The Richland Beacon-News from Rayville, Louisiana • 1

MAKE EVERY PAYDAY BOND DAY For Buy U. S.DEFENSE BONDS STAMPS VOLUME LXXIV, Pi Ttfl fff A Wll DlrHI A Mr PADICU IO! H5IAMA CAT! TOnAV K.AV1CU 1019 uiirr-n r. i BOOST SALVAGE CAMPAIGN CHENNAULT MONEY WILL GO TO CHINESE Complete Figures On Ration Registration Are Given DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS WINS CUP Rayville Boys Win Loving Cup And $50 In Cash at V. F. W.

Convention 3 1 i 'V Above is pictured the truck and the bevy of pretty young ladies who last Saturday assisted Mr. C. H. "Daygo" Williams, chairman of the Salvage Committee for Richland Parish, in advertising "Junk Day" for Monday, May 18th. The girls are, left to right: Misses Gladys Corry, Hattie Faye Cumpton, Rosemary Balfour, Jean Eddins, Jennie Jo Blanchard, La Verne Hollis, Eloise Cook, Charlotte Ann Eddins, Nita Faye Taylor and Anne Ruth Smith.

(Beacon-News photo) For the third year in succession the Drum and Bugle Corps of the Rayville Boy Scout Troop won the cash award and loving cup at the annual V. F. W. convention. Last week at the 1942 Veterans of Foreign Wars convention in Baton Rouge, the boys competed for the third straight year and, as usual, "brought home the bacon." They won the cash prize of $50.00 and having won the loving cup for the third successive year, it became the permanent property of the local Drum and Bugle Corps.

The band of Baton Rouge won second place and the Drug and Bugle Corps of that city won third place. The boys made the trip on funds they had earned and a donation of $25.00 from the Town Council of Rayville. The $100.00 won last year was supplemented by $75.00 the boys earned with entertainments. George Greer and Chas. Nether-land, members of Christian-Phillips Post No.

3375, V. F. Mrs. L. H.

Himel, department president of the V. F. W. Auxiliary, and Mrs. Watson Fife, post president of the V.

F. W.t attended the convention and accompanied the boys. Meridian Mother, With Five Sons In Navy, Chosen For Honors Meridian, May 10. Mississippi's outstanding mother of 1942 is Mrs. Charles Gained Stokes of this city, who has five sons in the navy, all officers.

The Meridian Star selected Mrs. Stokes as this city's outstanding mother in a custom that is observed annually, and shortly afterwards Governor Paul Johnson honored Mrs. Stokes Sunday by decree as Mississippi's outstanding mother of the year. Eighth Naval District headquarters at New Orleans announced that Mrs. Stokes' five sons are on duty as follows: Commander Thomas Murray Stokes, Annapolis, class of 1922, at sea; Lieutenant Commander Philip Gaines Stokes, class of 192S, at sea; Lieutenant Charles Gregg Stokes, Naval Reserve, on active duty as assistant supply officer; Ensign Lee Taylor Stokes.

Naval Reserve, active duty as assistant officer with the Eighth Naval District; Ensign Norman Lucy Stokes, Naval Reserve, active duty with an aviation unit. Charles Gaines Stokes, the father of the five naval officers, is general chairman of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen for the Gulf, Mobile and Northern railroad. The Stokes moved to Meridian 35 years ago from Pine Hill, Ala. "I cannot understand why I should have been selected for this great honor, when there are scores of other mothers just as deserving, and perhaps, more so than said Mrs. Stokes.

"'My greatest concern at present is to help win the war, which has been forced upon us, so my sons and the sons of all of the other mothers may come home and that peace and security shall prevail throughout the world." Mrs. Stokes is related to the Messrs. W. C. W.

and E. S. Gaines, of Rayville and Girard, and this bit of news is of Interest to their friends throughout the parish.) Operetta Will Be Given At Mangham High School Drama plus music! That's what you'll see and hear when "Bits O'Blarney," a two-act Irish operetta, is presented in the Mangham high school auditorium Friday night. May 22nd. The operetta is under the di rection of Miss Mary Mhoon Noble and Mrs.

