The Evergreen Courant from Evergreen, Alabama • 1

I it The EveImn Goumant I tit. Ar Volume 46 EVERGREEN, ALABAMA, THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 1941.. Number 26 MISS NIELSEN ELECTED MEMBER OF MAY COURT Miss Valgerdur Nielsen of Ever Local Rotarians Entertain Ladies IncomeTaxReturns To Reach New High Good Will Day To Be Observed Friday, April 4th 4-II Club Rally Held In i An all-time new "high" for Ala-; bama State Income Tax returns, is; predicted by Commissoner of Revenue John C. Curry, -who forecasts totaj collections this year of State Income! 'Tax, based on last year's will reach the 13,400,000 mark. The I Commissioner estimates an increase' of collections from this source of from 40 to 45 this year over last year.

CHARLES NORTHCUTT SELECTED FOR MEMBERSHIP IN PHI ETA SIGMA Charles Northcutt, son of Mrs. W. B. Northcutt of Evergreen, is one of 34 freshmen of the University of Alabama recently selected for membership in Phi Eta Sigma, freshman national honorary society. To be eligible for the honor, a student must have made a scholastic record of 2.5 an even split between i and during his first semester ab the University.

Charles is enrolled in the school of commerce at the University; At high school he was president of the student council and valedictorian of his graduating class. Attorneys General To Resist Threat To Segregation Laws Atty. Gen. T. S.

Lawson has announced that prompt and concerted action was decided on by the conference of attorneys general that met The previous "peak" revenue total from State Income Tax in Alabama was, in round numbers 12,582,000, in 1938. State Income Tax Collections from Oct. 1, 1940 to March 31, 1941 totaled $1,990,969.18 compared with from Oct. 1, 1939 to Mrach 31, 1940, it is shown in figures just released by the Commissioner. Comparison of the two periods reveals, 4 therefore, an increase in collections daring the latter period over the former; amounting to $2,412,676.98.

Commissioner Curry attributes the spurt in State Income Tax eyeiuiea this year to more earning J940, resulting from the increase in employment and corresponding decrease in unemployment due to the launching and development of the, National Defense Program, Inadequacy Of Hospital Facilities Contribute To Shortage Of Physicians The inadequacy of hospital facilities green was one of twelve Agnes Scott College students elected this week to form the May Court in the college's annual spring pageant. Members of the Court were chosen on a basis of beauty and poise. A senior at Agnes Scott, Miss Nielsen is prominent on the campus as president of the cotillion club and a member of the year book staff. Garden Club To Convene In Montgomery The tenth annual convention of the Garden Club of Alabama will be held in Montgomery on April 24 and 25 by invitation of the Federation of Garden Clubs of Montgomery, with Mrs. Thomas N.

Edwards as General Chairman. The Jefferson Davis Hotel will be headquarters for the convention. The exhibit room will open Wednesday evening, April 23rd and will remain open until noon Friday. The Convention Committee is plan ning an instructive and entertaining program. Interwoven throughout there will be a "bit of fun, a share of beauty," and a better understanding of the work accomplished by the Garden Clubs.

The first business session will be held at the Paramount Theatre with Mrs. T. M. Francis, President of the Garden Club of Alabama, presiding. Welcome to Montgomery will be made by Hon, Cyrus B.

Brown, President of City Commissioners. Miss Katherine Roquemore will speak on Flower Arrangements and Flower Show Problems. Other guest speakers are Mrs. John V. Denson, whd is attending flower shows in New York and Philadelphia.

She will have for her subject, "Colorful Reflections of ihe New York Flower Show." Miss Clare Leighton will address the? convention on Philosophy of Living-Throue-h Gardening. Miss Etna McGaugh, State Hom Demonstration Agent, wil speak at the President's Bfeakfast on Getting Down to Earth. -Attractive souvenirs will be fcWen to all who attend the flower show and reception at Rosemont The Montgomery Federation of Garden Clubs will be hostess to all delegates and members at a garden party and pageant at Oak Park Gardens. Registration must be made ten days before the convention with Mrs. Henry Meader, 16 Galena Avenue.

