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The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-11-14
FIRMS AWARDED
O EXPORTS

Two Mississippi companies
nave been AWARDED the Pre-
sloent's e" award tor ex-
port expansion. They are:
MISSISSIPPI Chemical Corpor-
alton and Coastal Corpora
ton. Owen Cooper is presi-
dent Of both companies. The
E-tor-Export" award is Civ.
en- to business firms that
show a substantial increase
IN exports over a period of
time; that introduce and sue
cesstully promote a new pro-
duct in the export market;
or in some way contribute
substantially to the expan-
sion of U. S. exports. Since
the first exports in 1858, the
two companies have increas-
ed their range to 20 countries
IN 1928. Mississippi Chem
ical Corporation is located at
Yazoo City and Coastal Che
mical at Pascagoula.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-11-14
Capitol
News
BY HEBER LADNEn
Secretary OF State
UNIFORM TRAFFIC LAWS
CAN HELP SAFETY
IL OF TOWNS

More towns in our state
need uniform traffic laws
suen as those being adopted
by an increasing number of
localities through the dyna-
mic Merit Community Pro-
gam sponsored by our Mis-
sissippi Economic Council. To
date, 81 Of the 90-odd COM
munities participating in this
program have attained stand
ards necess airy to claim an
award in the Police and Traf-
tic category. Merit Commune
W Program officials empha-
SIZE that the standard means
not only more peaceful, har-
monious and law abiding
communities, but also the
saving of lives and untold
thousands of dollars by pre-
venting accidents.
There S no accurate way
Of estimating losses caused
by accidents traceable to
such things as inadequate
street signs and signals; to
such things as inaquate laws
and unframed policemen to
enforce them," according to
program ofticiels. The day of
turning over law enforcement
to unframed and unequipped
personnel is. past. Today'S po-
lice and traffic officers must
be able to cope with many
and varied problems. Thanks
TO the Merit Programs police
and traffic category, every
interested community can
and should improve it's traf-
fic and law enforcement pro-
grom.
Mississippi communities not
now participating in this be-
neficlal phase of the Merit
Program should lose no fur
her time in doing so.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-11-14
Special Election Set December 10Th To
Fill Mdrsha|s Posi-; Guess Qualities

December 10th has been set
as the date for a special cleo
ton to be held in Durant to
elect a city marshal to fill
the unexpired term OF the
late Sephus Mcbride.
The new marshal to be
elected will take the oath OF
office on January 7, 1864, and
serve until July, 1865.
Zeb Guess, who has been
acting marshal during the ill
ness of the late Mr.. Mcbride,
has qualified with the Durant
Election Commission as a
candidate for the office.
Robert Irby is secretary of
the Durant Election. Commits
sion with which all candi-
dates must qualify.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-11-14
Methodist Heritage
studied BY WSCS

The Woman's Society of
Christian Service met Mon
udy afternoon at the Fellow
sip house.
MRS. roster McCullar gave
the scripture reading and
prayer land then gave the
4esson, Witness through
service"
Ihe lesson dealt with Me-
thooist Heritage, including
the Wesley brothers in the
beginning of Methodism. Mrs.
X. +. WATSON closed the meet
ing with prayer. After the
meeting closed a shower was
given for Miss Sybil English.
Inc night circle served deli
sious refreshments and every
one left hoping future happi-
ness for Sybil.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-11-14
0rphanage Gifts
Transported Free

All railroads in Mississippi
and some truck lines will
provide free transportation for
any gift any one wishes to
send 10 the Mississippi Me-
shoulst Home In Jackson
from November Is to Deem
Der 81, the Rev. j. H. Morrow
superintendent announced re-
Gently.
This is part of the service
offered by these agencies to
the three chiLuren's homes
IN Jackson.
The Rev. Mr. Morrow
points out gifts should be
wrapped and addressed to:
The M r. d i Children's
Home, zoos North West ST.,
Jackson, Miss, and that such
senderS should contact the
local railway agent or truck
line in the community as to
schedule.
The superintendent, in max
ing an appeal for gifts at this
time points to the fact there
are 122 boys and girls who
live in the Methodist Child
ren's Home.
"They are like all children
says the Rev. Mr.. Morrow,
"in that they are eagerly
looking to the coming of the
Thanksgiving and Christmas
seasons. In order for them to
experience this enjoyment
the help of friends of The
Home is needed.
Pointing to the greatest
need, he stated:
"The greatest need of The
Methodist Home is additional
money with which to pro-
vide for the children the
things they need and desire.
Without such special cash
contributions some chile
could well be left only with
empty dreams rather than a
filled stocking at Christmas.
I'VE feel friends of The
Home would like to have a
part in helping to make GER
tain this does not happen.
Cash contributions should be
sent to The Methodist Child
ren's Home, P. 0. Box So,
Jackson, Miss"
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-11-14
Hobby Show Set
For November Path
AT Parchman Farm