C. Noble Hatch. The cast of characters consists of the following seniors: Peggy Juanita Deere Patrick Walter Lee Acklin Robert Paul Martin Windham Mary Gwendolyn Ball Mike O'Noole Emory Moon Valeria Hearn Agnes Rosie Bettye Bledsoe The chorus: Lois Mclntyre, Irene Douglas, Katherine Regan, Lillian Lindow, Mary Ellen Boies, Evelyn Tillman, Bettye Eledsoe, Valeria Hearn, Maudie Neal Burgess, Marguerite Haire, Massey D. McConnell, Kline Cheek. Fred Kline.

Rufus Duncan, Elmer Nivens, and Paul Martin Windham. So remember the date is Friday night, Mty 22nd. at 8:30 p. m. The place is Mangham school auditorium, and the price of admission Is 15c and 35 cents.

The faculty and senior class of 1942 look forward to having you with us at this time. REPORTER METHODIST CHURCH 9:45 a. m. Church School. 11:00 a.

m. Morning Worship. "I Am An American Day" will be observed at this service. Three seniors of the Rayville high school will give Sfft. Allen L.

Silk, of Marine Corps, Reported Among: Missing In Manila Bay Area Mr. and Mrs. Edward Silk, of Ray ville Route 2, received a telegram Thursday from Lieutenant General T. Holcolb, of the United States Ma rine Corps, Washington, D. report ing their son.

Sergeant Allen L. Silk, U. S. Marine Corps, as among those missing in the Manila Bay area pond ing further information. The telegram to Mr.

and Mrs. Silk is as follows: "The commandant U. S. Marine Corps regrets to advise you that ac cording to records of this headquarters your son, Sergeant Allen Silk, U. S.

Marine Corps, was performing his duty in the service of his country in the Manila Bay area when that station capitulated. He will be carried on the records of the Marine Corps as missing pending further information. No report of his death ha3 been received and he may be a prisoner of war. It will probably be several months before definite official information can be expected concerning his status. Sincere sympathy is extended to you in your anxiety and you are assured that any report received will be communicated to you promptly." (Signed) Holcolb, Lieut.

General USMC. "The Commandant US Marine Corps." Young Silk enlisted in the U. S. Marine Corps about two years ago, and has been steadily advancing in this branch of the country's armed service until he has reached the rank of sergeant. He is a radio man.

Being stationed in the Manila Bay area he has seen some of the hardest service of the war. The Beacon-News joins with the many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Silk in entertaining the sincere hope that their son is well and that they may soon hear definite news from him and relieve their intense anxiety. Tensas Basin Levee Board Meets Here Thursday The Board of Commissioners of the Tensas Basin Levee District met at their office and domicile in Rayville Thursday in regular monthly session.

There were six commissioners present: W. R. Hatchell, of Ouachita parish; A. C. James, of Caldwell parish; O.

R. Wurster, of Catahoula parish; W. M. Snyder, of Franklin parish; T. Sim Butler, of LaSalle parish; and L.

O. Boughton, of Richland parish. There were also in attendance upon the meeting Leo M. Odom, chief state en gineer, Department of Public Works; R. L.

Prichard, levee inspector. Ouachita river levees; and H. A Mangham, secretary of the board. President Arden B. Smith and Presi dent Pro Tern J.

S. Rolfe were absent. and the Board named W. M. Snyder as acting president for this meeting.

Routine business was transacted, including the levying of the annual tax of two and one-half mills for the District. Club Woman Lauds War Bond, Stamp Campaign "You know, we've got a job to do right here in Richland parish," asserted Mrs. Sam Fragala, president of the Rayville Literary Club, this week. "Our government has set a quota for us in its War Savings program. The amount of War Bonds and Stamps that we must buy is a lot bigger than what we have been buying.

Now, we don't want to fall down on this job while every other parish or county in America equals and exceeds its quota. Every citizen of this parish must make up his mind to buy War Savings Bonds and Stamps to the limit in order to meet this quota set for us by the United States Government. Ten per cent, fifteen per cent, yes, and even twenty-five per cent of our incomes must be used for the purchase of War Savings Bonds and Stamps. This isn't a two per cent war, my friends. This is a total war that will take a good many billions of our dollars.

