The Yazoo Herald from Yazoo City, Mississippi • 1

County's Oldest Best Newspaper-65 Years Old VOLUME LXV. COUNTY SPLIT IN TWO PARTS AAA PROGRAM 170 Loans Totalling $55,000 Have Already Been Made In Yazoo County TOO LATE FOR LOANS IF WORK NOT STARTED Qualified Loans Listed By Supervisor J. T. West Yazoo County will be divided into two sections for the purposes of the 1938 cotton production program of the Agricultural ment Administration, according to information from County Agent A. R.

Ruby yesterday. Many rumors as to just where the dividing line will be led The Herald to investigate, and Mr. Ruby gives the following as the line of demarcation between Delta and Hill sections: Highway No. 3 from the Warren County line to its junction with Highway 49 at Crupp, thence north along Highway 49 to Yazoo City, up Water street to the Y. M.

V. Railroad, and along the railroad to the Regan place, thence north along Highway 49-E to a point near Eden, where the line follows a county road along the foothills out by the Christmas place to the Holmes County line. Mr. Ruby stated that his office has been beset with requests for information along this line, and many wild statements had been made with reference to the division line. Owing to the large number of individual farms in Yazoo County, and the necessity of setting tp quotas for both hill and delta lands on a different basis, thereby practically doubling the work of the county agent's office, the individual quotas have not been given out as yet.

Mr. Ruby will take his compilations to Jackson shortly, and he estimates that it will take about five days there for state check-up and approval. Final figures should be available about Saturday of next week, he said. Yazoo Boy Scouts To Have Part In Parade Tomorrow Promptly at 8 o'clock Saturday morning Yazoo Boy Scouts will meet with J. Widman Dempsey, director of The Herald-Police De-' partment sponsored safety campaign at the Lamar Hotel.

The young fellows will be instructed by Mr. Dempsey as to the part they will play in the "Parade of Death." The directo hopes that the boys will report 50 strong. Mr. Dempsey expressed himself as greatly pleased wtih the fine spirit of concern and that is being shown by the public spirited merchants of Yazoo City. "In my appeal for trucks, ambulances, cars, wreckers, horses," said Mr.

Dempsey, "every one I approached was more than willing to help in this demonstration known as 'The Parade of Death'." Yazoo High Will Send Delegates To Press Meeting The Mississippi High School Press Association will meet at Mississippi State College next Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 14, 15 and 16. Yazoo High will send the following members of the Press Club as delegates: Martha Lynn Brame, editor, and Louise Mott, business manager of The Flashlight, school publication, and the following members of the staff: Jean Morris, Lorena Pepper, Charlie Mae Fisher, Mac Jones, and Foster Duggan. Miss Emily Potts sponsor of the paper, will accompany the students. Mrs. Jim Fisher and attractive little daughter, Joe Dale, returned to their home in Baton Rouged today after a few days' visit with Mrs.

N. P. S. Cheatham and family. and The Along Main Street; By A.

D. V. As a part of the "Program of Safety" being staged, wonder why it wouldn't be possible to get the people living at street intersections, and have unusually high hedges, to trim them down so that motorists may see cars coming in all directions? Why is it most girls want to marry an economical man, but none seem to want to be engaged to one? A local citizen was asked the other day why he wasn't singing in the choir anymore. "Well," he answered, "I wasn't there one Sun- day and somebody asked if they'd fixed the organ." Talking of safety two biggest problems confronting people living in large cities toay, are where to park and where to jump. "Who defeated asked the Philistines?" was a question at Sunday School last Sunday.

"I don't know teacher," answered the youth, "You see I don't keep up with teams in the Southeastern League." When all the students were home last week for a short vacation one remarked that where he went to school, they were so strict that when a man died in class during a lecture, they propped him up until the end of the hour. The legislators created a job the other day called a temperance teacher and the salary is $1,800.00 yearly. Who wouldn't be temperant at that rate of pay? A bird lecturing the other night blurted, "Some men thirst after fame, some after love, some after money." And he coula have added we all thirst after salted peanuts. Honestly, 'tis that the following notice appears in all booksellers windows Scotland about December 1st. "Buy your Christmas books now, so that you may read them before mailing." In Turkey, a law prohibits beauty prize winners from teaching school.

