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THE DURANT NEWS 88th Year—Number 34_DURANT. MISSISSIPPI THURSDAY, MAY 9, 1946 $2.00 Pt. 4 Current Comment Bj Henry WiUe Announcement oi ioiu Q. Ellis tor me u. o. oenate gives us one guou man to cnoose Hum anyway, ivuuuuy nas evel Uu auj uung tu say agonist ms guuu name, ne is Clean, earnest anu auie. ut nus a wruo acituauueu uver uiu sn»»e amuug U1C uesi people. iw, juua lie has uiu liaVe Ueeu well iiuuuicu, cumpicteiy inieu. mere is no reason to neueve ue wuuiu oe ress uian an exeeuem denator. Congressman Win M. Whittington nas nu opposition ne is the ucst m luimcu nuni in me xruuse on nuuu Uuuuui iiiatteis anu is euanmun ui uiui very ni.pui tuiit committee. „ unge uuvu Has seivetl su wen lor so many years as Circuit Judge mere just isn't anybody else to con siuer. lie is renommaied unoppuseu. ^ ucit is true also ot Chancenur m. aj. Montgomery, one oi me best i^nantenors on me bench. He is uistmcuy oupieme couit umber <niu we may nope to see him a mem ber of that body in time. If Everybody Outside of Town was broite it would be just as good sense lor town citizens to provide money to start them off again. That would enable them to trade in town, support its businesses, all to mutual proiit of town and country. Stripped of aii its petty jealouses that is ex* ecuy wnat the loan to Britain means, b or moritha the British stood alone between the Huns and world ii«miiulinn It was ovhnnating- they axe Drone and tired. Self interest on us to make them the loan as quicniy as it cun be done. The /tuiericans who negotiated the loan agreement were completely patriotic ami well intormed. We cannot do better than trust their work. "Mother's Day" is a Beautiful Sentiment, it has been so diligently commercialized that we are not allowed to think of love and rever ence little things tO do tO ii|nton her burdens or honor her memory. No, we have to remember to “buy something” to give her™ then forget it for a year. nil all ■ T-L-~< Prison is where the most desperate Federal Prison ers arc confined—robbers, killers. In just about every case they are men who should have ben sentenced to death, bolt hearted (soft headed) juries or judges moved by silly sen timent have given less than a death sentence. These desperadoes sur prised a guard, armed themselves, bo far two prison officials are killed; 14 wounded. The leader murdered e U. s. H*—h*1 and was sent to prison of having his neck stretch-1 •d. It should convince even the sen timentalist but won’t; they are in curable. The Pales tine Trouble is some thing we got ourselves into, nobody asked us to meddle. It’s a very hot potato the British drew, after World War I, in the shape of a mandate over Palestine. It seemed to the British Prime Minister of the time that it would be just the thing to h««yi it over to the Hebrews and he promised that without considering theArabe who had been in control for so many centuries. When they haafd of the promise the Arabs entered strenuous objection and the situation got hotter and hotter. Then we butted in, suggested to the Eng lish what they should do about it "Fine,” said they, “let’s send a joint committee to suggest a solution.” It was done, the joint American British commission have announced a “solution." The Jews are tre mendously displeased. The Arabs even more so. The Jews propose to assert their rights in the country by force of arms. The Arabs say they will resist with every means in reach and will have the aid of the powerful Mohammedan nations fnrt peoples. The situation is highly explosive. The British, quite logic nllv cn uffpst that we send several combat divisions to help them keep the peace. There is plenty of fuel to start the dread Holy War and a new conflagration. The Russians will certainly back the Arabs. You take it from there. Mississippi Sportsmen. Men cmd Women, from all over the state will meet in Jackson at the City Audi torium tomorrow—May 10th, Friday —lor uie purpose of forming an or ganization that will have for its object to conserve the dwindling game and fish supplies and work in co-operation and harmony with the State Game and Fish Commission An end of open hunting and fishing is in sight unless we take better care of our seed game and fish and fur bearers. In addition to efficient, informed and non-political Wardens we need a public sentiment that will back up the regulations and insist on observance of seasons and limits. If we do not get it our children can not have the outdoor pleasures even in the skimpy measure we have had. YOU are invited. Notice The U. S. Army is calling for boats that were loaned in the flood