The a1lnuaI Hobby Show
for Mississippi State Peniten-
tiary at Parchman will be
held on Sunday, November
Oath, from ! to 6 p. m. in the
Community House there.
Over 1900 items all made
by the inmates of the Peni-
Tertiary, will be on display
for sale to the public. The
items consist of billfolds, bags
belts and brief cases, all made
of hand-tooled leather; jewel
ry cases, toys, stuffed ami
mails, walking sticks, TV
lamps, various pieces of fur
niture, spreads, pillows, etc.
The inmates make these
items in their spare time and
all profit from the sale goes
to them The pursuit OF these
hobbies are of value to the
inmates in improving skills,
in rehabilitation and in max
ing a bit of pin-money fer
themselves.
The public is invited to
visit Parchman on that Sun
day, to learn more about their
State Penitentiary and to
visit the Inmate Hobby Show
in the Community House,
from | to 6 p. m.
Mrs. c. E. Breazeale, wife
of the Superintendent, is in
charge of the Hobby Show.
Parchman is in Sunflower
County, on Highway 49W,
between Drew and Tutwiler
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-11-14
John F. PATE Issues
Reminder To
S Benefactors

John F. Pate, district man
ager of the social security
in Jackson, issued a remind
er this week to all persons
who are receiving social Sc
curity benefits that they mus.
notify the Social Security Adj
ministration whenever some
thing happens that might af-
feet the payment of their
benefits. Some of the events
which must be reported are.
/. Earnings. from all types
of work if the benefi-
ciary is under age Y and
expects to earn more
than. $1,000 during the
year.
2. Death of a beneficiary.
3. Change in marital status
unless the beneficiary
is receiving payments as
a retired worker.
4. Change of custody of a
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-11-14
Bapiiss Hold Harvest Roundup" .
Sunday School
Officers Installed

SUNDAY School teachers, Of
ficers, anu SUNDAY ochooi
members of Durant First
.ap.4o. Ol4uA I'll participated
IN a harvest hUunoup' on
tuesday, October 18th at the
cnurch.
Mr.. Robert Ray, Sunday
School superintendent, spon-
Sored the event. Invitations
mailed Out by the superinten-
uent were IN typical Western
lingo, and incluaed a chuck
wagon menu for refresh
ments.
The IS or more members of
the group wore cowboy and
cowgirl costumes, adding to
the Western atmosphere of
The occasion.
The Western theme was
carried out in a kerosene
lighted hltching rail on the
church lawn, with a real live
mount hitched to the rail.
Entrance to the chow line
was made through a canvas
covered chuck wagon, lighted
with more kerosene lanterns.
Guests expected to find Char
lie Wooster of wagon Train
to be dishing up chow.
Clytee and Dot Ray, and
Ethelyn Baine, in identical
cowgirl regalia served chow
to the guests. Refreshment
tables were spread with red
checked cloths, set in a harv-
est scene of colorful flopers
and fruits. Chow consisted of
Ranch salad, Spanish ham
burgers, Rio Grande baked
beans, Mexican style, spiced
peaches, dill chips, and for
dessert, "Ole Timer sweet
potato salad.
Following the meal a con-
test was held to choose best
costumes. The cowgirl win
ner was Clara Myers, and
Billy Binegar was the cow
boy winner. The judges were
not made known -(They
couldn't be with all those gun
totin' critters milling around.)
At the close of an enjoy
able evening, Rev. Durell
Makamson pastor, installed
the newly elected Sundav
School officers and teachers
He gave an inspiring tall
to encourage them in their
work for tie new church year
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-11-14
Ole Miss Students
From q Counties
And II Countries