Which reminds me of the primary grade teacher up East that quit teaching school and went on the stage. She said she got paid better showing figures to the big boys. government official said the church is a financial failure. Even if true, it isn't as great a failure as the government would be if it was run by voluntary contributions. And then I suppose you heard of the little girl who asked her boy friend to go walking with her, because her doctor told her take her exercise with a bell.

ADV. In-Quiz-Ition Score 4 for each correct answer. 32 is passing. 40 or better excellent. 1.

Did the United States declare war against Germany before Belgium did? 2. What: is a hygrometer? 3. Which has the greater range, the piano keyboard or a symphony orchestra? 4. Do natural whirlpools turn in the opposite direction in the Northern and Southern hemispheres? 5. What was the first state that ratified the Constitution? 6.

Are radio announcers required by law to announce: "The following program comes to you by electrical 7. The rule of the road in the U.S. A. is to drive to the right. In what country is it the rule to drive to the left? 8.

What day is election day? 9. What is the latest book by Sinclair Lewis called? 10. Is it true that the larger the aperture of a camera the clearer the focus? 11. Is there a theoretical limit to the possible length of a bridge span? 12. Is more of the sun's heat reflected from the moon to the earth at full moon than at half moon? 13.

Is the majority of the population of the United States under or over the age of twentyone? (Answers on Page 4) Bazoo CONSTRUCTIVE-CONSERVATIVE-DEDICATED YAZOO CITY, MISSISSIPPI. BANQUET HELD THURSDAY FOR 1938 SENIORS All Yazoo County High School Seniors Royally Entertained ELKS' GRILL ROOM SCENE OF BANQUET Yazoo County Miss. State College Club Hosts For The Occasion The Yazoo County Mississippi State College Club entertained the seniors of all Yazoo County high schools with a banquet in the grill room of the Elks' Club Thursday night. Nearly 200 people gathered for the occasion to hear the principal address by Dr. G.

D. Humphrey, president of Mississippi State College, and short talks from Coach "Spike" Nelson. Guy Nason, Bob Morrow, Prof. E. L.

Lucas and Frank Carrideo. Dr. Humphrey outlined the work being done at Mississippi State and told the high school boys and girls that his school offered many advantages in the way of education, both along technical and scientific lines as well as academic courses that will prepare them for professional courses in other lines of endeavor. He urged them all to secure a college education even though it may take them ten or twelve years to do so, because, he said, "college education will enable you to do any work better, even though it may be plowing a furrow or running a filling sta-: tion." The speaker urged all of the boys and girls present to attend a Mississippi educational institution, even though it may not be Mississippi State, for the manifold advantages of the contacts and friendships that will be found valuable in whatever work may be undertaken later on in life. Dr.

A. B. Kelly, one of Yazoo County's most enthusiastic Mississippi State alumni, served a as toastmaster, in a most gracious manner. He introduced the various speakers and musical numbers on the program in a very graceful manner. The invocation was given by the Rev.

Edward Reynolds Jones, which was followed by announcements by James A. McGraw, president of the Yazoo County State College Club. Mr. McGraw has proved to be an outstanding and enthusiastic president of the State College Club, and is one of the most enthusiastic football fans the institution has. Bob Morrow, president of the Mississippi State College Alumni Association, was present and was called on by Guy Nason, secretary of the association, for a few words.

Anthony Morrow of Brandon, member of the legislature from Rankin County, also spoke briefly. Wm. McGraw of Bentonia, also a member of the state legislature, was called on by the toastmaster for a few remarks. Mr. McGraw gave a resume of the members of the legislature who attended State College, together with the class of which they were members.

There are a large number of that body who at one time or another attended this institution. Guy Nason was presented by the toastmaster to make a few remarks, and he introduced the visiting delegation. Coach Nelson predicted that Mississippi State's football team is "going places" next year. He did not say that they would win all of their games, but expressed confidence in his team and their frame of mind and attitude toward the school and coaches. There are only nine men on the squad who have had previous varsity experience, he said, but the younger players are promising.

