Semi-Weekly Journal from McComb, Mississippi • Page 3

Leading Newspaper McCOMB SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL, McCOMB, MISS1SSIPP Tuesday, Dccenlt? 1 Bruce Beard In VChevrolets Add Over 85,000 Peonlft Cage Tournament Postponed To '33 Unfavorable Weather and Influenza Local Hospital wict c( 'a: I C. Electrical Department (Hit The Illinois Central Employes contributed liberally to the Community Christmas Tree fund, swelling the total to a larger sum than was col Christian Science Topic for Sunday "Christian Science" is the subject of the Lesson-Sermon which will be read in all Churches of Christ, Scientist, on Sunday, December 25. The jQolden Text is: "Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path." (Psalms I ur nation The many friends of Bruce Beard, one of the well known Beard brothers of the J. A. Beard Drug Store, will regret to learn that he is in a Results In Delaying Contests Until After Holidays nkrupt-i on lected a year ago, according to those in charge.

In publishing the long1 list of donations last week, through i toe, Jocal hospital suffering from an infection in one leg. Monday morning I hospital attaches reported his condition as fair. I We join with his friends in wish The proposed Pike County Basketball Tournament, scheduled to be held at the Southwest Junior College 'vmnasium on December 16-17, wa3 postponed until after the Christmas typographical error we omitted the contribution of $5.00 by the I. C. Among the citations which the Lesson-Sermon is the fol ea Rej.

Mis. ing for him a speedy and complete recovery. A. id i ut "1 holidays because, of the continued unfavorable weather and the influenza epidemic, according to reports from those in charge. Thirteen schools Elecirical Department employes.

We regret this error. School Holidays lowing from the Bible: "And brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or wis-' dom, declaring unto you the testimony of God. That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of! men. but in the power of God." (1st Corinthians 2:1, 5). I The Lesson-Sermon also includes Cantata Is Given Here Sunday Night had been invited to enter teams in his invitation tournament.

This will 'ie the third year that the tournaments for the entire county have een hem, and the competition is ex the following passages from the acted to be exceptionally keen. It Christian Science textbook, "Science vas hoped that the contests could held before the holidays because nd Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy: "The The Centenary Methodist Church was the scene of an inspiring cantata which was presented Sunday evening by the choir, with Mrs. J. D. Ellsworth at the organ.

More than 55 voices were heard in "The Adoration," by Nevin. i This fine program was well and those who heard the 1 the fact that several other tour. Bible has been my only authority. I naments are scheduled to be held have had no other guide in "the Begin Here Dec 23 The McComb City Schools will suspend for the Christmas holidays on Wednesday, Dec. 21, and will resume work on January 2, according to the calendar for the school year, 1932-33.

The city schools have not lost any time on account of the Influenza ep- idemlc which has resulted in a number of schools suspending operations for a period. 0 i Behind a barrage of tear gas bombs, five robbers escaped December 15 with approximately $15,000 in cash taken from a Manhattan bank. after Christmas. For that straight and narrow way" of Truth. eason the date for the Piko county urnament has not been set.

Therefore tmth is not human, and is not a law of matter, for matter Negro Is Freed is not a lawgiver. Science is an emanation of divine Mind, and is alone able to interpret God aright, it has cantata said it was one of the most Impressive ever given in McComb. John Wood, held in Jail at Brook-haven, committed suicide by his throat with a safety razor blade. of Murder Charge a spiritual, and not a material origin. It is a divine utterance the Comforter which leadeth into all truth," (pp.

126, 127). Wilson Hartwell, negro, was freed 'n preliminary hearing in the court ft of Justice of the Peace A. B. Bacot, when tried Thursday, December 15, on a charge of killing one Chancy Pittman, alias "Boy" Youngblood, another negro. It was brought out at the trial through testimony of the accused and witnesses, that Pirtn.an had secured an axe and brandishing Give Jewelry "Gifts That Live With You" in a menacing manner, had entered Hartwell's home where a party was in progress.

It was alleged that Hartwell took a shotgun and fired after' he had twice invited me ntruder to leave. Pittman was; alleged to have threatened to strike Hartwell with the axe Just before the latter fired. The shotgun charga entered Pittman's right chest. He died about three hours lacr The affair occurred on Saturday night, December 10, officers said. Constable O.

D. Boyd, who han SNflr 1933 Chevrolet roadster climbing hill at General Proving Ground. New Fisher "No-Draft" Ventilation system illustrating ackpuwnger may have individually 'Controlled ventila-Mctd of being subjected to a sweep of air through the car, iiasltint discomfort and danger to health, New rear-end of all closed models screening all un-jf nderparti of the car. dled the case, said Pittman had been off the county farm less than a month, and was known as a "bad Sifnlet's publio showing of im ieaiunng longer wheel base, new Fisher "No-Draft" Ventilation and many other features which the com pany has designed to retain for it I tui Una means a material it national employment and nt consumption, since this M17I1 the largest manufacturer Itrrest Industry In the world, imthan 85,000 people are back Mt, 80,000 In the company's domestic factories, 21,000 tne leadership in the industry it has enjoyed for four years out of the past six. Other features included in the new line are more power and speed in the engine, which is newly cushion-mounted; improved freo wheeling, plus Sy ncro-Mesh transmission with Silent Second gear; a new "Starter-ator" that greatly simplifies starting; such safoty elements as shatterproof glass in the windshield: larzer la Fisher body plants working elwlr on Chevrolet-Fisher tad more than 36,000 in With all these, and many more, the price range continues to be mindful of the buyer's pocketbook.

