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THE RICHLAND BEACON-NEWS, RAYVILLE, LA. SATURDAY, MARCH 3rd, 1945. War Prisoners Aid N. J. College Indians Honor Billy Boles Rayville Youth Named Honorary Captain At N.

J. C. Supper Army, Navy Leaders, Others Endorse Red Cross War Fund Blasted Corn Makes Good Silage, Expert Saya Corn so badly blasted by drouth or chinch bugs that it will not pro LOCAL AND PERSONAL MENTION OF RAYVILLE AND RICHLAND PARISH PEOPLE war shall be won. Let us be equally determined that the Red Cross shall be enabled and permitted to measure up to the needs of the situation and the high standard which we have set for it." CONGRESS OF INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATION: "Each one of our mem- Mr. and Mrs.

Eugene C. Nunnally are spending the between-trimester holidays with Mrs. Nunnallys parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.

G. Higgs, Sr. Mr. Nunnally is assistant professor in the journalism department of Louisiana Tech at Ruston. II -i A visiting representative of War Prisoners Aid of the Y.M.CA, a participating service of the National War und, has just entered a ureal prison camp in Germany.

Confined here are many thousands of men of several dirterent nationalities. If he interviewed each man for only five minutes, working eight hours per dav, six days per week, he would probably sjend more than a year uninterruptedly in this camp. Instead, he may be limited to a few hours, before hurrying alonR to the next camp. So he talks with the Commandant, and the elected leaders of the prisoners and of the various camp activities. He checks what the camp has received of the many educational, recreational, relicinns and vocational training material which the Y.M.CA.

supplies, and lists the camp's present needs. It Is not surprUinfr. therefore, that relatively few prisoners can he personally interviewed, or that many are served without realizing the source of the service. There mav le no credit line on the doors of the camp workshops, or on vme of the text books, musical instrument, athletic oods nd religions materials, which make endurahle the snul-corrodinfr vears of captivity. And little worldly reward or rrcopnition can ever accrue to the selfless men who visit the camps.

BAPTIST XV. M. S. Circle One of the Baptist W. M.

S. met with Mrs. George Dowries on February 26th in the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. S.

Aycock. There were thirteen members present and we were glad to have Mrs. Fred Kirk as a new member. Mrs. Aycock gave a very Inspiring devotional from the Book of Ruth.

Mrs. McCoppin gave the second lesson from the Home Mission Book, "His Precious Promise," which was enjoyed by all present. Meeting was dismissed with prayer by Mrs. Glover. Refreshments were served by the hostess.

REPORTER "Well, Doc," said the man, "I walked 187 miles to get here, and I hate to walk back." Cablegram. OY THEATRE Rayville, Louisiana Sunday and Monday VIVIEN LEIGH ROBERT TAYLOR In "WATERLOO BRIDGE" Tuesday-Wednesday-Two BIG FICTURES MARGARET O'BRIEN "CANTER VILLE GHOST" AND CHARLES STARRETT "COWBOY IN THE CLOUDS" Thursday and Friday MARIA MONTEZ JON HALL "GYPSY WILDCAT" MATINEE Every Thursday Box Office Opens 3:45 Saturday ROY ROGERS in SONG OF NEVADA" AND RICHARD ARLEN "THAT'S MY BABY" ALL SHOWS SUBJECT TO CHANGE What Price Cotton! For latent developments in cotton, SUBSCRIBE to the only cotton newspaper, serving the producer, country merchants, ginners, cottonseed crushers, compress and warehousemen and bankers, 52 issue and International Edition $4.00, 2 yrs. $7.00. Tho Cotton Trade Journal Memphis, Tenn. Gentlemen: Please enter my subscription to your paper.

Name. Address. Occupation- duce a grain crop may be salvaged for feed by putting It Into the silo, says W. B. Nevena of the University of Illinois college of agriculture.

