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COLUMBIANA LISTEN To WCJU every afternoon at 5 o'clock, Monday through lrirlnv few limilnoef nf cal News i from the newsroom ot llie 0 FIFTY-SIXTH YEAR NO. 4 COLUMBIA, MISSISSIPPI, THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 1957 Member of The Associated Press 10c PER COPT? Staff View of th New in Columbia and Over the Globe Cof CM 'i i asiager Resigns Drag Racers Warned To Stop By Patrolmen -v it i I i I -v. i Easter Sunday Is Emmanuel Baptist Dedication Day The dedication program for debt-free Emmanuel Baptist Church was announced this week. Regular services will be held Sunday morning, April 21, Sunday School at 10:00 a.m., and preaching at 11:00 o'clock. Following the morning service, dinner will be served on the grounds and the dedication program will begin at 1:30 p.m.

A cordial invitation was extended to the public to come and spend the day. The program includes the following: Prelude Miss Dot Hansel, Invocation John D. Speights, Congregational hymn led by Ralph Cranford, Scripture J. M. Hansel, Congregational hymn, Offering Deacons Liston Bass and Charlie Farmer, Special music "Bless This House" Rev.

W. C. Burns, Dedication message Rev. Thomas Hall, pastor, New Hope Baptist church; Dedication prayer Rev. Curtis Sanders, association missionary; Congregational hymn of fellowship "Blest Be The and the Benediction by Mrs.

Florence Watts, 87, the oldest member of the congregation. Welcoming deacons will be Joe McDaniel and Ira Farmer. TEEN-AGE ROAD-E-0 PLAQUE AWARDED Carrel Dean Fortenberry was the winner of the recent Jaycee sponsored Teen-Age Road e-o held at Columbia High School. Unable to attend because of an injured foot, Paul Vail, center, instructor of driving at the high school, receives the plaque from Dean Noblett, chairman of the Road-e-o committee, for Carrol Dean. Others in the picture, left to right, are Dr.

W. H. Jones, president of Columbia Jaycees; George Smith, second place winner, and James White, who placed third. Chest Committee Makes Plans For Coming Year i I t4 '5 ft i satisfy the agencies, too. He stated that he would like to see the committee work cooperatively with the agencies and to keep their good will.

The committee adopted the following plan: Have the United Fund Drive in October, but eliminate Polio, Cancer and Heart from the budget However, make it possible for givers to write one check and if they desired, specify that certain amounts were to go to the three agencies mentioned. It would be understood that Cancer, Heart and Polio could continue to have their drives, as always, but that a person could give to them thru the United Fund by so designating his contribution. The next item of importance discussed was selling businesses of the area on a payroll deduction plan. It was decided to present the plan to all clubs if possible, and to divide the businesses out to various committee members so that they could make personal contacts and sell the idea to all. Another idea was to publish a list of businesses in the paper, listing just how much they're giving to the United Funjd.

Chairman Griffith next read a letter from some mothers of former Girl Scouts, requesting that the $134.38 recently returned to the Community Chest, be given to the Hall building fund. Dick Cou- Ion moved that this be done, the move was seconded by Dr. S. H. Barron and carried unanimously.

Present were Chairman Ray Griffith, Bill Gray, Dick Cou-lon, Bill Harry, Dr. S. H. Barron, H. E.

Dantin, Mrs. G. S. Daly, Mrs. Susie Warley, Bill Barrett.

tennis Johnson Funeral Services Held In McComb Funeral services for W. Stennis Johnson, 63, chairman of the Board of Directors of First National Bank of McComb and a former president of the Mississippi Banker Association, were held at 4 p.m. Wednesday from J. J. White Memorial Presbyterian church in McComb.

Robert Craig, minister of the church, in which the grandson of the late Capt. J. J. White and nephew of former Gov. Hugh L.

White was an elder, conducted. Burial was in Hollywood Cemetery, McComb. Mr. Johnson, a native of McComb and one of its most widely known business and civic leaders rforj 40 years, died at his' home at Monday following a' loftg' illnessj caused in part by injuries feceive-d in an automobile wreck at Brook-haven in 1950. Johnson was a director of the Lamar Life Insurance a former trustee of Southwestern University in Memphis, and a former director of the Federal Reserve Bank.