Students enrolled for the
current semester at the Uni
verslty of Mississippi repre-
sent AZ states, the District of
Columbia, two territories, II
foreign countries, and all 81
Mississippi counties.
Holmes County is repre-
sented by 20 students.
Kinds County leads the top
ten in Mississippi enrolment
with 884, followed by Lafay-
cite 285, Harrison IA, Laud-
erdale 10, Jones 104, Leflore
102, Lee lo1, Washington SO,
Warren 80, and Coahoma So.
In out-of-state enrolment,
Tennessee tops the list with
271 followed by Florida 100
Arkansas lis, Louisiana So,
Alabama 80, Texas 72, Illinois
and Missouri tied with So,
New York 38, Kentucky 80,
and Virginia 80.
The two territories are the
Canal Zone and Puerto Rico.
Foreign countries repre-
scented are Argentina, Bel
GUM, Bolivia, Canada, China,
Columbia, Egypt, England,
Germany, India, Iran, Japan,
Korea, Nicaragua, Pakistan,
Peru, and Turkey.
Tops in foreign enrolment
is India with II, followed
closely by China with IA.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-11-14
LOCAL SUPPORT
DEVELOPS STATE

Mississippians are increas-
ingly giving thought to
means and ways in which
they can develop the agri-
cultural, industrial, and re-
creational resources of this
great state. There are fine
opportunities for progress in
all three of these major
areas.
1t is apparent that the pri-
mary responsibility and the
greatest opportunity for the
accelerated growth and full
Ter development of our state
rests on the local leaders in
the thousands of communi-
ties throughout Mississippi.
If local leaders and COM
munities show a genuine in
terest in local development,
there are numerous agencies,
specialists, and groups, who
can help them with their
plans and programs. The
state extension service has
specialists in many fields.
The state A & l Board stands
ready to. help. There are nu-
merous other state and fed,
Il every rural community and
equipped to aid in many ways
eral agencies qualified and
every town and city in Mis-
sissippi carried out one or
more new projects each year,
the state as a whole would
move forward with greater
speed towards the develop
ment of a better state.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-11-14
Common Cold Major Medical Cause
OF School Absences In Mississippi

The common cold contin-
ues to be the largest single
factor contributing to the 24.2
days per school year the av-
erage Mississippi student Is
absent from school, accord
ing to a study by Schering
Corporation, a leading phar-
maceutical company. /
Using statistics from the
National Education. Associa-
ton, the study reveals that
Mississippi ranks 41st in days
attended per pupil. The best
attendance record for 1929
school year. was set by the
state of Washington with an
average Of los days missed.
Utah was second with liz.
The national average Of
school absences was 1879.
Medical surveys indicate
that children of elementary
school age have five times
as many colds as do adults.
According to a 1868 U. s.
Public Health Service report,
respiratory illnesses were
responsible for about two
thirds Of school days lost be-
cause of acute illnesses Or in
juries during the 1961-62
school year.
The first onslaught Of
colds strikes the schools al
most as soon as children re-
assemble for the new wear,
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-11-14

One contributing factor to
this, according to research
scientists, is that spread OF
colds like other virus-caused
infections is accelerated by
the mixing of populations. In
fixed stable groups which are
not exposed to strangers,
cold-like infections tend to
die out, and do not reappear
until there is contact outside
the group.
The best defense against
the common cold is preven-
ton. Warm clothing should
be worm, and good diets
planned. Whenever possible
avoid contact with a person
suffering from a cold.
Medicines, of course, are
important. A recent survey
by a drug industry publica-
ton revealed that only one
out of eight home medicine
cabinets is. fully equipped
with products needed in COM
mon types of health situa-
tons arising in the home,
such as the cold. The list of
IL basic" supplies recon-
mended Includes: gargle, an
tihistamine-aspirin (such as
Coricidin), cotton swabs, sto-
mach settler, laxative, cough
syrup, eye drops, deconges-
tant, fever thermometer, ban
ia q and an ana1pocic
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-11-14
Banquet Honors
Durunt Pee Wees

Parents Of the Durant Pee
Wees will honor the team
with a banquet on Tuesday
night at Tommie's Cafe. The
guests of honor will be al
lowed to bring their dates.
Rev. R. E. WATSON, pastor
of Durant First Methodist
Church, will be the inspira-
tional banquet speaker.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-11-14

The annual Mississippi Lii
brary convention was held at
Hotel Heidelberg from Thurs
day through Saturday. At
tending from Holmes County
Libraries were Miss George
Mcintyre and Mrs. c. A.
Doster of Durant, Mrs. Har-
old Gelston, West and Mrs.
Johnny Williams, Lexington.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-11-14

