The Richland Beacon-News from Rayville, Louisiana • 1

SERVING RAYVILLE AND RICHLAND PARISH i ONLY NEWSPAPER PRINTED IN RICHLAND PARISH UBERTAS ET NATALE SOLUM tra-otvV VOLUME LXXXIV. RAYVILLE, RICHLAND PARISH, LOUISIANA, SATURDAY, JUNE 1952 NUMBER 22. Police Jury For The Past Four Years Richland Parish Reprieved Man Returned To Jail Bills Would Hike Salaries Of La. Officials Woman Is Drowned In Boeuf River Bill On Autoist Financial Responsibility Is Approved BATON ROUGE, June 16 The House voted Sunday night for a bill to give the state its first law to rid the highways of financially irresponsible motorists. The bill already passed by the Senate now goes to Gov.

Robert F. Ken-non for signature. Under the measure, called "a motor vehicle safety responsibility drivers licenses and automobile regis- Lid Clamped Down On Gambling Inspection Tour By, Sheriff Failed To Reveal Any Gambling Operations Taking the new Sheriff of Richland Parish at his word as published in The Beacon-News, all gambling seems to have ceased on the deadline, the last day being June 12th, and inspection tours by Sheriff Earl and" his deputies failed to reveal itny gambling operations. The slot machines, dice tables, poker tables other paraphernalia used in gambling had been removed. Thus it became unnecessary to make any arrests.

The slot machines belonging to the Town of Delhi was shirt down the same as those belonging to individuals. Mangham tolerated tlots and there were quite a number in the rural section of the Parish; in fact, hearly all parts of the Parish had slot machine except the Town of Rayville prior to the Sheriffs warning. 6 LJS vtD If I Reading from left to right: H. G. Tillman, ward Frank McEacharn, ward J.

U. Douciere, ward C. S. Simpson, ward Richard Downes, clerk and treasurer of board; Carl W. Earle, ward 6, president; Mrs.

Gibson Collins, assistant to clerk; W. H. Linton, Jr. ward D. E.

McKnight, ward R. E. Hardwick, ward 3 E. E. Hill, ward 4 Combs Copes, ward 1.

New Police Jury At Their First Meeting Richland Parish t5 H. G. Tillman, ward Frank Douciere, ward C. S. Simpson, Downes, clerk and treasurer; retiring president; Mrs.

Gibson W. H. Linton, ward 2, and board C. W. Sorey, ward 2 R.

ward 4 N. J. Rester, ward 1. Marshall Bowlin, 45, of Mangham, who was freed the latter part of May from the Richland parish jail after Gov. Robert Kennon issued a reprieve of his sentence, wa3 returned to the parish jail Wednesday of last week after the reprieve was revoked by the governor.

Bowlin, who was serving a mandatory 13 months sentence for selling whiskey in ward 5 and operating a gambling game, was picked up by Richland parish Sheriff Earl E. Hill. Sen. William Boles and Rep. Jodie Stout, both of Richland parish, denounced the Governor's action in issuing a reprieve to Bowlin, stating that neither had been consulted and that the reprieve had been issued upon the request of Franklin parish residents, who they stated had no right to interfere with matters concerning Richland parish.

Senator Boles stated that the citizens of ward 5 had joined togather and as a result Bowlin was returned. Thousands of telegrams were sent by Richland parish citizens to Governor Kennon protesting his action, in the Bowlin case. First Cotton Blooms The Beacon-News received last Monday its first cotton blooms of the 1952 crop. The first to come to us was from Charlie Cade, of 10 miles north of Rayville. This cotton was planted the 2nd day of ApriL The next bloom to be left at our office a short time after the first was by W.

C. Fuller, of Route 5, Rayville. He farms near Crew Lake. This cotton was planted April 16th. WOODLAWN BAPTIST CHAPEL NEWS CHARLES A.

HEINE, Pastor G. L. SHARBONO, Supt. Sunday: 10:00 A.M. Morning Worship 11:00 A.M.

Sunday School 6:45 P.M. Training Union (First Church) 8:00 P.M. Evening Worship (First Church) Tuesday: 3:30 P.M. WJ.I.U. Circle meeting at the ChapeL Thursday: 7:30 P.M.

Sunday School Workers Council. 8:15 P. M. Prayer Meeting EASTSIDE BAPTIST MISSION Sunday: 2:30 P.M. Sunday School Friday: 8:00 P.M.

