The Clarke County Tribune from Quitman, Mississippi • 1

ORGAN OF CLARKE COUNTY VOLUME 44 -NO. 33 G-G NEW SERUM FOR POLIO TO BE AVAILABLE Red Cross Will Continue As Blood Plasma Collection Agency The big news for 1953 has alBefore broken- and it's g-g! the year is out g-g will be a houselength word throughout the and breadth of America- a symbol of hope to every child in the shafirst of polio. For g-g is the serum ever to be used successfully against polio. A few weeks ago a cautious announcement by a team of physicians headed by Dr. William Hammon of the University of Pittsburgh broke the news that for the first time in history successful immunization against polio had been achieved.

A new serum called gamma-globulin had done the trick. "G-G" is short for gamma-globulin, a serum which is derived from blood plasma. The plasma is broken down into blood-fractions and these fractions contain antibodies which attack the polio virus. "G-G" was developed shortly after the war and for several years has been used successfully against measles and infectious hepatitis. Last year it was given a trial as a polio preventive.

Careful tests were made on 55,000 children in several widely separated areas where the polio epidemic was severe, Houston, Texas, Provo, Utah, and Sioux City, Iowa. The results were very encouraging. It was found that a single injection of g-g will protect a person against the paralyzing effects of polio for from one to five weeks. This year, 1953, g-g will be used in polio prevention to the limit of its availability. If polio in 1953 follows the usual pattern of the last few years, 150 counties in America will have polio in epidemic proportions.

It might, and could strike heavily right here in Clarke County. Last year Mississippi had a high proportion of polio cases. In all, it is estimated that at least 2,000,000 children will be exposed to the polio virus. If enough g-g is available polio may be kept down to a recordbreaking low number of cases in 1953. The tremendous job of collecting the plasma from which g-g is made has been turned over to the Red Cross.

All through the war and since, the Red Cross has been (Continued on Page 8) Faith. Hope And Flarity A three act comedy to be presented by the senior class of Carmichael High school, Tuesday night, Feb. 24, at 8:00 o'clock in the high school auditorium. The characters are as follows: Sally Parsons, the maid, Molly Sue Manley; Henry Blodgett, the butler, Houston Ivey; Mrs. Olivia Orkney, the housekeeper, Aline Anderson; Mamie McCorkle, the, cook, Audy Ladner; Faith Crabbe and Hope Crabbe, twin daughters of Quadlander Crabbe, Jeannene Neely and Ginger Gordon; Monty Van Twiller, Faith's boy friend, Tommy Fleming; Reggie Van Twiller, Hope's boy friend, Algie Williams; Quadlander Crabbe, a retired business man, Rodney Waltman; Terence Flarity, a young Irishman, Troy Chapman; Jack Quinlan, Terry's pal, Russell Jacobs; Ivy Lane, an actress, Imogene Napp; Patrick Flarity (Pat), Terry's father, Herbert Atwood.

Don't miss the best entertainment of the year! MRS. BONEY IS HOSTESS TO HARMONY DEM. CLUB The February meeting of the Harmony Home Demonstration Club was held in the home of Mrs. Cecil Boney Feb. 3.

Mrs. Roy Boney gave the devotional and Mrs. Edsel Wells led the opening prayer. Thirteen members and Mrs. Gordy were present for this meeting.

Mrs. Thomas gave the educational topic for the month. The demonstration, "Improving Soil in the Garden," was given by Mrs. Gordy. Garden, fruit and flower guides were distributed and kinds of seeds were discussed.

A social hour was enjoyed when the hostess served sandwiches, cookies and Coca-Colas. The Dr. Ellis Finger, Jr. The Rev. Dr.

Ellis Finger, president of Millsaps College, will be guest speaker at the Quitman Methodist Men's Club on Tuesday night, Feb. 24, at 7:15 o'clock. Recently selected as "Mississippi's Outstanding Young Man for 1952" by the Mississippi Jaycees, Dr. Finger brings an outstanding record of accomplishment to the local men's meeting. The guest minister served for five years as pastor "of the University Methodist church, Oxford, where he achieved a monumental record as a preacher and administrator.

