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The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-03-28
Mrs. George Hostess
To Oregon HID Club

Mrs. Dan George was hos
tess in her home to the Ore
gon Home Demonstration
Club which met on Wednes-
day afternoon, March Goth.
Mrs. Earl Barton, vice
president presided over the
business session, and the de-
votional was given by Mrs.
George.
Mrs. T. E. Hearn, secretary,
read the minutes of the last
meeting and the roll call,
which each member answer
ed present with the name
of a vegetable she has plant
ed in her garden.
The Educational Topic,
Cleaning Out The Medicine
Cabinet" was given by Mrs.
George. Mrs. Hearn, clothing
leader, was In her element
when she gave a demonstra-
ton on pattern alteration,
and suggestions for correct
accessories to be used.
The Dress Revue to be
held at Holmes Junior Col
lege on Thursday, April 4th
was discussed and additional
plans made to attend.
During the recreation per-
iod Mrs. George led an in
teresting quiz game, with
answers being the names Of
flowers. Mrs. Roy Garrett
was winner in the game.
Following recreation, the
hostess served sliced cake
and a choice of coffee OF
Coca-Colas to the eight mem
bers attending. Miss Harpole
was unable to be present at
the meeting.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-03-28
Evelyn Candy Announces Candidacy
For Mississippi Lieutenant Governor

Miss Evelyn Candy, Trea-
surer Of the State of Mis-
sissippi, announced today as
candidate for Lieutenant
Governor in the August De-
mocratic Primaries.
Miss Candy is a LAWYER
and received her education
in the Hattiesburg Public
Schools, the University of
Southern Mississippi, and the
University of Mississippi.
Following her graduation
from the University of Mis-
sissippi Law School in 1943.
she spent three years as Lee
gislative Assistant to the late
Senator Theodore G. Bilbo.
In January l947, she re-
turned home from Washing
ton to begin the practice of
law and was elected to the
State Legislature from For
rest County that summer.
She served as a member of
the House of Representatives
from 1948-52.
She has served as ATTORNEY
for the State Department of
Public Welfore and as Assis-
tant Attorney General of the
State of Mississippi. She was
elected State Treasurer in
1859 and has served in that
office since January 1860.
Miss Candy is a native of
Forrest County and a Bap-
fist. Her statement follows:
Since January 1860, it has
been my privilege to serve
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Mrs. Walton Hostess
To Forget-Me -Nots

Mrs. J. H. Walton was hos
tess to the March meeting
of the Forget-Me-Not Club at
her home on College Street
on Thursday, March 21st.
Ten members attended and
two visitors, Mrs. Lutte Eli
son and Mrs. Mary Sue Nc
InniS.
Mrs. A. l.. Jenkins, presi-
dent, presided over a brief
business session, and the
Sunshine Report was given
by Mrs. Madison Mcclellan.
The spacious living room
was a perfect setting for the
occasion and was frightened
with beautiful early spring
flowers, giving cheer to all
present.
Several games and con-
tests were enjoyed and win
nerS were Mrs. Mcclellan,
Mrs. Jenkins and Mrs. Shar-
key Swinney.
Mrs. Walton, assisted by
her daughter, Mrs. Ellison,
served a party plate of tuna
salad, ritz crackers, pickle.
cheese straws, sliced cake
and a choice of cold drinks.
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Farm Bureau Rural
Development
Program Plan Studied

Holmes County Farm Bu-
seau Rural Church Recogni-
ion Program held a plan
hing meeting on Saturday,
March 23rd, in the Home
Demonstration Agents Office
n Lexington.
The purpose of the meet
ng was to explain the Rural
Church Development Pro-
Gram, sponsored by the Hol-
nes County Farm Bureau.
Rev. Roy Raddin, member
pf the county evaluating com
nittee for the past three
bears, explained the program
10 the following Church
groups.
Rev. Dennis Johnston and
Mrs. Stanley Adams, Cox
burg Methodist; Rev. Dennis
Johnston and Mrs. William
Gnemi, Ebenezer Methodist;
Mrs. j. A. Hearn, Harland's
Creek Baptist; Rev. Dennis
Johnston, Liberty Chapel
Methodist; R. L. Netherland
and Vardaman Terrell, Oak
sGrove Baptist; Rev. Roy Rad
din, Rev. Crawford Ray and
Mrs. c. c. Swinney, Oregon
Memorial; James Sanford,
Pleasant Ridge Baptist; Rev.
] E. Young and Mrs. Y. B.
Bruce, Acona Methodist and
Mrs. j. R. Lipsey, Franklin
Presbyterian Church.
The program aims to en-
courage and recognize the
development of a more ade-
quate Rural Church Develop
ment program. to stimulate
community development and
to emphasize Holmes County
Rural Church Development.
1t seeks to complement and
supplement various denomi-
national church development
programs.
AL Holmes County Rural
Churches of any denomina-
ton or faiths are eligible to
enroll in the recognition pro-
gram, which is based on
progress, and is not a con-
test. In evaluating progress,
six areas of the church pro-
gram are studied. They are,
P Physical improvement
Church buildings and
grounds) = 20 per cent;
Financial DEVELOPMENT - Is
per cent; Spiritual develop
ment = Is per cent: Church
attendance = 20 per cent;
Organization and training of
choirs = Is per cent; Mem
bership = Is per cent.
Serving on the Holmes
County Farm Bureau Rural
committee are F. w. Gwin,
Sr., Chairman; Miss Mary F.
Harpole, Advisor to Commit
tee; Mrs. J. A Hearn and
Mrs. Y. B. Bruce.
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Bowling Green Meth
Holds WSCS Meet