Prof. E. L. "Buddy" Lucas made a short talk in which he urged Mississippi high school students to attend Mississippi schools, laying especial emphasis on the advantages offered by Mississippi State. The musical program included a vocal selection by Mrs.

H. Y. West, a trombone solo by James W. Johnson, director of the Yazoo City High School Band, and a trumpet trio by Gordon Ellison, Charles Estes and Henry Dancy Roberts, members of the band. All were accompanied at the piano by Miss Mildred Hemeter, and all City TO THE SERVICE OF YAZOO FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 1938.

RR FUNDS NOW AVAILABLE FOR FARMER LOANS Dividing Line Between Delta and Hill Sections Given By Ruby INDIVIDUAL FARM QUOTAS NOT READY Final Figures Should Be Available By Saturday of Next Week Announcement is made by J. T. West, County RR Supervisor, that additional funds have been made to Yazoo County unit for use in making loans to farmers. The local office has made 170 loans, amounting to approximately 000, to farm families in Yazoo County for 1938 farming operations. The major part in the loan funds are used for the purchase of work stock, milk cows, brood sows, poultry and farm machinery.

The funds used for "furnish," include foods, clothing and medical care. It is considered too late to make ordinary loans for farming purposes where the farmer is just beginning his farm work for the year. It is anticipated that new loans may be made to qualified farm families for the following purposes: 1. Low income farm owners, for the purpose of repairs, improvements, fencing and needed livestock. 2.

Farm families who have ready started farming operations and need additional livestock or farm equipment. 3. Co-operative loans to groups of farmers for the purchase of breeding stock. 4. Supplementary loans to acItive cases where additional stock, wagons or other farm machinery is needed may be used to best advantage in expediting the rehabilitation program.

Thirty-five pressure cookers were puchased in 1937, and approximately seventy will be purchased from the proceeds of loans in 1938. Ey co-operative purchases, these cookers were secured at a very low price. The cookers have proven to be very valuable in canning and cooking of meats and other foods. One hundred and thirty of the farm families this year are purchasing one hundred pure bred baby chicks. It i is anticipated that hens produced from these chicks will replace the mongrel flock this fall.

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Holmes and daughter, Miss Katie Holmes, returned today from New Orleans, where Mr. Holmes attended a meeting on Thursday of the directors of the New Orleans Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. were thoroughly enjoyed by the assembly.

The food was prepared and served by the ladies of Trinity Guild. DEMONSTRATION TOMORROW Due to the heavy downpour of rain last Wednesday, we were unable to stage our traffic violation demonstration as originally scheduled. This demonstration is one of the outstanding features of our Safety program, and we will make this demonstration immediately following "The Parade of Death" Saturday morning. Free tickets to the Yazoo and DeVoto Theatres will be awarded to the first ten persons reporting these violations committed by the "Official Car" to The Yazoo City Herald office. Those receiving tickets to the Yazoo Theatre may use them on Friday, April 15, only, and those receiving tickets to the DeVoto Theatre may use them any day during the week of April 11.

MILTON C. GOLDSTEIN, Safety Director. Herald AND HER PEOPLE Yazoo Hi School Wins First Honors Middle Miss. Region Literary Examinations Won By Yazoo Students Congratulations to Yazoo City High on winning first honors the literary examinations in the Middle Mississippi Region. The announcement was made public Thursday evening by regional officials.

Yazoo High students won nine first places, two seconds and failed to place in only three subjects. Our local boys and girls rolled up 65 points to lead over Carr Central of Vicksburg by 20 points. Yazoo High led in platfom events, scoring points Canton's 21. The debate division was a tie between Forest and Ya200 High. In quartette Yazoo High won third place; in the chorus first; in declamation, Ya200 third, and expression, Yazoo third.

The results of the literary exa aminations were as follows: First English--Katherine Killebrew, 2nd place. Second Year English--Julia Posey, first. Third Year English Doris Strickland, fourth place. Fourth Year English- Griffin Norquist, fourth. General Science- Martha Hamilton, first.

