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Clarion-Ledger from Jackson, Mississippi • Page 8

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Clarion-Ledgeri
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Jackson, Mississippi
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0 PAGE 8 THE CLARION-LEDGER, JACKSON, fRIDAY MORNING, JUNE 15, 1956 SECTION ONE Let Explore Your Mind By Albert Edward Wiggam, D.Se. L. Herrington of the Huckery a prominent highway contractor in Alabama. He was a member of the Baptist church, a Mason, and a Shriner, was born at Wilson-ville, Alabama September la. 1889.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ruby Taylor and four brothers, R. H. Taylor of Taylor Whel-ess Company in Jackson, and Jim Taylor, Tom Taylor, and Scott Taylor of Annision, Alabama. Funeral services will be held in Brookhaven at the Brookhaven Fu Retreat Community near Brook- neral Home at 2 p.

m. Friday. In haven of a heart attack. terment will be at the Rose Hill cemetery there. Mr.

Taylor was in the tire and appliance business in Jackson for several years. Until recently he Before World War there were no independent Arab nations, says the National Geographic Society. owned a chain of tire companies in Mississippi but had sold them to concentrate his interests in the Jackson store. He was popularly known as "Taylor The Tire Man" One pilot of private planes dies for every 10,000 hours of flying. 2.

CAN EVEZyONE BECOME A PERFECT SPELLER? VE5D, MO For many years Mr. Taylor was ri and MORE on SOME MODELS! 5. CAN YOU P0 AS MUCH ON HOT PAyS AS ON COOL ONES? yESO Non CAN ANY30PY EVER, rVIN AT GAMBLING youa, OPINION Nvw I I MISSISSIPPI POSTMASTERS continued their 3-day convention here Thursday with the first general session in the Heidelberg Victory Room. (Left to right) Douglas McIIhenny, Cargo Representative for Airlines of New Orleans; representing the City Commission; Postmaster A. C.

Griffin of Jackson, Robert M. Yarbrough of Indianola, Mississippi chapter president and A. T. Monroe, District Operations manager of Jackson. (Photo by Bill Dalton).

NATIONALLY ADVERTISED shows that 95 per cent of all spelling errors of fairly well-educated people, occur, in just 100 words. Among the words are: separate, supersede, ecstasy, irritable, and ridiculous. The entire list is given with fool-proof spelling methods in our booklet, "How To Increase You Word Power" with test of intelligence. Nonprofit, 15c (coin only) and stamped, self-addressed envelope. Answer to Question No.

3 3. No. The Pyle National Research Co. found during the eleven- Sgt. A.

H. Williams, Jackson Police Department Postmasters Hear Optimistic Report I Answer to Question No. 1 1. Not in the long run. The laws of nature are against it.

People who claim to win at gambling have "inside dope" or political control. This is not gambling. A few statisticians have been able to "beat the ponies" not by gambling but by combining all available facts so as to reduce the chances beyond fifty-fifty. They know how to calculate "probable errors" and partially eliminate them. But all gambling games are rigged beyond fifty-fifty against the gambler that is.

the sucker. How many times this week have you won an argument with your boss, your secretary. wife? Our booklet. "How To Win an Argument," based on years of research gives you six sure-fire principles of putting over your point. Send 15c (coin only) and stamped, self-addressed envelope (name city and state) to Dr.

A. E. Wig- day Chicago heat wave in Jul 1955, that typewriting errors in creased 1,000 per cent, as the temperature increased from 78 to By TOMMY HERRINGTON Brighter days ahead were forecast here Thursday for state postmasters by a special assistant to the deputy Postmaster General. Speaking informally for the first 96 degrees. Errors increased from the usual 11 per hour to 95 per hour.

In another operation during Federal Tax Included the heat wave, 564 units were pro session of the Mississippi chapter of duced in 282 man hours. After the wave, the same workers produced 807 units in 220 hours. Doctors say this is because heat and humidity tralization program as "the greatest step toward improving service and reducing costs." Other speakers who appeared Thursday morning were Douglas W. McIIhenny, Cargo Representative for Airlines, of New Orleans; A. T.

Monroe, District Operations manager, Jackson; Postmaster A. C. Griffin of Jackson; Arthur V. Smith, editor of the Postmasters Gazette of Pascagoula and President Yarbrough. Also on the program were Mrs.

Marie E. West, Carriere and Mrs. Josephine Webb, Cleveland; Dr. Norman Price, Jackson; James K. Baker, Aberdeen, H.

H. McRae, Laurel, Charles E. Ross, Weir, and Jimmy Griffith, Sunflower. Seminars on various technical increase the heart rate, causing Brand new, beautiful watch styles by the score! Round, square, dress, or sports watches, every one with fine timed 17-jewel movements and rfatigue. gam, care of your newspaper.

0 'x Answer to Question No. 2 2. Yes, and about 90 per cent can in one evening. Norman Lewis, of the City College of New York, S. C.