Now let's get in there and show the rest of the United States that Richland parish recognizes the needs of its government. Buy War Savings Bonds and Stamps to the limit, all you can possibly afford. Make your pledge now and double it every month hereafter until Richland parish goes over the top in this drive." MANGHAM JUNIORS ENTERTAIN SENIORS AND FACULTY WITH BANQUET On Thursday evening. May 7th, the Juniors of the Mangham high school entertained the Seniors and faculty with a banquet. The theme of the program was patriotic and the room was beautifully decorated with patriotic colors.

A delicious menu was served. The program was as follows: Toastmaster: Bill Fleming. Welcome: Myrtis Thomason. Response: Bayard Chambers. Piano Solo: Larry Thomason.

"America Tomorrow," Rev. Leonard Cooke. Trumpet Solo: Gwin Judd. Vocal Quartet: Larry Thomason, Thelma Hale, Martiel Stokes and Gwin Judd. XXX an outstanding program.

Ruth Fletcher, Juanita Foster and Bill Beach assisted Alice in the very interesting program. More than ever before, you should attend League next Sunday! REPORTER BUY WAR BONDS AND STAMPS! nelax Kegulations On Purchase of New Automobiles Henderson States Automobiles Are Available to Those Needing Them In order to increase the flow of new passenger cars to eligible buyers and to assure more uniform treatment of applicants for automobile rationing certificates throughout the country, the Office of Price Administration has made changes in its automobile rationing regulations. Price Administrator Leon Henderson announced today. This is in accordance with the administrator's express policy of releasing all new passenger automobiles, except those in the Government "pool within a 12-month period after the beginning of rationing on March 2nd of this year. Sales so far under rationing have been at a rate considerably less than was expected at the time quotas were allotted for March, April and May.

The new amendment revises completely the section of the Automobile Rationing order which requires an applicant to prove that he needs a new passenger automobile before a Local Rationing Board may issue a certificate. The applicant must still prove that he needs a car to carry on efficiently essential civilian services or war work, but the standard of need has been simplified and relaxed. An eligible applicant may establish need for an automobile by meeting any of the following conditions: That he must travel quickly and would be better able to do so by automobile than by other means of trans portation; That he must transport passengers or heavy or bulky tools or materials; That without a car he would have to walk at least three miles in going to and coming from work; That he would have to spend at least 1 hours in going to and coming from work without a car, and could save 45 minutes by using one. That his work is arduous, or his hours unusually long, or that he must travel late at night; That local transportation services are over-crowded; That his physical condition would make it a hardship for him to walk or to use public transportation facilities; That he clearly needs an automobile because of other unusual circum- stances. 1 If the applicant fulfills ONE or more of the above conditions, he may qualify for a new car purchase certificate by showing that he does not already have an automobile adequate for hi3 purposes.

A board may decide that a car is inadequate if (a) it is a 1939 or earlier model; or (b) it has been driven more than 40,000 miles; or (c) it has been rendered unserviceable by fire, collision or otherwise; or (d) it it not reliable enough for the services it is to perform; or (e) demands upon the applicant for the specified services have increased to such an extent that he needs an additional automobile to render such services. These charges are brought about by Amendment No. 6 to the New Passen-gen Automobile Rationing Regulations, which went into effect April 29, 1942. Commenting on the objective of the new amendment, Mr. Henderson said: "When automobile rationing began there were some 535,000 new passenger automobiles in the hands of dealers, distributors, and manufacturers throughout the United States.

It was then and still is our policy to distribute the major part of these cars roughly 400,000 of them during the first twelve months of the operation of the rationing system. The remainder about 135,000 have been earmarked as a reserve pool to meet military and essential civilian need3 thereafter. "We are fully aware that the reserve pool is pitifully small to meet our needs after March, 1943. Requirements of the military services for passenger automobiles will increase next year. Police services must be expanded in certain area3, and thousands of additional cars will be necessary to transport workers to defense plants now under construction.

