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The Jackson Sun from Jackson, Tennessee • 5

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The Jackson Suni
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1940 Tune In WTJS THE JACKSON SUN Want Ads 1106 PAGE FIVE MISSION TEACHER UMQN PROFESSOR TO PREACH SUNDAY. AT CALVARY CHURCH Uphold Dismissal Arthur E. Morgan As TVA Chairman Mrs. Bailey Of Medina Succumbs To Heart Attack I I Death Toll In Airliner Crash At Chicago Is Nine Pretty Little Stewardess Succumbs To Fracture Of Skull Madison's First Trainees Named By Draft Boards Raymond Johnson First In City; Gilmore Peal From The Counlv Dr. O.

Green, professor of religion at Union University, will preach at Calvary Baptist Church Sunday morning and evening in place of the pastor. Dr. Ft. C. osenoiooms For Self and For Gifts U.

S. Circuit Court Of Appeals Iiif Decree In Cae -r I Madison county's first contingent called under the selective service act for army training composed of two volunteers had been named by the city and county draft boards today to leave for Ft. Oglethorpe, December 10. They were Raymond Douglas Johnson, 25, of 620 East Chester street, named by the city draft board from a group of volunteers and Gilmore Thurston Peal. 25 Mrs.

Alice E. Bailey, 79. born and reared in Madison county, died at her home in Medina this morning at 1 o'clock after suffering a heart attack. She was a member of Cotton Grove Baptist Church. Most of bzr life was spent in and around Jackson.

Surviving are three sons. B. A. and W. O.

Bailey of Jackson. A. B. Bailey of Sikeston. five da'ighters, Mrs.

A. E. Mays of Medina. Mrs. Lucy Edwards of Madison county.

Mrs. D. C. Cash of Humboldt. Mrs.

Earl Jennings of Chicago and Mrs. Floyd Matthews of Jackson: three brothers. Phil. John and F. Cole of Jackson; two sisters.

Mrs. Malissie Pucket and Mrs. Etta Cole of Jackson. Funeral services will be held at Cotton Grove Baptist Church Saturday at 11 a. conducted by the Rev.

Kester Cotton and the Rev. Joe Hardin. Interment will be in Cotton Grove cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Woodrow Cash, Theodore Mays, Ray Mays. Charles Bailey, Robert Bailey, and James Cash Smith Funeral Home in charge.

of its "failure to state claim upon which relief can be granted." Today opinion held in pa "It requires little to demonstrate that the Tennessee Valley Authority exercises predominantly an executive or administrative function the board does not sit in judgment upon private controversies, or controversies between private citizens and the government, and there Is no judicial review of its decisions, except as it may sue or be sued as may other corporations "It is not to be aligned with the Fcdeial Trade Commission, the Interstate Commerce Commission or other administrative bodies mainly exercising clearly quasi-legislative or quasi-judicial functions it is predominantly an administrative arm of the executive department." Reached at his Yellow ings home, Dr. Morgan said he was "not prepared at this time" to say whether he would appeal the decision to the United States Supreme Court. "I shall have to consult my attorneys," he declared. year old former CCC enrollee, named by Board No. 2 from the i Madison county volunteers.

Peal ft Chi 1 flu i lives on Pinson. Route 1. and has CINCINNATI, Dec vP The Sixth U. Circuit Court of Appeals today upheld dismissal of Arthur Morgan as chairman of the Tennessee Valley Authority. Affirming lower court dismissal of Morgans suit in which he sought recovery of $4.583 33 alleged due in Judge C.

C. Simons of Detroit cited a supreme court case which said: "The power to remove executive officers appointed by the president is conferred upon him by the constitution and so may not be abrogated by Morgan, president of Antioch College. Yellow Springs. was removed by President Roosevelt on March 23. 1938.

for contumacy." Previously the tall, gray-haired educator had been at odds with fellow-members of the TVA board. Morgan filed suit against the TVA and Board Members Mar-ermrt A. Morgan and David E. Lilienthal. charging that his ouster was illegal and void and "could be accomplished only by concurrent action of the senate and house of representatives" District Judge George Taylor of Knoxville, Term dismissed the action on August 25, 1939.

because i been engaged in farm labor. 1 The two are to report Tuesday morning and will entrain on the St. railroad for Ft. Oglethorpe at 9:42 o'clock. CHICAGO, Dec.