Preaching Presbyterian Women Meet The Presbyterian Women of the I unurcn met witn jurs. roman n.uerDe and Mrs. H. C. Watson in the home of Mrs.

Ellerbe on June 11th. Eleven members were present. A new member. Miss' Zerola White, of Shreveport was welcomed to the group. The president, Mrs.

Evelyn Cochran, being absent, Mrs. Jane Ellerbe presided. The treasurer reported the Building Fund had grown to $1,891.50. The sum of five dollars was donated to the Presbyterian Student Center at Tech I College. Chairman of World Missions, Mrs.

Robert Tower discussed the work of the White Cross of our Church. It was decided to postpone action on this work until the July meeting when the complete information would be available. Mrs. Ted Crawford presented that part of the program on Great Protestant Leaders. Her subject was William Carey, the great Christian worker in India.

Mrs. Robert Tower gave the devotional, For What Are You Praying? the text taken Trom Colossians After the close of the program, the hostesses served a delicious iced drink with cookies. Amateur Night At Mangham High School Amateur night, Tuesday June 24th, 8 p. m. at Mangham High School, will be an opportunity to enjoy various forms of entertainment.

Come! See! Hear this outstanding talent from surrounding towns. There will be square dancing, tap dancing, singing, hillbilly, jazz, boogie and instrumental music. As an added attraction the Kiwanis Octet from Rayville will sing. Benefit band uniform fund. Price Clinics To Be Resumed James E.

McGinley, District Price Executive of the Office of Price Stabilization, has announced that price clinics will be resumed In a number of North Louisiana cities beginning, Monday, June 23. A price specialist from the district OPS will conduct the clinics and will assist businessmen with any problem they may have concerning ceiling price regulations. The schedule for Rayville follows: Monday, June 23, 10:00 A.M. at City HalL CAPITOL HEADLINES BATON ROUGE, June 16. (GBM) Capitol Headlines: Legislature in sixth week; to adjourn July 10.

House approves welfare money for hospitals. One-third of Kennon bills signed; 10 on calendar. Adult educators to meet here again next March. Livestock-off-highway bill still up for consideration. Dock-Board revenues may go to Highway Department Voting machines now authorized for every parish.

BATON ROUGE, June 16 Gov. Robert Kennon and 11 other state officeholders would receive salary increases under bills approved by the Senate today. The governor's salary would be increased from $15,000 to $13,000 a year under an amendment tacked onto a House bill by the Senate. Sen. Gilbert Henningan of Field3 said the amendment originally called for the governor to receive $20,000 a Hennigan said that Kennon had asked the amendment be changed from $20,000 to $18,000 a year because he felt the governor should not be paid more than Louisiana Supreme Court justices.

Supreme Court justices would be boosted from $15,000 to $18,000 under one of the bills the Senate approved. The Senate gave final legislative approval to bills that would make the following salary boosts: Secretary of state from $7,000 to $8,000. Second assistant attorney general from $7,500 $9,000. First assistant attorney general from $8,000 $9,500. Supreme Court clerk from $7,500 to $10,000.

First deputy Supreme Court clerk from $6,000 to $7,500. Second deputy Supreme Court from $4,200 to $6,000. Supreme Court crier from $2,700 to $3,100. Judges circuit court of appeals from $12,000 to $15,000. The Senate approved bills and sent them to the House for final legislative approval to increase the chairman of the Louisiana Tax Commission from $7,500 to $10,000 a year and boost the state superintendent of education from $10,000 to $12,500.

The amendment increasing the governor's salary was tacked onto the bill raising the Supreme Court justices salaries. The bill now goes back to the House where the amendment must be okayed for final legislative approval. Last week the Senate approved a bill increasing all Louisiana district court judges from $8,000 to $10,000 a year along "with juvenile court judges in Caddo and Orleans Parishes. The Legislature also has approved a bill giving senators and representatives $150 a month expense aUowances and increase the per diem expense from $20 to $30. It has been approved by both houses and now awaits executive action by Kennon.

The House approved a $500,400 appropriation bill to finance the $150 ex-Dense allowances foe the 39 'senators and 100 representatives. The "bill was sent to the Senate for further, approval. Cotton Classing: Office To Be Opened In Winnsboro In July BATON ROUGE, June 13 The Louisiana Deltas hew cotton classing office will be in operation at Winnsboro about the middle of July, Dave L. Pearce, commissioner of agriculture, said today. Now under construction at Winnsboro, Pearce said, is a building to house the office.