He was a past president of McComb Rotary, a Mason and Shriner. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Sally Smith Johnson, a brother, Hugh R. Johnson, Columbia three sisters, Mrs: D. A.

Ratliff and Mrs. Howard Rankin, Columbia; and Mrs. George Evans, Jackson; an uncle, Hugh L. White, Jackson, two aunts, Mrs. A.

B. Saunders and Mrs. James Blair Alford, McComb and other relatives. I 1" Newest hats to be thrown in the local political ring were tossed this week by George F. Newman, incumbent Ward Two alderman who seeks a full term after completing the unexpired term of Frank Thornhill.

He is being opposed by Toxie H. Givens, who announces his candidacy in this weeks paper. Third candidate to announce is "Doc" Bufkin, who is running for alderman from Ward Four. (DD) One of the largest crowds yet, was in attendance at the pasture tour-forestry program sponsored by the Marion County Chamber of Commerce Wednesday and much interest was manifested in the various phases of the tour and demonstrations. (DD) One of the best features of the pasture tour-forestry day program was the swell meal we enjoyed at noon at Camp Sequoia, Boy Scout area and which was prepared by the Roseanna home demonstration club ladies of Foxworth.

(DD) The rain Tuesday night altered some of the plans for the pasture part of the annual Forestry Day-Pasture Tour program held Wednesday by the Marion County Chamber of Commerce. It was too wet for some of the demonstrations which had been planned to show the latest methods of establishing pastures, but the tour of pastures was very beneficial. Ak larger crowd than last year was present this year and there was much enthusiasm over the estimation contest being conducted in a plot of timber. Having to get back to put the paper to bed, we couldn't stay for the program after lunch, a very delicious meal. (BB) Congenial Bill Barrett, manager of the Marion County Chamber of Commerce, was on hand for one of his last of functions as manager.

Opportunity has said, "Come higher, and he is answering the call. His many friends in Columbia and Marion county will miss him, and each wishes him success in his new position as Industrial Representative with the A and I Board. (BB) uneral Rites Heid Bathe! Funeral services for Mrs. Rosa B. Dyess, 80, beloved matron of were held from Bethel Baptist Church near her home with the Rev.

Air. Sullivan, pastor, con- ducting the rites. "'Interment was made in Bethel cemetery under direction of Colonial Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Henry Ferrand, Joe Bruno, Woodrow Cruze, and Harold Graff, all of Nev Orleans, Charles Gillis cf Gulf port and Frank Palermo of Jrijyess succumbed to an of several months duration at XjGx home at 1:40 A.M. Sunday.

A native of Franklin County, Mrs. Dyess was born August 21, 1876, the daughter of Everette and Ada Od-om Bryant. She had resided in Marion County for the past forty-two years and was a former resident of the Bassfield community. Her husband, Edward Perry Dyess, died thirty-six years ago. Two daughters preceded her in death, one, Mrs.

Bessie Sylvest, died in 1936, and the other died in childhood. Two sons also preceded her in death as infants. Mrs. Dyess was a faithful member of Bethel Baptist Church and was active there until her health failed. She was a member of Car-ley Lodge, OES, Bunker Hill, which conducted rites for her at the Colonial Chapel prior to the last rites at the church.

Known to her host of friends as "Aunt Mrs. Dyess numbered those who loved her in all age groups and had many beloved Negro friends who join her family and white friends in mourning her passing. Called a woman of good humor and of Christian character, Mrs. Dyess welcomed her friends to her home which was always open to those who wished to visit her. For several years after her husband's death, she operated her farm and in later years, with her sons, R.

V. and Rossie, had operated a filling station and grocery store in her home community. Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Mary Cruze, Mrs. Joe Bruno and Mrs.