Biology--George Montgomery, first. Advanced Arithmetic--W. H. Stricklin, third. Advanced Algebra Tommy Harris Walton, first.

Plane Geometry Elizabeth Terry, fourth. Latin I--Amanda Bridgforth, first. Latin II-Claire Bennett, first. Elementary Civics- -Mary Stigler, third. Advanced Civics--Martha Lynn Brame, first.

American History Charles Scott, second. World History--Harold Turnage, first. Typewriting Doris McWilliams, first. Yazoo County schools, too, made a creditable showing. The following pupils from their respective schools placed: First English- Vivian James, Anding Central High School, fifth place.

Third English--Susie Lee Pepper, Benton High. General Science- Kaigler, Holly Bluff. Biology--Lena Brown, first, Satartia Central High. Chemistry Linnie Pepper, third, Benton High. Advanced Arithmetic Ruth Coghlan, second, Holly Bluff High; Pat Nolan, fourth, Anding Central High.

Elementary Civics--Christine Wood, fifth, Benton High. Home Economics Marjorie Stampley, third, Anding Central High; Mildred Cain, fourth, Benton High. Agriculture--Tom Brumfield, third, Anding Central High. Typewriting--Hattie F. Beasley, second, Benton.

Only 50 Members Present Sunday At Bible Class Our attendance last Sunday was somewhat disappointing, only 50 members being present or half of our enrollment. This was the smallest attendance that we have had in months and as the weather was fine we cannot account for it. Let's not fall back, SO do your part next Sunday by being on hand and if possible bring someone with you as there's no reason, unless providentially hindered, why we shouldn't have 75 present. We were delighted with the saxophone solo as rendered by Bettie Jane Bush and it must have been good when Mr. Kropp said it was better than he could have done.

Mr. Norquist, our teacher for this month, gave us one of the very best talks that it has been our privilege to listen to in a long time and was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. Don't be like the frog who was trying to get out of the well, jumping up one step and falling back two, but keep on jumping without falling back, as you should, and we will have one of the finest classes in the State. Faithfully yours, N. L.

SWAYZE, Pres. W. F. CRAIG, Secy. Published on Every Tuesday and Friday Afternoon Dept Archives History Esteemed Woman Taken By Death Mrs.

Olive Puffer Mashburn Died Wednesday After Short Illness Funeral services for Mrs. Olive Puffer Mashburn were held Thursday morning at 11 o'clock in Flora. The Stricklin Funeral Home of this city was in charge of the burial arrangements and the services were conducted by the Rev. Raley of Flora at the home of her sister, Mrs. M.

P. Alexander. Interment was in the Flora cemetery. The news of the death of Mrs. Mashburn is learned with shock sorrow by many friends here and throughout the county.

She was taken suddenly ill Saturday, and was rushed to the King's Daughters Hospital. Tuesday her sister, Mrs. Alexander, came for her and she was taken to Flora, but died at 4 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Mashburn was a member of the Methodist church of this city.

She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Puffer of ette, and was born 44 years ago at McNair. In early life she was married to Clyde Mashburn, who died here in June, 1932, and to their union were given daughter, Jane, and a son, Puffer, who survive their mother. She had resided here for the past 20 years and many knew and admired her for many qual- ities of sterling worth.

Besides her children, five sisters also survive. They are: Mrs. M. P. Alexander of Flora, Miss Elizabeth Puffer, Mrs.

Jennie P. Harman and Mrs. Ruth Maddox of Jackson, and Mrs. L. E.

Bonner of Greenville; two brothers, J. C. Puffer of McNair and A. C. Puffer of Fayette also mourn her passing.