Built by local businessmen, it is to be rented to the cot ton branch of the U. S. Department of Agriculture for use by the joint state-federal project. Winnsboro was chosen in April after a survey of the Delta region for the cotton classing office which, Pearce said, will receive samples of cotton from 11 Norheast Louisiana parishes and provide farmers with official reports of its grade and staple and of the current federal support price. Two other Louisiana offices are in operation, at New Orleans and Alexandria.

"Much of the cotton produced in the Delta area has not been classed in the past," Pearce said, "because of the long delay in sending samples to New Orleans. It is possible that location of the office in Winnsboro will stimulate an increase in cotton planted in the Delta." Assisting the state and federal agencies in the project are the Louisiana Delta Council, the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation and other state agricultural groups. Ordination Of Deacons To Be Held The Antioch Baptist Church has requested the ordination of Mr. Ulyss Weaver and Mr. Harry Drewry as deacons to, fill their office in the church.

The ordination service will be held at the Antioch Church on Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, June 22, 1952. The ordination sermon will be delivered by the Rev. Roy Joyner, pastor of the Lone Cherry Baptist Church, Mangham," La. The Rev. J.

L. Johnson, pastor of the First Baptist Church, Baskin, will bring the charge to both the deacons and to the Church. The Church, pastored by Rev. Mur-lun Roshto, has felt the leadership of the Lord in the selection and the election of these two concreated Christian men who will take their places in this great office. ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH Rayville, La.

Marlun Roshto, pastor. Ulyss Weaver, S. S. Supt. Sunday School 10:0011:00 a.m.

Worship Service 11:00 12.00 a.m. Training Union 7:15 8:15 p.m. Worship Service 8:15 9:15 p.m. Ordination Service 2:30 p.m. (Sunday, June 22, 1952) Young Woman Is Drowned, Inez Kennedy Steps Off Into Deep Water While Wading A 20-year-old Goodwill woman drowned about 3:15 P.

Sunday in the Boeuf river four miles sputh of Oak Ridge as her father attempted vainly to save her. The body was recovered approximately one and one-half hours later. Inez Kennedy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.

G. Kennedy, Route 2, Rayville was reported to have been wading in the river when she stepped off into deep water. Her father was unable to save her. The Kennedys were on a picnic outing when the drowning occurred. The American Legion emergency truck was sent out by the Monroe fire department, but arrived after the body was recovered.

Funeral services were held at 2 P. M. today at the Unity Church of God with the Rev. I. J.

Blackman, pastor of the New Prospect Baptist Church, officiating. Interment, under the direction of Catron-Gay Funeral Home of Delhi, was in the Unity cemetery near DarnelL She is survived by her parents; one sister, Dorothy Mae Kennedy; one brother, Curtis, all of the Goodwill community; and one half-brother, Gig-rey Dodd of New Orleans Pallbearers were William II. Howard; Junior Suddith, John Willie Hal-ley, Claude Howard, Curtis Houck and Coy Williams. David C. Smith Announces For Parish School Board, Ward Four Under the proper caption in this week's issue of The Beacon -News will be found the formal announcement of Mr.

David C. Smith, of Archibald, as a candidate for Member of Richland Parish School Board from Ward Four, submitting his claims to thef decision of the voters in the Primary Election to be held Tuesday, July 29th, 1952. Mr. Smith is a native of the Fourth Ward of Richland Parish, and cast his first vote and every succeeding one at the Archibald precinct. He has resided all the 57 years of his life to-date in the community where he was horn.

He is engaged successfully in ifarming, and has always taken and imselfish interest in the advancement of this ward and parish. I He is married and the father of two children, and is especially interested their education. If elected, hewill give a high order of public service to the school board. In his letter to the voters of his ward he outlines some of his plans and convictions, which makes interesting reading. For the benefit of the electorate of Ward Four we reproduce Mr.

Smith's letter in full and ask that you read it. The letter is as follows: TO THE VOTERS OF WARD 4 Tn obedience to the solicitations of many friends and ar honest' and sincere desire to be of service to the people of the community in which I live, I offer myself as candidate for school Board member from the 4th Ward, Richland Parish, subject to the Democratic primary July 29, 1952. "I promise if elected I shall have only one aim in view, that of preserving and improving the greatest public school system on earth. "2. That I will give to any student from the 4th Ward graduating from Rayville or Mangham high school as Valedictorian of the class, during my term one year of my regular salary as School Board member, to- apply on scholarship at any college of their choice, same to be divided into 4 equal parts, one-fourth to be paid each year for four years if studies are continued that long, if two in one year, one-half to each one.