In addition, we will have to replace automobiles that will be worn out or wrecked in important civilian services. "Nevertheless, two primary considerations make it appear desirable td distribute the major part of our passenger car stock over a relatively short period. "First, even though a serious scarcity of automobiles is in prospect due to the stoppage of production, the present stock of automobiles is taxing our storage faculties. Reduction of this stock will release warehouse space badly needed for storing other commodities. "Second, automobiles depreciate in storage even under the most favorable storage conditions.

Some deterioration is bound to occur with the passage of time. The rate of depreciation is greater where the conditions of storage prevent occasional starting of motors and movements of cars. When automobiles are stored in open lots exposed to the weather, as is now the case in some areas, depreciation is rapid unless exceptional precautions are taken. "The present amendment to the new Automobile Rationing Regulations results from reports received recently from State Rationing Administrators which indicate that new passenger automobiles are now moving at about 40 per cent of the quota rate. By relaxing the age and mileage requirements for trade-ins, and by establishing relatively liberal test3 of need.

New Orleans, May 9. James A. Noe, Democratic national committeeman, today advised the China Relief society that $16,000 to $17,000 recently raised in the state for a bomber for Brigadier-General Claire Chennault would be turned over to the society instead at Chennault's instructions. "We have raised some sixteen or seventeen thousand dollars on the bomber fund we were working on for General Chennault," Noe advised the committee raising funds for the society. "However, the general advises me that plans have been completed whereby the American Volunteer Group would be transferred back to the United States army and he suggested that we give our fund to Madame Chiang for the relief of China's widows and orphans, victims of China's five-year fight for the democratic principles of this country.

"This we plan to do." Warren Hunt Makes Statement On War Bond Buying- For many months now I have heard some citizens of Richland parish say, "We want to help win the war, but what can we do? Give us a goal to shoot at, and we will attain it." In announcing the War Bond Quota Campaign, the Treasury Department has given us that goal for our pocket-books. Yet we are not asked to give anything. We are permitted to make a loan, at compound interest, and to the soundest borrower in the world Uncle Sam. Each time you buy a War Bond, you need not imagine yourself a hero or a sacrificial lamb. You are, in fact, doing your share, and many of you will do it at the price of personal comfort and desires.

But you should think of your Bond purchase in these terms: "I am storing up funds against the future. I am buying a job for the future, checking inflation and holding down war costs, assuring an education for my children. And above all, I am lending money to an institution in which I believe, which I know, will use that money for the very end I desire victory over the forces of op pression in the world." Let us think of War Bonds as an opportunity rather than a duty. When we do, we can be sure we will not only meet our quota, we will beat it. WARREN HUNT Chinese Officer Will Address L.

S. U. Cadets In Exercises May 18 th BATON ROUGE, May 16. Gen eral Chu Shih-Ming of the Chinese embassy in Washington, D. will address Louisiana State University cadets at the annual military graduation which takes place May 18th, it is announced by President Campbell B.

Hodges through Col. Roy A. Hill, commandant of cadets. General Chu, who holds the rank of major general as Chinese military attache at the embassy, was named to that post last year after serving as director of information in the Chinese ministry of foreign affairs from 1939 to 1941. Two hundred and five cadet graduates in all are scheduled to receive their second lieutenants' commissions signifying completion of the four-year military course at L.

S. U. 95 in infantry, 50 in field artillery, and 60 in the engineering regiment. Three cadets in infantry and one in field artillery will get commissions at the end of the summer session, and two in the field artillery and two in i infantry after camp duty. Under the accelerated wartime program under which the regular commission may be obtained in three full years' work including the summer sessions, the new military enrollment begins with the new scholastic enrollment for the summer session on June 5th.

This graduating class is the first group to become officers at L. S. U. since the entry of the United States into war. The occasion will be marked by a full day's colorful military ceremonies.

General Chu holds degrees from Tsing Hua college in China, from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Norwich university. He has been an instructor at Whampoa Military college, battalion commander of the 46th Chinese army, commandant of the Chinese Army Transport school, and commander of the Hangchow garrison. Since 1931 he has been stationed successively as a member of the Chinese general staff, at the Command and General Staff school at Fort Leavenworth, as military attache at Moscow, and as chief of division in the headquarters of General Chiang Kai-Shek. Delhi Banker Makes Statement On War Bond Purchases We who must carry on our part of the war effort in our own communities hold a trusteeship over the lives of our fighting men at the front. We place our trust in their determination to defend the American way of life against our enemies.