His work among the students at Ole Miss and his appeal as a preacher marked him as one of the outstanding gospel preachers of the state. The erection of the new University church, one of the fine church plants of the state, stands as a permanent monument to his service at Oxford. Prior to his ministry at Oxford, Dr. Finger served as a World War II chaplain in the U. S.

Navy. He holds degrees from Millsaps College, Emory University, and Columbia. As the newly-appointed president of Millsaps College, Dr. Finger has drawn national tion as an educator through his interpretation of the relationship of the church college to the economy of the nation. His message will be eagerly awaited by the local Men's Club.

The meeting next Tuesday will be in the form of a "Ladies Night" with each man invited to bring his lady. President H. U. Woodall states that a bountiful "pot-luck" supper will be furnished by the ladies of the church. Every member is urged to attend and bring his "guest." QUITMAN C.

OF C. BACKS CLARKE CO. LIVESTOCK SHOW In cooperation with Jimmy Gibbs, county agent, and the Clarke County Live Stock Show and Sale, which is to be held in Quitman March 3, 4 and 5, the board of directors of the Quitman Chamber of Commerce have voted to give $25.00 to the champion beef calf winner and $15.00 to the reserve champion beef calf winner. In addition other awards will be given. The Chamber of Commerce urges all interested persons to be present, either to bring cattle for the sale or to bid on the cattle put up for sale.

SHUBUTA CLASS PLAY FEB. 27 The junior class of Shubuta High school will present a play entitled "When a Woman Decides" on Feb. 27, at 7:30 p.m. The play is to be given in the auditorium of Shubuta High school. Trouble develops when Billy Defoe, heir to two million dollars if he finds a wife with the same amount, suddenly finds himself beseiged by three determined ladies, Maybelle, Matilda, and Bessie.

Many laughs provided by Rastus, the Negro butler, and Mandy, his ever loving sweetie. The cast includes: Billy Defoe, worth a million or Burl, just an ancient girl, Billie M. Burl, just an anciet girl, Billie M. Reeves; Bessie Hayden, a poor little maiden, Dorothy Robinson; Matilda Petter, a real man getter, Maudina Williams; Rastus Toll, blacker than coal, Abner Stallings; Mandy Dehaven, no whiter than a raven, Jessie R. McCoy; Maybelle Toney, pretty but phoney, Shirley McDevitt; Silas Sawyer, just a lawyer, Leslie Ivy.

Clarke QUITMAN, CLARKE Local Happenings Miss Inez Sellers of Washington, D. is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Sellers, this week. Thomas E.

Baker, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Baker, of Quitman, Route 3, who was the victim of an automobile accident last June 13, is much improved and has recently been transferred from a New York hospital to the Veterans hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Mr. and Mrs. Roy Pugh and Miss Mamie Orr have returned to their home in Birmingham after visiting Mrs. Nora Anderson. Miss Pearl Meadows of Birmingham, was a recent guest of Mr.

and 1 Mrs. C. P. Graham. Mr.

and Mrs. Ed Roberts of Pachuta and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Massingale, visited Bellingrath Gardens in Mobile, Sunday. Mrs.

Nora Anderson visited Mrs. Zoie Able in Meridian Tuesday. Miss Kathy Hailes, senior at M.S.C.W., spent last week-end in Birmingham, and saw the play, South Pacific. Mrs. Frank Slay was called to Long Island, N.

this week on account of the illness of her daughter, Mrs. Hayes Mayo. Mrs. Thomas Dabbs, Mrs. John Barry, Mrs.

Jeff and Miss Fannie McFadden visited relatives and friends in Laurel, last Sunday. The many friends of Mrs. Sam Box of Laurel regret to know that she has been critically ill recently and are glad that she is now convalescing. Miss Bessie Roberts of Bucatunna, was the guest, of her aunt, Mrs. Hazel Roberts, last week-end.