The Women's Society of
Christian Service of Bowling
Green Methodist Church held
a regular meeting on Friday
afternoon, March 22nd at the
church.
The following officers were
named for the ensuing year,
Mrs. Myrtle Rhyme, secretary
and treasurer, Mrs. Pearl
Mcclellan, vice president and
Mrs. c. O. Sudbeck, presi-
dent.
All members participated
in the completion of the
study book, Dimensions of
Prayer" An announcement
was made that Bowling
Green Church has received
two offering plates, match
ing the altar set, in memory
of the late Mr.. Ben Carna-
than and Mr.. Steve Rhyme.
Mrs. Rhyme served refresh
ments and the meeting adj
journed, following a social
hour.
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Mrs. Downer Hostess
10 The Lucky Twelve

Mrs. Leland Downer was
hostess to the Lucky Twelve
Club at her home on We'd
nesday, March 18th at 8 p.
m. with ten members pres
ent.
Beautiful arrangements Of
early spring flowers deco
rated the living and dining
room.
Mrs. Lutte Ellison, vice pre-
sldent presided over the
meeting, In the obsence Of
mrs. Kenneth Downer, pre-
Sident.
The minutes were read by
the secretary, and were ap-
proved as read.
Mrs. Bill Kenna gave a re-
port from the Cheerful com.
mlttee, and read several
Thank You" notes.
During recreation, several
clever games were enjoyed
and winners were Mrs. Roy
Gelston and Mrs. Erwin
Moore.
The hostess, assisted by
Mrs. Clarence Minyard ane
Mrs. Gelston- served a deli
clOuS salad plate.
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as your State Treasurer, and
/ shall always be grateful for
the vote Of confidence which
placed me in this important
office. In return for your
support, l have dedicated
myself to the faithful dis
charge of the duties and re-
Sponsibilities which have
been mine and to the service
of the people of our State.
AS State Treasurer, l re-
ceive and disburse all public
funds of the State of MIssls-
slppl and handle millions of
dollars of your tax money
every day. Under Section l34
of the Mississippi Constitu-
ton, l can not run for re-
election.
Although my record of
public service now covers a
span of twenty years, it is
still with a deep sense of
humility that / ask you tor a
promotion to the office of
Lieutenant Governor. This is
because / realize that asking
to serve in second place in
our State Government is a
high political ambition. This
is also because | am asking
you to exercise one of your
most priceless privileges of
citizenship in my behalf =
your vote at the ballot box.
For all my lifetime, my de-
sire has been to serve in pub
lie office. My education and
all my training and exper-
fence have been in law and
government. The voters, good
and loyal friends, have
helped me move up the poll
teal ladder step by step to
statewide Constitutional
office of State Treasurer.
My record includes service
in all three branches of our
State Government: the Lee
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-03-28
Lexington Seniors
Enjoy Cost Party
Friday Night