Henry Ferrand of New Orleans and Mrs. Frank Palermo of Slidell, four sons. Jack, Jesse, II. V. and Rossie Dyess, all of Improve; twenty grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

Goss is Injured In Auto Accident Roy Judson Goss, son of Mayor and Mrs. Roy Goss of this city, was injured about 11:30 Friday night on Highway 03 East, just over the Lamar County line, when the automobile he was driving struck a horse, leaving the roadway and striking a tree. He was brought to Marion County General Hospital by a passing motorist, according to Patrolman Milton Magce, who investigated the accident. According to reports his injuries were net serious but painful, however Wednesday morning he was still a patient in the hospital. Mrs.

lose Dvess With Bill Barrett, manager of the Marion County Chamber of Commerce, resigned at a special meeting of the board of directors Friday, to accept a position as an Industrial Representative with the Agricultural and Industrial Board. Barrett told the board that the A and I Board had offered him the position at a starting salary much higher than he is making here. He reminded them he. had given verbal consent to stay one year last Rec Steering Committee Thanhs Those Who Helped The Columbia Recreation Steering Committee wishes to publicly thank the following for their cash contributions toward the erection of the Rec-Center at the Columbia Water Works, Ray Griffith, chairman, said this week. Columbia Junior Auxiliary, Dr.

Seth Barron, George F. Newman, Glenn D. Akins, Mrs. F. F.

Flynt, Mrs. S. K. Armstrong, Marion County Community Chest, As You Like It Club, Pleiades Club, Columbia Lions Club, $250.00 Callio-pean Club, Rotary Club, Town Club, Business Professional Womens Club, Cosmopolitan Club, $100.00 and Girls Scout Troop 1, $434.00. Thanks were also expressed to the following for materials, discounts and services extended: Flynt Wholesale Columbia Concrete Products Company, Dye Mullings, C.

J. Rinkle, Lester Williams, Jimmie White and Riley Berry. The City of Columbia, through its Mayor and Board of Aldermen; Zollie Bourne, Superintendent of the Water Works Plant; and Scott Hathorn, Superintendent of Streets, were most helpful. First of all in providing space at the Water Works Plant and then in complete cooperation with the project in fencing off part of the Plant work area, providing gravel and posts for the parking lot, and also providing electric lights for the Park and the parking lot. Upon completion of work at the Rec-Center, the committee reported it is $1,375.49 short.

"In that the Rec-Center is a non-profitable organization, we have no means of securing money other than donations, so we would like for any firm or individual who would like to donate towards paying this deficit to mail their contribution to Mr. John Mullings, Columbia, Miss. Please send your contributions in as soon as possible as the outstanding bills are now due," Griffith said. Hedqepelh Rites Set For Friday In La iv fence Co. Funeral services for Mrs.

Clint Hedgepeth, 56, of Route 1, Monti-cello, will be held at 2 P.M. Friday from Bethel Baptist Church, three miles south of Monticello. Interment will be in Bethel Cemetery under the direction of Colonial Funeral Home. Mrs. Hedgepeth died at her home just west of Monticello night, at 8:50 after V.

lengthy ill? Was a Native riife'time" resident of Lawf enceCounty, and was the former Inez Boyd. Mrs. Hedgepeth was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and was well-known throughout her home area. Survivors are her husband; one daughter, Mrs. Herman Hartzog of McComb; four sons, Lloyd Powell, Willie J.

Hedgepeth and Clifton Hedgepeth of Monticello and A. C. Hedgepeth, Jr. of Jackson; three stepchildren, Mrs. Wylie May of Columbia and Edward Hedgepeth and Mrs.

Jewel Davis of Monticello; several brothers and sisters; and nine grandchildren. Columbian Wins 7th Flight In Golf Tournament Sedgie Griffith of Columbia won the 7th flight of the Annual Colonial Invitational golf tournament in Jackson by defeating Roger Hend-rick of 'Jackson, 2 and 1 in the finals Sunday afternoon at the Colonial Country Club. On Saturday, Griffith defeated Frank Weinberg of McComb 2 and 1 to enter the finals. Also playing in the tournament from Columbia were Dewey Walters and Bill Gray4 Walters won his first two matches Thursday and Friday in the 6th flight before bowing out to Ronnie Garrison of Jackson Saturday afternoon in the semi-finals, 2 and 1. Gray, after losing his Thursday match, came back in the 9th flight consolation division to win on Friday and finally lost out Saturday afternoon in the semi-finals to Spider Favre of Gulfport by 2 and 1.

