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The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-03-14
TchuIa Baptist Church Will Observe
5Oih Anniversary, Sunday March 18th

The evening program, which
begins at 7:30, will also fea-
ture special music by the
Rev. Roy D. Raddin, pastor
and the Rev. Kenneth Shaw,
associate pastor, in addition
TO the regular worship SER
vice.
Former Pastors
Former pastors of Tchula
church from 1913 until the
present, in order of the time
each served, are: the Rev.
erends G.. H. Suite, c. j.
Olander, E. T. Mobberly, E.
E. Ballard, l.. T. Grantham,
T. j. Moore, j. R. Hewlett,
R. M. Dykes, l. F. Nets, w.
E. Farr, Bob Allen, c. j..
Oander, S. B. Harrington,
J. B. Wellborn, j. P. Neel,
Continued on Page Severn
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-03-14

If every household had at
least one member of the
family capable of producing
in a job that brought in a
living wage, our situation in
the state would be much bet
ter. We would not have $685.
2l5 persons in Mississippi
receiving free food from the
u. S. government; and this
out of a total estimated pop
ulation DULY 62) of only
2,248,000.
1t doesn't make us feel any
better to know that 6,448,473
persons, or one out of every
% Americans, is also receiv-
ing free food from the gov
eminent. Only Alaska and
Hawaii of the fifty states
and territories do not have
free food rolls.
President Kennedy has said
that in spite of our American
standard of living, known
everywhere as the highest in
the world, there are still 80
million Americans who live
on the fringe areas Of power
ty..
Before we thoughtlessly
condemn these people to liv-
ing their lives in poverty we
should certainly make an eff
fort to see that some kind of
! training is made available so
that able bodied men and
women everywhere may OBJ
tain some kind Of self res
pecting employment at a de-
cent wage.
. 1t is easy to pass judgment
on. those receiving, free food.
to say they are shiftless and
lazy and would not accept a
job offered. But this is not
usually the case.
More often it is a matter
of simple hunger. +
In Christian charity and
conscience We cannot close
our ewes to. their need.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-03-14
livestock Show Scores.

the Kennedy train in Meri-
dian and rode it to Louisiana
with its banners waving if
he would ride the train in
1860, he would do it again"
ED. Note: it was the Lyn-
don Johnson train.)
McLaurin said: 81 am Z
conservative by nature and
believe in the free enter
prise system and strict inter-
probation of the Constitution
of the u. S. with particular
emphasis on the 10th Amend
ment.
He said in 1856 he voted
"unpledged' and in 1860
managed the state campaign
of the Unpledged Electors.
McLaurin scored Patterson
for supporting the Democrat
ic ticket four years. ago I'm
spite of the Kennedy plat
form"
He was highly critical of
the Attorney Generals hand
ling of the Meredith case and
charged that he .consplred
with the Kennedy's to pre-
vent Meredith from being ar
rested in Kinds County.
"The plan was for Bob
Gilfoy Sheriff of .Hinds) to
Continued on Page Severn
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-03-14

We like Charlie Sullivan's
proposal that all candidates
speak from one platform in
every county.
He said they could present
their own platform and dis
cuss each others platforms;
that it would be fair to the
candidates and fair to the
people.
We agree and it would
be nice for editors, too.
And if the candidates
would be willing to answer
questions from the audience
as we'll as each other we be-
lieve a right interesting time
could be had.
Charlie also said he intends
to run "a campaign complete
ly devoid of hypocrisy which
has become traditional In
Mississippi
That will really be some
thing.
And you know -. it could
work.
People are smarter than
the politicians think.
The most pressing domes-
tic problem America has to-
day is unemployment.
Despite the fact that we
have an all time high record
of persons engaged in gain
full employment, 66,358,000 to
be exact, there are still some
700, 900 persons who do not
have jobs. This represents
about 81 per cent and this
figure may rise to seven, ac-
cording to officials. Four per
cent is considered normal.
Certainly in Mississippi UNI
employment is a problem for
many persons and families,
many of whom do not have
the necessary education n,
training or experience re-
CURED to fill any kind OF job
available.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-03-14
Anti Kennedy Note
Heard At Reilly
In Holmes Friday
Ru Hazel. b SMITH