Mrs. Edwin K. Clayton of Meridian was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Hazel Roberts, last week-end. The many friends of Mrs.

A. B. Barnett regret that she has been ill recently and hope that she will soon be well again. A. N.

Barnett of the U. S. Navy, accompanied by his family, visited his mother, Mrs. A. B.

Barnett. Also joining the family group for the week-end visit were Mr. and Mrs. H. B.

Barnett of Jackson, Miss. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Johnson and daughters visited relatives near Jackson, Miss. POST OFFICE TO MOVE TO FISHER BLOCK MARCH 1 New Location Will Be Easily Accessible To Main Business District The post office at Quitman is having a moving around March 1.

Postal authorities have completed an agreement for the store space owned by the Butler family in the Fisher block. The post office will occupy the space used for a number of years by the O. D. Fisher store and more recently by Flowers Grocery and the Superette Market. The new location will put the post office in a more centrally located spot and will be easily accessible from the main business district.

Postmaster Sam Carter and his corps of valued assistants will soon be domiciled in the new location, East Church street directly north of courthouse square. J. W. DAVIS DIES John Wesley Davis, prominent business man of Quitman died Thursday. Mr.

Davis suffered from a heart condition which became critical several days ago. During that time his strength gradually ebbed with the passing of each day. Mr. Davis had lived in Quitman for a number of years and had been prominently connected with business, civic and religious activities. He is survived by his wife; one daughter, Mrs.

Vernon Roberts, and two grandchildren. A more detailed article will be carried in next, week's issue of The Tribune. County COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, FRIDAY, Tribune Covington 3-29-52 LIKE OVERS COUNTY THE CLARKE DEW FEB. 20, 1953 SUBSCRIPTION $2.00 PER YEAR JURY LIST FOR CIRCUIT COURT IS ANNOUNCED Following Named Citizens To Serve During First, Second And Third Weeks, March Term The following named citizens have been named to serve as jurors during the first, second and third weeks of the March term of Clarke County circuit court: First Week Beat No. 1-R.

J. Jones, A. McCarra, A. M. Fairchilds, W.

Ivey, Vernon Roberts, J. Edgar Harris, Robert R. Jordan, R. Brewer, M. L.

Early, Alex M. Thompson, W. E. Cooper, Willie Johnson and D. R.

Kemp. Beat No. 2-J. E. Raley, A.

J. Burns, T. E. Cook, G. W.

Moseley, F. J. Holland, Cecil E. Garner, W. O.

Berry, Larkin Wall, T. T. Sanders, H. D. Henderson, Roy M.

P. McClellan and V. L. Hutto. Beat No.

3-M. E. McNeill, R. W. Davis, A.

J. Lewis, James vis, Etell Allen, Leonard Brown, Archie Brand, C. M. West, Olan Riley, A. M.

McLemore, H. B. Boone and W. T. Rolison.

Beat No. 4-Lamar Christian, B. J. Smith, J. F.

Thornhill, W. W. Murray, Leland Irby, P. E. Boles, Lamar Brunson, W.

C. Fisher, Earl Callahan, Roy N. Avera, F. C. Corley and B.

Z. Tedder. Beat No. 5--Robert Cross, nie Becton, B. J.

Fleming, James C. Brewer, Perry Jenkins, W. F. Owen, C. L.

Hiatt, E. G. Smith, J. L. Perritt, A.

C. Brewer, Ray E. Donald and J. T. Reavis.

Second Week Beat No. 1-P. J. Coker, T. L.

Ivey, Arthur Thomas, S. A. Parker, G. F. Therrell, W.

L. Tuttle and Allen D. McQuaig. Beat No. 2-G.

A. Thomas, G. D. Sinclair, Ray Shockley, Melvin Donald, J. A.

Brashier, C. H. Hinson and Chas. A. Duke.