district through the Red Cross and this notice is to request that these boats be returned to the distribut ion points by Monday, May 13th. Also all boots that were loaned must be returned. A. P. CARROLL, /*^V>olwwmi PoillltV Chapter American Red Cross. Vets Given Preference On Ford Automobiles Memphis, Term.,—Almost one of every three new 1046 cars delivered .mougu march 20 uy £orU Motor v-oiupuiiy dealers in the Memphis uianui uicu nave gone to veterans ol World War II, H. Y. Ingram, ruanch Manager, disclosed today. The Memphis Branch area con sists of all of the State of Arkansas, with the exception of two north western counties; Dunklin and Prem iscoi counties, Missouri; f uiton coun ty, Kentucky; 21 counties in the western section of Tennesse; 14 counties in northwestern portion of State of Alabama; and the Northern half of Mississippi, excluding Jack son. “Contrary to persistent rumors that veterans are experiencing dif nculty in obtaining new cars un less they have trade-ins” Mr. In gram said, “we find almost three tourths of all the cars sold have been delivered without a trade-in. This is a very high percentage, con sidering the circumstances.” The percentage of veterans re ceiving cars was determined from detailed reports submitted by deal ers. Delivery to veterans represent 26.2% of total car sales, Mr. Ingram pointed out. In a recent radio talk, J. R. Davis, director of sales and advertising for the company, described the policy as follows: “It is first come, first served. There are only two exceptions. Peo ple who must have cars to perform essential public services will receive priority. And returning veterans who genuinely need a car will receive Dreference wherever possible. This is as close as we can come to a policy of absolute fair play." Mr. Ingram pointed out that the policy of giving veterans preference does not imply an early delivery on orders recently placed. Many veter ans have orders on file which were placed with dealers some time ago, and which the dealers have not been able to deliver because of product ion interruptions due to causes be yond the company’s controL Never theless, Mr. Ingram emphasized, almost one of every three cars have been delivered to a veterans. Holmes Junior College The revival meeting held at the Methodist church during the week of April 28 was attended nightly by the college students at Goodman. The octette and choir rendered numerous selections as specials for the morning and evening services. Considering the end-of-school rush, there was a large attendance of students to hear Mr. Jones’ very beneficial sermons. The Holmes choir and Glee Club gave their yearly program at Winona, April 28, and at Water Val ley, May IS. They were served de licious refreshments after the pro gram at the Winona Baptist Church. At Water Valley the troopers sang at the Methodist Church and after wards were served a delicious sup per at the Masonic Temple. The Octette, Nell Williams, Jean Watson, Barbara Ann Gerrard, Janie Land, Carolyn Sissell, Julia Guidry, Mary Rhea, and Helen King, enter tained the PTA meeting May 2, in Pickens. They sang a program of seven or eight numbers and Jane Wilburn offered a beautiful rendi tion of Polonaise. Mrs. Martha Tye McKie gave her annual Voice Recital, Friday after noon, May 3, in tne Band nan. me public was cordially invited to en joy this entertaining review of vocal talent. Aside from the Holmes voice students, Mrs. McKie presented two of her pupils from Pickens. The octette sang between numbers, and the entire program was enjoyed by all who attended. Miss Jean Watson, sophomore, gave her voice recital Monday night, May 6, in the college auditorium. She had a large audience who thoroughly enjoyed her beautiful program. Patients In The Hospital White J. E. Ham, Durant. Mrs. J. H. Wilburn, Durant. I. L. Jones, Black Hawk. Mildred Griffin, Memphis. Mrs. Sidney Stewart, Lexington Ed Thurmond, Lexington. Hoy Grantham, Lexington. Mary Lois Grantham, Lexington. J. A. Jones, Lexington. Linda Lou Gage, Lexington. Colored Dorothy McGee, West. James Anderson, Lexington. Sallie Bell, Tchula. Matiie Louise Day, Goodman. Flossie Pinkston, West. Lemmie Edwards, Tchula. Mr. and Mrs. Teddie Stout of Jackson, soent Sunday in the home oi tar. ana Mrs. Koss Hhyne. For U. S. Senate Tom Q. Ellis, native Holmes countian, at present serving as Supreme Court Clerk, speaks here Friday night, May 17, in the interest of his campaign for U. S. Senate. He opens his campaign in Water Valley, May 10th. Tom Q. Ellis Enters Race For Senate Mr. Ellis is a native son of Holmes county, his parents were the late Rev. and Mrs. J. T. Ellis. His