The nti-Kennedy bell was
sounded loud and long in the
states first political rally OF
the 1868 campaign held Fri
day in Lexington.
State Rep. Wilburn Hooker
was master of ceremonies at
the political rally and intro
duced the speakers, State
Sen. John McLaurin of Bran
don. former 1t. Gov. Carroll
Gartin of Laurel, State At
torney General Joe T. Pat
terson and Clarksdale Attor-
ney Charles L. Sullivan.
State Senator John Nc
Laurin of Brandon, first
speaker on the program and
a candidate for Attorney
General, pitched his bid on
an anti-Kennedy note anp
biting criticism of the pre-
sent occupant of that Office,
Joe T. Patterson.
1.-THE people Of Mississippi
are entitled to a strong At
torney General Sen. Nc
Laurin said. He must be
more than an administrator.
Nov, Tn asking the peo-
pie to make a change - and
a change can be good or bad.
HE Patterson boarded
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-03-14
James M. Roach
Died On Monday

? rs
James Monroe Roach, well
known and long time resi-
dent of Lexington died Mon
day, March IL, at $3.50 a. m.
in the home of his nephew,
D. C. Lundy, after a brief
illness. He was SO.
Mr.. Roach, member of a
prominent family which were
among the early settlers in
the county, had made his
home near Lexington since
early childhood. He was a
member of the Presbyterian
Church and a retired farmer.
He had enjoyed reasonably
good health until a few
weeks ago. "Mr. jim" as he
was affectionately called by
his friends, had made his
home with Mr.. and Mrs.
Lundy for approximately ten
years.
Funeral services were held
Tuesday at 200 p. m. from
Southern Funeral Home cha
pei in Lexington, with the
Rev. P. D. Bragg officiating.
Interment was in Odd Fell
lows Cemetery.
Surviving, in addition to
Mr.. Lundy, are a number of
great nieces and nephewS.
Pallbearers were Joe Ting
lie, Sidney Henley, Vernon
Hathcock, w. B. Kenna, Jack
White and j. D. Parrish.
Southern Funeral Home of
Lexington was in charge of
arrangements.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-03-14
Revival Set

Rev. Curtis Ellis of Durant
announces a youth revival to
be held at Calvary Baptist
Church. in Durant Mar. 1917.
Kew. Bill Taylor, youth
evangelist, will be the visit
ing preacher and music will
be directed by Benny Nc
Bride, assisted by Miss Judy
Fnglemann.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-03-14

Municipal Voters OF Lexington
Asked For Vote OF Confidence

All qualified voters in the City Of Lexington are
urged to cast their ballots in the special election here
tuesday, March Is, to determine whether or not the
city will grant a new 25-year FRANCHISE 10 Mississippi
rover anu Light Company.
The ballo.lng could be described as "a vote Of con-
fidence' Tor the firm which has long been active in the
induStrialization program Of the Holmes area.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-03-14

Black.
Pickens Boys: Butch
Cox; Girls: Susan Owens,
Sue Parker.
Goodman - Boys: Bill
Gray and Rod Taylor; Girls:
Beth Powers.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-03-14

HOLMES COUNTY LIVESTOCK BARN near
Lexington was the scene of the states first poll
teal rally for the 1863 campaign held Friday after
noon at the opening of the annual livestock show
sponsored by the Lexington Jaycees. Speaking at
the rally were the speakers pictured above, in order
of their appearance: State Senator John McLaurin,
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-03-14

BEAUTY n THE BEAST could be the caption
for this picture OF lovely Gwenda Hammett, pictured
with Woody, Overall Grand Champion Bull Of the
Beef Show last week in Holmes County. Woody,
owned by Nathan McKie, Pickens also received the
$25. 90 Special Herd Bull Award from the Lexington
Chamber Of Commerce.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1963-03-14
BY Hazel BrannOn Smith