Herbie Holmes To Play Memphis Popular Yazoo Orchestra Leader Given High Praise By Critic "Footlights and Flickers," the column conducted by Harry Martin in the Memphis Commercial Appeal, is of peculiar interest to Yazoo people in the issue of Friday, April 8. Here is what Mr. Martin says of Herbie Holmes: "Here is news that should gladden the hearts of loyal Mississippians interested in popular music. The Claridge has decided to give a former Ole Miss student maestro a break by bringing Herbie Holmes and his orchestra to the Twentieth Century Room for a four-week engagement commencnext Wednesday "I rather suspect that this is the Claridge's good fortune as much as Herbie's. His 'Band From Old Yazoo' just closed a record-breaking five-months stay at Club Greyhound near Louisville and was previously successful at Cincinnati's Lookout House and Cleveland's famed Euclid Beach.

"A native of the Delta, young Holmes was graduated from Ole Miss two years ago come June. While there he directed a student orchestra, won the baritone division of a state singing contest, and was given a trip to New York in an Eddie Cantor. contest conducted by a Memphis theatre. "Like many another campusbred band, the Holmes lads stuck together after graduation, played a few dates here and there, finally attracted the attention of the Fredericks Brothers, a leading musical agency. Engagements in Louisiana and Texas followed.

Then came the chance to play first-class spots in Ohio. The band from Mississippi made good and the approaching Claridge engagement appears to be another step on their march up the ladder toward a national reputation. "Featured songstress with the outfit is Nancy Hutson, a brunet from Isola. On the masculine side, Billy Reeves, 19-year-old saxophone player, contributes 'scat' vocals. I believe Clarksdale is the city of Billy's nativity." Marion Dongieux spent Wednesday in Memphis on business.

Mrs. A. M. Payne, Mrs. R.

Saunders, Mrs. Harris Brister, Miss Elizabeth Payne and Miss Claudia Saunders have returned from Memphis. where they spent a few days this week, Success Crowns Fight For Roads Ya.zoo County Highway Links To Be Paved Under New Bill The Yazoo County delegation in the state legislature should be congratulated by every Yazoo County citizens upon the success of their efforts to include Highway 49-E from Yazoo City to Tchula, Highway 16 from Yazoo City to Canton, and Highway 3 from Crupp to the junction with Highway 61 north of Vicksburg in the new program adopted under the recent highway building program for Mississippi. Highway 49-E gets preferential rating along with the "forgotten counties," while the other two Ya200 County roas, both of which are important in our scheme of transportation, are included in the new primary system set up. We have been informed from what we believe to be reliable sources that Senator Peter Stubblefield put up a valiant fight in the Senate for roads in this district, and succeeded in having these roads included in the designation bill.

In the House, Representatives Wm. McGraw, W. H. Ewing and Dr. A.

B. Kelly also did their share of the work, and should receive a full measure of thanks from their constituents for their efforts which were crowned with success. Under the new act the State Highway Department is authorized to take over, construct and maintain the new State Highway 16 from Yazoo City to Canton, as well as State Highway 3 from Crupp to its junction with Highway 61, north of Vicksburg. W. H.

Patterson Died Suddenly Spanish-American War Vet- eran Died At Fletcher's Chapel Home Wade Hampton Patterson, aged 61 died suddenly at his home in the Fletchers Chapel commun-334 ity Wednesday morning. Funeral services were held at Fletchers Chapel Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Arrangements were in charge of the Stricklin Funeral Home, and the services were conducted by the Rev. McClelland. Mr.

Patterson was a veteran of the Spanish American War. He had spent the greater part of his life in this county, living in the community where he died. He lost his wife about a year ago, and was laid to rest by her side. Surviving are his sons, W. Biven, Malcolm and Walter Patterson of Route Three, Clarence Patterson of Fort Barrancas, two daughters, Miss Minnie Lou Patterson of this city and Mrs.

W. J. Milner of Route Three; and a sister, Mrs. S. L.

Pettigrew of Valley. His family has the sympathy of their many friends. Mrs. Evie S. Posey left Wednesday for Gulfport, where she joined Miss Mary Shipp and they are visiting points in Florida.

Miss Laura Alice Fisher, who attends Belhaven College in Jackson, spent Thursday here with her mother, Mrs. C. H. Fisher. James Perrin was operated on last night at the King's ters Hospital for appendicitis.