It has been found possible to equip the new Chevrolets with many fitments that used to be confined to cars selling at several times Chevrolet's base price. Since October first, trained former employees have been going back to work in Chevrolet's widely distributed manufacturing and assembly plants, with welcome additions to the general purchasing power, made possible by more wage money in circulation. Throughout November, the increase in employment continued to a seasonal peak to the middle of December, when concentrated operations incident to prompt dealer stocking were in full swing. More than Classes Resumed At Junior College The Southwest Mississippi Junior College reconvened on Wednesday, December 14, after a week's suspension because of the spread of influenza among the students and teachers. About one-fourth of the students failed to report back to the school last week, according to Superintendent J.

M. Kenna. The Christmas holidays begin at the Southwest Junior College on December 23 and continue until January 2. By that date it is telieved that the flu epidemic will be sufficiently checked for the school to register a full enrollment of students. culpa throughout the nation, utr more are indirectly bene-ibruw announcement, through dl their livelihood by building for the car which Chevrolet jl from independent suppliers, motet's 1832 volume totals 400,000 ears and trucks with all Tllue in nincKB nt mn nnn and lower bodies by Fisher, in the new Aer-stream mode; three fewer controls, with really automatic features in some of those retained: i This is said to be one of the an Octane Selector that insures the highest possible operating efficiency from all grades of gasoline, besides a uniform gasoline cost cer mile: dash mm contributions made by any fity this year to the economic twenty million dollars worth of the new cars were in dealers' hands America.

when the national introduction was made. instruments of airplane type, for instant, easy reading; positive brakes; and still easier steering. tl new line, now on display at Mn', la a variety of models Neilson Is Held In New Orleans EDUCATION CURBS CRIME More Donations To Xmas Trees Telegram Tells Sheriff Statham of the Arrest of Former Plumber of McComb GKADUAT XMtMEO COU-tGE UttftCttOOWYlAft mftHftCHOOU trt GRADUATE jM ONCE in a LIFE-TIME and that means NOW. You will never again see such Bargain Prices as we are offering the Gift Buyers during this Christmas trade period. Everything offered Mrs.

W. L. Landau, chairman of the drive for funds for the Community Christmas Trees, reports that the movement has met with a heartier response this year than ever before. More people have contributed, and as a result more children will be cared for. The tree for white children will be held on the City Hall lot on Saturday afternoon, December 24, between two and four o'clock.

The tree for colored children will be held at the Berglund Town colored school about 4:30 o'clock the A telegram from Geo. Ryer, superintendent of police of New Orleans, received by the Sheriff of Pike County, D. R. Statham, on Tuesday morning, December 20, said Pete Neilson, alias Willie Rolinsky, alias R. O.

Brown had been arrested there and was beeing held for Pike county officers. It was revealed that papers charging Nelson with obtaining money under false pretense were filed in the court of Justice of the Peace M. at practically your own price. $11.50 clocks reduced to $7.75 (Electric Tambour). All wrist watches, silverware, jewelry and Diamond ring prices slashed.

Gent's yellow gold emblem rings below cost. In fact our entire stock of jewelry and general line at tremendous Cash reductions. Many new and attractive articles have been added to our stock and you should by all means compare values here before making your selection. Harper by County Prosecuting At torney J. Gordon Roach a week ago, and copies of these charges were forwarded to New Orleans on infor I mation that Neilson was in that city.

The accused is well known in McComb. Officers said he did the "van -GIFT SUGGE8TION8- same afternoon. All children between the ages of 2 and 10 years (inclusive) are invited to come. No tickets will be distributed. The committee believes they have enough material to assure all children of needy families a visit from ole Santa Claus.

Previously acknowledged $365.99 John Thorburn 1.00 Vergie Turner 25 Bee Wood 1-00 Tinton's Store -25 The Coterie Club 1-20 j. D. Frith 2.00 Mrs. H. B.

Holmes 1.00 Mrs. R. S. Lee 1-00 ishing act" several years ago and was later returned to this city, following a nation-wide search, on charges similar to those he now faces. Securing a suspension of the proposed sentence in this first instance, LADIES' MEN'S Neilson established another business here, only to again disappear.