6 The toll of dead in the crash of a United Air Lines plane was raised to nine today with the death of the ship's pretty stewardess, Miss Florence M. Little. 23. Miss Little, a Chicagoan, died in the early morning hours at Holy Cross Hospital. She had suffered a skull fracture and internal injuries.

The two other members of the crew, Capt. Philip C. Scott. 34, the pilot, and co-pilot. George S.

Young 30. were killed instantly in the accident which occurred Wednesday evening near the Chicago municipal airport. The crash of the huge, -passenger mainliner brought a demand for reestablishment of the air safety board. David L. Behncke.

president of the Air Line Pilots Association, asserted that Congress immediately should re-create the board as a means of averting accidents on commercial airlines. The board was abolished when the Civil Aeronautics Authority was transferred to the Department of Commerce under a government reorganization. Since then there have been four crashes, he said, whereas a remarkable safety record was established while the board was functioning. Meanwhile, the cause of the fatal accident which occurred near the Chicago municipal airport Wednesday evening remained undetermined Investigations are being made by three groups the Cook county coroner's office, the company and the CAA. CLO II Finisher Topcoats Climateer Topcoats $35 Ranger Worsted The Y.

W. A. of Union University is sponsoring its annual study-course Dec. 9-11 in Powell chapel. Miss Wilma Bucy, southern field worker from the Baptist Home Mission Board in Atlanta.

will teach the new mission book. "The Stranger Within Our Gates." Sessions begin at 6:45 p. m. Miss Bucy. a versatile teacher, has dedicated her life to the promotion of home mission work in the South'.

An interesting feature of the program will be natural colored moving pictures illustrating her messages. She will be introduced to the school at a tea given at the home of Dr. and Mrs John Jeter Hurt immediately following the service Tuesday night. Union students and faculty members and others interested in Baptist mission work, are invited to attend the study course. EXTENSION PLANS HEADS BUSINESS OF FARM LEADERS I i Vi timt iujuu'i i i FIFTY-DAY SESSION OF LEGISLATURE IS NOW ASSURED Latest figures show that the auto accident death toll goes up 40 per cent in winter in the northern half of the country and 20 per cent in the southern half.

CHATTANOOGA. Dec. 6 lt.0 Governor Cooper says a sufficient I number of legislators have signed an agreement limitiig the 1941 legislature to 50 days instead of the 75 allowed by the constitution. I The governor's announcement 1 followed a meeting last night with luits $35 Detention Of U. S.

Woman By Nazis Brings Protest VICHY. France. Dec. 6 The United States embassy waj reported tonight to have proteted against German detention Ct a former embassy receptionist. Mrs.

Elizabeth Deegan. on what were unofficially described as charges that she aided British officers to escape from occupied France. The embassy which is at Pans lodged its protest with the Germany embassy as soon as it learned that she had been arrested several days ago. informed quarters said tonight, but she still is being he'd for questioning by German military authorities. The Germans are believed to have replied to United Stages officials that they would take the matter up with occupation authorities.

Mrs. Deegan. 40, comes from Asheville. N. C.

The Timely label WANTED Scrap Iron, Junk, Radiators, Batteries, Metals of All Kinds. We pay the highest market price. Honest Weight. O. K.

WRECKERS Poplar Extended, Brownsville Highway Phone 2738 is a proud name in third congressional district leaders, all of whom he said signed the agreement. "The thing we are after is an economical and business like session of the legislature." Cooper said explaining the abDreviated session would save a considerable sum of money. the host of com MOK TEiNNESSEANS INDUCTED INTO ARMY pany. MODUCT Of TIMIIT ClOTHtt Timely is synanymous with fine quality in the FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga Dec. Special to The Jackson Sun) HUNTINGDON.