father served for twenty-six years as pas tor of the Baptist Church in Good man. Tom is the brother of Guy E. Ellis of Camden, and W. L. and W. R. Ellis of Lexington. He has one sister, Mrs. Zilpha E. . Mansell of Goodman. He was educated in the public schools of Holmes county and grad uated from Durant High School. He began his services with the L C. Railroad as a youth in Durant as a telegraph operator. His promotions were rapid. At this time, he was pIppIpH Minrpmp Pniipf Plnrlr rtf Mississippi. He has completed twenty years of service with the railroad and at the time of his announce ment for U. S. Senate was Chief Train Dispatcher of Water Valley. He has been Supreme Court Clerk for sixteen years, being elected to that offive by the greatest major ity ever given a candidate for a state office at that time. His last two terms were unopposed. His ex perience in this office has given rum a wide and varied experience in all public affairs. Mr. Ellis has held all of the prin cipal offices in the Masonic Frater nity of Mississippi, including Grand Master of Grand Lodge, and Worthy Patron of the Eastern Star.'At the present he is General Grand Royal Arch Captain of the General Grand Chapter of the United States of America. He has served in many civic or ganizations of Jackson and is a deacon of the First Baptist Church there. The reaction to Mr. Ellis’ an nouncement for the office of U. S. Senator has been overwhelming. Nelson T. Levings To Speak May 17 Nelson T. Levings, candidate for U. S. Senator, will speak in Tchula Friday, May 17th, at 2:00 p.m. and in Lexington at 4:00 p.m. and in Durant at 8:00 p.m. Mr. Levings is a native Missis oinnian onrl a trntaran nf WnrlH War II. Holmes Health Clinic Schedule Listed The following is a schedule for the Holmes County Health Clinics to be held each week in Holmes coun ty: Monday—1:00 to 3:00 p.m., West. Tuesday—1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Ebe nezer. Wednesday—1:00 to 3:00 p.m., Goodman. Thursday—9:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Durant. Friday—8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m, Lexington. Saturday—8:00 ajn /to 12:00 p.m., Lexington. Methodist Church Observes Family Day The pastor n* the Methodist church is designating Sunday as Family Day in the local church. Each family is urged to attend the church services as a family group. Families are to be seated together as far as is possible. On this Mother’s Day let’s all honor motherhood and attend church ana Sunday school. Pfc. Lewis B. Oquin Now In El Paso Pfc. Lewis B. Oquin of Durant, is at William Beaumont General Hos pital, one of the army’s largest, El Paso, Texas. Prior to ha entrance in service he attended the Natchadoches High School, Louisiana. He was inducted December 1, 1940, at Camp Ulan, Texas and was stationed thirty seven months in Africa, Sicily, Sar dinia, Matalene, France, and Ger many. He wears the European thea ter of operations ribbon with five battle stars, the Bronze star for heroic achievemtttfc Ihe Victory rib bon, the Good Conduct medal, the American theater of operations rib bon, and the Pre-Pearl Harbor rib bon. His unit was the 533rd Artil lery attached to the 7th Army, in which he held positions of platoon sgt. and truck and jeep driver. He plans to make the army his career. His parents are L. B. Oquin and Mrs. Beatrice Lofton of Durant. His wife, Ersel, is also of Durant. New Ceiling Prices Cited On Meats New flat dollar-and-cents ceiling price lists on meats, reflected re cent increases allowed by OPA to retailers to take care of increases granted to producers and packers, have recently been distributed and are now posted in all meat markets of the state. Only small increases in meat costs are apparent to consumers and all prices remain well below inflated meat priced during the reconversion period immediately following World War I, OPA officials pointed out. The local area price board today cited the new ceiling prices on the following meat items sold in small neighborhood stores: Hambubrger meat, 29c lb; round steak, grade A, 42c lb; rindless bacon, grade A, 42c lb. OPA Sets Ceilings On Building Materials Contributing its efforts to' keep building material prices in line as an aid to easing the current housing shortage, the District Office of Pries Administration announced today the establishment of flat dollar-and cent retail ceiling prices on a long list of hard building materials solo in the Yazoo trade area. Affected by the order were the counties of Yazoo. Humphrey, and Holmes. The new order, OPA said, requires dealers to display dollar* and-cent ceiling price lists on