We like Charlie SulivansH If every household had at
proposal that all candidates least one member of the
speak from one platform in family capable of producing
Milford chronicle., 1963-10-11
Century Club Held
Meeting On Monday
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Continued from page y
Robert Roach, Mrs. J. S. Willis,
Mrs. Borden Smith, Mrs. Harry
Mayhew, Mrs. Narzakian and
Mrs. Henry Burkett. The players
received a round Of applause
for their production as we'll as
the director.
A short business session fol-
lowed when Mrs. Westphal an
nounced coming events Of in
terest to the members. During
this time a project, money
in character for the club
treasury, was cleverly pre-
sented. Mrs. Harry Mayhem,
dressed in red and wearing a
white wig, personifying st.
Nicholas, pantomimed Christmas
and the use Of candles. The
project is the selling Of candles
for the holidays, and the samples
we're beautiful in their many
shapes and Christmas colors.
orders were taken at the club
following the meeting.
The next meeting, on Oct. 21,
will have Mrs. Borden Smith as
hartman and the subject will be
"The Changing Years." Miss
Geraldine A. Mccormick will be
the spe aker.
Milford chronicle., 1963-10-11
Committee Named
For NJ. d. Drive
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Continued from page l.
covered will be announced later.
The area leaders will recruit
volunteers and give them spe-
cific assignments in the house
toulouse canvass to be held in
their towns during the week Of
November 18 = %.
The local campaign is part Of
a nationwide appeal for funds
to provide all-out research into
the crippling, fatal disease which
afflicts more than 800, 900
Americans, most Of whom are
children.
Calling on residents Of Mil
ford to enlist as volunteers in
the March, Mrs. Ziegier said,
"It's the American way to help
neighbors in distress. Who is
in greater need than the child
doomed to helplessness and
early death by muscular dys-
trophy? I earnestly urge the good
people of Milford to help by
volunteering to support the
March For Dystrophy."
Those wishing to offer their
services may register at
Sussex-Kent County Chapter Of
flee, Rt. /, Box So, Bridgeville,
or by calling 337-7162 or 629-
1886, or Mrs. Reedy at 422-
1857, and Mrs. David Brown,
March chairman, at 422- 9o07.
Milford chronicle., 1963-10-11
Fire Leading
Accident Cause
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continued ITOIn page
1862, a total of IL persons lost
their lives in home fires in
Delaware, as compared with
eight lives lost in falls. Usually,
falls are the leading cause Of
home fatalities, Ashton said. The
dozen deaths this year, however,
represent substantial reduction
from the 16 deaths from fire in
homes at the same time last
year.
at is wise to know the three
classifications Of fires to be
prepared to prevent and ex-
tinguiShing them," Ashton said.
These are the three:
CLASS A: Fires in ordinary
materials such as wood, paper,
rags, and rubbish. The quench-
ing and cooling effects of water,
or Of solutions containing large
entages Of water, are Of
first Importance in extinguishing
these fires.
CLASS B: Fires in such flam-
mable liquids as gasoline, oil,
and grease. A blanketing or
smothering action IS Of primary
importance on fires Of the class.
Solid streams Of water are likely
to spread the fire, but under
certain circumstances water fog
nozzles prove effective.
CLASS G: Fires in or near
live electrical equipment. A nom
conducting extinguishing agent
such as carbon tetrachloride,
carbon dioxide or dry chemicals
has a smothering effect on cleo
trical fires in SwitchboardS,
motors and other equipment.
Water from a very fine spray
can sometimes be used on fires
in electrical equipment, as in
transformers, since a spray is
poorer electrical conductor
than a stream Of water and,
therefore, relatively safer.
Ashton said 1t is also useful
to remember that there are
three components Of fire, and
that fires can be extinguished by
eliminating one or more Of the
components, in these ways:
/. Eliminate the oxygen Of the
air. Replace the air with an
inert gas, exclude air with a
noncombustible cover, or use a
chemical which will dilute this
oxygen in the air below the point
required to support combustion.
2. Remove or shut off the fuel
supply. Divert or shut off flow
in liquid or gas fuel supply lines;
remove the burning fuel If pos
sible.
8. Reduce the temperature be-
low the ignition point. Cool the
burning material with water or
chemicals.
Although the use Of more than
one method generally produces
better results, 1t is important
that the most effective method
be employed first. For instance,
a fire in a small flammable
liquids pump room can best be
controlled by shutting off the
supply Of flammable liquid to
the room. Then the fire may
quickly burn itself out, or other
extinguishing methods can more
quickly bring 1t under control.
Milford chronicle., 1963-10-11
Buccaneers Defeated
DOUer p TO IS
Continued from mage IL

