The Richland Beacon-News from Rayville, Louisiana • 2

GEORGE FRANKLIN DOES HIS "BIT" Marine Corps Courses Emergency Crop and H. A. MANGHAM EDITOR AND BUSINESS MANAGER Entered at the Postoffice at Rayville, Richland Parish, Louisiana as Second-Class Mall Matter, under Act of March 3, 1879. OFFICIAL. JOURNAL: Police Jury, Parish of Richland; School Board, rarish of Richland; Tensas Basin Levee Board; Town of Rayville; Town of Maugham.

til Tf NATIONAL 1IT0R1AL PRESS r-t -art. Feed Loans Now Available Emergency crop and feed loans for 1943 are now available to farmers in Richland parish, and applications for these loans are being received at the city hall, Rayville, by Mrs. M. H. Jones and Jas.

E. Moore, Field Supervisor of the Emergency Crop and Feed Loan Section of the Farm Credit Administration. Because of war conditions a serious shortage- of nitrogen for commercial fertilizer in 1943 is anticipated. Farmers must realize, now more than ever, the importance of growing their own fertilizer. The availability at a much earlier date of the 1943 Emergency Crop and Feed Loan lending facilities should encourage eligible farmers to plant fall cover crops for green manure, soil building and soil conservation crops for better pasturage, to supply their needs for nitrogen in the spring.

Emergency Crop Loans are made to farmers who own or have made arrangements for land to farm; who own or have the use of the necessary workstock and equipment with which to farm; who need funds to meet their cash requirements; who cannot obtain a loan from Production Credit Associations, or from other sources on Shortly after the close of World War the ranks of the Marine Corps were being filled by younger men men to whom the opportunity to acquire an education would have a direct appeal. Some far-seeing officers knew that these young men were sacrificing their personal advantages In order to serve their country. Such a condition was manifestly unjust. After serving his country a Marine should be able to return to civil life on an equal footing with his less patriotic fellows. The idea was conceived of an educational institution for Marines conducted by Marines.

Marines are constantly on the move and instruction by the correspondence method was the only practical solution of the problem. Of this method of instruction a former Director of the Marine Corps Institute once said, "The correspondence method of instruction is now well established, and in several respects the man so studying has several distinct advantages over the man in a resident class. He is an a class by himself; he can proceed as rapidly as he pleases, and is not held back by those less studious than himself." Marines are proverbially versatile, but this idea of establishing a correspondence school was distinctly new and advice and cooperation were obtained from the world famous Interna "TEEN-AGERS" MAY BE RELIED ON 'Cr rS-vfl- YNl- At this time when the nation's young men, those in the eighteen-year bracket, are being called to the ranks of the U. S. Army, there is much speculation over the controversial issue of whether "teen-agers" make good soldiers.

There are many skeptics who like to credit youth with being irresponsible, self-centered, undisciplined and even unpatriotic. Surely those are the folk who know little of the service clubs that are fashioning and molding the youth of today. Rural youngsters, ranging in age from 10 to 20 years, have done a big job on the home front in promoting the nation's war effort. One and one-half million boys and girls have made such' a handsome contribution toward enlarging the nation's The above picture shows colored employes of Cochran Franklin Company, of Holly Ridge, recovering the rails from "dummy line" in Lafourche swamp which had been abandoned about twenty years ago. The rails were dragged out by the caterpillar tractors, two of which were used for the job.

tional Correspondence Schools of Scranton, Pennsylvania. Most of the courses taught by the Marine Corps Institute are identical with those offered by the International Correspondence Schools. The textbooks and instruction methods are the same, the only difference being that the lesson papers are corrected and graded by a specially trained Marine instructor. Upon graduation a regular International Correspondence School diploma, or a certificate or a certificate of graduation, countersigned by direction of the Commandant of the Marine Corps, is awarded. A special congratulatory letter from the Commandant accompanies each diploma or certificate, and the fact of graduation is made a permanent part of a Marine's military record.

reasonable terms; and who can give a first lien on their crops. As in former years, the money loaned will be based upon the borrower's needs in connection with his regular 1943 crop program, and the amount that can be repaid from the normal average production of cash crops under normal conditions. Emergency feed loans, to finance the purchase or production of feed for livestock, are made to farmers who are maintaining livestock to be fed for the market, as breeding animals with the increase to bo marketed, or for the production of dairy products, wool, etc. The same rule3 of eligibility and the same requirements govern the consideration of feed loan applications, except that such loans must be secured by a first mortgage on the livestock to be fed. As pointed out by Mr.