The Lexington senior class
was entertained with a cast
party, following the senior
play, "Hillbilly Wedding"
Friday night, in the Educa-
tional Building at the Baptist
Church
Hosts were Mr.. and Mrs.
Hilton Holley, parents Of
senior, Janet Holley, Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur Edwards, pa
rents of Denny Edwards, Mr..
and Mrs. Joe Tingle, parents
OF Jean Dillon, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Ollie Cleveltnd, parents
of 0. A. Cleveland, Jr.
Faculty members present
were Mr.. and Mrs. Bill
Schneider, Mr.. and Mrs. jim
Stokes, Mrs. E. c. Albritton.
Miss Clara Watson and Mrs
Jeff Davis
Room and table decoration
was in Hillbilly theme in
keeping with the title of the
play. Tables were spread in
red bandanna type covers
with napkins to match
Table and mantel center.
pieces were of glazed pottery
mountain dew jugs hold.
ing sprays of blooming
shrubs in red and white, ac-
centing the class colors. Fa
vors were miniature har.
monicas.
All seniors were dressed ir
Hillbilly costume, and prize
winners in that category
were Larry CHM and Susar
Sample. Each senior pre-.
sented a harmonica rendi-
ton in a contest, and Linda
Dickard, (Ceelie in the play
was granted the prize unani.
mously, as she actually
struck a tune Sylvia Can.
non was winner in the Mum.
bers game.
Mothers of the honorec
guests served a midnight din
ner Of barbecue chicken,
baked beans, potato salad
cheese straws, and for des.
sert, cake squares, iced ir
white, inscribed Seniors in
'63" in red.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-03-28
American Legion
And Aux. Observe
44th Anniversary

The accomplishments of
the American Legion over a
period of a. years, since its
organization in Paris, France
at the close of World War l,
was the subject of the ad-
dress given by Gary Moore
of Winona, State Post Com
mander, on Tuesday night,
March 10 at 7:30.
The Daniel w. Beall Post
No. Is celebrated the ami
varsary at the Alb Taylor
Memorial Home with a COW
cred dish supper, served by
the Ladies Auxiliary.
The table decoration was
of red peoples in the center
to the table ends. Legion
naires received an anniver-
sary cake, presented by Mrs
Howell Warner, Auxiliary
president, on behalf of the
Auxiliary.
Commander Howell War
ner served as master Of cere-
monies, and the invocation
was given by Mr.. Bill Kenna,
Post Chaplain.
Following Mr.. Moore's adj
dress, j. G.. Jacob, Goodman
combined wisdom with wit
in giving an after dinner
talk to a large number of
members and guests attend
ing.
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gislative, as a member Of the
State Legislature; the Judi
ciary, as Assistant Attorney
General: and the Executive,
as State Treasurer. This re-
cord is your proof that /
place Mississippi first - our
State and our people.
My promise, if elected your
next Lieutenant Governor, is
the same that / have kept
throughout my public career;
that is, to devote my entire
time and ability rendering
efficient, impartial and faith
full service. / cherish the pri-
vilege of rendering four more
years of full time service to
my people of Mississippi.
l will in the future, as /
have in the past, work with
all elected officials in a spirit
of cooperation and harmony.
| will give my whole-hearted
cooperation to the man whom
you elect as our next Cover
nor toward the common goal
that the next administration
will be progressive and con-
structive as well as dedicated
to promoting the best inter-
ests of our people.
My record stands as evil
dence that l believe in our
dual system of Constitution
al Government, in the rights
Of the people of the sove-
reign states to control their
own domestic affairs, includ-
ing the right to operate the
public schools, and in racial
segregation. Thinking Missis-
sippians who share these be-
liefs realize that we are now
engaged in the greatest clash
of Federal-State power which
has occurred since the War
Between the States one hun
dred wears ago.
In this struggle, we need
the combined efforts Of every
man and woman who is died.
icated to our basic principles
of Constitutional Government
and Individual freedom. /
have been in the forefront of
the battle for the preserva-
ton of Constitutional Gov
erment since / was in Wash
ington as Legislative Assis-
tant to the late Senator Theo-
dore G.. Bilbo. 1t is my fer
vent desire to continue in
this struggle with all my a.
bility, my total effort and full
devotion.
My record also shows that
l believe in absolute honesty
and integrity in public office.
| further believe that all pub
lie officials should be quail
fled by education, training
and experience, should I'M
derstand the needs of our
people, and should be abso-
lutely free of all obligations
that could conflict in any
way with the peoples inter-
estS.
You are urged to investi-
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-03-28
Home From Stephens

Home From Stephens
Miss Gloria Powell has ar
rived home from Stephens
College in Columbia, Mis-
souri, to spend Spring Holt
days with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. T. E. Powell in
their new home on Race
Street. Gloria arrived at the
Jackson Airport at 4 o. m.
yesterday and was met by
her sister, Mrs. Gilbert Nor
ris and little Edwin Morris,
and her mother, Mrs. Powell.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-03-28

From Drew
Miss Janet Horseman of
Drew visited during the
MEA holidays with her
grandmother, Mrs. Jesse
Byrd. Mrs. Byrd accompa-
MED her home and contin-
ued from Drew to Oxford for
a visit with Mr.. and Mrs. w.
A. Byrd and daughters, Be-
verify and Leigh. Accom-
panied by Mr.. and Mrs. w.
A. Byrd, the group visited
Mr.. and Mrs. j. S. Tucker in
Marion, Arkansas on Sun
day.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-03-28