TAYLOR Earl M. Floyd Dies At Hospital the National Association of Postmasters, Gerald Cullinan praised them for their heroic efforts in continuing hard work in the face of a budget cut. "After July 1, which begins aenw fiscal year for postal operations, you can look forward to more rea-soanble operations," he reminded. He estimated the Congressional slice in funds will probably kick the fiscal year's deficit up to half billion dolalrs. The special assistant brought the Mississippi postmasters special greetings from the top man in the department, Arthur E.

Summer-field, and called him "the greatest friend the postmaster has ever had." Robert M. Yarbrough of Indianola, Mississippi chapter president, 5. C. Taylor Dies, Funeral Today Earl H. Floyd, 69, resident of 232 Princeton St, died early Thurs points of post office operations were Shopping for Pop? See and fry the fabulous new 1956 conducted Ihursday afternoon.

In BROOKHAVEN S. C. Taylor day night at Baptist hospital following an illness of several weeks. cluded on the panel of exDerts Lifetime Guaranteed Mainsprings. Take your pick of any one of these 1955 models, to own, or to give, at our own very special low gift price.

Every watch is a product of America's Largest Makers of Fine Timepieces. Instead of one, make two selections. Save. No Money Down PAY ONLY $1.00 WEEKLY NO CARRYING CHARGES died early Thursday morning at Mr. Floyd was a native of Magee, were A.

C. Lawrence, Efton Lewis and John K. WithersDoon. all of the home of his father-in-law J. a son of the late Ely Floyd and Caroline Wilson Floyd.

He was Memphis, A. T. Monroe and J. W. a former resident of Flora, where Patton, both of Jackson.

he was a farmer. He had lived Moderators for the panel Dresent- ed for 3rd and 4th class post offices was the presiding officer for the included Barney Dickman. St opening general session held in the in Jackson for the past three years, but also had farming interest near Jackson for many years. He was a veteran of World War I. Surviving members of his family are: his wife; a daughter, Mrs.

Louis, P. M. Catchings and Percy Coleman, both of Jackson Heidelberg Victory Room Thursday morning. and C. J.

Bowman of Memnhis i 3 I A talk on the work of the Civil (3311 The convention will be continued It is Murdock for Money AUTO LOANS FURNITURE LOANS LOANS on Any Acceptable Collateral MURDOCK Insured LOAN protects your payments in case of sickness, accident or death. No Brokerage Fee No Extras. Alwayi Plenty of Free Parking MURDOCK ACCEPTANCE CORP. 326 E. South Ph.

5-6446 Open 9 to Daily Including Saturday with Seminars again on Fridav Service branch of the federal government was made by Richard Malon I. Randall, of Jackson; a morning. with a general session C-N-S15 ZALF LeORAND JEWELRY CO. 145 CAPITOL H. Izor, a Civil Service investiga granddaughter, Deborah Ann Sims, of Jackson; five sisters, Mrs.

Lou planned for 2 p. m. Fridav. Sneak ers on the 2 p. m.

program will in Young, of Gerber, Mrs. Ina tor who "pinch-hitted" here for Hammond B. Smith, regional director who could not attend. Napier, of Memphis. Mrs.

Lenora clude E. O. Spencer of Jackson, chairman of the Mississinoi Citi- "You postmasters are the lead ens for Eisenhower and Postmas Jones, of Jackson, Mrs. AIno Var-ner, of D'Lo, and Mrs. Iona Jones, of Magee; and four brothers.

ing citizens of the United States, ter Barney Dickmann of St. Louis, I City. Slat. E. CAPITOL and your daily lives as government representatives affect more of the a past president of the National Association of Postmasters.

Coh I Charae I CCD. Rowan Floyd, Howard Floyd and Bryan Floyd, all of Magee, and Charles Floyd, of Edwards. Funeral services will be held public citizenry than any other branch of the federal government," Izor said. He referred to the recent decen nn M1U Dad caa do professional work at home with the "controlled" accuracy he (els in DeWalt's mechanical arm. He'll love its Safety Features Easy Top-Side cutting Safety Key Startinf Switch All set-ops above table Man sized table for working Calibrated easi-read scales IX and CSA Approved h-p.

direct drive motor PLUS many other features. See us, no Mrs. Naomi Bell Dies At Ethel at 3 o'clock Saturday at the Good-water Baptist church, conducted by Rev. J. L.

Reeves, of Paul Truitt Memorial Baptist church. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be his nephews, James Earl Varner, Howard Var-ner, Glenn Jones, Curtis Floyd. Lomax Floyd, and J. W.

Floyd. His body will rest at the resid GOING "OUT Model MB-F 9" Size Still only $239 Delivered Down, Balance at lirMe 01 $2.50 per week ence of Byran Floyd, his brother. KOSCIUSKO Services were held at Stonewall Presbyterian church at 2 p.m. Thursday, for Mrs. Naomi Wasson Bell, resident of Ethel for many years.

The Rev. James F. Richarson, Methodist pastor, officiated. Burial was in Stonewall cemetery under the direction of Jordan Funeral home. Mrs.

Bell, who was 83, died at her home after an illness of o)U Kl near Goodwater church, until the funeral hour. Wright and Ferguson Funeral home is in charge of arrangements. Vegetable Report cAddkiAcrh two years. She was the daughter of i 1 1 SALE ENDS SATURDAY, JUNE 16TH! EVERYTHING MUST BE SOLD TO THE BARE WALLS! the late Dr. J.

