The Hammond Vindicator from Hammond, Louisiana • 2

THE HAMMOND VINDICATOR HAMMOND LOUISIANA Hammond Vindicator A A Entertain At Guest Meeting World War Veteran Dies Here After Publisher CAMPBELL zm TUESDAY 20th Published Friday of Each Week Extended lllneSS The Hammond branch of the American Association of University Women entertained Tuesday night at a guest meeting in the Log Cabin Community House in Ponchatoula The guest U0TE FOR Entered as second-class mail matter at the Postoffice at Hammond Louisiana under Act of March 5 1879 OFFICIAL JOURNAL TANGIPAHOA PARISH POLICE JURY DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO 1 TOWN OF INDEPENDENCE CITY OF HAMMOND Too Late to Classify SALESMEN WANTED Man with car Route experience preferred but not necessay Dept LAB 62-M Memphis Tenn FOR SALE OR Mineral lease fifty acres of land in west side of town of Kentwood Mrs Ben Cusi-mano Box 321 Hammond La 45 It LOST One red heifer 2 years old both ears marked d-horned last seen Thursday Feb 8 Reward Eugene Rogers Rt 3 Box 95 Ham- mond La 45lt i WANTED Two salesmen with car Apply 303 East Merry Avenue before 8 o'clock Saturday morning Price Mercantile Co WANTED Small unfurnished house 1 Would prefer one close to business! section Will be permanent renter Box 43 Hammond La It Dwight I Douglass born June 6 1884 son of the late Dr and Mrs Douglass died Monday morning at 11 following an extended ill- speaker was Dr Mildred Christian ness at the home of Mrs Minnie professor of English at Newcomb Matthews He was a graduate of the College Dr Christian is a graduate of Colfax 111 High School and Miami Newcomb College and of the Univer-University of Oxford Ohio Mr Doug- sity of Chicago Her subject was A A lass experienced much service in the'U fellowships She gave an inter-World War being in some of the most esting and instructive account of the important engagements notably at research work done by holders of the battle of Chateau Thierry Meuse- these fellowships both in America and Argonne Belleau Wood and was a abroad There were about fifty mem-sergeant in the 27th Engineers He bers and guests from Hammond and was employed in the Veteran Adminis- Ponchatoula to enjoy Dr Christian tration about 15 years and enjoyed I address Preceding the meeting Miss the esteem and friendship of a host Anna Mae Schmidt local fellowship of people On March 17 1934 Mr chairman entertained Dr Christian at Douglass was married to Miss Ruth dinner at her home having as other Matthews of Hammond who survives guests Miss Vickers president of together with two sisters Mrs Mirian the Hammond branch and Mrs Roy Moore of Chicago 111 and Mrs I Hyde vice-president Emily Gilmer of Tifton Ga one son Duneraservices were held Wednes- arbara Alfaiin Named day afternoon at 3 o'clock at the 'W inner Oi 1 Ignmage Thomas Funeral Home with the Rev Carl Lueg pastor of the First Mi8S Barbara Albin a member of Methodist church officiating in the the senior class of the Hammond High presence of relatives and friends In- school is the winner of the A Independence Firemen Elected For The Year At a regular meeting of the Independence Fire Department on Monday night the following officers were elected to serve for the year: Joe Ragusa chief Louis Kluchin first assistant Joe Zabbia second assistant Joe Biundo secretary-treasurer Chief Ragusa appointed Joe Cappe and Philip Costanza as captains Other members of the department are: Mayor A Vaccaro chairman Jack Autin Tony Calcagna Charles Citta-dino Frank Cucchiara Mario Cucchi-ara Joe Lamarca Pascal Lamarca Tony Lamaroo Angelo Pecora Otis Lee Angelo Sinagra Frank Cardar-onella and Willie Rainey It was also decided at the meeting that a picture show benefit be held at the Liberty Theatre in Independence on Friday February 23rd The feature will be Boy" starring Barbara Stanwyck Adolph Menjou and William Holden The proceeds will be used to buy some much needed equipment Admission will be 15 and 25 cents A special matinee will be held at 2 for the school children the admission being 10 cents NIGHT Night classes in typing to be given at Southeastern College Those interested please call Prof Garrett and be at the college Feb 19 at 5:30 to register Accounting will also be given if enough students are interested It FOR SALE OR My home in Pleasant Ridge Has 3 bedrooms 2 baths lovely surroundings large grounds Open at all hours Mrs Gordon Railey Pleasant Ridge FOR SALE Universal electric range in good condition Also General Electric ice box Apply Mrs Gordon Railey Pleasant Ridge or phone 692-W 45 It WANTED A reliable white woman to stay at night and care for a semiinvalid lady Ill North Magnolia St Hammond La 45 It terment was in Greenlawn cemetery Final Meeting At Ponchatoula For Sam Jones Good