From Vicksburg
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Tur-
ner and nine year old daugh-
ter, Martha Ann of Vicks-
burg were weekend guests Of
Mrs. Turner's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. j. N. Hall. They also
visited rim the home of Me-
and Mrs. Earl Harris Aples
to make the acquaintance Of
their new niece, little Karen
Ann AbleS.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-03-28
Honor Student AT HJC

Kit CHM, sophomore at Hol-
mes Junior College was list
ed at the close of the semes-
ter as straight "a student,
as announced by Mrs. Frank
Branch, registrar. Kit is the
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Marion
K. CHM.
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Celebrate Birthday

Celebrate Birthday
Mr.. and Mrs. Claude Bailey
held open house on Sunday
at their home in Greenville
in celebration of Mr.. Bailey's
birthday. Guests from Lex
ington were Mr.. and Mrs.
Tom Ware, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Wesley Bailey and
daughter, Sarah Edna of
Memphis State University,
Mrs. Otis Williams, Mem
his, and Mr.. and Mrs. Cliff
ton Eugene Ware of Scott.
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gate and evaluate my record
So you will know my views
on all issues and questions
facing our State and our peo-
pie. / look forward to dis
cussing these with you dur
ing the coming campaign and
hope to see each OF you per-
sonally before August 9Th.
My ambition and goal to
serve as your Lieutenant
Governor can be achieved on
ly with your help. I want
and need your active support
and vote for which ! will be
forever grateful.
Respectfully submitted,
Evelyn Candy
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-03-28
Resume Teaching

Resume Teaching
G. F. Moore has resumed
teaching in the Radio n d
Television School at Holmes
Junior College following a
few days stay in the hospi-
tai.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-03-28
See Gold In The Hills

See Gold In The Hills
Mr.. and Mrs. j. L. Mayo
were weekend guests of
friends in vicksburg and on
Saturday night had the plea
sure of seeing the famous
play, Gold In The Hills.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-03-28
Day In Decatur

Day In Decatur
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Scott
spent Friday in Decatur as
guests of their long time
friends, Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar
Gordon.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-03-28

From FoxWorth
Mr.. and Mrs. Ted Morris
of Foxworth visited over the
weekend in the home of
their son, Mr.. and Mrs. Gill
bert Morris at Howard,
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-03-28
Weekend Guests

Weekend Guests
Weekend guests in the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Bryant
Jones and Mrs. Annie Smith
were Mr.. and Mrs. T. H.
Killebrew, their son, Floyd,
and grandson, j. R., all of
Greenville, Mr.. and Mrs. AL
bert Smith and family of
Greenwood, and Rev. Y. A.
Smith, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. P.
Smith and son Lamar, all of
Sails.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-03-28
Enroute To University OF Va.

Enroute To University OF Va.
First Lieutenant and Mrs.
Tim Jones are enroute from
Fort Benning, Georgia to
Charlottesville, Virginia,
where Lieutenant Jones will
receive advance training at
the University Of Virginia.
Mrs. Jones is the former Miss
Sara Evelyn Sudbeck.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-03-28
Attend Funeral

Attend Funeral
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Young
were called to Seminary on
Sunday, due to the death on
Saturday of Mrs. Youngs
uncle, Mr.. Jess Walters, vic
tim of a heart attack. His
funeral was held Sunday af-
ternoon in Seminary.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-03-28
From Dallas

Bud Hammett of Dallas,
Texas and MIR. Andrew
Hearn were Sunday after
noon visitors in the r. II.
Eakin home at Acona.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-03-28
Visits Sister

Visits Sister 7a"
Miss Lorene McNeer of
Canton is visiting this week
in the home of her sister,
Mrs. Jack Williams, and son
Jack.
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Visit Sons

Mr. and Mrs. John Russell
Booth enjoyed last week in
Tunica as guests of their son,
j. r. Booth, Jr. and family.
They returned home b y
Clarksdale and visited over
night on Friday with Mr.. and
Mrs. H. E. Booth and family.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-03-28

To Memphis
Mr.. Floyd Wilkerson motor
ed to Memphis on the week
end and Mrs. Wilkerson &C
companied him home follow
ing a visit with their daugh-
ter, Mrs. Bob Barker and Mr..
Barker.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-03-28
Visits Daughter

Visits Daughter
Mrs. c. B. Minyard is visit
ing this week with her daugh
ter, Mrs. J. M. Tidwell, Mr..
Tidwell and little Susanna,
in Vicksburg.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-03-28
From MSCW