U. S. To Enlist Negroes For Air Corps Service Plans for the creation of the 99th Pursuit Squadron, the first negro unit of the Air Corps, for which 276 negroes from all sections of the nation will be enlisted for ground service, were announced Monday by officials at the Southeastern Air Corps Training Center. Applications also will be accepted from negro candidates for appointment as flying cadets, to qualify as pilots of the squadron. The unit will have about 33 pilots.

The 276 men will be enlisted to be trained as maintenance crews of the squadron. Like all other men recruited for the Air Corps, the recruits must have at least a high school education. They must also pass the Air Corps test to determine their suitability for attendance at Air Corps technical schools. After the men complete the basic training at Chanute Field, 111., they will be transferred to Tuskegee, where the 99th Pursuit Squadron will be formed. There the flying phase of the training will begin at a flying cadet school to be established near Tuskegee Institute.

Prospective recruits for ground service are advised that they will be accepted in the order in which they apply first come, first serve. Enlisting will begin in one week in order that all applicants might have ample opportunity to reach recruiting stations at designated air fields. The recruiting quota for this area was announced as 60, assigned to Maxwell Field. Ala. Journal.

Mrs. C. T. Taliaferro, Mrs. E.

L. Stallworth, Mrs. W. J. Donovan, L.

W. Price and K. Nielsen attended the funeral of R. J. McCreary in Montgomery Sunday afternoon.

Mrs. George Printz has returned from Mobile, where she has been visiting friends. Wives and sweethearts of the members of the Evergreen Rotary Club were guests of honor Friday night when the club observed "Ladies Night" at the Evergreen Hotel. Ro-tarian H. J.

Kinzer was chairman of the program ami entertainment which began with a series of dances by pupils of Miss Jeanne Smith's dancing1 class. Following this a delightful dinner was served. One of the most entertaining numbers on the program was the "Battle of the Sexes." Dancing climaxed the delightful and enjoyable evening. Participating were: Mr. and Mrs.

Cecil Hagood, Mr. and Mrs. D. T. Stuart, Mr.

and Mrs. Haywood Hanna, Mr. and Mrs. O. C.

McGehee, Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Kinzer, Mr.

and Mrs. M. M. Cardwell, Mr. and Mrs.

E. C. Page, Mr. and Mrs. W.

C. Galloway, Mr. and Mrs. W. N.

McGehee, Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Kendall, Mr.

and Mrs. Law-ton Kamplain, Mr. and Mrs. P. L.

Pace, W. P. McMillan and Miss Mil dred Williams, M. S. Holley and Miss Rosa Horton." Bad Check Artist Believed Operating In This Section According to a warning issued bv the sheriff of Escambia County, a bad check artist is believed to be operating in this section.

For the benefit of our local merchants we pass the warning on as it appeared in the Brewton Standard: "Sheriff Otis R. Emmons this week issued a warning to all merchants and business houses to be on the lookout for a clever check artist who is said to be operating in this section of the state at this time. According to the sheriff, the man is about 40 or 45 years of height 5 feet six inches, weighs 125 to 130 dark complexion, and apparently of foreign extraction. His checks are, drawn asrainst 'Stnkfiv RrotwV" A Company, hC' dated with a rubber I stamp, and drawn on the Indiana National Bank at Indianapolis. His method of operation is to go inttf-ft store, make a purchase, then tender oitu of his bogus checks which is much larger in amount thari his purchase, and get the difference in money.

He pretends that he lives in some nearby town and that the check was mailed to him by the company. Sheriff Emmons said that he is in formed the man is very clever in his manipulations and those operating retail establishments should be very careful in any transtactions with any stranger answering his description." Ala. Receives High Rating On U. S. Highway Maintenance Expert inspectors of the U.

S. Public Roads Administration have given the Alabama State Highway Department the highest ratings in its history, ranging up to 97 per cent of a possible 100, on the department's maintenance of the Federal Aid road projects included in the State Highway System. On Federal Aid bridge projects instances of a hundred per cent maintenance ratings are frequent Reports on these U. S. Public Roads Administration inspections filed with State Highway Director Chris J.