"3. That I will state my opinion frankiy and courteously, on all matters pertaining to this office keeping in mind the best interest of the student body of Richland Parish and my constituents, but if opinions should differ I will cheerfully conform to the ballot of the majority, as becomes a good citizen of the greatest democracy on earth. "4. That I will ever be on the alert to keep any isms whatsoever out of the prescribed courses of our schools, or from being infiltrated in any other manner into our school system, thus leaving the student mind free at the proper age or maturity, to. choose his or her religious and political association.

"5. That I will not only solicit the advice of my constituents, but will be open to constructive criticism at all times. "I aim to make as thorough a canvass of the ward as possible, but should I miss you please accept this as my personal solicitation of your vote and support. DAVID Ci SMITH- INFANT HOG AN Karen Ruth, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Ernest Hogan of near Rayville, died at birth, Sunday, June 15th, and the funeral services were conducted Sunday at 5 p.m.,; and interment was in the New Start. Cemetery, Rev. J. S. Deal of the Start Baptist Church officiating.

The baby is survived by parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest of Route 5, Rayville; and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. C.

A. Hogan, of Rayville; and Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Bowen, of Arcadia. trations would be suspended in any ac cident if motorists could not show proof of financial responsibility to pay damages in any accident.

The House voted 74-3 for the measure Senate Bill 65 authored by Sen. Louis A. Mahoney of New Orleans. Follows Model Law Rep. George Tessier of New Orleans who said he had introduced a similar measure, would disregard it and support the Mahoney measure similar to the "model" law which 22 other states have.

1 ly XiiVLUtlSI. 1111 W1Y 111 (111 Cbll dent would have "four ways in which to prove financial responsibility by liability insurance, by posting cash to cover damage's, by posting bond, as a self -insurer. The law would apply to any accident involving personal injury or death or over $100 in property damage. Reported in 10 Days The accident would have to be reported within 10 days. Within 80 days thereafter, either or both drivers involved in the accident would have his license and registration suspended if he were unable to show proof of responsibility.

The license would be suspended for one year if no suit were filed in the accident or until security was furnished to guarantee payment of judgment or if the party liable had been released from liability either by the court or by arrangements to pay the damages. Administration of the act would be under the commissioner of public safety. A provision of the bill provides that bad risks persons unable to obtain insurance through ordinary channels can get policies which are apportioned among several insurance companies under authority of the secretary of state. Parish Officers Failed To Return Oaths Of Office BATON ROUGE, La. June 14 Secretary of State Wade Martin, Jr.

said Friday at least one-third of the parish officials who were elected in recent primary elections have failed to return their oaths of office for recording as required by law. He said that on May 23 his office had sent the officials their commissions, along with oath form blanks. "Under the law," Martin said, "the official must take his oath of office within 30 days of receiving his commission. The executed oath form must then be returned to the secretary of state for filing. "Technically, the failure of an official to take the oath of office within the prescribed period makes his office automacially vacant.

"I feel sure that most of the officials concerned have taken their oaths, but there is no official record of it un til my office receives the completed I oath form for ruing. Martin said that the outstanding oaths are those of police jurors, sheriffs, constables, clerks of court, coroners and justices of the peace. "The deadline is fast approaching," Martin said, "and I should like to suggest that these parish officials forward their oaths to this office as promptly as possible, so they can avoid having their offices declared vacant, as is possible under the constitution." Mangham Rainbows Attend Grand Assembly The girls of Mangham Rainbow Assembly No. 44 had a nice representation at the Grand Assembly held in Lake Charles June 13, 14, 15. Those who made the trip were: Emma June Anderson, Ann Barfield, Glenda Fay Booth, Patricia Chapman, Ruth Chapman, Peggy Sue Boughton, Mickey Brown, Billie Jo Cook, Frances Dear, Jean Harper, Bennie Holdiness, Nettye Jean Lott, Annette Odom, Jerry Odom, Janet Tims, Gwynette Tims, Jackie Traweek, Jo Ann Fletcher, and the two chaperones, Mrs.

Virginia Chap man, Mother Advisor of the group and Mrs. Melissa McKay, Grand Ruth of the O.E.S. State of Louisiana. These girls were complimented on their obedience, and their determination to make eevry effort to learn more of the true virtues of young womanhood. They were rewarded for their untiring efforts by having the honor of claiming the title to three Grand Appointments during the sessions.