Citizenship Pilgrimage to Baton Rouge This pilgrimage is sponsored by Tangipahoa Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution of which Mrs Nat Kent is Regent Mrs Carter Good Citizenship Pilgrimage chairman announced the selection of Miss Albin by the senior class and the faculty of the high school Miss Albin will be given a trip to Baton Rouge Saturday and will be entertained at a luncheon Ponchatoula La Feb 14 President Fannaly announced today that the final rally ot the local Sam Jone SgKt-seil'ng'trip? Due to thaab nce ft kUmi Aibin win he accompanied by Mrs McClendon of Amite Regent of Halimah the Sam Jones headquarters for that of this week at 7:30 Mr Fannaly also further stated that Ji i Chapter who is also escorting the all candidates are cordially invited to mjte winner to Baton Rouge The girl who is to be given the trip to attend this meeting and address the in the of FOR SALE Universal electric range in perfect condition Will sell for only 810 cash John Simpson Phone 64 Hammond La 45 tf gathering regard to merits their own particular platforms In addition to the parish candidates Mr Fannaly stated that he hoped to have one or two speakers direct from the Sam Jones headjuarters for that evening afternoon of this week the ladies of the parish and community are invited to meet at the headquarters for the purpose of organization and the appointment of workers at the polls on Tuesday It has also been stated that an effort will be made to form a branch of the Legion of Honor Jenkins To Address Earl Long Meeting Covington La Feb 14 Ellis Jenkins of Springfield La president of the Louisiana Protective Union will be the guest speaker at a meeting to be held at Pilgrim Rest in the Second Ward of St Tammany parish in the interest of the candidacy of Earl Long for governor on Thursday at 7:30 it was announced here today by the Long parish headquarters Hungarian Club Endorses Earl Long The Hungarian Progressive Club consisting of voters of the Hungarian Settlement are supporting the candidacy of Earl Long for Governor (Signed) The Hungarian Progressive Club Albany Louisiana If the Voters Believe In Receiving the Benefits of: Free School Books Free Poll Taxes Free Pencils and Tablets Politics Out of Schools Tax Exemption Pension for Old People Expansion of All Universities and Colleges Then it is nothing more than fair and reasonable to VOTE for EARL LONG for GOVERNOR and the Entire State Ticket Affiliated with Him (This advertisement paid for by two loyal supporters) Needy People Get Surplus Commodities Welfare' Commissioner A Johnson announced yesterday that surplus commodities with a market value of 8599309 were distributed to needy families totaling 1508 in Tangipahoa Parish during January Commissioner Johnson said that the distribution of surplus commodities which are supplied to the state free of cost by the Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation not only reduces the amount of money the state must spend in its public welfare program but it helps farmers of the state dispose of their surplus crops with a larger margin The Parish Police Jury the Intake and Certification Bureau the Public Welfare Department and the WPA all cooperate in bringing to the needy people of Tangipahoa Parish the food and clothing furnished by the Surplus Commodities Corporation the Welfare Commissioner pointed out Little Miss Flora is coming to you each Friday to tell the story of the happiness flowers can bring We think enjoy Miss Flora as she tells of the many ways to LUTHERAN CHURCH Hammond Bo Hack Pastor Lenten service with celebration of Holy Communion Sunday Feb 18th at 7:30 A in the Seventh Day Baptist Church Sunday School and confirmation instructions on Saturday afternoon at 2:00 at 60S Thomas St A cordial invitation to attend is extended Education is not complete if all that the student gets is a trained mind urm PUGH HAMMOND LA PHONE Have you paid your subscription? Washington to the national Good Citizenship Pilgrimage will be chosen by lot from the state group meeting in Baton Rouge Last years Good Citizenship girl was Miss Colleen Spiller Examinations To Be Given For Postmaster The United States Civil Service Commission has announced an examination as a result of which it is expected to make certification to fill a contemplated vacancy in the position of fourth class postmaster at Albany La Receipt of applications will close on February 23 1940 The date for assembling of competitors will be stated in the admission cards which will be mailed to applicants after the close of receipt of applications The examination will be held at Hammond La The compensation of the postmaster at this office was 8863 for the last fiscal year Applicants must have reached their twenty-first