such essential building materials as sand, gravel, brick, cement, plaster, lime, wallboard, hardwood, beaver board, asphalt shingles, asphalt slate roof ing, rosin paper and other roofing materials. Although these materials have long been under ceiling price con trol the establishment of dollar-and cent maximums should simplify thi work of the dealers in computing prices and enable consumers to avoid unwilful overcharges, OPA said. The flat ceilings were establish ed OPA added, after extensive con ferences with representative dealers in the affected area. Buyers were urged by OPA to "heck the newly posted price lists before purchasing the materials Durant Chenille Plant Reopened This Week I The Durant plant, which burned on March 19th, is now back in full operation on production lines on scheduled time. The reconstructed plant contain- i ing an upper floor is much more spacious and comfortable. The upper floor contains the office, supply | room, cutting department, seaming department, first aid room, rest rooms. Walls in the office are finish ed in Stratosphere gray and rose lan, supply room in sand, cutting and sewing departments in eyerest green and suntone, first and and rest rooms in rose tan. These are the most modern in color dynamics. The lower floor, containing the chenille department, inspecting, dye, trimming and packing departments and reception room, is done in the same colors. Improvements made in building reconstruction are in line with Mr. Sanders' policy in improving work ing conditions in all plants for the betterment of employees. Mrs. Minnie Mae Irving, floor supervisor, states the plant is much more comfortable and that all operators are well pleased with their new surroundings. As soon as outside construction work is completed, a day will be set aside for Open House, at which time, we will De giaa ior tne puduc to visit the plant. Correction By mistake, Edith Ann Moss' name was omitted from the Piano Honor Roll which was listed last week. MRS. L. C. LIPSEY. Ration Reminder Sugar stamp No. 49 good for 5 pounds. Expires August 31. Spare stamp No. 9 good for S lbs. of sugar for canning. Expires Octo ber 31, 1946. Nsw List On Meat Prices New meat retail price lists, the strongest weapon of retailers and housewives in fighting the meat black market, an now posted in all Mississippi butcher shops, OPA Director V. 1? Hak~r*K ■*,iW today. These price lists, already familiar to millions of housewives, are print ed in green ink for easy identificat ion, Major Holcomb said. They show the new increased retail prices for every cut and grade of meat, he added. Major Holcomb pointed out that through effective use of these price lists by shoppers, black market over charges can be eliminated. He listed three methods of which “effective use” of the list can be made: 1. Look for the lists when you buy meat 2. If you don’t see them, ask your meat dealer to display them where you can see them. 3. Check the prices you pay with those shown on the price lists. “If the consumer will help com ply with ceiling prices at the retail given, he will help keep prices stable along the entire line of distribution,” Major Holcolmb said. New Controls For Slaughterers Class II slaughterers who may have lost or misplaced the slaughter permits issued them by OPA were reminded today by OPA district director that they have until May 15 to apply for a duplicate from their district office. After this date such slaughterers are not permitted to continue operations without a permit showing their quotas, he added. Under the joint slaughter control program by the Department of Agri culture and OPA now in effect, slaughterers are permitted to kill as many cattle and calves during any monthly period as they did for the same time in 1944, Major Holcomb explained, but will be restricted to ou per cent oi me nog saiugu ter. Major Holcomb pointed out that all 'lasses of slaughterers subject to quota resrictions are required to keep c_ lplete records of their slaughtering operations. Federally inspected plants are required to re port to the Department of Agricul ture, while ev?ry non-federally in spected plant ether than farm slaughterers must, within 10 days after the end of each quota period, file a report with the OPA district office. Class II slaughterers were defined by Major Holcomb as those who slaughter, or have custom slaughter ed, calves, cattle, or hogs in non federally inspected plants. Class III slaughterers, farmers who sell or transfer no more than 6,000 pounds of meat per year from their own livestock. Barries Freed All processed (canned and frozen) berries and berry products and fountain