Dec. 6 Discussion of extension plans for 1941 headed the business of West Tennessee farm leaders at a district meeting held in Huntingdon Thursday. District Agent Judd Brooks and District Home Agent Miss Mildred Jacocks. both of Jackson, presided over the meeting of county agents, assistant agents and home demonstration agents. Those appearing on the program were S.

Nichols. Knoxville. state agent: G. L. Herrington.

Knoxville. state 4-H Club leader: 6 iff A net batch of Tennessee Frankfurt. Germany, has auto- matic machines which supply) printed weather forecasts for the subsequent 24 hours. draftees, including Editor George Carmack of the Knoxville News-Sentinel, was inducted into the U. S.

Army today for a year's mili tary training, A total of 124 Tennesseans was i here and an additional 66 en route I from Nashville and other Middle Tennessee points. T. M. Mr.rkham. Lexington, state realm of clothes.

Carefully selected yarns are used to loom the fabrics which are woven to Timely's own standards. Every pattern is exclusive. Timely tailoring pives pencfous comfort and new-style correctness. Pure Celanese-Rayon lining is used for "inside" ease and pood looks. Timely clothes are skilfully made and finished.

Other Fine Clothes, at Lower Price Quality Suits, $19.75. $25 Smart Topc'ts, $16.95, $19.75, $25 But Why COURT-MARTIAL The Whole REGIMENT? life Although 96 of the trainees are scheduled to leave Monday for Fort McClellan, Col. John Con-sidine, commander of the sixth cavalry, said the 33-year-old Car-mack would be stationed here as a cavalry clerk. One of the East Tennessee group which arrived yesterday already was reported by post officials as missing. Capt.

Ivan Ward said Thomas Massey, Greeneville draftee, was absent when a checkup was made. He described Massey as "technically an In addition to Fort McClellan. the Tennesseans will be sent to Fort Jackson, S. C. or Camp Beauregard, La and approximately 50 will be stationed here.

Varieties Golden Delicious, Red Delicious, Staymared Winesap. $1.35 to $2.00 per bushel Delivered anywhere in Jackson. We specialize in packing for shipment. Irt us send some to your friends. Stonehaven Orchards Lamar Spragins, Owner Phone 3510 Fine quality gifts for him.

Gifts that YOU and HE will be proud of. fc 1 forestry service; and D. M. Thorpe. Paris, district supervisor of relocation work.

The meeting was attended by about thirty farm leaders from Carroll. Benton. Weakley. Henderson Henry, Madison and Decatur counties. Among the matters discussed were 4-H Club work: programs for young farmers and home-makers: mattress program: community organization; extension program through the AAA: nutrition programs and leaders' meetings.

Among those attending and their county were the Weakley county. R. E. Ellis, agent. Miss Marie Baker, home agent: Henry county.

Paul M. Horton. agent. Miss Lurlyne Wilkson. home agent: Webster Pendergrass and David B.

Price, assistant -gents; Benton county, J. E. Barrett, agent. Miss Mamie Milam, home agent. J.

Lewis and H. D. Gordon, assistant agents: Henderson county. R. C.

Darnell, agent. Miss Mary Kee. home agent, J. E. Bonner, assistant agent: Decatur county.

Miss Robbie Latta. home agent. Billy J. Portiss and Fred R. Roberts, assistant agents; Madison county.

W. Hillsman. agent. Miss Mary B. Campbell, home agent: Carroll county.

G. C. Richardson, agent, and A. R. Brann.

assistant, and Miss Cora S. Livingston and D. Mayo Pearson. Farm Security supervisors of Carroll county. Of A THAT ADD VALUE TO SEflTimEnT There are bound to be one or two bad soldiers in every regiment.

But why court-martial the whole regiment? The same applies to beer retailing. Out of the 5.600 retailers in Tennessee, ii RITES FOR JOHN CARRINGTON HELD ALL FOL'R are as important to your Christmas purchasing as they are in your everyday household selections. Shop at McGee-Ross and your gifts will be appreciated because bu ill have added true value to the sentiment you are expressing! Mil! American Mazda Wm. ROGERS A Product of Intern. Silver Co.