Preserved In this way all the forage will be saved for feed, while if permitted to stand in the field or if harvested as fodder, much of its feeding value will be lost. Silage made from corn with few ears is not so high in feeding value as silage containing the usual amount of grain, but three to four tons of it will furnish as many pounds of nutrients as one ton of hay. The chief precaution to be followed in making silage under these conditions is to make certain that the corn as it goes into the silo has the correct amount of moisture to insure its keeping quality. Seventy to 75 per cent moisture is right. To make a moisture test, choose six to eight representative plants from the field, immediately remove to a shady place, and chop nely with a corn knife.

Take a three-pound sample, weighing carefully to one-tenth pound. Spread in pans and dry overnight in the oven of the kitchen range or until the sample loses no more moisture. If the sample weighs less than one pound when completely dry, the crop is satisfactory for silage, but if the dry weight is more than one pound, water must be added until the corn is well moistened. No other preservative is necessary. Outline Steps for Acting Against Fire Hazards Oily rags, like rubbish, may ignite spontaneously.

Burn them if practical; otherwise store them in closed metal containers. Paints, too, should be kept tightly covered. Heating systems should be examined for cracks or other defects, soot, or clogging in chimneys and flues. Repairs should be made promptly. Make sure that no combustible material, including woodwork, is exposed to heat.

Keep ashes in covered metal containers; shield fireplaces with screens. Replace weather-worn flammable wood shingle roofs with fire-resistant roofing. See that ample ash trays are available wherever smoking is permitted, and that careful smoking habits are cultivated by all members of the family. Put matches in metal containers, out of the reach of small children. Use a flashlight for temporary illumination.

Use great care with any flammable liquid brought into the home ior any purpose. Do not use flammable cleaning fluids. A correctly built fire needs no kerosene. Replace frayed electric cords, have defective electrical equipment replaced or re paired by a competent electrician, check the fuse box to see that proper fuses are installed, and see that lamp shades are a safe distance from electric light bulbj. Recharge fire extinguishers and put them where they will be readily accessible if a fire should break out.

Pollen Factors Deciduous fruit trees are good sources of pollen for honeybees. The succession of blossoms from the time of the early almonds through the apples extends over nearly three months. There is great variation in the amount of pollen produced by varieties, especially in plums. Some nectar is also gathered from the deciduous fruit blossoms. The French and Imperial prunes sometimes provide honey during warm, dry seasons.

The honey from almond is quite bitter. That from pears is of little value; but the apple produces some honey of high quality. Blossoms of sweet cherry are far more attractive to bees than are those of the sour or pie cherries. On the whole, little fruit honey is stored, because of the high humidity during the blossom period and also because the bee colonies are seldom up to full storing strength so early in the season. Cleanliness Saves Food It is especially important to give food containers scrupulous attention in hot weather.

Bread and cake boxes, cleaned only once-in-a-while, accumulate bacteria that quickly spoil even a fresh loaf. These containers should be washed weekly, both inside and outside, with hot, sudsy water followed by a rinse of boiling water to kill any mold. After being dried with a clean dish towel, the open box should then be left on the window sill to allow tha air and sun to complete the sweetening. It is urgent to guard against the spoilage of food these days when nothing should be wasted. Good housekeepers buy only what foods they need and protect their supplies by clean careful storage so every last bit can used up.

Oil Production The United States, although still dominant, is losing its commanding position as a world oil producer. It has within its own borders nearly 40 per cent of the world's proved reserves, and American nationals own 25 per cent of the remainder. British interests hold about 60 per cent of the proved resrves of the Middle East and about 15 per cent of the world's total. Russia holds only 11 per cent of the world's reserves, but it possesses more imposing potential resources in petroleum than any other nation. RECEIVES MERITORIOUS SERVICE PLAQUE With the Dixie Division on Morotai (Special Release) The 31st Infantry Division medical battalion of which Pfc.

Loyd II. McCarty is a member has been awarded the meri torious Service Unit Plaque for out standing devotion to duty in its year overseas. McCarty is the son of John McCarty of Rayville', La. WASHINGTON; D. In answer to President Roosevelt's appeal to the nation on behalf of the American Red Cross to fulfill the $200,000,000 Red Cross War Fund goal for 1945, America's foremost military and naval leaders, the press, and educational, religi- Stlmson Gen.