N1OAll4l4OSA IL Jill RdES
once again co-captatn Davis
scampered around the left side
of the line for ten yards and
the second Milford score. Tom
Fitzgerald again added the point
after touchdown which gave a
score Of IA Il, favor of Mil
ford, at halftime.
Early In the 3rd quarter, a
loose ball was grabbed in the
Dover bachield by Tom Green
lee and, with a clear field ahead,
he thundered 20 yards for the
touchdown. Tom Fitzgerald, for
the third consecutive time, pro-
vtded the extra point.
Dover scored once more In
the 4th quarter but even with
the extra point 1t was not enough
to overcome the Bucs' lead. The
game ended with Milford High
School winning 81 10.
From the spectators point of
view, the game was a good one
and offered much excitement,
but the Bucs themselves realized
that 1t was largely an offensive
effort and that much work Is
needed on their defense. The
team has been hard at work
their defense for the
Seaford Bluejays when they meet
at the Milford Stadium tonight
at 800 pm. The Bucs have not
defeated Seaford for II years
and we hope tonight is the night
that this record will be broken.
Milford chronicle., 1963-10-11
State Business
Women Are Given
High Praise BY
Governor Carvel
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Continued from page y
hroughout the state.
The weeklong observance will
be climaxed by a banquet In the
Gold Ballroom of the Hotel du-
Pont, Saturday evening, at which
the Honorable Catherine May,
Member Of Congress from the
State of Washington, will be the
principal speaker.
The full text of Governor
Carvel's statement follows:
sour state is blessed by the
many qualified women who pro-
vide distinguished participation
in the opportunities provided by
our diversified industries and
who assume leading roles In the
professions. These women con-
tribute to the economic progress
of our state and make notable
contributions to the civic and
social life Of our communities.
"t is appropriate that each
year a week be set aside for
honoring those working wo-
men, who have vital roles In
the business and the professional
life Of our state and nation.
"October 6 through IL has
been designated as National
Business Women's Week. and
I urge our Delaware citizens to
join in honoring our business
and professional women by ac-
cording full recognition to their
splendid accomplishments Of
which we all are the bene-
ftciaries.
Milford chronicle., 1963-10-11
National All
Week Celebration
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kCOIlIlIluGU 1IOlIl page
fellows in Delaware and 2,5OO,-
900 throughout the nation in a
variety Of activities designed to
call public attention to the
achievement Of the All Clubs
and to the advantages Of All
Club membership for other boys
and girls not yet enrolled in the
We are happy to
be able to help out in this cause.
The All Clubs are an organi-
cation Of young people interested
in learning by actual practice
how to be better farmers, better
homemakers and better citizens.
They work in close contact with
the Agricultural Extension Serv-
ice and the Agricultural Expert
ment Stations. They benefit from
the guidance and cooperation Of
the public education system;
civic groups; city, county, state,
and federal governmental or
ganizations; and business and
industry leaders. They have as
volunteer leaders in their ac-
tivities thousands Of farmers,
homemakers, and other adults
interested in the future Of the
states young people.
The All Clubs have pioneered
many improvements in farming
and homemaking in Delaware.
But no less important is the
character building that results
from membership and active
participation in All work. Many
former All members now hold
places in agriculture
and other walks Of life.
There is place in Al work
for many thousan Of other
young people and for many
other adults who want to make
a contribution to the welfare of
youth and the progress Of the
state by lending hand with All
work.
Milford chronicle., 1963-10-11
Check Now For
Fire Hazards
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Of the deaths in home fires re-
ported by the National Fire pro-
lection association occur IN
rural areas.
Keep deadly, destructive fire
away from your home by check
ing what you know Of fire safety.
IN farm homes, faulty or mis-
used heating and cooking equip
ment start fires more than any
other single cause, NF P A
studies show. Actually, defective
stoves and heaters, along with
defective chimneys and sparks
from chimneys, are responsible
for almost half Of all fires in
farm dwellings.
Careless use Of gasoline and
kerosene, electrical faults in
wiring and appliances, are both
high on the list. Bad smoking
habits and children playing with
matches are other m jor
causes.
IN barns and outbuildings, the
prime fire hazard is spontaneous
in hay, corn and
fertilizer. other most frequent
causes are electrical faults,
lightning, defective he attng
equipment and careless handling
of gasoline and oil.
These facts point to thorough
check-up and cleanup Of con-
ditions that could cause a fire
in your home or other build
ings.
During Fire Prevention Week
make a new start toward COM
plete fire safety on your proper
ty, and keep headed that way
throughout the year, urges Coun-
ty Extension Agent William H.
Henderson.
Milford chronicle., 1963-10-11
McCloskey Honored
For Blood Bank
CONTINUED from page u