Ill AT Home
Friends will regret to learn
that Mrs. A. B. Clements re-
mains i'll at her home
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-11-14
From Memphis

From Memphis
Mrs. Donald Hull and
daughter, Donna Of Memphis
are expected to arrive Friday
to spend the weekend with
Mrs. Hull's mother, Mrs. An
ME st. Clair.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-11-14
From Monticello

From Monticello
Mr.. and Mrs. E. R. Conerly
and son, Dennis of Monticel-
10 were weekend guests in
the home OF her parents, Mr..
and Mrs ". E.. Thomas.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-11-14

Visits Sister
Mrs. Clay Gum is in New
Albany this week visiting
her sister, Mrs. Robert Pat
terson.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-11-14
From Mscw

From MSCW
Miss Barbara Jean Kinne-
brew was home on the week
end from MSCW with her
parents, Nh. and Mrs. Tom
Kinnebrew.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-11-14

child or other person for
whom you are receiving
benefits.
5 Change of address
Anyone who has a question
concerning social security
should get in touch with the
office at 500 North Street,
jackson. Telephone 354-5474.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-11-14

J The Mississippi State Coll
legef for Women Alumnae
Association was established
in 1889.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-11-14
Visits Daughter

Visits Daughter
Mr.. and Mrs. r. l. Com
fort OF Jackson are guests
this week of their daughter,
Mrs. Grady Harcrow and
family.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-11-14
Weekend Here

Mr.. and Mrs. William Mar
tin and children of Birming-
ham, spent the weekend
with Mrs. j. D. Cooper
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-11-14

Patronize Our Advertisers
They Appreciate Your
BusinesSl
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-03-14
TchuIa Boys, Durant Girls Win County
Pee Wee Basketball Tournament Monday

Tchula boys and Durant
girls are the champions OF
the Holmes County Pee Wee
Basketball Tournament
which was held at Tchula
Thursday, Friday and Mon
day, March 7-8-10th. Tro-
phies were presented to both
teams at the conclusion of
the finals Monday night.
Durant topped West by a
score of 24-18 and Tchula
beat Lexington by a score OF
1924.
Preliminary action on
Thursday began with Good
man and Lexington girls
playing with Goodman the
winner; Pickens and Lex
ington boys, Lexigton the
winner: West and Tchula
girls, West winning; and
Tchula and Durant boys,
Tchula the winner.
In the semi-finals Friday
night Durant girls defeated
Goodman girls; Lexington
boys defeated West boys;
West girls defeated Pickens
girls; and Tchula boys won
over Goodman boys.
All Stars Named
Holmes County Pee Wee
All Star players were select
ed and named as follows:
Durant Boys: Walter
Farmer; Girls: Linda Burrell,
Susie Smith, Donna Myers
and Jewel Mcbride.
Lexington - Boys: STAN
ley Dillon, Paul Drew Cade;
Girls: Bridget B1ackstock.
Tchulla - Boys: Tommy
Griffin and Billy Foose;
Girls: Irene Baker.
West = Boys: Don Pening-
er and Terry Mcclellan; Girls:
Lynn Tate, Brenda Edwards,
Betty Cade and Bonnie
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-03-14
SO Hornets Defeat
Seniors In Spring
Game Tues. Night

Climaxing Spring football
practice at Lexington High
School was the annual Pur-
pie and Gold game Tuesday
night at which time the 1868
Hornets met a team COM
posed of seniors at 7::30. The
Hornets were victorious with
a score of 1913.
During the first quarter the
Hornets scored first on a So
yard pass play from Robert
Autry to Shelton Rogers. The
seniors returned on a kick
off and Don Barrett ran IS
Yards for their first tally.
In the second quarter Wal
ter Sullivan went over for
the Hornets second I'd on
about a 25-yard run making
the half-time score 1877.
Senior Butch Cothran in
tercepted a pass and re-
turned for so yards for the
Seniors in the third quarter.
Walter Sullivan put the game
on ice for the Hornets with
q 5-yard run giving the. Hor-
nets their 1913 victory.
Both coaches explained the
boys played a good game and
are looking forward to 3 sue
cessful 1868 season in the fall.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-03-14