Marshall ous, fraternal. Industrial and labor groups pledged unstinting support. Secretary of War Stlmson expressed his gratitude to the Red Cross for discharging its responsibilities to the Army "with efficiency and humanity" throughout the war. Chief of Staff General Marshall added: "The Red Cross has kept pace with the growth of the Army by enlarging its services to meet soldier needs both In this country and overseas." Secretary of the Nary James V. For-restal, citing Red Cross war contributions of blood plasma, prisoner of war food packages and civilian war aid, said, "In the blackness of war, the Red Cross stands as a beacon of mercy of which we can all be proud.

Never has money been put to better use." Admiral Ernest J. King, commander-in-chief of the United States fleet, pointed out that "every time the Red Cross assists a man in the armed forces in any way. There can be no doubt that the humanitarian activities of the American Red Cross have a direct bearing on the outcome of the war." Both the American Newspaper Publishers Association and the National Editorial Association's presidents promised complete cooperation from the American press. Among groups endorsing the War Fund are: AMERICAN LEGION: "The Red Cross has exemplified the fine, traditional spirit of American helpfulness. The approach of the postwar reconstruction period will not lessen the calls for Red Cross services." AMERICAN FEDERATION OF LABOR: "We are determined that the Pvt.

Herbert Jones spent a very nice furlough at home' until the last day. He has the mumps now and is in the hospital at Selman Field. He was wounded while overseas. Friends will be interested to know that Mrs. D.

C. Byrd has undergone an operation in the Delhi Clinic and is doing well. She expects to be able to return home soon. FOR RENT Bedroom with adjoining i bath; for single or couple. Phone 137, Rayville.

Wesleyan Service Guild The Wesleyan Service Guild met Wednesday night, February 21st, at 7:30 p. with Miss Carrie Hatch as hostess. The meeting was called to order and the minutes of the previous meeting read and adopted. Attendance and beginning our meetings promptly at 7:30 were discussed at this time. Each member present chose an absent member or members to contact about returning to regular attendance.

Mrs. G. D. Cain opened the program with a well-chosen devotional from God's Purpose. Miss Jackie Guynes was the program leader of the evening.

Because the library had not been able to secure the book "Indians Are People Too," which had been chosen for review. Miss Guynes had substituted for it "Facing the Future In Indian Missions," by George Hyman. Her review was both interesting and informative as well as most ably presented. She spoke of how in the past the church work among the Indians had too often been church board reports, statistics, and organization facts, rather than the character development and individual growth desired. It is unfair to compare Indian and white standards of living but better, rather, to compare in the Indians their old ways of living and the progress made in their present Indian life.

The Christian mission should be the center of the community. Much social service work can be done through it. An Indian pastor for the church is best if proper cooperation be given. The idea of denominations, is confusing to the Indian, who asks, "Why so many churches and just one 'Great Spirit'?" This is related, too, to the idea of breaking down of tribal isolation to social organization, encouraged by the church. The value of the church as a "school of democracy" was presented.

The church encourages social consciousness. The Indian with hi3 very different background faces a difficult process of adjustment to new cultural institutions. In conclusion Miss Guynes summarized by saying that the success of the mission was not in the baptisms and memberships but in the transformation of character, ways of living, or cultural levels. The recognized policy of mission workers is to blend the best in the cultural standards of both the whites and the Indians. The Indian church or mission is the most significant factor in the development of the community.

Following the review, thoroughly enjoyed by all present, the hostess served delicious refreshments. The group adjourned with all repeating the Mizpah. The next meeting, on March 7th, will be a business meeting at the Methodist church at 7:30 p. m. REPORTER BUY WAR BONDS! 3f" i Petty Officer First Class George Ineichen, USCG, who has been stationed in Greenland for the past year, is at home on a twenty-five day leave visiting his parents, Mr.

and Mrs. J. J. Ineichen, Sr. Miss Gwendolyn Ball, of Alto, is spending the vacation between trimesters at Louisiana Tech with her parents, Mr.

and Mrs. J. A. Ball. Mrs.