Go tl 10 July, but after discussing this proposition with President Cagle and others, he had decided to ask the Board to release him from this agreement. This also had met with the approval of Bill Walker, who was serving as President. last July when the agreement was made. Barrett further stated that he wanted to thank all the members of the Board for their complete cooperation during his more than two years as Chamber of Commerce Manager. He especially commended his three Presidents who were; R.

W. Eisworth, Bill Walker and J. O. Cagle. He informed the Board that none of these had ever said or done anything that was not completely cooperative.

He asked the Board to understand that this was a magnificent opportunity to move into a much bigger job and asked their cooperation and understanding. President Cagle then thanked Barrett for his service as Manager of the Marion County Chamber of Commerce. He said that he knew he spoke for, the Board and the members when he expressed happiness that the opportunity had come his way. Bill Walker moved that the resignation of Bill Barrett be accepted with the thanks and gratitude of the organization, and with their best wishes for every future success. The motion was seconded by Charlie Parkman and carried unani-.

mously. President Cagle then stated that he wanted the Chamber to move quickly to appoint a successor, and that he was going to follow precedent and appoint a secret committee to select the new man or woman for the post. He reminded the Board that the salary would be left open, to be settled by the Board at a later date. The secret committee will screen applicants and recommend -3 applicants to be interviewed by the Board. Bufkin Announces derman In Ward Four Sidney (Doc) Bufkin, 206 Dewey street, this week authorized the Columbian-Progress to announce his candidacy for city alderman from Ward Four, subject to the will of the qualified voters of Columbia on May 14.

Mr. Bufkin's statement follows: To the qualified voters of Ward -Four, Columbia, Mississippi: As a native Columbian, I have watched the growth of Columbia since I started to school here and have taken an active part in this growth as a student in the city schools and as a business man. I am a graduate of Columbia high school and attended Bowling Green Business University. I feel that my background in the retail business field in Columbia and my having lived here all my life except for a period of time in the Navy during World War II, gives me a good insight into the needs of Columbia and the people of Columbia. I know the people of Columbia and am well known by them.

I realize that Columbia faces important business decisions which must be decided on a business like basis and with plans for continued growth educationally, industrially and in the field of business. This growth will have to be met by the schools and by other branches of the city administration in a progressive way if is to to grow. Columbia -is for being a 1 place to live, work and trade and is noted for its fine people. In announcing for Alderman from Ward Four, I promise my very best efforts to provide the city with an honest administration, to give the people of Columbia the greatest returns on every tax dollar spent for the administration of the city's business. I am married and have two chil-dren.

If elected alderman from Ward Four, I promise to conduct myself in such manner that I will cause no one to regret having supported me and will do everything in my power to promote the best interests of the city at all times. I hope to see every voter in my ward between now and May 14, but in case I miss anyone I take this means of asking your support for an honest and progressive administration by voting for Sidney (Doc) Bufkin for Alderman from Ward Four. Respectfully submitted SIDNEY "DOC" BUFKIN Laird Appeals Beer Conviction Charlie Laird was convicted of possession of beer by a six man jury Tuesday in District Five Justice Court and sentenced to pay a fine of $100 and serve 60 days in jail by Judge W. D. Dubose, Deputy Sheriff S.

E. Jernigan reported. The first trial for the possession of beer on March 1 resulted in a mistrial week before last when five jurors voted for conviction and one for acquittal. Deputy Jernigan stated that the case was appealed to circuit court Board ih For Al Highway Patrolmen John Reagan and Milton Magee this week issued a stern warning to any and every one involved in drag racing on the highways. The patrolmen stated that this is a dangerous practice and that recent reports indicate that those involved are from surrounding areas, in many cases.