Luxurious Robes $5.95 Tree Lights n. there is bound to be a small minority who disobey the law or permit anti-social conditions. The Tennessee Brewers and Beer Distributors Committee wants even this small minority of undesirable beer retailers eliminated entirely. To that end, the Committee cooperates with law enforcement officers in securing the revocation of the retail licenses of these objectionable outlets. One hundred and seventy-five licenses have been revoked at the request of this Committee during the past eighteen months.

'Special to The Jackson Sun) LEXINGTON. Dec. 6 Funeral services were held here this morning at 11 o'clock from the Pafford Funeral Home for John Albert Carrington, 69-year-old farmer and prominent citizen of Lexington, who died Thursday morning at 12:15 o'clock after several weeks' illness from a heart ailment. A native of Lake county, where he was born near Tiptonville. October 30.

1871. Mr. Carrington had lived here for about 45 years. He was a life-long democrat and member of the Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife; two brothers.

Abe and Joe Carrington of Tiptonville: two nephews, whom he had adopted when small children and reared as his sons. George Bailey of Memphis and John Bailey of Greenville. four step-sons. Athol and Adol-phus Johnson of Memphis, Sydney Johnson of Charlotte. N.

C. and Rile Johnson of Lexington. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. A. U.

Nunnery of Parsons assisted by Rev. Fleetwood Ball of Lexington. The song service was conducted by Mr. and Mrs. Joe Appleby.

Herbert Davis and Claude Fesmire. Interment was in the Lexington cemetery. Shirlcraft Airman Shirts $1.50 and Mrjf, Shirtcraft Pajamas $1.65 lo Hand Made Ties 50c, I 1 jfi Aristocratic Mufflers $1 to $3v Cooper's Smart Sox 25c, 35c, 50c Cooper's Sweaters to $3.95 Pioneer Belts $1, $1.50, $2, Gloves Cape, Kid, Pigskin $1.25 to $3r Hats Knox $5, Portis, $3.95 0 Set of 8. with American Mada Lamps 59. Hammered Aluminum $1.00 to $2.95 Beautifully shaped and finished, variety of sizes in trays, bowls and servers.

A novel and welcome gift. initial nkts 6 to box, 05c and tv 28-Piece Service for Six Consisting of the most essential pieces for the average family-in a lovely tarnish-proof chest 4 patterns to nr choose from Sport Hkfs 3 to box, 65c and $1 awanK jeweiry ouc, di, i.ou io Leather Gladstones $5.95 to $20 TENNESSEE BREWERS BEER DISTRIBUTORS COMMITTEE 401 Medical Arts Bldg. Nashville Set of 7. with American Maida Lamps, each lamp GO burns separately OC .95 Saturday-Tomorrow ESKIMO MIXER An inexpensive mixer that does practically everything a large one does. 3 speed mo- tor.

2 sizes of bowls and fruit juicer. Finished in hite and black trim 12 (0 Is L-a-s-t D-a-y Give a Sal of 3 Waff lev Mould for tasty lunches, suppers, and snacks! Even heating aluminum grids. $3.98 in, tm MANY VOLUNTEERS FOR U. S. NAVY NASHVILLE.

Dec. 6 Commander J. D. Alvis. inspector of the navy's southern recruitir division.

Said today he believed the navy's enlisted strength would be more than doubled by voluntary enlistment. ''The two-ocean navy that we hear so much about now means that we must have about 500.000 men by 1945 or 1946. or more than double our present strength. It is tn present "ntention of the navy department I believe, to raise the required number of men by voluntary enlistment and I think it can be done." Outdoor Set American Mazda Lamps. 39 Weather-proof cords 1 FOR CHRISTMAS! SALE PRICES IN EFFECT! Piano prices will soon advance.

Visit our store. Our stock is complete. GRANDS. SPINETTES, UPRIGHTS New or used. Prices $50 and up.

Easy terms. Delivery of Consigned Fur Coats December 24. IMMMki(i)HSI W. E. Moore Piano Co.

Your last chance to buy precious furs for precious gifts at big savings H-u-r-r-y-I 30 E. Lafayette Phone 339 Sales of passanger ears and trucks during the first nine months of 1940 totaled 2.943.889 exceeding the sales during the same period of 1939 by 25 per cent. i.

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