J. W. Cole, of Longview, Texas, was the guest of her cousin, Mrs. Eunice Trezevant, several days this week. Jerrel II.

Hardy, 1C, 19-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Clark Hardy, is at home on leave after service in the Pacific. He took part in five major battles. His ship was sunk in the invasion of Luzon, in the Philippines.

Hardy has thirty days at home and will then report to New Orleans for duty. Mrs. Steve Brown and Mrs. J. E.

Chaney, of Mangham, had as their week end guests Turret Gunner and Mr3. Frank J. Brown, who have just come from Honolulu, Hawaii, en route to San Diego, where he will be an instructor. The family of TSgt. Stanley C.

Brown, of Mangham, have received word that he is somewhere in France and doing line. Mrs. A. C. Clark and daughter, Canaille, visited in Oklahoma City, during the past week.

Mrs. LaVerne Higgs Robinson and baby daughter, Mary Frances, of Shreveport, were week end guests of Mrs. Robinson's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.

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CARSON JEWELER RAYVILLE, LOUISIANA SUBSCRIPTION HONOR ROLL RENEWALS C. A. Upton, Delhi Route 2 Sgt. Carey Joseph Cheek, Postmaster, New York Clint Evans, Jonesville Union Compress Warehouse Delhi J. H.

Bridges, Delhi Mrs. Rosa P. O'Brien, Delhi Mrs. W. T.

Henry. Rayville Lt. Col. Lasley Richardson, yC Postmaster, New York Hoyt Neal, Rayville Rt 1 Frank W. Brunson, Archibald Lester A.

Dearman, Delhi Rt. 2 Lt (jg) Carey J. Ellis, USNR, Fleet Postoffice, San Francisco Cpl. Eugene Kennedy, Postmaster, San Francisco F. E.

Nivans. Rayville Rt 1 F. G. Copes, Delhi Route Ezra Smith, Rayville Rt. 4 Arthur Medlin, Rayville Rt.

4 Delhi High School, Delhi Bessie Lee Riley, Start C. D. Dickens, Rayville Rt. 2 R. L.

Jowers, Rayville Capt. Claude V. McLemore H. L. Murray, Hebert Mrs.

Lula Mae Cumpton, Rayville Mrs. J. G. Glover, Rayville Mrs. R.

C. Hart, Transylvania W. H. Washbume, Delhi A. B.

Halley. Start Pfc. James F. Middleton, Postmaster, New York NEW Jesse Stephens, Rayville Rt. 1 J.

B. Watson, Archibald Walter Thompson, Archibald Mrs. George Spiers, Oak Ridge Mrs. C. King, Mangham RL 1 Pvt.

Alvin T. Smith, Fort Bliss, Okla. W. T. Monroe, Delhi Rt.

2 Mrs. T. IL Hcben, Dunn T. D. Case, Kenner Pvt.

Herbert A. Robbins, Postmaster, New York Pvt. Alvin L. Day, Postmaster, New York Monroe World. Billy Boles, N.

J. C. basketball player whose home is at Rayville, last night was named honorary captain of the 1944-45 cage team at Northeast Junior College of L. S. U.

here. Boles was honored at a supper given members of the basketball squad and athletic officials of the school by Dr. Rodney C. Cline, dean of the institution. The supper was given at Hotel Frances with twelve members of the cage squad and the team manager in attendance with B.

S. Mamner and E. J. Brown, members of the faculty athletic committee; Coach James L. Ma-lone, and Dr.

Cline. Basketball players present were James Turner, Billy Boles, Tex Mas-sengale, Gene Bellew, Harvey Traylor, Wilbur Smith, Jimmie Whittington, Buford Welch, Dan McDuff, James Faler, Fred Higginbotham, "Slim" Alexander, and Manager "Flash" Currie. ST. DAVID'S AUXILIARY St. David's Auxiliary met on Monday, February 19th, in the home of Mrs.