Sherlock and released through the office of Marvin Taylor, department maintenance engineer, show also that the ratings average 4 per cent higher than have ever been achieved before during this or any other administration, and that the increase over previous ratings goes as high as 7.9 per cent on some road projects. The reports, as a whole, establish a new high in road maintenance history in Alabama. Comparatively low grad-ings shown in some reports were marked up for old construction jobs on which there was little chance for substantial improvement and where reconstruction or new construction was indicated, it is stated. Federal Aid projects comprise close to 3,500 miles of the 5,300 miles of road on the State Highway System. Up to this year the entire system was composed of only 3,500 miles.

Through completion, however, of 90 per cent of the construction called for on the Federal Aid System, the Highway Department obtained an original extension of mileage and, completing 90 per cent of the extended mileage, was granted an additional extension bringing the total system up to 5,300 miles. Commemorates Eighth Anniversary Evergreen and Conecuh County citizens will literally "put the big pot in the little on Friday, April 4 when the citizens of the city and county join with the officials and en-rollees of the local CCC camp in a celebration commemorating the eighth anniversary of the establishment of the Civilian Conservation Corps in the nation. Plans were virtually complete this week to stage the monster event which begins at 9:30 A. with a parade through the streets by officials, enrollees and others connected with the CCC camp together with all mobile equipment. The parade will be led by the local band, directed by Mr.

Printz. Preparations are being made to entertain 5,000 visitors that day. The parade will end at the camp where the main feature of the program will be an address by Congressman George Grant, Representative from the Second District. Others who will address the gathering will bo: 0. Ci Medlock, State Coordinator and Dr.

H. K. Bennett, chief of Soil Conservation Service. At the noon hour a free barbecue will be served to all visitors, made possible by donations from the business men of Evergreen and other public spirited citizens. At a dinner given at the Evergreen Hotel last Thursday night at which plans for the celebration were outlined, approximately $550 was pledged for this purpose, which is estimated to be about two-thirds of what will be needed.

A committee composed of R. G. Kendall, Shelton Dunn and Joe Brooks was appointed to contact those who were not there and raise the balance needed. The committee on composed of Miss Helen Jo(jes, Jack Wild, W. H.

Wild, George Huey and T. E. Childress, reports that 4,000 pounds of pork have already been bought, along with numerous other delicacies which are necessary to put on a good bar becue. From 3 P. M.

td 6 M. officials and enrollees of the canijj will hold cpm Rouse and all visitors are Invited and u'fvjwi to make a tour of the entire camp. G(iid8 will be available to carry the visiter's through the camp area. Beginning at 7 P. M.

A square dance will be staged on the street in the business section where city officials have agreed to rope off the necessary space. At 9:30 a round dance will be held at the Evergreen Armory, with music by the Auburn Plainsmen. A nominal charge will be made for admittance to the round dance to defray expenses of securing the orchestra. All other events throughout the entire day will be free. A cordial invitation is extended all citizens of the county and adjoin ing counties to attend this celebration.

Every effort is being put forth to provide plenty of good food and enter tainment for all who come. Make your plans right now to be here throughout the entire day. Committees in charge of making arrangements for the various phases of the celebration are named below: Finance R. G. Kendall, 3, S.

Dunn and Joe Brooks. Publicity Haywood Hanna, P. Pace and Gene Powell, Jr. Dance Bill McGehee, Bob Kendall, Miss Jeanne Smith. Parade Lieut.

John Jones and George Printz. Food Miss Helen Wild, W. H. Wild, George Huey and T. E.

Childress. Speakers C. A. Jones, Dr. E.