However, the practice must stop because it endangers too many lives. "We are going to recommend a jail sentence for anyone caught in addition to a heavy fine," they stated. The public is urged to help curb this dragging. The patrolmen request anyone witnessing a drag race to get information as to who is taking part in it and the tag numbers. The witness is then requested to go before a justice of the peace and make charges.

Witnesses can be assured of "our full Mrs. Gore flamed In 'Who's Who' RS. W. FLETCHER GORE Honors came to a resident at Columbia Training School recently when Mrs. W.

Fletcher Gore was asked permission to be included in "Who's Who In America," which she accepted. Mrs. Gore, wife of the farm superintendent at CTS, is Representative from Oktibbeha county in the Mississippi Legislature and served as Democratic National Executive Committeewoman from Mississippi a year ago last July. She is currently serving her second term in the House. Being in the.

State Legislature is nothing new to the Gore family. Mr. Gore served three terms in the Legislature, two in the House and one in the Senate, Members of his family have been in the Legislature for the past 72 years, and one member served in the U. S. Senate from Oklahoma for 26 years.

Mrs. Gore is chairman of the House committee on Child Welfare and is a member of the Ways and Means, the Penitentiary, the Public Printing and the Highway and Highway Financing committees. She has introduced several bills in the Legislature. Beginning Monday she will serve as a member of the Jurisprudence committee, Grand Chapter, Order of Eastern Star of State of Mississippi. She is a member of the Mississippi Official Women's club a past president of Sturgis Woman's club, past Worthy Matron of Sturgis Chapter, OES, and a member of Sturgis Presbyterian church.

Mr. and Mrs. Gore have one son, W. F. Gore, who lives in Sturgis.

Mrs. Gore will leave for Washington on May 1 to attend a meeting of the National Democratic Committee. ueorge Newman Announces For Ward 2 Alderman This week the Columbian-Progress is authorized to announce the candidacy of George F. Newman for the office of Alderman from Ward Two, City of Columbia, subject to the will of the voters at the Democratic primary elections to be held May 14, 1957. Mr.

Newman, who at present is serving as a member of the Board of Aldermen, was elected about a year ago to serve the un-expired term of Frank Thornhill, who resigned to accept a position with the state. In asking the voters of Ward Two to elect him for a full term, Mr. Newman cited the fact that he has gained much valuable experience during his tenure of office as their alderman and because of such, is more capable than ever, to render greater service to the residents of the ward and to the city of Columbia. Mr, Newman stated he hopes to see every voter personally before the election and every consideration given in behalf of his candidacy will be sincerely appreciated. Mllli ill 1 1 I assistance in helping prosecute," they stated.

Patrolmen Magee and Reagan said what they want is for the dragging to stop without any arrests having to be made and asked the cooperation of the motoring public before some innocent person or persons are killed or injured. Scout Executive's Mother Buried In Sunday Services Mrs. Ona Bush of Richton, 66-year-old widow of E. E. Bush, and mother of Scout Executive E.

E. Bush, Jr. of the Bilayakni district died at 1:55 a.m. Saturday at Jones County Community Hospital in Laurel of injuries suffered Friday afternoon in a collision at El-lisville. Jones County Deputy Sheriff George said manslaughter charges were filed Saturday against Billy Ray Herring, 19, of Ellisville driver of the other car involved in the accident.

Mrs. Bush was riding in an auto driven by her daughter, Mrs. Sally A. Collum, 30, of Richton. Mrs.

Collum and her two-year-old daughter, Leigh, were injured in the crash but were released from Jones County Hospital after treatment for cuts and bruises. Mrs. Bush, Mrs. Collum and ba- i bv had crone to Ellisville to visit 1 other members of the family. Mrs.

1 Bush has two sons there; Troy is coach at Jones County AHS, and inurman. Deputy Ellzey gave this account of the accident, which occurred about 2 p.m. Mrs. Collum was driving south on the road from downtown Ellisville to Jones Junior College and was making a left turn at an intersection where there are four-way stop signs. Herring was headed north on the same street." Ellzey said he skidded about 80 feet through the stop sign and crashed into the right-hand side of.

the Collum car near where Mrs. Bush was sitting. Services for Mrs. Bush were held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Richton Baptist Church, with Rev.