J. M. Shamblin, at 3:30 p. m. The prayers of the Woman's Auxiliary were led by Mrs.

Hargis, president. The Auxiliary voted to give another Church supper on Sunday, April 8th, being the Sunday after Easter. After the short business meeting Mrs. Hargis gave the last two chapters from our study book, "The Unfolding Drama In Southeast Asia." Following this interesting program the Creed was said and we adjourned to meet Monday, March 5th, in the home of Mrs. Mamie York.

A delectable salad course was served by Mrs. Shamblin, hostess. LETTER FROM PFC. HENRY PHILLIPS Somewhere in the Philippines, February 16, 1945. Dear Mr.

Mangham: I thought I would drop you a few lines to let the folks back home hear from me, since I haven't written to you in a long time. How is everything doing around ole Rayville these days? I just wonder if the place has changed much since I have been gone. I sure wish I was back there now. Well, I don't know how much longer this war will last, but I hope I get to come home before it is over. I have been overseas about fifteen months now.

I think the soldiers should get a furlough when they stay eighteen months over here anyway. But there are plenty of boys who have been over here thirty-two months and haven't gone home. Yet I believe Germany will fall within the next five months and when she does I guess Uncle Sam will send plenty of troops over here to help us lick these yellow Japs. This war can't be over too soon to suit me. I have seen plenty of action and I guess I will see more.

I have seen plenty of ac tion over here, several different kinds. I have been by ground troops, have been bombed and strafed, shelled by the Jap navy, and also shipwrecked. I know God was with me during all of the attacks. I have had some very close calls over here. Good ole Mother Nature Earth when the bombs start falling all around you.

I have lost all my equipment and clothes and all my pictures twice in this war. It sure is fun to watch the Jap planes go down, when we shoot them down, and when our planes knock them down. Our gun section got credit for one plane on thi3 operation, and two more from our battery. It was pretty rough here for the first ten days, very little sleep and not much to eat. We were up day and night, shooting at the Jap planes.

But it's been over a month since we have had an air raid here now. All I do now is pull four hours of guard out of twenty-four, answer the telephone when it rings, sleep and eat, ha! and stand inspection about once a week. But this won't last long, it's too easy to last very long. I have a new APO number now. I wish you would change it and maybe I will get the paper much quicker.

I have received about four papers since I've been in the Philippines. I guess it was about three months that I didn't get a paper. I guess the rea son was I was moving around so much. I like the Philippines better than I do New Guinea. It hardly ever rains here now.

But when it does it comes a flood. Rainy season doesn't start until about April here. We have some very hot days here at times and pretty cool at night. We are in a pretty dusty place when the wind is blowing from the northeast. We are close to the air strip and when the planes take off they sure make plenty dust.

That is our job, guarding the air strip, keep out Jap planes and knock them down. Well, I am about out of news, so I will close for this time. I hope to see you and all my friends and folks again some day. Keep the paper coming, because I sure enjoy reading the good news from home. Yours truly, HENRY PHILLIPS DR.

AND MRS. M. L. NICHOLS ENJOY FAMILY REUNION Dr. and Mrs.

M. L. Nichols, of Rayville, were the hosts to a home-coming dinner on Sunday, February 18th, at which time eight sons were the guests, and also the wives of some of these sons and several grandchildren of the host and hostess. Those present for this delightful family reunion were Mr. Marvin Nichols, of Chicago; Mr.

Sherman Nichols, of Como, Texas; Mr. Gordon Nichols, of Chicago; Mr. Ralph Nichols and wife, of Rayville; Mr. Amos Nichols and wife, of Minden; Mr. Milton Nichols and wife and three children, Charles Lasley, Ann and Billie Jean Nichols, of Arcadia; Chief Petty Offi cer A C.

Nichols, of the U. S. Navy, stationed at New Orleans; and Curtis Nichols, who left to join the U. S. Navy February 21st, and is stationed at New Orleans, and his wife.

Corporal W. II. Hallack, with a Medical Detachment of the IT. S. Army and stationed for sometime in Puerto Rico, is at home on furlough with his wife and little son, and his parents, Mr.

and Mrs. W. M. Hallack. Major J.