His many friends trust that he will speedily recover. Markets (By WELLS STANTON) New York Prev Open Close Close Jan. 8.65 8.70 8.58 Mar. 8.71 8.77 8.64 May 8.50 8.51 8.38 July 8.56 8.57 8.44 Oct. 8.61 8.66 8.53 Dec.

8.63 8.67 8.55 Steady. New Orleans Prev Open Close Close Jan. 8.76 8.82 8.68 Mar. 8.82 8.88 8.74 May 8.60 8.65 8.51 July 8.67 8.71 8.58 Oct. 8.76 8.78 8.66 Dec.

8.74 8.80 7.66 Steady. MANY ENTRANTS ARE SECURED IN CLEAN- UP DRIVE Heavy Recent Rains Fail To Damper Boy Scouts In Securing Entrants CAMPAIGN TO RUN ENTIRE MONTH APRIL Woman's Garden Club and Chamber of Commerce Sponsoring Drive Heavy rains of the past few days did not in the least dampen the spirits of the Boy Scouts in their co-operation with the Woman's Garden Club and the Chamber of Commerce in the spring clean-up, paint-up and beautification campaign which is being conducted by the joint organizations throughout the entire month of April. Wednesday afternoon two groups of Scouts began canvassing for entrants in the contest for the prizes offered by the Chamber of Commerce on the basis of a possible 50 points for cleanliness, a possible 25 points for beautification and a possible 25 points for. general appearance which may be improved by generous application of paint and soap and water. Both white and colored householders, as well as filling station operators, will be eligible for entry i in the contest.

The first group reporting results of the canvass brought in the following entries: Mrs. D. W. Roberts, Twelfth street; Mrs. Fannie Johnson, 901 Broadway; Mrs.

F. R. Nesbit, 378 North street; Mrs. J. G.

Hayes, street; Mrs. Ross M. Turner, Calhoun avenue; Mrs. F. H.

Moore, 618 Madison street; Mrs. E. J. Ferris, 409 E. Broadway; Mrs.

J. B. Estes, 401 E. Broadway; Mrs. C.

J. Powell, 107 Yazoo street; Mrs. Floyd Taylor, 521 College street; Mrs. Charles Lawson, 521 College street; Mrs. Harry Graham, 110 Yazoo street; Mrs.

J. A. Bardwell, 364 North street, Mrs. M. A.

Greer, North street; Mrs. Gilruth Darrington, 118 Yazoo street; Mrs. A. Magruder, 624 Broadway; Mrs. R.

Norquist, 618 Broadway; Mrs. J. F. Barbour, 221 Grand avenue; Mrs. J.

R. Shurley. 916 Grand avenue; Mrs. W. Evans.

705 Grand avenue; Mrs. E. M. Hamilton, Grand avenue; Mrs. C.

Livingston, 222 Grand avenue; Mrs. J. W. Woolwine, Grand avenue. The second group reported the following entries: A.

White, 313 Calhoun avenue; I. L. White, 322 Calhoun avenue; Jessie Jack, 224 Monroe street. Dr. J.

T. Grantham, co-chairman of the joint committee, states that Scouts will not return to an address once solicited and any householders who may not have signed up on the first visit are requested to telephone entry into the Chamber of Commerce telephone 180. Scouts will continue the canvass, Dr. Grantham stated, until the entire city is covered. At a later date the joint committee will make an inspection of public grounds which need attention and will call the attention of city officials to any locations needing improvement.

This inspection, however, will not be made until the weather gets warm and until the full force spring is upon us. 'Sam B. Olden, was the first filling station to enter the contest having signed up with the Boy Scouts late Thursday after. noon. Talks On Safety Made Thursday At Yazoo Schools Talks on Safety were made at the activity period at the Yazoo City High School Thursday morning by J.

Widman Dempsey, well known safety expert, and at the Main Street School at 1 o'clock in the afternoon. In addition to the talks, which made quite an impression on the school children, "The Wheels of Chance," an illustrated lecture or. traffic hazards, was presented at; both schools through the courtesy of th Yazoo Coca-Cola Bottling Co..