In turn they rely upon us to supply them with the weapons of war which are their protection and their strength. Only by participating in the War Bonds Quota campaign to the limit of our abilities can we show our acceptance of the sacred trust which is within our keeping. The great sacrifices are made by the men who fight. Here at home we are given the opportunity to back them up, and to insure the future of the America which will be theirs after victory, by investing in War Bonds. When we place 10 per cent, or 15 or 20 per cent of our earnings into Bonds, we deny ourselves of nothing that will not be repaid, with interest, in the future.

We may offer a tithe, but the soldier and the sailor offer alL Let us remember this as we enter 1 EC YC tit HT EtTIT a A a i a mm. mm a GET YOURS READY A Message to the People of Richland Parish By Roy L. Binion Chairman of Defense Savings Staff, Richland Parish I have a message of vital importance for the people of Richland par ish. Our Nation is mobilizing its entire resources to win this war. Every American is included in this titanic effort to defeat the Axis forces.

Each of us here in Richland parish must help our country to win through to victory in every way we possibly can. We must help not just a little. We must help not just once in a while. We must help to the utmost, all the time. In connection with this thought, word has just been received from the United States Treasury that the financial resources of the nation must be mobilized completely mobilized.

This is vital to our war effort. Our country needs to borrow your dollars to pay for equipping an Army, Navy and Marine Corps such as the world has never seen. Our victory depends upon such an armed force. The Treasury Department has been and i3 conducting a campaign to sell War Savings Bonds and Stamps. Millions of Americans are investing in them, but millions of other Americans are not buying them, are buying a lot less than they can actually afford, or are not buying them regularly, every week or pay day.

To finance our war successfully, we must invest more money in Bonds and Stamps a lot more, more than double what we have been putting into Bonds and Stamps. For this reason our Government feels that the time has come to set Bond-buying quotas amounts of Bonds and Stamps that must be bought regularly in every county, in every State of the Union. Every pocketbook must be tapped directly in order to furnish the Treasury with the dollars it must have to pay for the war. Quotas have been set for Richland parish for the month of May. The people of Richland parish are charged with the responsibility of purchasing $8,100.00 worth of War Savings Bonds during the month of May.

Remember, no matter how much it hurts you to double and triple your bond buying, it will hurt the enemy more. And these Bonds are an investment in your own future as well as your country's. Now. let me tell you a little more about the reasons for setting these new quotas. During the period from May 1, 1941, through March 31.

1942. a total of approximately four billion eight hundred million dollars worth of Bonds were purchased by the American people. But that was for an eleven-month period, which means that average purchases were only about $440,000,000 each month. Maybe that sounds like a lot of money. It is a lot of money, but our Government is spending almost three billion dollars every month on the war program.

For every dollar invested in a Bond more than four dollars has to be spent on the war. And, another thing we will be spending four billion dollars every month by next winter. We haven't even begun to pay for this war yet, and you can't have victory without well-organized armies, navies, and air forces. Once again, let me remind you that unlike in the countries of our enemies, we are not made to give our money. We are asked to lend it.

And, if we need our money, we can cash in our Bonds, any time after sixty days or longer after purchase. Every one of us is at war and must make sacrifices. We can not win this war with spare change or with a few nickels every week. If we lose this war, we lose everything. And we can lose unless all of us do our utmost.

I know Richland parish is keenly aware of its responsibilities in this great crisis. I know that we will exceed the quotas which have been set for us by our Government. So let's do it right. Let's go over the top in a big way. During the pledge campaign canvassers will call on you.

I urge you to pledge at least ten per cent of your income for investment in War Bonds, NOW. We must pay for this war. We can pay by lending our money to the Government lending it at a good rate of interest, or we can pay by taxation. Remember, it's our war and it's being fought for our survival. We must at least meet the quotas set for Richland parish.