birthday but not their sixty-fifth birthday on the date of the close of receipt of applications Applicants must reside within the territory supplied by the post office for which the examination is announced The examination is open to all citizens of the United States who can comply with the requirements Application blanks Form 9 and full information concerning the requirements of the examination can be secured from the postmaster at the place of vacancy or from the United States Civil Service Commission Washington prior to the hour of closing business on the date specified at the head of this announcement Cutrer States Platform As a candidate for representative of Tangipahoa parish in the second primary on February 20th I am asking for support not on the basis of mud-slinging or factional alignment but of constructive effort for the benefit of all the people of the parish I favor a three dollar license for small cars with other automobile licenses in proportion I also favor reduction of truck licenses especially local log trucks to where a man can operate one and make a living I believe In the Old Age pension of not less than 830 a month I favor legislation improving labor conditions and legislation encouraging capital to come into our state I am in favor of back pay for Conferate veterans and their widows I am for the man in the mud In other words I Intend to put forth special -efforts to secure the building of farm-to-market roads I will oppose a state wide stock law as I believe it would be against the interest of the majority of our people I would favor a bill providing that all World War veterans be given a military funeral by the State I would favor a bill requesting the State to take' over all parish road bonds Finally I am in favor of honest efficient and economical legislation In all departments of State I therefore ask you to consider my candidacy thanking you for -your past vote and support I refer you to my record as a member of the legislature and ask you for your support on my conduct as such assuring you that I will give you the samp kind of service in the future that I have in the past WM CUTRER Natalbany 4-H Club The 4-H Club members of the Natalbany Grammar school held an Interesting meeting on February 2nd The boys enjoyed the study of Kathdln potatoes while the girls of the 4-H Club had a lesson on sewing Frank Patti who reports for the cluh states that the strawberries are looking good f'r 1 A Tried and True Friend of Public Education A Vote For Harris Is A Vote In Favor of: 9 Trade Schools Agriculture Home Economics Commerce and other types of education which prepare young people to earn a living and continued education for adults Continued progress in education with emphasis on good instruction including health music and art 10 POTASH supplies are adequate The situation concerning this necessary plant food is very different from that brought about by the last war when this country was dependent -upon importations which were suddenly and completely terminated During the intervening years discovery of potash deposits in this country has led to the development of a domestic industry capable of expansion to meet the requirements of -'American farmers Therefore wherever profitable yield and quality of crops demand plenty 6f potash the proper amount should boused 1 Twelve months pay for teachers 2 A bigger and better Southeastern Louisiana College 3 Free hot lunches for needy school children 4 Increased State school funds from new sources to provide or an expanding school system and for educational progress 5 All State school funds new and old placed in the Constitution to be devoted exclusively to education 6 Federal aid for education under State control 7 Equal educational opportunity for all children a Improved facilities for the training of teachers insuring a well-trained teacher in every classroom 12 Working in harmony and cooperation with all agencies interested in education 13 Safer transportation of our children 14 Free textbook libraries pencils paper and other school supplies 15 Careful and rigid avoidance of interference with the present system as provided by law which gives local control of all affairs in the parishes salaries for school officials teachers bus drivers and janitors Consult your county agent or experiment station-about the fertility of your soil and what fertilizer you should use See your fertilizer dealer Yon will be surprised how little extra it costs to apply enough potash to insure good yields and high quality Write tts for further information and free literature on growing profitable crops 8 Teacher Retirement and Tenure as advocated by the Louisiana Teachers 16 Association (Paid Political Advertisement) school 16 Better ON SALE NOW.