C. Ellington, of the U. S. Army Medical Corps, stationed at Miami, Florida, at the Station Hospital, Is at home on two weeks leave. When he entered the armed forces he was a practicing physician in Ray-ville.

Mrs. Ellington has been residing at her former home in Gibsland since Major Ellington has been in the Army. Lieutenant and Mrs. Jerry Harrigill announce the birth of a daughter, born in Baton Rouge, Wednesday. The father is stationed at present at Fort Lewis, Washington.

Mr. Blake Harrigill is the paternal grandfather of the baby. Mr. and Mrs. James Clark were at home last week end visiting Mrs.

M. M. Adcock, Mulford Ad cock, Lallage Grantham, Mr. and Mrs. A.

S. Clark and other relatives. Friends regret to learn of the illness of little Evelyn Grantham and they sincerely hope for her early recovery. Little Arnold Adcock, Patsy Jackie Adcock and Billie Clark spent the week end with Mrs. Lellage Grantham.

Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Adcock, were at home this week end from Wisner to be with their children.

All were at home except one daughter, and those present enjoyed a grand time. Mrs. Eulalia Crawford and pretty litle granddaughter, Susan Hixson. of Alexandria, returned home this week after a pleasant visit of two weeks, the guests of Mrs. J.

C. Sartor, sister of Mrs. Crawford. Mr. Wilburn Pardue, Alto business man, was a caller at this office while in Rayville Friday of last week.

Mr. C. A. Upton, Delhi, who has been a reader of the parish paper for several years, called Friday of last week to renew his subscription. We had the pleasure of a call from Mr.

K. G. Copes, of near Warden, Monday of this week. He stated that the Soviet army had rescued the prisoners of war of the camp at which his son, Lt. James W.

Copes, had been held, and he and Mrs. Copes are confident that he will soon be returned home. This release was effected about two weeks ago. Lt. Copes has! been a prisoner of war since Febru ary 17th, 1943.

Mr. L. Grantham was called home last week to be with Mrs. Grantham. He has returned to his work at the Minden shell plant.

The editor is in receipt of a letter 'jaq3A 'O saurBf juaS-ias tuojj USMC, in which he requests us to change the address of his paper to Washington, D. C. He says that he likes his new duties, which are the best since he has been in the Marine Corps. We appreciate the fact that he is always glad to receive The Beacon-New3. Mr.

Lester A. Dearman, of Delhi Route 2, was a Rayville visitor Monday and called at The Beacon-News office to renew. We acknowledge calls from Mr. Frank W. Brunson, of Archibald, and Mr.

Hoyt Neal, of Rayville Route 1, who favored us with subscription renewals. Mr. W. T. Monroe, of Delhi Route 2, was in Rayville Tuesday and enlisted as a reader of the parish paper.

Miss Mary Jean Gay returned to the University of Texas, at Austin, Thursday, after having spent a few days at home between terms. Ensism Lewis H. Hubbard, was at home a few days last week with I his parents, Capt. and Mrs. L.

H. Hubbard, Sr. He was b-ing trans ferred from San Diego, to Washington, D. C. Supply Sergeant James H.

Wilker-son, USMC, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Wilkerson of Rayville, has returned to San Diego, after spending a furlough here with his narents. He was recently married and it was regretted that his wife, Pfc. Mabel Wilkerson, USWK, was unable to accompany him home.

The family is looking forward to meeting her in the near future. Sgt. Wilkerson will soon report to Camp Pendleton for two months combat training and then go back overseas. He has spent 33 months overseas. Mrs.

Francis P. Fowler, Jr, of Oak Grove, and brother, Mr. Lester May-hall, of New Orleans, were recent week end visitors of Miss Lillian May-hall of Rayville. Friends will be interested to know that Cpl. Delma Cheek has been transferred to Amarillo Air Field, Amarillo, Texas.