L. Kelly and H. D. Weathers. W.

P. A. Intake Days Changed In Conecuh Due to the fact that it has been necessary to make some" changes in intake days for W. P. A.

in Conecuh County for the month of April, Miss Annie A. Farrar, A. Assistant Social Worker, advises she will" be in her office to take W. P. A.

applications on the following days in' April: Wednesday, April Thursday, April 10; Wednesday, April' 23; Thursday, April 24. Sometimes a man with-' no other claim to distinction brags about his tough beard. Evergreen Saturday (By Mabel Moorer, Reporter) The Club rally which was held in Evergreen last Saturday opened with registration at the City School, after which the members attended a free picture at the Pix Theatre. After the show the club members, led by the Evergreen Band, marched behind their banners to the City School for lunch. The meeting was called to order by the president, Virginia Travis.

The pledge was then recited by the members, and the song, "Our Club Will Shine," was sung. Devotional was given by Dr. J. G. Dickinson, pastor of the First Baptist Church.

Dr. Dickinson made an interesting talk on part of the third chapter of the Epistle of St John. Miss Maline Burns, Supervisor of elementary schools gave the address of welcome, and. response was by Maline Moorqr Ribbon.3 was given to the health winners of each club. Those chosen to go to Auburn for being the healthiest boy and girl in the county were Cleo Ilolley, Annex Club, and William (Ljm) Riga's Castleberry Club.

Under the" direction of Miss Jones, the members sang the songs, "Be A Booster," and "The More We Get Together." Since there was no old business to come up for discussion, the chairman of the county council, Davis Owens, read the council officers for next year; president, Virginia Travis; vice-president, Teresa Smith; treasurer, T. A. Pullen; reporter, Mabel Moorer. The program was completed by a stunt given by the Evergreen High School gymnastic class under the directioVof Miss Kernie Hawkins. Cotton Stamps Ready In July And August Cotton order stamps, to be earned by farmers for participating in the Supplementary Cotton Program, will be issued this summer as soon as possible after performanca is checked under the 1941 AAA Farm Program, according td A.

W. Jones, Alabama AAA Administrative officer. This means that in the early Ctftton-producing counties of Alabama issuance of stamps may begin in late June, with the bulk of the stamps expected to be distributed during July and August. Jones said this estimate is based on past experience in checking cotton performance during a normal growing season. A late growing season in 1941 would, of course, delay issuance of stamps to farmers in the areas affected.

Cotton stamps will be issued to farmers who make a further voluntary reduction in their cotton acreage in 1941. Stamps can be used to purchase cotton goods in local retail stores. Farmers may earn stamps at the rate of 10 cents a pound on the normal cotton yield of the acreage reduced. A farmer interested in only one farm may earn a maximum of $25 in cotton stamps, except that an operator with two or more tenants or sharecroppers may earn up to $50. A farmer interested in two or more cotton farms also may earn up to $50, but not more than $25 of this amount can be on any one farm.

Religious And Civic Leaders Endorse "Golgotha" No film ever shown has received the enthusiastic endorsement of religious and civic leaders that "Golgotha" has received. Wherever the picture has been shown, it has brought enthusiastic praise. In addition to its outstanding entertainment value, "Golgotha" is a marvelous picture because it does teach valuable moral and religious lessons. It brings home to people the importance of the story of the Christian religion. And since it is authentic in every detail, it is also important from an educational point of view.

Sponsored by the City School "Golgotha" will be shown at the City School auditorium Wednesday, April 2. Everyone is urged to plan to see this picture because it will make them appreciate the full meaning of tHe' life and crucifixon of Christ. C. L. Kamplain is spending, ai few days this week in Pensacola.

i. 1' I. 1 i in his office last week to resist the threat to Southern race segregation laws, that is represented by a case now pending befoi-e the United States Supreme Court. The Attorney General said all of the Southern States have endorsed a proposal to intervene in the issue raised when Congressman Arthur Mitchell, negro Representative from Illinois, told the U. S.

Supreme Court in Washington that he had been forcibly ejected from a railway sleeping car as it crossed the Arkansas State line, and that members of his race traveling from one State to another, are not given equal accommodations to which they were entitled. Atty. Gen. Lawson stated request for a 30-days extension of the time limit for filing a brief before the Court has been granted, and that the Attorneys General left Montgomery with this understanding: They would obtain a copy of the record in the case, including briefs filed on both sides, and with these before them, each attorney general would prepare a brief for his State upholding it3 present segregation laws; and on a date yet to be announced all will meet inki. with theitlre soeeti've P-ef3 lrom wnlc a compo site one will drawn UP t0 be fiIed before the UsiUd- Stes Supreme Court on behalf of all th(3NinterveninS Southern States.