W. M. Aver-ette, pastor, officiating. Burial was in Mt. Vernon Cemetery in Jones County.

Mrs. Bush was a lifelong resident of Richton and a member of Rich-ton Baptist Church. She is survived by six sons, Thur-man and Troy of Ellisville, Wilson of Bay Springs, Earl of Jackson, Charles of Berkeley, and E. Jr. of Columbia; two daughters, Miss Eunice Bush and Mrs.

Collum, both of Richton; nine sisters, Mrs. Viola Sumrall of Gulfport, Mrs. Neomi Perryman of Spring Hill, Mrs. Nola Shepherd of Mobile, Mrs. Maud Long of New Orleans, Mrs.

Elmer Landrum of Yazoo City, Mrs. Velma Pully of Ocean Springs, Mrs. Anise Locke and Mrs. Nellie Watson of Laurel and Miss Carrie Satcher of At-more, five brothers, M. T.

W. and O. L. Tucker, all of Laurel, J. M.

Tucker of St. Paters-burg, and R. R. Tucker of Ellisville; and 15 grandchildren. Godard Services Held At Chapel Wednesday P.M.

Funeral services for L. E. God1-ard, 63, long-time employee of the Rankin Company, were held at three o'clock Wednesday afterrioon from the chapel of Colonial Funeral Home with the Rev. J. R.

Davis, pastor of the First Baptist Church, officiating. Interment was in Woodlawn cemetery with pallbearers, all fellow-employees of the deceased, Bruce Hathorn, Jack Barnes, Norman Adams, Ray Kendrick, Ezra Davis, Alton Martin, J. W. Rowley and Glenn Powell. Mr.

Godard became ill at his work about 10 A.M. Tuesday and died at 2:30 P.M. at Marion County General Hospital where he was taken after being stricken. A resident of 502 Broad Street, Mr. Godard had lived in Columbia for thirty-one years, having been employed in the grocery department of Rankin Company during the major portion of that time.

He was widely known throughout this section and had made many friends during his years of association with the public. Mr. Godard was a member of the First Baptist Church and was serving at the time of his death as secretary of the Senior Men's Bible Class of that church. He was a member of St. Alban's Masonic Lodge.

One son, L. B. Godard, preceded his father in death, having been killed in action during the Battle of Leyte in World War II, in December, 1944. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Cola Crawley Godard of Columbia; three sons, Garyth, Larry and Ronald Godard, all of Jackson; and four grandchildren.

FOR THE MOTHS Yes sir, after tomorrow those old felt fedoras are "for the moths" as Friday is "Straw Hat Day" in Columbia, and males topped with anything besides a crisp new straw will be out of step in the Easter Parade this Sunday. Columbia merchants are dis-v playing many variations of the "straw Katy" and you can't recognize the new styles from the old timey sailor jobs that used to be all the go. Lightness is the most improved of the new features of todays straws, however shapes have changed and narrow brims will be popular and many colors as well as natural straws will be worn. Take your pick mister, but be "sure to pick Friday, "or soon as possible, olumbians At And Trudeau Meet In Jackson Last Wednesday and Thursday, April 10-11, the joint annual meeting of the Mississippi Tuberculosis Association and the Mississippi Trudeau Society was held in Jackson. This meeting was attended by the following from Marion County: Mrs.

Hubert Wolfe, Mrs. Dave Colbert, Mrs. Ruth Robbins, Mrs. Clyde Carmichael and Dr. G.

S. Daly. The Wednesday afternoon sessions included- the meeting of the Board of Directors and various committees of the Tuberculosis Association. The meeting of the Mississippi Trudeau Society was held Wednesday evening. Dr.

William K. Purks, Vicksburg, president of the Trudeau Society presided at the business session of the Society. Physicians from all parts of the state attended this interesting scientific program. On Thursday, volunteers from throughout the state attended special sessions designed to inform officers, committee chairmen, and volunteers of local tuberculosis associations of their duties and responsibilities. Mr.