Rufch Chapman was appointed Grand Love, Emma June Anderson was appetmted Grand Representative of Alabama. The Mother Advisor Mrs. Chapman will serve as State Deputy for the ensuing year in the newly; formed District Number Five. This includes the Assemblies of Monroe No. 5, Celhi, Rayville, Mangham, and Lake Providence.

Although, the Assembly is the youngest chartered Assembly in the State, they are proud to have gained recognition at such an early date. This was their very first Grand Assembly, and the members of the Masonic Lodge, and the Eastern Star should be proud to know they have sponsored such a wide-a-wake group of girls. There are more than 90,000,000 individual fibers in a pound of cotton. No PMA Assistance For Fall Cover Crops Mr. James R.

Garland, Parish Administration Officer, Richlafi.d Parish PMA, reports that farmers oi the parish will not be offered assistance on winter cover crop seed for planting in the fall of 1952. The County PMA Committee, at a recent meeting, made a thorough study of changes in program operation which requires that any assistance offered on winter cover crop seed in the fall of 1952 be charged to 1952 program funds. Since plantings in the fall of 1951 were charged to 1952 funds, giving assistance In the fall of 1952 would mean two cover crop programs charged to the same program year funds. Due to the fact that Richland Parish uses a large part of its parish allocation of funds for cover crop practices, it will be impossible, with funds available, to give assistance this fall for cover crops and at the same tfme give assistance on other conservation practices which have been previously approved for the parish for use during 1952. This, in effect, will mean a holiday on winter cover crops for fall planting in 1952.

Other practices offered for 1952, such as, application of phosphate, potash and lime; construction of ditches and livestock reservoirs; all pasture seeding, etc, will not be affected by the winter cover crop holiday. SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHUKCH Rev. R. Lawrence Order of services This Sunday Rayville mass at 7:00 instead of i Next Sunday Rayville mass at 9:00 Instead of 10:00. This Sunday Dehi mass at 9:00 instead of 10:00.

Next Sunday Delhi mass at 7:00 instead of 8:00. This change in the order of services will continue unta further notice. 1951 -Crop Loan Cotton To Be Pooled August 1st1 "The United States Department of Agriculture announced on June 9, 1952 that all 1951-Crop Loan Cotton still under loan on August. 1, 1952 will be pooled on that date by CCC for producers accounts. The Ioan3 mature on July 31, 1952.

In Louisiana a total of 52,932 bales was put under loan. Through June 10, 1952 a total of 46,314 bales had been redeeemed, leaving loans outstanding on 6,618 bales. Producers may either sell their "equity" in the loan cotton or redeem the cotton from the loan, and then sen it on the open market. The market price of the various qualities of cotton has varied materially during the year, but at present prices farmers should be able to dispose of most qualities of cotton at prices that will give them some net profit above the loan and incidental charges against the cotton. The 1951-Crop loan cotton not redeemed prior to August 1, 1952 will be placed In a pool and sold in an orderly manner by CCC.

On final liquidation of all cotton In the pool, the net proceeds, if any, after deduction of all advances including storage, insurance and handling charges, will be distributed among the producers whose cotton was placed in the pool, in proportion to the amount of the loans on the cotton placed in such pooL After July 31, 1952 producers will not be entitled to redeem their cctton or to sell their equity." PFC. MONROE CATER, JR. Mrs. Gladys Farf ar, wife of Mr. Jim Bob Farrar has received final telegram that the body of her son, Pfc.

Monroa Cater, Jr, who wa killed in action In Korea, July 10, 1950, has reached the United States. His remains will arrive in Rayville on the Illinois Central Railroad Company train due here at 7:53 p.m, Saturday. Mulhearn's Funeral home will be In charge, and the remains will be at the home of his parnts, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Bob Farrar, Saturday night, and funeral services will be held at Shady Grove Church of God, with the pastor, Rev.

W. E. Rodgers, officiating, Sunday, with the interment in the Rayville Masonic cemetery. Cotton exports through February 29 were 4,138,000 bales, the Department of Agriculture has announced. Reading from left to McEacharn, ward J.

ward 2, Vice-President; Carl W. Earle, ward 6 and Collins, assistant to the newly elected president E.Hardwick, ward 3 R. Rayville Rainbow Girls Attend Grand Assembly Grand Assembly for Rainbow Girls met at Masonic Temple, Lake Charles, La, Nineteen Rayville Rainbow Girls attending. Approximately 1,000 girls attended from the State of Louisiana. Five sessions were attended with Grand Officers and Grand Representatives being installed for the incoming term of office.