After 15.00 Diamond Rings down to a long absence he was arrested in 1.00 Bill Folds-down to California, but the officers there held him on their own charges, hesitating New total $373.69 to release him to Pike authorities, fWent nrisnn i 1 ui.u in the Journal i 10.00 Wrist Watches-down to 1.50 Cigarette Cases down to j. ou vcjr, ugures uii which wcic diva oi mrVin hnvp received "UW5 mat crime aoes not ensnaie iuuc FucaUon as readily as those who left schools early, or who received uign school education. The above cartoon iu Journal Appeal Brings Results .1 nanarallo ffolfv. 1.25 Bracelets down to 2.50 Military Sets down to they report. The case again' dropped from sight until Tuesday morning when it was learned that Pike officers had renewed their efforts to apprehend Neilson, who had in the meantime been released in California, and the telegram from New Orleans brought the news of the fugitive's arrest there.

Proeram I Episcopal Church Earring Necklaces A CA matched down to 1 1 ne JUU1I1U1 wao Buivmu through the city on Friday morning, and at noon Friday, the rfmihip hed mattress to 8.75 Traveling Cases down to At Local Church Program Listea 1 White Memorial Presbyte-1 Cknch win ii. Brooches-down to 1.00 1.00 Chains down to Noel's Man Saves Auto from Blaze A Christmas Tree, and Mystery Play "Bethlehem," will be given by the Episcopal Church school pupils on Friday, December 23 at 700 jhWctt Morning, Evening I be given to a neeay ianuiy Iswered, the mattress donated, and preparations made for its delivery. I The mattress was wanted for a family who did not have sufficient beds and were forced to attempt to sleep in one bed. Several members of the family had influenza and the ineed for another bed was acute. those in charge of the 5.00 Toilet Sets-down to 75c Charms down to next, Christmas Day, uu mends of the J.

i mm rresoytenan turn their attention to 5.00 Purses down to 50c Collar Pins down to 2X3 Pen and Pencil Sets-down to 1.75 'eorawon or tne Sunday School will be held to: but there will be 5rams presented at both I Whip services of the church, the morning and the evenlnr Lighters down to In reporting a fire alarm last week in which the Fire Department answered a call to South Broadway, just east of the City Hall, when an automobile caught on fire, we stated the firemen extinguished the blaze. But we have since learned that the blaze was extinguished by a member of Noel's Auto Electric Service, who used a special fire fighting compound and had just completed the work when the firemen arrived. chemical sprinkled over the carburetor dii its work almost instantly, but someone had already called the fire department. Flu Ten Times As Prevalent Now Vanities-down to 2.C0 Fountain Pen Sets-down to ChHKer ta Bethlenem" 8 0 ,7. vniimva oy Unas, f.

will be given by the choir according to uie rector. Services on Christmas Day have been announced as follows: Church of the Redeemer, Magnolia: Holy communion, 7:30 a. m. Christ Church, Summit: Holy communion at 9:00 a. m.

Thurch of the Mediator, McComb: Holy communion and sermon, 10.00 Other services: Dec 25th St. Ste-Dhens Holy Communion 7 a. Sc 27th St. John's. Holy a Dec.

28th Holy Innocents, Holy Communion, 7 a. m. o- Show 'Phantom of Crestwood' Here State Theatre Presents Famous Mystery Story, Advertised By All Modern Methods of tier- nour. in mis llr 2.C3 Mesh Bags down to 1.C0 Belt Buckle Sets-down to nas orougnt to- i uucw, ana antnems i -me cantata begins Pua, "The Christ is Born" The most discriminating buyer will find something here suitable in price and appealing to the taste. Open evenings until Christmas.

You are cordially invited to visit our store and we will be pleased to co-operate with you in making your selections. "Adopt-A-Family survey, this need was discovered and taken care of. Incidentally, a recent little advertisement in the Journal asking for black walnuts brought equally quick results. Centenary Church 'White Service The Centenary Methodist Church will be the scene of a "White Program" on Wednesday evening at 7 o'clock At this program, which will Se sponsored by the adult division of the church with about 40 people taking part, the various church de-plrtmemTwill make special Christ-mas offerings. A Rodgers is in of the decorations for this service and he is said to be successfully arranging the most attractive decorations ever stalled in a local church for a special program.

This Program, set in beautiful decorations, will be well worth attending. Everyone is cordially invited to be present. The decorations for the program wUl be exclusively white, and the osion truly will be a white pro- enas with a cho-s Come Salvation" by ii evening hour the birth of be portrayed by pageant. carols, and organ music direction of Miss MarJia mtucer, ana aiins Mrs. J.

J. Whit 3 wiU wust and musical director Influenza this winter is ten times as prevalent as a year ago a compilation of the state bureau of communicable diseases revealed Thursday. Dr. H. C.

Ricks, director for the State Board of Health division, said November reports from 75 of the state's 82 counties showed 10,324 cases, as compared to 1082 cases in the same counties during November last year. The compilation did not include two heavily populated counties. Hinds and Bolivar, it was pointed out. and evening. The pag- sorhaT "heard TaT" picture 3S Sred two hundred thousand amateurs to turn mystery story writers! The most ialked-about story Hol-lvwood has ever produced! ach of these rather startUng ZJ Katherlne A.

See. invitation to extended to 110 Ih Front Ct. I participate in the wor-t day. a mm mm mm mm i i i i Dhrases can be useu vj Thursday at the State Theatre. i gram.

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