Tensas gazette from Saint Joseph, Louisiana • 1

imiD Official Journal of the Parish of Tensas, Board of SchoolDirectors, Fifth Louisiana Levee District, Town of St. Joseph and Village of Newellton 2.00 Per Annum New Series Vol. LI St. Joseph, Tensas Parish, Louisiana, Friday, December 10, 1S43 Number 50 ARMY HEADS WELL PLEASED WITH WACS 500 GERMAN PRISONERS MOVED TO OLD FAIR GROUNDS AT TALLULAH "'The Generals are so pleasec with the work of the Wacs that a call has gone out for more of them many more," Lt. L.

Wasson said today. "And trie Generals ought to (Lake Providence Banner Democrat) Five hundred German prisoners of war were quietly moved into trie old fair grounds at Talluiah last Wednesday afternoon. These prisoners of war have been detailed at the Talluiah sub prison camp lor the purpose of doing larm work onj those farms where there exists a shortage of labor. Attention, Voters of Tensas! Registration Now In Order Books are open in St. Joseph on Mondays and Tuesdays of each week; will be open in St.

Joseph each day from November 18 until December 18, when they will be closed for election on January 18, 1944. Mrs. JOHN HUCftiES, Registrar of Voters, Tensas Parish know." "Both at home and overseai Wacs are filling important Army assignments, and doing it with distinction. They have proven their worth but, this highly creditable record of the Women's Army Corps ts, after all, only the beginning The Wracs are 'In the Army and they're really going places. "More Wacs are needed.

Already they have proven their ability to perform many Army jobs as well It had been the hope that the renovation of the fair grounds would have been completed early enough for the prisoners to be used FROM DOYLE WARREN NATION-WIDE DISCARDED CLOTHING PROGRAM NOW UNDER WAY IN LOUISIANA during the cotton picking season Delays experienced, however, getting plumbing materials for the renovation of the camp caused an undue delay. Farmers are now being advised, however, by County Agent C. A. Rose that these prisoners are available for any kind of farm work that may be available as men, and often better. But this Is a colossal war and there is work for everyone.

The Army needs more Wacs, and the Women's Army Corps is asking hundreds of thousands of American women to join now," Lt. Wasson La. State Normal College Natchitoches, La. Dear Mr. Scott: Will you please change my address to the above so that I may receive my paper regularly.

I have not seen the Tensas Gazette for at this time, and those who desire Wacs are filling more than 150 An appeal for" Louisiana's cooperation in the nationwide collection of discarded' clothing and rags from November 22nd through December 4th was. Issued today by Mr. Basic B. Cobb, Executive Secre the use of these prisoners should different Army jcbs. Every effort is contact the county agent's office made to turn civilian skills and ex over two weeks, so naturally I'm perience to good account in the WAC, and, when special training is needed for technical jobs, the WAC itself gives that training and make application for this assistance.

D. D. Wood of Talluiah 13 In immediate charge of the placement of prisoners on farms. During the working hours, however, the United States Army maintains the guard to prevent prisoners from escaping. Captain Perry is in charge of the Membership in the Women's OF GLASS, Will Deliver a Public Address Mm iUlDITORIUM NEWELLTON, LA.

TOESiM, ---RECEBaBER 14TH v- Mr. LeTourneau, millionaire industrialist, is perhaps the largest manufacturer of dirt-moving machinery in the world. He is also one of the most out-standing church laymen in America. During the past fall, Mr. LeTourneau addressed gatherings in Baptist Churches at Hammond, the three Baptist Churches at Baton Rouge, and as far north as Pennsylvania.

He is one of the most distinguished public speakers in the United States. He comes to Newellton as guest of the Newellton Rotary, which has been more than six months trying to secure this appointment with Mr. LeTourneau, and it is the wish of Newellton Rotary that a record attendance greet this talented and distinguished American at Newellton High, as it is considered an unusual compliment for a man of Mr. LeTourneau's ability to visit a town of such modest pretentions as Newellton, when he is being daily pressed with appeals to appear in much larger places. Newellton Rotary, therefore, urges all the people of the parish who can possibly do so, to come to Newellton High on Tuesday, December 14; and hear this distinguished Christian ADMISSION FREE slightly behind on the news ol Tensas parish.