We of Rayville are very proud of having a Grand Representative chosen from our girls. Who, Carolyn La Jean LeggetL The girls registered at Charleston Hotel and were graciously entertained by Lake Charles Assembly. A most enjoyable time was had by all. We are looking forward to doubling our attendance for 1953. May we be most successful.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH SERVICES Rev. Charles A. Heine, Pastor Sunday: 9:45 A.M". Bible School 11:00 A.M. Worship Services 2:30 P.M.

Eastside Mission Sunday School. 6:45 P.M. Training Union 8:00 P.M. Evening Worship 9:00 P.M. Youth Fellowship Monday: 6:00 P.M.

R.A.'S. meet at Church, Tuesday: 6:00 P. M. Youth Choir P.M. W.M.U.

Circles meet as follows: Circle 1 Mrs. Bud Tilbury Circle 2 Mrs. Hale Boyd Circle 3 Mrs. E. N.

Purser Circle 4 Mrs. Jodie Lane Circle 5 Mrs. W. H. Eddins Woodlawn Circle at Chapel Wednesday: 7:30 P.M.

Prayer Meeting, Tom Moseley, leader. 8:15 P.M. Choir Practice Friday: 7:30 P.M. Sunday School Cabinet and Council Meeting. Sellers Aycock Jr.

will be our guest speaker Sunday and we are always glad of an opportunity to hear Sellers preach. FAMILY REUNION Mr. and Mrs. Fielder Slocum and family of Yuma Valley, Ariz, have just returned from a two weeks vacation and business trip here with relatives and friends. On their way back home, they enjoyed the beautiful sights of the Grand Canyon.

While here Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Williams of Start had a family reunion witlt all five of their daughters together and one son sorry two of the boys couldn't be with the family. They were Mrs. R.

W. Young, Start, Mrs. J. B. Seymour, Start, Mrs.

F. Slocum, Yuma, Ariz. Mrs. C. E.

Carter, Rayville, La. Mrs. W. L. Morris, Newellton, La.

and Mr. J. B. Williams, Start, La. Such a wonderful time was enjoyed by this family.

right: U. Richard clerk; of the H. Lynn, Solons Hear Alabama Official BATON ROUGE Louisiana senators studying a bill proposing local control of public welfare were told Alabama county boards have cut 9,000 persons from their rolls since October. William Durrough, director of Alabama's department of public welfare, said the local boards were still reviewing cases and expected to remove another 9,000. He appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee yesterday.

The group is considering several welfare bills by Sen. B. H. Rogers of Grand Cane. A major bill Rogers offered would decentralize Louisiana's $100 million welfare program.

He would place it in the hands of parish boards with the police juries as the guiding agencies. Ready for house floor action next week is another bill asking the legislature to open Louisiana's rolls to public inspection. State law now requires the rosters to remain confidential. Durrough, who came here from Montgomery, for the committee hearing, said only a few persons have asked to see welfare lists since Alabama opened its rolls. In Louisiana, the state department of public welfare administers the welfare program.

The state has about 170,000 welfare recipients. Of this number, .20,000 receive old age assistance. The committee was told Alabama spends about $36 million a year for approximately 102,000 welfare cases. The committee did not act on the Rogers bills, as only proponents were heard. Sen.

Robert A. Ainsworth, Jr. of New Orleans, chairman, said opponents would be heard later. Durrough said county welfare boards are appointed in Alabama by the county board of commissioners. The state department controls allocation of funds and serves as final appeal authority on welfare claims.

The Alabama county boards pass on eligibility of applicants. Discussing results of opening welfare rolls in Alabama, Durrough said the highest number of persons asking to inspect welfare rolls in any county was 17. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev. Ernest Holloway will preach for us this Sunday morning at the eleven o'cloclTTiour. You are cordially invited to this service, as well as the Sunday School hour, 9:45.

MISS JOY LOUISE WOODS IS FACULTY MEMBER OF BJW.L Miss Joy Louise Woods is a faculty member of B. M. Monroe, for the summer, teaching English and typing. Miss Woods is a graduate of Louisiana College, having received her B. A.

degree there in May. She was active in various organizations at college. She was a member of the Boosters and secretary her senior year; secretary of Athenian Society, secretary of senior class and was selected for membership in Alpha Chi, National honorary fraternity..