Miss Betty Lynn Sudbeck,
a student at Mississippi State
College for Women was a
weekend visitor in the home
of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
C.. O. Sudbeck. Afternoon
guests in the home were
Mrs. E. c. Sample of Belzoni
and Mrs. Maude Legate.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-03-28
DON'T GET UP NIGHTS

Il takes just 39c and II hours
TO start relief - or your
money back at any drug
store. When functional kid
new disorders cause getting
10 nights. scanty flow, burn
sng, backache. leg pains, dir
ziness. use easy-to-take BU-
KETS 4-day treatment. Acts
fast to increase and regulate
passage. NOW at Peoples
Drug Store.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-03-28

To Walden
Mrs. Jesse Byrd spent Mon
day in Walden as a guest of
her sister, Mrs. P. L. Crook
and Mr.. Crook.
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From Tchula
Mr.. and Mrs. lack Gray
of Tchula visited Mr.. and
Mrs. Andrew Hearn on Sat-
urday.
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Visits Relatives

v 1918 1lSAOllVGS
Mr.. Joe D. Williams left
Tuesday for Learned for a
visit with relatives.
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COLoRED

COLoRED PATIENTS
Almeta Harper, Vaughn
Celia Smith, Tchula
Albert Wilkes, Lexington
Walter Scott Pickens
Lorenzo Andrews, Lexing-
ton
Dickey Hodges, Lexington
Eli Wade, Cruger
Granderson Tolbert, Lex
ington
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Holmes County
Community Hospital
WHITE PATIENTS

WHITE PATIENTS
Mrs. r. H. Owens, Lexing-
ton !.
Mrs. Alice Thweatt, Tchula
Mrs. Pete Stubblefield,
Vaughn
Miss Ella Streater,
Black Hawk
w. j. Waters, Benton
H. H. Johnson, Lexington
Mrs. P. A. Jones, Lexing-
ton
Mrs. E. H. Skinner, Lex
ington
w. w. Cox, Walden
Mrs. James Mulhern, Lex
ington
Mrs. Doyle Hale, Licking
ton
Baby Boy Hale, Lexington
Mrs. H. H. Neill, Lexing-
ton
Baby Boy Neill, Lexington
Mrs. Cora Caldwell, West
Mrs. w. B. Lucas, Ebene-
ger
George Rome, Senatobia
t. L. Downer, Lexington
Miss Frances Peacock, Lex
ington
Mrs. Barbara Miles, Lex
ington
Lester Parker, Pickens
Mrs. Lena Grantham, Lex
ington
X. c. Spencer, Lexington
Evening star., 1963-05-16
WORDS, WIT
AND WISDOM
BY WILLIAM MORRIS

Question: A phrase / remem-
Der from childhood is bakers
dozen," meaning 13. I don't
recall that any baker ] knew
land we still had neighborhood
bakeries them ever gave any
thing away free. so where did
the expression come from?--
Mrs. T. L., Nutley Park. N. J.
Answer: There are several
different theories OF the origin
Of this phrase--none Of them
very flattering TO the bakers.
That's rather unfortunate, II
seems 10 me, for ! have always
held bakers In high regard.
Perhaps that's because my ma
ternal great-grandfather was
one or perhaps It's simply that
the neighborhood baker In my
home town used 10 be q soft
touch for free cookie when /
picked up the family order Of
brown bread and baked beans.
Need ! tell you that this was
In Boston7
To our origins, though. Bakers
Of the Middle Ages had a repu-
tation for shortchanging their
customers-act ally short
weighing them by shrinking
the size OF bread loaves. SO
the medieval equivalent Of the
FTC came into the act and
decreed minimum weights for
the various staple items like
bread. mullins, cakes and so
on. But II was not easy TO
guarantee uniformity OF size
with the primitive ovens Of the
Evening star., 1963-05-16
BY CorI GFubert

period. so the practice Of CIV
ing 13 items to the dozen came
into being to protect the baker
from penalties for shortages.
Another theory Of the terms
origin is that the bakers simply
took over a practice that had
been common In the printing
trade since the invention Of
movable type. That was the
delivery Of a printers dozen"
-l3 copies--on each order Of
IL. The books were billed TO
the bookseller at retail. with
the 18th book representing his
Evening star., 1963-05-16

margin Of profit. Today's book
dealers complain about 40 per
cent discounts-their medieval
predecessors worked on q mar
gin Of less than 10 per cent.
The third and last theory Is
that bakers Of old had such an
unsavory reputation that the
term baker" was almost syn
onymous with devil" Tradi-
tionally there were q devils
dozen" (l3) witches on hand
whenever Old Nick plotted
some new skulduggery. So
devils dozen" became bakers
Dozen"