Army Plane Damaged In Landing At Local Airport An advance trainer, piloted by J. D. Eiland, Flying Cadet of Maxwell Field, was damaged to such an extent about 10:30 Wednesday night in a forced landing at the local airport it was found necessary to send a maintenance crew from Maxwell Field to dismantle the plane and truck it to Montgomery for repairs. The left wheel was broken off, propeller bent and the left wing slightly damaged. As soon as the employee on duty at the station saw what had happened, he summoned an ambulance but the pilot was found to be uninjured.

According to information given The Courant, Cadet Eiland had made only one cross-country night flight before his flight Wednesday, and had become lost some time before reaching Evergreen. Upon discovering he was over Evergreen, it is said he found that his gas was low and headed for the airport to land. It is not known how the accident occurred but it is surmised the pilot misjudged his altitude, being lower than he thought, and sat the ship down hard enough to break off the left wheel. Due to the fact the ship finally came to rest several yards from where the wheel was found, it is believed he then gunned the motor to right the ship and then made a perfect three-point landing right wheel, left wing and tail skid which, according to those who know how to fly, is quite an achievement for a cadet those who have gone into the factories or into military service, an effort is being made to locate all available farm hands. "The representatives of the Employment Service see no insuperable difficulty in directing the many migratory groups to places where there is work.

The fact that some reduction in farm labor is developing will, in itself, tend to prevent much of the confusion which has prevailed over a period of several years when groups of workers carried on a more or less independent search for work. Many of the leaders of these groups have come to rely upon the State Employment Service as the agency which can best direct them to communities where work will' be available at a given time." has contributed to the shortage of physicians in this State, Dr. J. N. Baker, State Health Officer, declared today.

"A survey made about three years saB.0'"st:owed that ten Alabama coun. ies lad" rom 50 to 80 Per cent fewer doctors thenthan they nad aPPr0X1-tmatelv a traartV.of a century earlier those counties fonr ont. nf fvPrv fl'vA-were alt0 gether rural, as the term ') deflnd wfc-- i rr 27, persons out of every 100 living In those" 10: "counties Sfere classffied as country-dwellers." This lack of adequate medical care Jn the Tural sections of the State is due in large measure to the lack of adequate hospital facilities in those areas, the State Health Officer declared, adding: "The doctor, like any other workman, must have tools to do his best work, and the tools he needs are to be found only in a hospital. If' he does not find them in a community in Which he is interested as a possible home, he will look elsewhere." Ala. Farm Workers Urged To Register Twiners have been leaving the land jto jobs in national defense in-jdusiijes and the Alabama State Employment Service has joined other States in a national effort to register persons who will be available for farm -work during the year.

Judge John Director of Industrial Relations, has urged all residents of Alabama who can do ifarm work, to register at the nearest of the Employment Service in that may be called as His request followed a state ment by Paul V. MeNutt, Federal Administrator, that if present trends Qf empJoy ment continue, be-: fore the end of the summer farmers imay find.it difficult fo get workers i they need unless both farmers and -workers use the State employment offices. Mr. MeNutt stated that re-' ports received by from the United Employment Service indicate that thousands of farmers who were formerly available for. agricultural work throughout the year already have found jobs in industrial plants producing defense materials.

"If there is close cooperation' be- tween farmers and and the State employment offices it is antici-; pated there will be no serious diffi- culty in obtaining a sufficient number of workers to put in, care for and gather this year's crop," said Mr. McNutt's statement to Judge Petree. "For several years has been a surplus of such labor and there re- mains a sufficient number of hands to do the farm work, 'but without co- operation workers are 'likely to be at one place when they are needed at "In line with the campaign of the United States Employment Service to bring about a Nation-wide registration of unemployed workers of all types, who may be needed in defense Industries or to -take -the of hi 4 I.