Moore, all farmers who obtain these loans can plant and cultivate crops, both for sale and for farm or home use, according to USDA County War Board requirements, and the loans will be based on their usual needs and for the production of goal crops and other products necessary and essential to help win the war. All borrowers will be encouraged and expected to cooperate in the "Food for Freedom" food and fiber supply in these times of stress that Secretary Claude R. Wickard has seen fit to "decorate them" with a letter of commendation and praise. Louisiana has some forty-odd thousand youngsters eligible to receive the Secretary's letter. They have worked in their 4-H clubs in 63 of the 64 parishes under the stimulation and guidance of their Extension agents, and they have not only added to the food and fiber supply, but they have gathered thousands of tons of scrap metal, rubber, paper, aluminum; they have aided in rural fire control programs, and helped to spread throughout rural areas the national nutritional program for the use of right foods and development of better health.

Furthermore they have helped make up for the loss of those who have left the farms to serve in the Army or Navy or for war industries. In his letter of praise, Secretary Wickard said, in part: "These contributions lead us to expect still larger things from you boys and girls in 1943, not only in the production of food and fiber, but especially in helping to replace the manpower on farms. More than ever before the nation needs the help of every one of you. I know that you are inspired by patriotism, and have a deep faith in your nation. I know that your nation can depend on you to redouble your war efforts.

In all your work, that in salvage campaigns, buying bonds and stamps, conserving and preserving food, you are a definite part of your Government's organization in helping to win the war and es All courses are free. Grado School and High School Under present day conditions a good Grade and High School education is a practical necessity for every man anxious to succeed. To the young man whose early education has been neglected, the Marine Corps offers the opportunity to complete his grade school work and follow it with the standard high school course, which is the equivalent of a four-year resident high school course. This work may easily be completed in one enlistment. The young man who has partially completed his high school course has the in 'nmnmiir-' wtm 1 1" program.

They will be required to plant home or kitchen gardens, and to produce enough feed for their work and subsistence animals. They will The above is a view of the slough through which rails had to be dragged by tractors to be loaded on trucks. Standing in water with Mr. Franklin is Mr. Wardell Vickers, who assisted with the salvage work.

be required to meet their part of par opportunity to round it out by taking a selected group of subjects to fit his individual needs. High school sub ish war board goals for crops, such as jects include Algebra, Arithmetic, soybeans and peanuts for oil, wheat, oats, and feed crops to increase eggs, Civics, English Grammar and Com tablishing a lasting peace." This is truly an inspiring and challenging message from our Secretary. With the ranks of 4-H'ers becoming increasingly larger the Secretary can'feel well assured that Louisiana rural youth are giving all in doing their part in this world conflict. Therefore, it is safe to predict that these youngsters will unconsciously do much toward changing those charges of the critics that youth is independable. So, with Secretary Wickard, we offer our congratulations to the 4-H'ers of Richland parish.

Long will the fruits of their labor live. position, Economics, Geography, Plane milk, pork, and cattle marketing. They will be shown how goals can be met for crops not commonly grown in their communities. and Solid Geometry, United States History, Ancient and Medieval His tory, Modern European History, Literature, Physics, Physiology, and Plane Trigonometry. The Louisiana Legion Battalion sponsored by the Comanders of the American Legion Posts throughout the State of Louisiana is to be composed NEED MORE PIGS entirely of young men from Louisiana.