of Delaware'S out-of- state blood
bank program. This feature pro-
vides for payments by the Della
ware organization Of up to 5000
for local citizens who receive
blood In states other than Della
ware.
Witnessing the ceremony was
Mrs. Charles P. Argana Of 3515
Heritage Drive, Westminster
who was described as a grateful
recipient. Mrs. Argana received
26 pints Of blood and under the
unique Delaware two-for- one
plan this amount was replaced
with SO pints.
The Delaware Blood Bank
plan, recently singled out In the
popular Kiplinger publication as
a model program, was founded
by Mr.. McCloskey In 1855. The
plan Is unique In that no ap-
p1icant for membership is ever
turned down and even a leukemia
victim may enroll, the only con-
tingency being that a period of
thirty days must pass before
blood bank services may be
used.
The largest quantity of blood
used by any one Individual to
date IS 1913 pints. AS with all
registrants the membership fee
was one dollar to join and one
dollar annually.
With the Delaware plan all
members agree to donate In ac-
cordance with the needs Of the
program. Although under the
present plan each pint Of blood
used is replaced with two pints,
each member is called to give
blood only once In five to eight
years.
Another unique feature of the
program worked out by Mr.. Nc
Closkey Is the elimination of
hap-h ard giving. Because
blood can be stored for only 81
days, unusual cooperation be-
tween the Bank and local hos
pitals must be maintained. Mr..
McCloskey apparently had de-
veloped an appropriate formula
because hospitals in the area
are adequately supplied at all
times; a continuous inventory
check seems to preclude any
chance for over supply or waste.
individuals residing In Della
ware who are not members and
desire to join are advised to
contact the Blood Bank Of Della
ware, 1015 Washington Street,
Wilmington.
Milford chronicle., 1963-10-11
Durham Chairman
Of Industry Show
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equipment and products used in
growing and marketing poultry,
associations and others, to show
what they have that can help the
poultry business and the indiHd-
ual grower.
"The fields from which dis
plays will be drawn include the
following, and more: Feed and
feeders, water troughs, stoves :
both gas and oil, central heat
ing systems, fans to ventilate
the poultry houses, insulation,
construction materials, boxes
for packaging for shipment,
hatchery supplies, disinfectants,
farm machinery, automobiles,
appliances, drugs, building sup
plies and others"
Durham is expected to name
other committee m e mbe r S
shortly.
Milford chronicle., 1963-10-11
Jimmie Johnson
Killed In Wet
N1711 Last Week
(coufinued from page "

kCOLnllucu 1lOnl PdfC
Mr.. aid Mrs. johnson left this
weekend for Ft. Bragg, N. c.,
where they will be with their
sons widow, the former Barbara
Lyons Of Milford, and their
grandchildren, James Scott, 6,
and Ann Louise, A. A memorial
service was held at 1000 am.
Monday at the Army Airborne
Base.
Jimmie last letter, his
mother said, told Of his coming
home on Thanksgiving, Of buying
Christmas presents for his wife
and children, and Of purchasing
new uniforms. Also enclosed in
the letter we're snapshots Of
himself and the Vietnamese he
was training in Budop. She didn't
know where the place was, only
that he had written 1t 120 miles
from any area with electricity.
''He was always Joking" said
Mrs. Johnson. "He even jokes
In his letters and on the back
Of the pictures"
Identifying some Vietnamese
in the snapshots, he called one
"Lucky Luciano" another "John
Dillinger." On the back Of one
photo which showed the captain
sitting on sandbags with an Army
2-1/2-ton truck In the back
ground, he referred to himself
as the "Baron Of Budop."
~ know that's the truck"
said his mother, referring to
the vehicle, Gin which he was
riding when killed."
Jimmie attended prep school
for a year at Fork Union, va.
Military Academy and then went
to the University Of Delaware.
He played center and line backer
for the Blue Hens and majored
In physical education. He
lettered in football and played
in the Refrigerator Bowl in
Evansville, Ind, in 1854. He
planned to coach after gradua-
tion in February Of 1856, and
his father spoke Of his deep
respect for Dave Nelson, which
was returned by the coach.
During his final semester at
the university, Jimmie helped
coach freshman football.
Hopes for a coaching career
were put aside for his military
obligation after graduation. He
entered the Army as second
lieutenant. He had taken ROTC
at the university. He liked the
army and during his second year
was given a regular commits
sion. He was 20 when he was
promoted to captain.
"He was doing something he
wanted to do" his father went
on. "He volunteered for 1t. /
know for fact he went to Wash
ington to ask to be sent to Wet
Man,"
Gone now are the expected two
weeks Of quail hunting that the
father and son had planned. "We
always tried to arrange our va
cations for quail hunting" he
said. Mr.. Johnson works at the
Grier Lumber Company in Mil
ford.
The body will be flown to the
United States the latter part Of
this week. Interment will be in