
Then try this little game.
Cut out a small photo from a
magazine or newspaper, wet it
with water and stick it face up
to the outside bottom of the glass.
Then pour in the milk to hide the
picture.
Youngsters will drain the glass
in a hurry to find the surprise"
at the bottom of their glass.
If you have several children in
the family, they can all play the
game - sticking pictures to each
others glasses. An old catalog
offers an endless assortment of
surprise" ideas.
Minneapolis spokesman., 1962-06-29
TSTC Club EntertuinS
Wives & Sweefheorfs
At Annual Party

The TSTC, oldest Twin Cities
mems social club gave its annual
wives and sweethearts party at the
Calhoun Beach Hotel in Minneapo-
lis, Saturday night, June 16.
Cocktails were served from 7:30
to 9 pm. A filet mignon and cham
payne dinner followed.
Following dinner members of
the club put on an impromptu pro-
gram. Three members were called
upon to speak extemporaneously
upon subjects given them when
they were called upon without ad-
vance warning.
Five members formed a barber
shop quintet" for some close
harmonizing. Following the dinner
and program dancing a further
socializing occupied the swiftly
passing hours.
Each of the ladies received a
Dayton's gift certificate and hand
some red roses.
Enjoying the party were club
members and wives and guests:
Messrs. and Mines. James Oliver,
A. v. Hall, Leroy Lazenberry,
Theodore F. Allen, John M. Patton,
Sidney Salter and Judge and Mrs.
L. Howard Bennett; the Drs. and
Mines. c. H. Mobiley and Norman
Howell, Mrs. Ireta Mcknight, also
Miss Ruby Pernell, Mrs. Launa
Jackman and Messrs. Cecil New
man and Henry Thomas.
Minneapolis spokesman., 1962-06-29
OES Grand Chapter
Teo Held Sunday,
Masonic Temple

Prince Hall Grand Chapter Of
the annual tea of the Order Of
Eastern tea was held Sunday, June
II, at the Masonic Temple in Min
neapolis.
The tea table was beautifully
appointed. 1t was graced with a
beautiful handmade lace table
cloth. A silver service was at each
end.
The grand matron, Mrs. Blanche
Mayes was assisted by past grand
matrons Lucille Shivers, Fern
Helm, Helen Lawrence, Eunice
Jones and Kate Neil.
Grand onductress Theresa
Banks and Mrs. Lucy Harris also
poured.
Co-chairwoman of the affair
were Mines. Cecilia Williams and
Irene Braxton.
Minneapolis spokesman., 1962-06-29
Texas Oil Firms
Charged With Job
Bios BV NAACP

Washington. - Charging racial
discrimination by four Texas oil
and chemical companies, the Ma
tional Association for the Advance
ment of Colored People on Thurs
day, June 21, filed complaints on
behalf Of more than 100 workers
with the Presidents Committe on
Equal Employment Opportunity.
Named in the complaints sub
mitted by Herbert Hill, NAACP
labor secretary, are the Socony
Mobil Oil Company refinery at
Beaumont, and the Texas-U.S.
Chemical Company, Goodrich Gulf
Chemicals, Inc, and the Neches
Butane Products Company, all Of
Port Neches.
In addition to complaints filed
on behalf Of 55 Negro employees
at the Socony Mobil refinery, Mr..
Hill filed a complaint in the name
of the executive board of the all
Negro Local 1920 Of the Oil,
Chemical and Atomic Workers In
ternational Union, AFL-CIO. The
local charged collusion between the
company and Local 4-243, COM
posed exclusively Of white work.
ers.
The company, the complaints al
lege, refuses to promote Negro
workers on a non-discriminatory
basis, pays them lower wages, and
systematically violates their SEMI
ority rights.
The Socony Mobil Oil Company,
Mr.. Hill pointed out, has signed
a plan for Progress" agreement
with the Presidents Committee on
Equal Employment Opportunity.
The three Port Neches compan-
les, against which complaints on
behalf Of 76 Negro workers were
filed, were charged with maintain
ing racially separate seniority
lines Of promotion. This arrange
ment, incorporated in the collec-
tive bargaining agreement with
Local 1928 Of the Oil and Chem
ical Workers union, restricts Ne
gro workers to segregated common
labor departments, victimizes them
with inaccurate job classificahons