This Battalion will leave New Orleans, Louisiana, for San Diego, California, on a special train accompanied by two Mr. Moore stated that eligible farmers desiring to do so may now apply for loans to take care of their crop production needs for the entire 1943 season. Loans may include immediate advances to meet cash requirements this fall, such as planting cover crops and purchasing lime and phosphate. The remainder of the approved amount of the loan will be disbursed when the borrower needs it to finance his crops at regular spring planting time. Loans are not restricted to select applicants.

They are available to all farmers who can establish eligibility according to the terms of the loan regulations and authorizing act. Loans are not to exceed $400.00 to any individual. The amount is based on or more New Orleans Recruiting Ser geants. These Sergeants will lecture the men, acquainting "them with vari Farmers of the nation are being asked to increase next spring's pig crop by 10 per cent. It is expected that military requirements and lend-lease shipments of pork products will amount to one billion pounds more for 1943 than for 1942.

We have on hand the greatest supply of corn and the largest supply of wheat we have ever had, so plenty of feed will be available. Louisiana farmers can do their part in this program by increasing their pig crop at a time when prices are favorable for profitable production. We are not now producing enough pork products to supply local demands, so any added production in the state will reduce the amount of shipments which must be made into this state from distant producing sections. the crop acreage or the number of head of livestock to be fed. The in ous drills and formations while en route.

In order to leave with this battalion all young men who are interested must apply at the Monroe, Louisiana, post office on or before the first of November for enlistment. If it is impossible for you to reach thi3 office, see your Post Commander and necessary arrangements will be made for your transportation. We would also like to talk this opportunity to thank all the Legion members for their splendid cooperation in recruiting this battalion of men. terest rate is 4 per cent per year. Notice to Owners of Commercial Vehicles TRACTOR USE IS INCREASING Mailing of applications for ODT cer tificates of necessity to commercial vehicle operators and farm truck own Frank Janes ers in Richland parish has been com Photos by Beacon-News A very good idea of the underbrush problem can be gotten from the above scene.

In the picture are Mr. Horace A. Mangham, editor of The Beacon-News, and Mr. Franklin. The number of tractors used on Louisiana farms tripled in the last 15 years, according to a survey made by L.

S. U. authorities. The rice and sugar areas have about half of the tractors in the state, but the highest density was found in the New Orleans fruit and truck farming area. Tractors will be more valuable than ever next year because of the labor situation.

If crop production is to be kept at a minimum figure even more work will have to be done with these farm machines. As tractors increase, the number of mules used on the farm decreases. While mechanization is further advanced on the large farms, many of the medium and small farms are turning to tractors to facilitate farm work. Delhi Garden Club pleted by the ODT mailing office In Detroit. This announcement is made by John P.

Dawson, manager of the Shreve-port district DT motor transport division office, who said: "All owners of trucks, buses, taxi-cabs and other commercial vehicles should fill out these forms at once and return them immediately to Detroit as directed in the instruction booklet accompanying the application. "Speed is necessary because the certificate of war necessity will be mailed only after the owner's application form has been received. This certificate is necessary for obtaining gasoline, tires and automotive parts after November 15." Farmers who need assistance should Frank Janes, 63, well known merchant of Wilmot, died in a Monroe hospital Sunday night. The remains were taken to Wilmot, remaining there until Tuesday, then being carried to Oak Grove, where high mass was held at the Catholic church and interment was made, Mr. Janes had been a merchant for the past 15 years in Wilmot and before that time had been in the stave and timber business In West Carroll parish, where he was a resident from 1910 to 1925.

He leaves his wife and the following daughters and sons: Mrs. D. Klna-brew, Wilmot; Mrs. G. N.

Williamson, Bonita; and Misses Kathryn and The seniors who went are as follows: "Mac" Pahal, Jesse Savell, May-nard Chambers, Fern Carter, Doris Hines, Harold Richard, Merlee Simpson, Benny Roark, Dot Hughes, J. B. Weeks, Hugh Wayne Garner and Faye Hines. A grand time was enjoyed by the entire class. REPORTER RICHLAND STUDENTS PLEDGED TO TECH FRATERNITIES The Victory Garden Show sponsored by the Delhi Garden Club for the benefit of the Army and Navy relief was a most gratifying success.