Beat No. 3-J. L. Little, Emmett Morgan, Edward Payne, J. R.

Roberts, Joe Nutt, Ad Privett, Fred Taylor and H. G. Helms. Beat No. 4--E.

M. Lantrip, R. P. Cooper, John R. Robinson, Leo Boles, J.

U. Davidson, Leon Carroll and W. A. Dunnam. Beat No.

5-Dennis Faircloth, Oscar Johnson, Ray B. McKenzie, R. B. Davis, Henry Kemp, S. T.

Norsworthy and Willie Tew. Third Week Beat No. 1-S. J. Lee, H.

G. Pettis, C. L. Shortsleeves, W. M.

Jiles, Sam McClinton, Glynn Graham and Edward Alman. Beat No. 2-William C. Eddins, C. B.

Patrick, J. L. Hayes, 1 L. L. Dedwylder, H.

H. Lafferty, O. B. Castle and M. L.

Leggett. Beat No. 3-L. G. Alexander, T.

F. Kittrell, J. L. Young, G. S.

Hamrick, G. C. Baskett, Wash Privett, C. M. Downs and Cecil E.

Little. Beat No. 4-E. L. Norris, Oscar Taylor, C.

T. Williams, Alvin D. Smith, L. C. Boutwell, B.

M. Long and B. L. Hinson. Beat No.

5--R. L. Downey, H. G. Carmichael, Henry Ford Johnson, Jessie Tew, Jeff Denham, Clifford Gordon and Jeff Grayson.

PACHUTA PTA HOLDS MEETING Members of the Pachuta PTA met in the school auditorium Feb. 12 for their regular monthly meeting. The meeting opened with the devotional, followed by prayer by Carol Sibley. Mrs. George McCormick and her music club presented a Valentine program.

Mrs. R. E. Covington presided over the meeting. Minutes were read by the tary, Mrs.

T. L. Hardee. Mrs. J.

D. Sibley -presided over a briefing business session. The seventh grade won the attendance prize, having 17 representatives. A film on "The School Child" was shown at the close of the meeting. Members enjoyed fellowship with one another in the home making department, where they were served doughnuts, coffee and Coca-Colas by women of the Fairview community, acting as hostesses.

Miss Gordy Hughes attended the annual convention of the Religi-, ous Education Association at Parkway Baptist church in Jackson this week. SIXTH ANNUAL LIVESTOCK SHOW TO BE HELD IN QUITMAN MARCH 3, 4, 5 Blood alBefore houselength symbol shafirst announcement Indications Are That This Year's Exhibition Will Surpass Last Year's Record-Breaking Show The sixth annual Clarke County Livestock Show and Sale will be held in Quitman March 3, 4 and 5. This was the largest show of its kind in Mississippi last year, but is expected to be even larger this year. All farmers are urged to bring fat calves to sell and any purebred stock they have to exhibit. All exhibits must be in place by 12:00 noon Tuesday, March 3, to be eligible for premiums.

Exhibits must remain at show until 12:00 noon March 5. The sale will start at 1:00 o'- clock p.m. March 5. Judging will begin at 10:00 o'- clock Wednesday, March 4. For further information call Jimmy Gibbs, county agent, Quitman.

CPL. BILLY M. McNEILL Recently returned to the United States from Korea under the rotation program and spent a 30-day furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.

R. McNeill, Route 3, Quitman. While here he was married to Miss Hazel Bustin of Laurel. Corporal McNeill served with the 7th Infantry Division, the unit which has seen action in almost every part of the peninsula since landing at Inchon in September, 1950. QUITMAN ARTS CLUB PAGEANT SUNDAY NIGHT The Quitman Arts Club will present a religious pageant, "Women of the Bible," at the Methodist parish house Sunday night at 7:00 o'clock.