I know we will not fail in this crisis. During the period from May 15 to June 1 a canvasser will attempt to see you. If your canvasser fails to contact you and you desire to sign a pledge to purchase Bonds and Stamps, call at the Assessor's office in the court house, or ask your neighbor for the name of the canvasser who called on him, and contact this party. HERE IS THE ANSWER TO FUN! Last Sunday a large enthusiastic group gathered at the Methodist church for the Youth Fellowship meeting. It was a swell bunch, for all were out for a good time.

And what a swell time we had. A very good program and also some very pretty songs we had at the Youth Fellowship. Alice Rose Solomon had" charge of the program. Thank you, Alice, for such We have been furnished complete figures by the Ration Board on the ration registration conducted in Richland parish last week, which discloses that 27,997 persons were registered in the parish, and 27,215 were issued War Ration Book No. 1.

There were 782 persons who had over the allotted amount of sugar, and were not issued ration books at this time. Those who failed to register last week may do so after May 21st at the office of the Ration Board, in Ray-ville. If for any reason you did not register last week it is important that you register with the Ration Board after May 21st. You must be registered in order to purchase sugar or any other commodities that may be rationed in the future. Seniors Sell War Bonds And Stamps The following is the list of Seniors working in the drive for the sale of Victory Stamps and Bonds.

An account of their sales for the week of May 4-8 is listed as follows: Mary Katherine Sayre $153.00 Peggy Ellis 15.00 Josephine Mendolia 10.70 Gladys Diamond .70 Richard Morris 137.00 3.55 .20 9.80 20.60 51.75 4.25 Foster Jones Eugene Oliver Edward Jones Nan Branch Steve Cook David Thompson Mable Hale Eloise Cook Lucille Graham Alvin Lane .60 769.65 1.10 2.50 Mayor of Delhi Says Delhi Will Buy Its Share of Bonds "The citizens of Delhi will do their share toward fulfillment of Richland parish's War Bonds Mayor J. B. Smith, of Delhi, promised in a statement thi3 week. "Chairman Bin- ion of the Parish War Bonds and Stamps Staff has advised me that every county in the United States will be given a fixed quota for Bond and Stamp sales each month. Whatever that goal may be, I am sure we can attain it, and that we will not fail to fulfill our obligations to democracy throughout the war.

"The people of Delhi have given men to the fighting forces of the na tion, without stint; we have given workers to the war program, without stint. To make effective those contributions of men and of brains, we must now give our wholehearted support to the War Bonds campaign. "I predict that the city of Delhi will I exceed the quota of War Bond and Stamp purchases this month, next month, and every month throughout the duration. And I predict that in so doing we will join our neighbors in this parish in friendly rivalry, each hoping to outstrip the other in Bond purchases. By united effort, we must put our city and our parish 'over the top' for victory." this amendment undoubtedly will increase the flow of cars into the hands of eligible buyers.

"There are, however, 'other factors which have held up the movement of automobiles. Some eligible persons who need to replace their cars are not doing so because they believe it to be unpatriotic. "To such people, I would like to say that there is nothing unpatriotic about replacing a car which is used to perform essential services and which would have to be replaced next year or the year after. To the extent that we can equip those who need automobiles for the performance of essential services with the best available transportation, we will be cutting costs of storage and reducing next year's automobile requirements. Those who obtain new automobiles under the rationing program have, however, a special responsibility for using their cars sparingly, for driving slowly and carefully, and for keeping their automobiles and tires in the best condition possbile." Except for replacement of unserviceable cars operated by public agencies, for which non-quota certificates may be issued, the local rationing boards are required to limit the number of certificates issued to the quarterly quotas established for each parish.

Local boards may, however, apply to the State Rationing Administrator for additions to their quotas from the state reserve which has been estab-lihsed by the Office of Price Administration, and the State Administrator in turn may request the OPA to supplement the state reserve. The amendment to the New Passenger Automobile Rationing Regulations does not change the list of eligible services. The list of eligibles includes: 1. Physicians, surgeons, visiting nurses, or farm veterinarians. 2.

Ministers. 3. Persons requiring ambulances. 4. Fire-fighters.

5. Police. 6. Public health and safety. 7.

Mail carriers. 8. Licensed jitney, taxi, or similar transportation service. 9. Mechanical, structural, or highway maintenance.

10. Executives, engineers, technicians, and workers in plants and on farms where the work done is essential to the war effort. 11. Officers and employes of federal, state or local or foreign government for official business. 12.