A profusion of lovely flowers, artistically arranged, won many blue ribbons. The variety of vegetables shown was ample proof that a fall garden can be president, Mrs. W. L. Haley, in charge.

BUSINESS MEETING OF CHRISTIAN SERVICE The first taken up was the spiritual group program, after which the regu lar business session came up. Devotional was given by Mrs. Haley, using Business meeting of Christian was held at the church on afternoon, October 26th, with the Matthew closing same with contact their nearest USDA War Board, Mr. Dawson advises. as successfully grown as one in the summer.

Fund3 were raised by the sale of nice fat hens, delicious pies, Acele Janes, of Wilmot; Frank Janes, of North Carolina, and J. A. Janes, of Wilmot; three grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Vicka Hudolin, of Truck owners and operators in this cake3, sandwiches and coffee and an Oak Grove. prayer.

Mrs. J. C. Calhoun, acting secretary, read minutes of last meeting. The treasurer, Mrs.

M. R. Wilder, gave her year's work. The study superintendent, Mrs. E.

C. Upton, gave area who have not received application forms are urged to contact Mr. Dawson's office, 627 Ardis Building, The Mulhearn Funeral Home had charge of the arrangements in Shreveport, without delay. Also a review of the 1st chapter of the mission study book, On This Foundation, by W. Stanley Rycroft, which is based on The Evangelical Witness In Latin America.

The subject of chapter one is Destiny of the Americas. There are twenty republics In Latin America. The United States makes the twenty-first that belongs to the Pan-American union. The creation of a new world, encompassing not only the political sphere, but also social, economic and cultural fields, where justice, freedom and equality of opportunity shall reign supreme, is the great task and the common destiny of the Americas. If the twenty-one republics of the Western Hemisphere were united in one great democratic way of life, the Americas would then be on the road to achieving their destiny of pointing the way to true brotherhood among the nations, but this kind of democracy has its roots in Christianity and On This Foundation only, will it ever be attained.

The Evangelical Witnesses In Latin America are the preachers and teachers (missionaries and natives) of the gospel of Jesus, who said "I am the way; go ye into all the world and preach, teach, heal and lo I am with you unto the end of the world." Mrs. Myers, assisted by Mrs. W. II. Baudin, served a dainty salad plate with tea.

REPORTER WILLIAM MYRICK AT CAMP KOHLEE, CALIFORNIA Here is a name to remember A 62 year record of 2-VVay help S. Se Dicacliont en label Ruston, Oct. 28. Among the 189 students at Louisiana Tech who have pledged a fraternity at the conclusion of "rush period" at the college here recently are six students from Richland parish. They are: Dick Bradley, Delhi, Kappa Sigma; William Insley, Delhi, Lambda Chi Alpha; Theo McCoy, Rayville, Lambda Chi Alpha; Gene Hay-ward, Delhi, Lambda Chi Alpha; William Wymond, Delhi, PI Kappa Alpha; Gladys Diamond, Rayville, Delta Chi Delta.

BUCKNEB report on her work, and ha3 received study books for both circles. Other officers reporting their work were Mrs. E. E. Stodghill, Mrs.

E. F. Justice. Our circles are to remain as they are for another period, as it was voted not to divide at this time. Mrs.

Haley named a nominating committee for our election of officers for another year. On this committee were Mrs. C. A. Blatchford, Mrs.

J. C. Calhoun and Mrs. J. H.

Midyett. Meetings for next Monday: Circle One with Mrs. Thos. Burk. Circle Two with Mrs.

E. C. Upton. All finished, we were dismissed with array of grand home-canned fruit, vegetables and pickles all generously donated to a most worthy cause. Mr.

J. F. Boughton, head of the soil erosion office here, and Mr. Beam, agriculture teacher of the high school, Judged the vegetables. Mrs.