This is a nice school and they have a nice program, too. Of course it's difficult and there are a million or more rules and regulations that you have to follow. Our day starts at 6:30 and it is well filled Army Corps is open to American tary of the Louisiana Salvage Committee. The need for clothing to aid in the rehabilitation of people In the liberated countries abroad and for relief here at home has made this drive necessary, Mr. Cobb said.

In addition, rags are desperately needed by our Armed Forces and industry ror many essential uses Many of the textile mills that would normally produce new cloth citizens between the ages of twen ty and fifty, with no dependents under fourteen years of ag. The until 5:30, then we have some military escort guard at the camp, slogan of the Corps is "Speed them time we can call our own until 8:30 back Join the WAC!" Further Information about the Women'i Mr. Wood and Captain perry will be in the county agent's office on December 4th at 10.00 a. to discuss with farmers the use and ar ATmy Corps may be obtained at ing materials are now weaving your nearest U. S.

Army Recruit ing Station cloth for war purposes. While there is no shortage here at home, man rangements necessary in order tc secure the services of these pris oners of war. Mr. Rose is extending CRUDE-OIL SUPPLY WONT FAIL, SAYS a public invitation to anyone who PETROLEUM EXPERT p. m.

when we dress for supper From 8:30 untif 10:30 p. m. study period and each man is confined to his room during this time. We also have a strenuous physical training hour and a half each day, that includes swimming, boxing, succer, wrestling and commando drills. Thanks a lot to you and the American Legion for making possible for me to receive the Tensas Gazette, weekly, and I am looking forward to the next issue Sincerely, DOYLE WARREN.

desires prisoner of war laborers to come to his office on the above mentioned date and confer with Captain Perry and Mr. Wood. The East Carroll War Labor committee, composed of R. N. Amacker, P.

O. Blair and A. T. Phillips, has the overall supervision of the local labor situation and, it is this ufacturing facilities are not sufficient to make all the new clothing needed this winter in the liberated countries. "We in Louisiana have been called upon by the War Production Board to work with the other states in this two-weeks effort to get enough discarded clothing to dc the job," Mr.

Cobb said. This collection is not an attempt to ignore or supplant the normal and permanent collections of discarded clothing and rags by relief and uiumanitarian agencies Will tHe earth's petroleum supply stand the enormous drain of global warfare? Will it meet the needs of postwar years which will add many new items to the list of 2,00 products now being made from crude oil? The answer is Yes, says Gustav committee that will see that local VISITING STATE fanners are amply supplied with CANDIDATES TENSAS necessary workers. and commercIaT it "wastl Egloff, president of the American Institute of Chemlsls and research director of the 'Universal Oil Products writing in a recent issue of the Rotarian magazine. Oil is probably being produced by Nature faster than it is being consumed by man, Dr. EgloQ The State political campaign is A PLEASANT MESSAGE beginning to warm up.

Tensas par ish has had visits Irom several candidates for state office or late. Last Saturday Hon. Jimmie Davis. emphasized. It simply means a more intensified effort to get more old clothes and rags than would be collected through normal activities.

In fact, all of the "usual collection aeencles have been ask- (Prcfesscr of Psychology, La. State ed to participate in the present drive. The Gazette is in receipt of tiie following Christmas card: Christmas Greetings and Best Wishes For a Happy New Year To You Personally and to All of My Old Friends At- the Old Home Town ARTHUR W. BEAUMONT. The card comes from jeanerette, where Mr.

Beaumont has lived for some years. We understand a daughter of his has been married Clothing which the owner knows candidate for Governor, visited St. Joseph and delivered an address on the streets. He had witn mm his celebrated orchestra. On Tuesday, Hon.