His new assignment started Monday. His many friends wish him lots of luck. Miss Ruth Mae Tharpe spent a very delightful week end at Monroe visiting her cousin, Pfc Robert Eppinette, who has just returned from overseas. He has received the Purple Heart award twice. i' riirttf Tf Forrestal hers knows that the Red Cross is constantly at that loved one's or friend's side in his time of need." AMERICAN FARM BUREAU FEDERATION: "Such vital Red Cross programs as home nursing, nutrition, disaster relief and other helpful activities during recent years have combined closely to Identify this national organization with rural life in America.

The American Farm Bureau Federation urges every member to give It wholehearted support through the organization's local chapters." FEDERAL COUNCIL OF CHURCHES: "It is obvious that the world situation at the present time will make greater demands upon Red Cross than ever before. We commend to the churches of the various communions In the United States the appeal for the American Red Cross War Fund in 1945." NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MANUFACTURERS: "American businessmen stand ready to assist In every way possible the American Red Cross In its fund raising efforts." NATIONAL CATHOLIC WELFARE CONFERENCE: "The great worth of the American Red Cros3 has become more obvious as the war develops and as our fighting men testify. Gladly, therefore, we recommend every generosity on the part of the American, people in the 1945 campaign. CENTRAL CONFERENCE OF AMERICAN RABBIS: "The Red Cross is the most appealing philanthropic cause before, the American people today. May the outstanding success of the 1945 Red Cross War Fund cam paign demonstrate the spiritual calibre of the American people." Kiwanians Hear Talk On After War Activities The war program of last Tuesday's Kiwanis luncheon hour sponsored by Gordon Cain, vice-president of the club, was converted into a post war program by the speaker of the occasion, Jimmie Thompson.

He talked interestingly on the subject of what we are going to do about the service men in Richland parish when they come home following the declaration of peace. He called attention to the fact that there are approximately three thousand in the armed service from Richland parish, and many of these are boys who did not finish high school and college, and have had little or no experience in job holding. Are these boys and girls going to finish their education or are they going to want to commence work immediately after their discharge from the service? Every one of them, he contended, will want to make his, or her, own decision, but much can be done in the way of constructive and helpful advice, hence the need for vocational guidance. To prevent them from pointing the finger of scorn at the older ones who remained at home because of lack of assistance to get rehabilitated, as was the case of the service men of World War One, he urged that we begin now to lay plans to help these patriots. The club enjoyed delightful music with Mrs.

C. E. Gay on the violin and Mrs. J. Y.

Abraugh at the piano. Other guests were Dr. E. S. of Minden; and Mr.

Jack Gaines, oi the Louisiana Power Light Company. The program for next Tuesday will be sponsored by the Committee on Underprivileged Child, Jack Midyett, chairman, and will be known as Girl Scout Day. VICTORY HOME DEMONSTRATION CLUB The Victory Home Demonstration Club met in Mrs. Halbert's home on Wednesday, February 21st, for our regular meeting. The meeting opened with a song, "America." Mrs.

John Adcock gave the monthly topics on nutrition. We then took up the subject in our year book, A Well Groomed Woman. Selecting clothing to suit the individual, by Mrs. Richard Jones. How to know and select colors, illustration of collars, other neck finishings, points to consider in selecting hats, by Miss Le Fevre.

Importance of color, Mrs. D. Bruce. Curve control, Mrs. T.

J. Gibson. Each member brought a gift for Mrs. Rushing, who had the misfortune of losing her home by fire. We adjourned by reading the club collect.

The hostess served refreshments to our visitor, Mrs. A. R. Johnease, Miss Le Fevre, and the members, Mes-dames B. A.

Eager, John Adcock, C. Elkins, Richard Jones, D. Bruce, T. J. Gibson and O.

C. Walters. Our next meeting will be with Mrs. W. J.

Adcock. REPORTER A CARD I wish to thank everyone for being so kind to me while I was in bed and in the hospital, and want to especially thank Mrs. Ruby Ruff for being so nice to me. MRS. GRANTHAM MEDICAL KITS American Red Cross medical kits sent to prisoners of war contain standard preparations in quantities sufficient for 100 men for one month.

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