Coulter, president of the Louisiana Garden Clubs, and Mrs. Moore, both of Winns-boro, judged the flowers. Mrs. Ram-age Adams, of Winnsboro, was also present. c- START NEWS The Senior Class of 1942-43 met Thursday, October 29th, for the purpose of selecting the yearly officers.

The officers are as follows: President: Harold Richards. Vice-President: Benny Roark. Secretary-treasurer: Merlee Simpson. Reporter: Faye Hines. Social chairman: Dot Hughes.

Chosen for her committee are Mac Pahal, Benny Roark and Hugh Wayne Garner. Sponsors: Mrs. Johnston and Miss Newberry. For their first social activity they went to -see "Ships Ahoy" Thursday, October 29th. They went over there on the back of a pick-up truck and thirteen came back in one taxi.

BUCKNEB NEWS Friends of Miss Carrie Hatch will be interested to know that she has been accepted by the W. A. A. C. Mr.

and Mrs. W. H. Baudin recently visited relatives in New Orleans. Last week Mrs.

F. B. Hatch visited her daughter, Mrs. A. R.

Riggs, of Shreveport. Mrs. C. M. Noble served dinner in her home last Tuesday, after which the guests participated in a Red Cross knitting party.

Those present were Mesdames Richard Hatch, C. N. Hatch, Robert Myers, Robert Mcln-tyre, R. F. Hatch, Misses Carrie Mcintosh, Carrimena Mcintosh, and Miss Mary Mhoon Noble of Shreveport.

Friends of Mis3 Lois Mcintosh will be interested to know that, she is now employed by Bullock's Department store of Los Angeles, Calif. For three years prior to this she was proofreader for the Monroe News-Star and World. Mrs. W. L.

Mcintosh, Miss Carrimena Mcintosh, and Mr. Gilbert Tal-bert were visitors at the home of Mrs. I- M. Newberry of Rayville last Thursday and Friday. Camp Kohler, Oct.

27. Pvt. William B. Myrick, of Girard, has arrived at Camp Kohler for basic training at the Signal Corps Replacement Training Center here. Pvt, Myrick, the brother of John R.

and E. H. Myrick, of Girard, came to Camp Kohler from the Reception Center at Camp Beauregard, La. He will be assigned upon completion of his basic graining to more advanced specialist training either at Camp Kohler or at another Signal Corps post before being assigned to a combat unit. Camp Kohler Is the Signal Corps' newest Replacement Training Center and the only such post on the West Coast.

The Signal Corps is charged with the installation, operation, and maintenance of the Army's vast communications system. By whatever means necessary radio, telephone, telegraph, teletype, flags, rockets, or runners the Signal The Mission Study class of Union Church, Mangham charge, met on Monday afternoon, October 26th, in the home of Mrs. R. B. Myers.

Mrs. Richard Hatch, secretary of missionary education, gave an interesting talk on Puerto Rico, An Ancient Country With A New Future. prayer. REPORTER NOTICE TO ALTO LADIES QUICK RELIEF FROM Symptoms of Distress Arising from STOMACH ULCERS due to EXCESS ACID Fr BookTefls of Home Treatment that Must Help or it WiU Cost You Nothing Over two million bottles of the WILX.ARD TREATMENT have been sold for relief of lymptoms of distress arising from Stomach and Duodenal Ulcers due to Excmi Acid Poor Digestion. Sour or Vftset Stomach, Gasslness, Heartburn, Sleeplessness, due to Excess Add.

Sold on 1 5 days trial I Ask for "Milliard's Message" which fuily explain this treatment Irs at RATOLLE DRUG CO. Epps: EPPS PHARMACY Mangham: HARPER'S PHARMACY We have been requested to an Dr. P. G. Marine, Opt.

D. OPTOMETRIST 529 DeSiard Street MONROE, LOUISIANA nounce that the Alto Cultural Club room is now equipped with tables to fold army surgical dressings, and that those desiring to help can contact Mrs. D. R. Sartor, chairman, or any of her sub-chairmen.

They work four days each week. Corps mission and motto 13 to "get the message through.".