The Women of the Bible to be portrayed will be Eve, represented by Mrs. Hal Dabbs, Hannah, Mrs. Milton Terry; Dorcas, Mrs. Jim Willis; Miriam, Mrs. Sawyer Sims; Rebecca, Mrs.

Tom Hailes, Pharoah's daughter, Mrs. Jimmy Sikes; maids of Pharoah's daughter, Mrs. Hobby Hammack and Mrs. Billy Dabbs; the poor widow, Mrs. Claiborne Traweek; Ruth, Mrs.

Warren Blair; Naomi, Mrs. John S. Dabbs; Esther, Mrs. Walter Gunn; the Madonna, Mrs. Gil Roraback.

Mrs. Robert Covington will be commentator for the program. Special musical numbers will add to the beauty of the program and will be given by the choral ensemble consisting of Mrs. Billy Dabbs, Mrs. John Hunter, Mrs.

Gil Roraback and Mrs. Ed Kramer, sopranos; Mrs. John Barry and Mrs. Jack Buchanan, alto. Mrs.

L. M. McNeal, will be the accompanist. Mrs. Roy Patton and Mrs.

Morris Jones will be in charge of special scenery and lighting effects The public is invited to attend. QUITMAN BAPTIST CHURCH NEWS CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK Sunday 10:00 Sunday School 11:00 Worship Service 5:45 Girls' Ensemble 5:45 Carol Choir Rehearsal Training Union Worship Service Monday 7:00 J. T. McRae Royal Ambassadors 7:00 Mission Study-All W. M.

U. Circles Tuesday 7:15 Brotherhood Supper Meeting Wednesday 3:30 Hugh McCormick Royal Ambassadors- Phil Nichols, Host 3:30 Cherub Choir Rehearsal 3:45 Sunbeams Young People's Hour Prayer Service Adult Choir Rehearsal Change in time of evening services. Attention, men! The Baptist Brotherhood is having its regular supper meeting Tuesday evening, Feb. 24 at 7:15 o'clock. Please get your reservation in to the pastor or church secretary as soon as possible.

CALLED TO ACTIVE DUTY Second Lieutenant Clarence V. Herrington, of Quitman, is being called to active duty with the Army according to the public information officer at the Mississippi Military District in Jackson. Lieutenant Herrington is scheduled, to report March 10 to. Third Army Antiaircraft Artillery Training Center, Camp Stewart, Ga. Rev.

A. C. Walley "Week of Dedication" services will climax with the great "Day of Dedication" at Quitman's First Methodist church Sunday. The special day will be observed at both the morning and evening worship. The Rev.

A. C. Walley, Jackson, Mississippi Conference director of evangelism, will be the speaker for the morning service. Rev. Walley is well known in the Quitman area from previous appearances here and will need no introduction to Quitman people.

The evening service will be in the form of a religious drama, "The Women of the Bible," which will be presented by the Quitman Arts Club. This scriptural pageant will feature dramatics and music in a very appropriate and telling combination. Worshippers are to be invited to come to the Altar of DedicaItion at the close of each service and there make a sacrificial offering to the cause of missions in Korea. The local church hopes to give $1000 to the orphaned children of the war areas of Korea. There are more than 50,000 such children in Korea's Pusan area alone.

Worship services throughout the week have been well attended. The key service of the week will be held at 7:30 tonight when the Rev. Aubrey B. Smith, former chaplain in Korea, comes to the local pulpit. The Rev.

Mr. Smith served U. S. Army troops in Korea on two separate occasions. He became well acquainted with conditions in Korea, building two worship chapels for the native Koreans with the aid of American soldiers.

An outstanding young minister, the Rev. Smith will have a vital, challenging message. CALENDAR Sunday, Feb. 22 9:30 a.m. Church School, all ages 10:30 a.m.

Coffee Fellowship Hour 10:55 a.m. Day of Dedication 6:00 p.m. Intermediate MYF 6:00 p.m. Senior MYF 7:00 p.m. Religious Pageant, Parish House Monday, Feb.