Transportation of produce and supplies to and from a farm. 13. Traveling salesmen engaged in selling machinery or similar equipment, foods and medical supplies. 14. Carriers of newspapers for wholesale delivery.

VIOLENCE BAN IS SOUGHT BY REP. COPELAND Would Maintain Right of Citizen to Engage In Lawful Work BATON ROUGE, May 12. A far-reaching anti-violence bill was introduced in the house tonight by Rep. R. S.

Copeland of Vernon parish. The measure, expected to be opposed by labor groups, would make it a felony for any person by use of force or violence, or threat of use of violence, to prevent or attempt to prevent any person from engaging in any lawful vocation in the state. The proposed law carries penalties of from one to two years' imprisonment for violators. Another provision of the bill would make it unlawful for two or more persons to assemble "at or near any place where a labor dispute exists and prevent them from going to work." "Labor dispute" was defined as any controversy between an employer and two or more of his employes concerning "terms or conditions of employment or concerning the association or representation of persons in negotiating, fixing, maintaining, changing or seeking to arrange terms or conditions of employment." Poppies Will Be Sold Here Next Saturday Poppies of patriotic remembrance will bloom in Ravville on Saturday, May 23rd, Mrs. Willie Lee Stodghill, president of Tommie Cook Unit No.

122 of the American Legion Auxiliary, announced today. Every man, woman and child in the city will be asked to wear a poppy on that day in honor of the men who have given their lives for America. The poppies will be distributed by volunteer workers from the Auxiliary and the coins contributed for them will be used in Legion and Auxiliary work for the war disabled, their families and the families of the dead. The poppies which will be distributed here have been made by disabled veterans at Alexandria, La. Making the little red flowers has given many veterans employment during the winter and spring months.

The work is limited to men receiving little or no government compensation and those with families to support. Contributions received for the poppies on Poppy Day are a principal source of support for the vast welfare work carried out by the Legion and Auxiliary among the disabled men and dependent families. With the new war adding to America's list of war victims, there will be greatly increased need for funds during the coming year. Poppy Day has been observed by the Legion and Auxiliary annually for the past twenty years. With the nation again at war, the Poppy has new significance this year and will be worn as a symbol of patriotism by millions of Americans throughout the country.

More than 13,000,000 of the flowers have been made by disabled veterans for the Auxiliary, the largest number since the observance of Poppy Day was begun twenty years ago. Orders for poppies from Auxiliary Units everywhere have been increased this year in anticipation of greatly increased demand- for the flowers of patriotic remembrance. 233 Graduate From Louisiana Tech Ruston, May 14. Two hundred thirty-three seniors at Louisiana Tech are candidates for degrees this spring, according to Mrs. Ruby B.

Pearce, registrar. Graduation exercises at the college will be held Tuesday night, May 26, in Howard auditorium, with Frank A. Godchaux of Abbeville, president of the state board of education, delivering the commencement address. The number receiving diplomas this year is only eight less than last spring, when a record class of 241 graduated. The candidates from Richland parish are as follows: B.

S. in Education: George K. Anding, Delhi. B. S.

in Mechanical Engineering: Jesse E. Stodghill, Rayville. B. S. in Home Economics: Hilda Ann Rockett, Rayville.

B. S. in Physical Education: Lucille Belle McCoy, Ruston, formerly of Rayville. into the Quota campaign. And let us not be covered by quotas, for only by exceeding them can we match in small degree the faith of the men who have gone to war that our country may survive.

F. F. HARDY. Cashier, First National Bank of Delhi. JUNK DAY MAY 18th GET YOURS IN! their papers on "Characteristics of A Good American." These three young Americans are Imogene Quate, Oland Silk and Theo McCoy.

The pastor will preach a sermon on "Religion In America." Friends and members of the congregation are cordially invited to be present. 7:15 p. m. Methodist Youth Fellowship. 8:15 p.

m. Evening Worship, with sermon by the pastor, "Religion Means Responsiveness." JACK IL MIDYETT, Pastor We ask that our customers take care of our garment hangers and return them. i N. WOODS Dry Cleaner.