Sam S. Caldwell, candidate for Governor, and Hon. Frank B. Ellis, candidate for Meutenant Governor, spoke at the Court House and at Newellton in the aiter- will be used now or in the lmmedi maintains. There are doubtless millions of acres of oil-producing territory in the western hemisphere not yet undiscovered or undeveloped and many ether parts of the earth should prove to be not less rich But in addition to Its 375.00C producing wells, the Uriited States has billions of barrels available from other crude oil sources, he contends.

Investigations have brought to light facts regarding ate future is not wanted. Clothing OIL DEVELOPMENT IN TENSAS nental has leased the Hunter, TIME TO PLANT STRAWBERRIES store building, adjoining the store; of Hunter Bros, including Hunter In the minds of most people cit-Progress is going steadily ahead brick ware-house, and has openea rus fruits and tomatoes are so as-In the oil field of Tensas parish.) an oil well supply hou. stocking i sociated with vitamin they over-In the Holly Ridge section, out heavily piping and' parts essential i look the fact that many lresn veg- noon, and on Wednesday the Mor gan-Lone ticket addressed the public at Waterproof, St. josepn lor several years and is making earth processes which convince us cnickenvuie Lane, Shelley No. 1 to well drilling.

The Superior Iron; stables when eaten raw and many and Shelley -No. 2. and Penrod Ehat oil is constantly being formed Dr. Eglorl asserts, citing the dia Works is opening a similar supply house at Goldman, and the iaecn Jordan No. 1 are holding up to original production or national quota.

Supply has bought a lot or. fruits are also good sources of this Important vitamin, assert the nutritionist in the Agricultural Extension Service. are as good, ox better, than oranges. Of course, fresh strawberries are her home at Natchez. Asis so well known to our old-timers, Arthur Beaumont was born and raised at St.

Joseph, the only child of the late Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Beaumont.

His old St. Joseph friends are hap- py to hear from him. toms found in closed basins of the North American Ttohnental Shelf, particularly along the west coast of California. Diatoms (brown, one But for this restriction heavier Myrtle Grove plantation and will output could be had. Some nine erect a building for a similar sup-new wells are In process of drilling piy house, and other like enterpris celled plants, growing in jeilylikC and Newellton.

This ticket is composed of Louis L. Morgan for Governor; Earl K. Long for Lieut. Governor; Joe T. Cawthorn for Attorney General; Wade O.

Martin for Secretary of State; Emile J. Bourg, State Auditor; John B. Daigle for State Treasurer; Lucille May Grace for Register of State Land Office; Lether E. Frazier for State Supt. of Education and Harry D.

Wilson for Commissioner of Agriculture The latter is the oldest state official, in point of continued service. out of season, but planting tune er preparations tnereto are being es are in contemplation. The main street of Waternroot for a Patch of berries in the home made, viz: WATERPROOF NOTES The Sohio on drilling Pen- Is so congested that parking place garden Is almost here. masses in both fresh and salt water) are constantly depositing in the deeper waters of the Pacific Coast, and their organic content Is constantly increasing. Dr.

EglofT estimates that the rod Jordan, No. is down 6550 is always at a premium. Tent! one wlth enough space for feet, homses are being erected to house' a fe rows cf berrles can grow Chicago Mill and Lumber Co. the overflow population Hotels and 1 enough Ior tne famUy." says Miss Rorfhg a. the Santa Maria.

California, oil Mutual No. 1, is down 8,058 feet and now In Tuscaloosa sand, expected in soon. rooming houses are crowded to ut- TV 11 most capacity. The crying need of ne plants for each the hour at Waterproof now is: family should pro- fields would alone produce 2 "billion that the owner no longer intends to wear is all that is wanted. The discarded clothing that Is still wearable will be cleaned, sorted for size and maoe available to national charitable organizations And Government agencies tor distribution in this and foreign countries for rehabilitation purposes.