23 3:30 p.m. Bible Study Course, "Understanding the Bible," Parish House Tuesday, Feb. 24 7:15 p.m. Methodist Men Wednesday, Feb. 25 3:30 p.m.

Primary Week-Day Class 3:30 p.m. Junior Week-Day Class 6:00 p.m. Youth Choir 7:15 p.m. Bible Study, "The Gospel of John" 8:00 p.m. Adult Choir Friday, Feb.

27 7:00 p.m. Fisherman's Club MRS. KEELY HOSTESS TO PINE HILL DEM. CLUB The Pine Hill Home Demonstration Club met January 21 in the home of Mrs. L.

L. Keely. The hostess led the devotional period, reading from II Corinthians. The members joined in singLet Others See Jesus In You. Roll call was given by Mrs.

J. D. Valentine, Mrs. R. B.

Crawford read the minutes of the previous meeting. Mrs. Clarence Kidd, president, had charge of the session. Mrs. Nola Gordy, Home Demonstration Agent, was unable to attend on account of illness.

Mrs. J. D. Valentine gave the educational topic followed by Mrs. Clarence Kidd who gave a demonstration on dress hemming.

During the social hour the hostess, assisted by Mrs. C. O. nett served delicious cup cakes and coffee. The next meeting will be held Feb.

18 at the home of Mrs, Keahey at Souenlovie. SHUBUTA LIONS CLUB ORGANIZED The organizational meeting of the new Shubuta Lions Club was held at the Shubuta High school with Meridian and Quitman Lions well represented. Lions representative Clarence C. DenHerder was in charge with 21 charter members. Sponsors for the new club are the Meridian and Quitman clubs.

Officers elected were: T. S. McCaskey, president; R. L. Toney, first vice-president; L.

N. Mixon, second vice-president; T. F. Hudson, third vice-president; V. L.

Hutto, secretary; T. F. Hudson, treasurer; C. A. Massey, lion tamer; L.

G. Hankins, tail twister; H. A. Green, L. E.

Reynolds, B. L. Nettles and U. C. Wells, directors.

The club will meet the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at 7 p.m. at the school lunch room. Charter Night has been set for April 2. The Rev. L.

R. Alford was named chairman of the charter presentation committee in charge of arrangements for the celebration. QUITMAN C. OF C. SEEKS MEMBERS If you are in business and interested in the general growth and development of Quitman and trade territory, you need the Quitman Chamber of Commerce.

We need you as a member, and for $1.00 per month (paid annually in advance), you will play a part in making this community a bigger and better place in which to live and make a living. Pay your dues to John L. Hunter, treasurer, Bank of Quitman. We now have almost 100 members. A complete list of members will appear in the Tribune next week.

Join today. Let's work together and grow. Frank A. McLendon, Pres. McLENDON FAMILY REUNION SUNDAY Members of the McLendon family will hold a reunion Sunday at the home of Mr.

and Mrs. Frank McLendon in Quitman. The honored guest will be R. A. McLendon who will celebrate his 77th birthday Sunday.

ARTS CLUB MEETS The February 6 meeting of the Arts Club was held in the home of Mrs. Warren Blair, with Mrs. Sawyer Sims as co-hostess. During the business session plans for the religious pageant, "Women of the Bible," was discussed. The pageant is to be presented Sunday evening, Feb.

22, at the Methodist parish house, at 7:00 o'clock. A film, "The 1951 Maid of Cotton's Tour of South America," was shown by Clyde Webb. Mrs. Jimmy Sikes was chairman of the program. The hostesses served a dessert plate to 12 members and two guests, Mrs.

Joe Blair and Mr. Webb. Mrs. Milton Terry presided. BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT Mr.

and Mrs. Billy McNeill announce the birth of a fine son on Feb. 10, whom they have named. Jimmy Dale. Mother and baby are doing nicely at home after being at Watkins Memorial hospital..