A. G. Brush, president, Laurel, Mississippi, presided at all business sessions of the TB Association's meeting. Discussions, on-Health Education -phristmas Seal- Sale-techniques conducted. 1-- Speakers" at" group sessions included volunteers from 18 counties.

In addition, informative papers on the tuberculosis problem were presented by specialists in the field of tuberculosis control. The meeting was climaxed by presenting awards to high school papers winning prizes in the recent School Press Project sponsored by the local TB associations in Mississippi. In addition, awards were made to those counties attaining the largest increase in Christmas Seal Sales last year. MrsC. D.

Williams, Yazoo City, assumed the presidency of the Mississippi Tuberculosis Association for the coming year. I Results of the 400 questionnaires sent out by the Community Chest committee were reviewed at the last meeting of the committee. Results of the poll showed 153 votes cast for a United Fund, with everything included, 20 votes for a Unitr ed Fund with every asking agency except Heart, Polio and Cancer included and 12 votes for the Community Chest to remain as it is now. Chairman Ray Griffith told the group that it is his desire to satisfy the people who are doing the work and giving the money and to W. I.

Johnson Funeral Rites Held At Caney Funeral services for William I. Johnson, 57, farmer and public worker of Spring Cottage community, were held at two o'clock Wednesday afternoon from Caney Baptist Church with interment following in Caney cemetery. Colonial. Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mr.

Johnson died unexpectedly about two-thirty Sunday afternoon at his home at Spring Cottage. He was a lifetime resident of Marion County, the son of S. A. and Lonia Lott Johnson. He was a member of the Pentecostal faith and attended church at Foxworth.

Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Fannie Johnson; two sons, David Johnson of Spring Cottage and J. W. Johnson, stationed in Germany with the Army; five daughters, Mrs. Beadie Eaks of Neely, Mrs.

Annie Fay Lawson and Mrs. Inez Davis of Spring Cottage, Mrs. Elsie Ryals of Thornton, 111., and Mrs. Lucille Spinner of Trout, three sisters, Mrs. Mary Herring of Purvis, Mrs.

Flora Smith of Baxter-ville and Mrs. Penny Scarborough of Mobile, one brother, Wiley Johnson, of Petal; and several grandchildren. Toxie Givens Is Candidate For Ward 2 Alderman The Columbian-Progress is authorized to announce the candidacy oi Toxie- Givens for the -office ot Alderman "from Ward Two; of Columbia; subject to the will of the voters in the coming Democratic Primary elections to be held May 14, 1957. His announcement follows: deep and sincere interest in the welfare of our city and Ward Two, and with confidence in my ability to execute the duties of the office In an efficient manner, I herewith 1 offer my candidacy for election as a member of the Board of Aldermen from the second ward. I am 45 years of age, married, the father of three children and have resided in Ward Two at 1118 Porter street for the past 13 years, and believe I am fully aware of the needs and problems of our city.

During my more than 16 years of association with the Colonial Funeral Home, I have become acquainted with nearly every resident of my ward, and many others in our city and county and have taken an active interest in the community, I am an active member of First Baptist church and St. Alban's lodge and have always been interested in the civic, religious, school and business welfare of Columbia. If the residents of Ward Two honor me by electing me to this important office, I pledge to serve faithfully, and honorably in the discharge of the city's affairs and to devote time and effort to the betterment of our community. I shall make an active campaign, and plan to see each and every voter of between now and election day, and will appreciate every consideration given my candidacy, and solicit your vote and influence." Sincerely, TOXIE GIVENS MRS. TERA BRANTON, agent, chats with V.

W. Barr, engineer, Conductor John H. Magee and Ivin Calfpe, instructor, on the first trip of the new F. C. G.

Railroad diesel-electric locomotive to Columbia. Engineer Barr and Instructor Calfee brought the engine from the fac--tory, and the instructor will return after the crew becomes familiar with the unit which replaces four of the smaller units.