All types of clothing is needed: for men, women, boys, girls, infants. Unwearabie clothing thai can be reduced to rags also it wanted. Articles that are not wanted include such as shoes, leather gloves, hats, and caps neckties, collars, garters, suspenders, belts, girdles, corsets, bras-siers, veils, rubber coats, diaperi and masquerade costumes. Churches of all denominations are asked to assist in the drive and to open their doors as collection depots, or to have their membership assist other establish collection groups. The entire collection is being handled by local salvage committees which have been asked by the State Committee to appoint special sub-committees for the two weeks campaign.

Through arrangements made nationally by the War Production Board, member of the cleaning and laundering industry will be active in many communities by lending assistance to the local committees. Details of plans for the collection in each community will be made and announced by the local salvage committees. barrels of oil by an ether process FARM SLAUGHTER PERMITS Union Producing Co Penrod "More Houses." despite the fact ut fc llKn' Mr. E. D.

Dixon, Area Marketing Jordan, No. 2, down 6.603 feet. that new cottages are rapidly go- nZL Pse5 Union Producing Penrod' ing up along highway on Myrtle Jordan, No. 3, rigging up. Qreve front The saJe congested Union Producing Penrod condition exists at St.

Joseph and Producing Co extraction and these represent only one limited area where diatoms are plentiful. From" the foregoing we may conclude that Nature is producing oil at a faster rate than gas pressure or pump strokes" can bring it to the earth's surface, writes Dr. Eglotl, so we may take Heart for the Jordan, No. 4, rigging up. Newellton, where, In both towns "Prepare the ridges as ycu would more houses are needed.

for vegetables, then in the top three The Carter Oil Marks No. 1. spudding. The Carter Oil Shelly No. 3.

clearing location. Standard Oil Gas Glover No. 1, down 6.400 feet. Standard OH Gas Glover or four inches of soil, work in well At the last November meeting oi eight pounds of 4-12-4 fertilizer the Baptist W. M.

U. the Lottie per 100 feet of row. Allow this to Moon season of prayer began. The stand for at least three weeks Deprogram was as follows: (1 Song; fore setting the plants. There (2) Devotional Psalm 96 led by should be at least cne trocd rain You can eat your cake and have it, too if you invest your CHRISTMAS savings in WAR BONDS.

Keep on BACKING THE ATTACK. Supervisor, quots a telegram from G. Chester Freeman announcing suspension of restrictions covering Farm Slaughter of hogs. "All restrictions covering Farm Slaugh- ter of hogs has been suspended for ninety days to facilitate marketing of this year's record pig crop. Producers will have to be required to have a license or permit during this period and they may kill for their own use or for sale or transfer to others ail the hogs they are able to handle.

At the same time the previous 400pound limitation per farm producer was lifted for a three month period. Farmers were urged to spread marketing of this year's record pig crop to prevent overloading of marketing and slaughtering faculties. Requirements of OPA with respect to observance of meat ceilings and collection of ration points in exchange for meat delivered will remain unchanged." No. 2, derrick up to begin drilling. Mrs.

Zula Barfleld C3 Prayer led before planting, unless there was The Lake St. John Field in up- by Mrs. Zula Barfield; (4) A talk a great deal of moisture in the sou per Concordia parish now boasts 18 on Nigeria by Mrs. B. Bulkin; (5) when the fertilizer was applied W.

E. Person was home from L. S. U. the past week.

Miss Julia Hoon, Mrs. Otey and Mrs. Godbold were Natchez visitors, Monday. Mr. Fred Taylor, of Choudrant was a week-end visitor to his family, at Waterproof.

Little Jean Marron Rountree has been so indisposed the past week that it became necessary for her to be taken to Ferriday Hospital Her condition is now much improved. Mrs. Rountree, accompanied Mrs. Rountree, tc Waterproof when the baby was brought home. The father, Capt Percy Rountree, is with U.