The election will be held
at the City Hall from 800
a. m. until 500 p. m.
Polling officials will be the
three city election commls-
s.oners, T.. B. Lehman, Mrs.
Mamie Hooker and Mrs.
Grace Shepherd.
| Municipal electors will not
be required to snow their
poll tax receipts in order to
cast a ballot. They must be
properly registered on the
DOCKS, however.
There are about $50 quail
fleo voters IN the city proper
ana d majority OF those cast
ing balOtS Will De sufficient
|. to approve or. reject the pro-
position =.
Same Contract
The new franchise which
the vuIA Company is asking
will extend to 1888. The date
Of the expiration Of the cur
rent franchise is August, 1872
The Company is asking for
a new contract in order to be
able to project planning far
ther into the future and in
woke other economies and de-
velopment on q long range
basis.
Rates will not be changed
and the new franchise win
contain the same provisions
as the current one. A full
explanation is carried in an
advertisement on page S of
this issue.
Mayor w. B. Kenna- and
members of the Board of AL
dermen- have endorsed the
granting of. a. new franchise.
Officials of the Lexington
Chamber of Commerce have
also approved.
The Advertiser urges all
Lexington readers who are
qualified to go out and cast
their ballots Tuesday.
Office Building
The MPL Company has
completed plans for a new
office building in Lexington
on which construction will
start soon. The new facility
will cost about $4,000 and
will contain a nice audi
torium with stage which will
be available for community
use by the various civic
groups and organizations.
A picture of the new build
ing and detailed story on
same appeared in The Ad-
vertiser last week on page
one.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-03-14

fEH r.
Beauty Queen contest in
which 80 lovely girls COM
peted Thursday evening at
the w. B. Kenna Auditorium
with Woody Assaf, WLBT
television personality, as
NC. STORY on page 80
Wallace. Johnson. was chair
man Of the parade which was
led by Lexington High
School Band and featured
Queen Gwenda and the. first
alternate, Miss Jan Jones OF
Tchula, riding in a converta-
BILE.
Ed Wilburn Hooker served
as parade marshal and led
the mounted unit, consisting
of thirty or more riders on
horseback, out to- the fair
grounds where the rodeo fol-
lowed.
Dudley Rinicker was CHAIR
man of the rodeo. and cutting
horse exhibition in which
about IL youngsters partlcl-
pated. (Story on page 81
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-03-14

Holmes County's third an
nual livestock show last
week scored a big hit with
hundreds of persons, who at
tended.
Queen Gwenda Hammett,
beautiful daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Harold P. Hammett,
ruled over the 3-day affair
which began Thursday, con-
tinued with a political rally
Friday afternoon and conclud-
ed with a parade and Junior
Rodeo Saturday.
Some 80 or more All boys
and girls throughout the
county competed in crafts,
baking, clothing, livestock
judging, and the four live
stock divisions: sheep, dairy
cattle, swine and beef cattle.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-03-14
MSU Football Star
Speaks Al Baptist
Church On Sunday

Johnny Baker, star football
player at Mississippi State
University, will be speaker
Sunday night at 7:30 p. m. at
the First Baptist Church in
Lexington.
Mr.. Bakers address will
take the place of the regular
evening sermon of the pas
tor, the Rev. P. D. Bragg, and
will launch Youth Week ac-
tivities in the church.
This special week, March
II through March "a, will
see all offices in the church
stated with young people.
All members of the church
are urged to be present Sun
day evening at the service as
well as young members of
the church A cordial invita-
ton is also extended any
interested young people in
the community to join in the
special service.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-03-14

First Baptist Church OF
Tchula will observe its Gold
en- Anniversary with a spe-
cial program Sunday, March
18th. Emphasis will be placed
on the anniversary theme at
both morning and evening
services.
Highlights of the morning
program at HOO will be spe-
cial music by Miss Billie
Faye Knox; recognition of all
visitors, former members OF
the church, citizens of Tchu-
la fifty years ago, and mem
bers with perfect Sunday
School records; greetings
from former pastors; excerpts
from church minutes by Mrs.
J.. P. Love; and a history of
Tchula Baptist Church by
the Rev. c. j. Olander.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-03-14

A complete list of winners IN
the various events is print
ed on page 8.
Assistant County Agent
Duane Tucker was chairman
of the Livestock Division.
Gerald Taylor, dairy judge,
and H. B. Hedgepeth, live
stock judge, both OF State
College, officiated.
Mr.. Tucker is also presl-
dent of the Lexington Junior
Chamber of Commerce, spon-
sors of the Livestock Show,
and Ed Wilburn Hooker, pre-
sident of the Holmes County
Livestock Association, was
overall chairman of the 1868
show.
A B. Holder, Jr. served as
chairman of the Livestock