fruit, but not cranberries and cranberry products are now suspended from price control, OPA District Director W. E. Holcomb said today. _ V-E Celebration In / Durant Big Success A crowd estimated to be arqund 4,000 turned out from five surround mg counties at Durant Wednesday, in attendance at a V-E Day celebrat ion and homecoming day sponsored by Preston Hudson Post No. 10, De partment of Mississippi, American Legion. The affair started off at 1:30 p.m. with a large street parade, consist ing of twenty-four units, which in cluded the Kosciusko and Lexing ton High School bands, string bands and sound trucks, some twelve floats decorated by local busineee houses and civic organizations. S. R. King, local Legion Post Com mander, acted as Marshal of the parade and Master of Ceremonies for the day. Assistant Marshals ef the parade were: C. A. Knott, ef Durant; W. A. Thomas, of Goodman; Prof. R. L. Patterson, of Durant; Wilridge Odom, of Durant; and W. T. Hand, of West. The float prize winner was Durant Floral Co., which received the tro phy cup presented by the local Le gion Post Immediately after the parade e pariotic ceremony was held at the Dandstand in Railroad Park. The crowd was welcomed by Mayor W. E. Howell of Durant, with responses by Norman Weathersby, Mayor at Lexington, and John Clark Love, Mayor oi nosciusito. col bam Barr, at native of Leland, and a former membebr of the Eighth Air Force iB Europe, gave the principal address. The annual awards were present ed. Outstanding Scholarship Awards, Louise Logan and Jimmie Dyo Odom, Durant; Jimme Hand Reba Gelston, West; Fannie Lynn Young and Howard Smithson, Good man. Outstanding Citizenship Award*— D. J. Gull edge, Goodman; A. J. Stevens, West; Foster V. McCullar, Durant Outstanding Heroism Award*— Johnny A. Dinas, and Robert Hor ace Bowie, Durant The Kosciusko and Irvington bands rendered concerts in the afternoon, after which the crowds attended a free ball game and ires picture shows. Hie Durant and tbs Tchula High School teams played a. harH fmight thft Durant winning with a score of 7 to 5. During the afternoon a reception was held at the Durant Public Li brary for some twenty distinguished guests of the occasion, which was: largely attended by the public. Mrs. ..„ * W. E. McCune presided over the re- - ception and was assited by the pres idents of the various women’s cluber of the city in serving refreshments to the gathering. The ladies serving at the reception with Mrs. McCune were: Mrs. H. E. Herrington, Mrs.. Charles. Doater, Mrs. John Dale Al* bury, Mrs. Walter Odom, Mrs. J. W. Howell, Mrs. R. E.' Rosson, Jr., and.. Mrs. Matthew Baine. The celebration closed in the eve- -. ning with a street dance on Front Stret, which was well attended*, closing about 1:30 a.m. The affair was orderly with no traffic acci--. . dents of any consequence. Church of the Nazarene “Think on these things.” Phil. 4:8. A few years ago, I was on my way to the washwoman’s house after the clothes. On the road going over there I met a colored woman com ing down the road with a handful 6f dry shucks from the ears of corn. Behind her came running a poor old * cow, she was tooling her to the pen. On my way back I stopped and spoke to her and said, “Auntie you. remind me of the devil.” She said* “how is that Reverend?” I said, “Satan is fooling the people of thi» world like you were fooling thyt old cow. Just shaking a handful of dry shucks, and here they come*, leading them right on down to helL’*' The old colored woman iaughted and. went on. Yes, so it is the devil has his hands full of shucks and shakes, them before the eyes of the people as he goes along. He knows how to suit his temptation to each one se as to lead them astray. The broad ways today are strewn, with his allurements, the theater with its bright lights, and lustful pictures, the dance halls with the lights turned down low, the saloons with its repeal liquor etc., are lead ing multitudes from the blessed way of holiness, down to perdition. Shame on America when we have all of the great events celebrated with a big dance or show or some thing. Last year when the Hews came of German’s defeat, many got drunk, and danced and carried on as they do in a heathen land when victory was won. And many will do the same today. It is time for all God loving, God feering people to take their stand against these things and not participate in them. And come out and let the world know which side you are on. Sunday is Mother's Day, w-t wel come all the mothers of D ant to come and worship with us at the Church of the Nazarene. Sunday school at 10 am, at 11 a m. Evangelist service 7:30 pun.