A. and Mrs. Ella Smith Wasson, and was a native of Attala county. She was the widow of George Davis Bell. Her husband Crystal Springs and nearby points: Beans: Haulings very light account "of recent rains.

Demand very light, too few sales to establish a market. Estimated receipts 620 bushels. Prices to growers, farm-packed bu-hamper, mostly fair quality and dirty. Valentines and Contenders, a few sales $1 to $1.50, many to processors; bulk per bu. $1.

Specialists in builders' hardware, power tools end industrial supplies. 122 E. PEARL DIAL 2-8274 or 5-1731 died in 1941. Mrs. Bell was a of the Ethel Methodist church 2nd Tomatoes: rarticanv no nauiines ac count of recent rains.

Supplies insufficient to quote. Nothing sissy aboutMlLKY MASQUE! was the last living charter member. She leaves four sons: Jason Bell of Jackson; Felix and Perry Bell of Pascagoula; five daughters: Mrs. Rosa Edwards of Chicago; Mrs Elizabeth Gordon of' Ethel; Mrs. Goergia Sullivan of Glasgow, Mrs.

Eunice Edwards of Memphis, and Mrs. Noice it I Strickland of New Orleans; six hall- sisters: Mrs. Ella Turner, Mrs. Annie K. Power, Mrs.

Lena Wallace, Mrs. Mary Helen Clegg all of Kosciusko; Mrs. Lillie Hand of West and Mrs. Hettie Bain of New Orleans; three half-brothers; Sam Wasson of Kosciusko, Alex Wasson of Ethel and Dr. Perry Wasson of Lyons; 14 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

ill men's Aftc MEN'S SUITS CUFF LINKS BILLFOLDS aLir GENUINE LEATHER 500 Suit All Sixes New Stock Reg. Values To 6.98 VALUES TO $10.00 QQWfJS 129 Values UP To $65.00 Now $1 99 And Up $2 99. And, Up And Up $1 Bi, WE ARE MISC. ITEMS FOR MEN ffj'jj SHOES II Belts Values to $3.00, Now 89c I TWO-TONE REGULAR SUEDE I LLcANINu nUUdt Bermuda reg. values to 8.00 rfSfhl 5 Reg.

Values 5-USED GLASS CASES ShorfS Reduced to 2i99 pSRicl sz7i WA MEN'S fgo LJPStfl 1344 $10-98 1-cashier's desk ShnrU Vo fcy i nuri5 shirts. Now pric 1-5 TON AIR CONDITIONER KERCHIEFS, BILL FOLDS and TO H-KfVjf tel3 99C MAKE US AN OFFER Cuff LitlkS Vl 7" flAV'O CillTC only 500 prs. left LADIES' MEN'S DRESS BUY 5 Mil 5 Wash Wear Pants SKIRTS PANTS Reg. Value $24.98 Sv $7.95 to $12.95 Values reg, values up to $10.99 OvT $099 $1099 3 IW Sale $099 QQc AND UP Price YALUKUP TO $18.98 BEFORE Si use If AFTER use So easy. Just cleanse lace with plain water, no soap! Apply HOUSE of WAKEFIELD MILKY MASQUE OILY SKIN SOLVENT to help dissolve "bumps' and MILK MASQUE to dislodge 'em.

ACNE CREAM helps, too! Most of us have blackheads and acne at our age. but some have hesitated to use cosmetics. NOT ANT MOREi Our football captain started using 'em, now we ALL, do. Blackhead Treatment $2.50 plu 25c F.ta Acne Treaimeat David O. Patterson, Merchant, Dies MERIDIAN Following a short LLLpess, David Oliver Patterson, 87, well known merchant and Spanish American War Veteran, died at Riley's Hospital Thursday at 10 a.

m. Surviving are his Mrs. An l.75las S5 r. tax $3 nie L. Howard Patterson: sisier, Mrs.

Cora Cathey, Lewisburg; The HOUSE of WAKEFIELD 7 Convenient Locations two brothers, Thomas Lewisburg, and J. W. Patterson, Frankfort, several nieces and nephews, among whom are Miss Alpha Matheney, Mrs. C. L.

Covington, Mrs. O. C. Jolly, Leo and Wm. Matheney, all of Meridian.

SORRY! NO EXCHANGES, REFUNDS OR LAY-AWAYS ALL SALES CASH 1020 N. State Plaza Bldg. Mart 51 Lamar Life Bldg. 838 W. Capitol Worth wood Center Barnett-Madden Bldg.

Funeral services will be at fl FREE DELIVERY Webb's Saturday at 4 p. with the Rev. David H. McKeithen, A-A. pastor, Poplar Springs Drive Meth nJovulrlruuLLL 1 11671 nrfhT (Ci nTm odist church in charge, and inter ment following in Magnolia LOCATED AT 112 W.

CAPITOL ST. T.I Heavyweight boxer Bob "Baker has fought between 210 and 230 pounds..

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