S. forces la England. with Mr. and Mrs. D.

M. Lynch. Mr. and Mrs. T.

T. Castieman were Natchez visitors, Friday last Sgt. and Mrs. David cnennault Were visitors to Lake St. John and Waterproof lately, sgt.

Cnennault has returned to camp. Miss Mary Turner Hunter came home from L. s. U. for past weekend.

s. w. S. Alsop, of Newellton spt couple days at Waterprooi With Mr. and Mrs.

D. M. Lynch. -Mr. and Mrs.

A. W. Hoon, now living at LaMarque, Concordia par- spent weekend at Waterproof Miss Rogenia Lorch, of New York Ctty, is guest of the Kuliman 1am- at Waterproof. Sgt. Frank Testa, who has been north Africa with U.

S. forces. tfcis week, in beTialf of his candi- fitflough and has since returned camp. producing wells, all however ol shallow depth, from 3200 to. 3500 A talk on the needs of Nigeria by The plants should be set between Mrs.

X. T. Matthews; (6) A talk November 1 and Decemmber 1." by Mrs. V. Pierce; 17) Prayer ledj A good strawberry plant has a by Mrs.

G. D. May. After the pro- well developed root system cf tend-gram, a social hour took' place in er, white roots, and a cron with the recreation room at the church at least 4 or 5 leaves. Miss Fergu-and refreshments were served tc.son points out.

The plants should fourteen, which included the St be et with the roots straight down, Joseph and Island Circles of tnc'and the base cf the crown just keep on WITH 17AM D0IJDS W. M. U. The guests of the Island Circle were Mesa am es. Garl stan-diford, Dilsey Standlford, Carl Gip- son, C.

A. Kansbotton and Hunter. feet, filling dally from six to ten railroad tank cars of 10,000 capacity each. These tank cars are placed on side-track at Azucema station and are filled every morning ana begin riding by neon, and are immediately replaced by empties. A pipe line, below surface of ground, runs from field to railroad station.

Further development is being made in Lake St. John held, as follows: The California Brown No. 2, rigging up The. California J. P.

Brown No. 1, rigging up. Th yOalifomia KUlarney No. 1, testing 400 feet. The California Pan Ameri OFFICE OF PRICE Wanted! AN UNLIMITED AMOUNT OF PECANSJ ANY SIZES WILL BUY ANY AMOUNT! ANY WHERE! Boying and Selling Pecans Since 1907 Parties having Pecans to Sell Phone or Wire me Collect! C.

R. DARDEN ST. JOSEPH, LA. even with the surface of the ground. In January, the teds should be scraped and well mulched with pine straw, grass or hay.

A little careful planning now will insure many treats next spring with strawberries and cream, strawberry short cake, and strawberry Ice cream, all Just teeming with vitamin C. Our boys must keep on fightingwe most keep on buying WAR BONDS until victory is won. Keep on BACK -ING THE ATTACK. A CARD Notice to the Voters of the Firsi Ward of Tensas Parish: I hereby, announce my with dravjal as candidate for Pouc Juror of First Ward oi Tensas Parish. I thank my friends for prof- W.

B. Jackson, District Rationing Executive, announced today that green stamps and in War Ration Book Foui will be used by consumers to buy processed foods from December 1 1943. through January 20, 1944. This is the second set of green stamps in Book Four to be used. The ones presently valid and will be used through December 20.

can No. 2, rigging up. Royal Petroleum Canebrake ered support and wish every sue- NOTICE Members of TJ. S. Armed Forces are welcome to hunt on AURORA and BURN plantations, in Tensas Parish, Louisiana, with permission.

These properties are posted against all others. J. W. HOGUE. No.

1, down 5,400 feet. J. W. HOGUE. i foundation gar-W.

G. Halbert, If you need Mrs Wtrproof. Waterproof is feeling distinctly business impetus resultant from oil development. The Mid-Conti- Remember Pearl Harbor- BUY BONDS AND STAMPS I.