City News in Brief Pope Muse Visits Brandon
Pope Muse of Star was a Brandon visitor with a pleasant stay despite a few mishaps. An alarm clock in the parlor rang loudly then air left from tires. a gate from the galley yard was tied with rope. Brandon residents A. Shields and Mrs. Ragland hosted relatives and visitors from Jackson to Natchez, Vicksburg, and other towns, with travels to Clinton, Richton, and Three Prong water area.
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Pope Muse
Star
Brandon
Pope
Brilliant Royal Blue Lining Steamer Coat Feature
A canary frieze plush steamer coat with large sleeves and a white and canary plaid collar. The standout detail is the royal blue lining enhancing the overall look.
Strike Hard Hit Rankin County Residents
The railroad strike has affected Rankin County people by canceling summer trips or shortening plans. Food supplies like sugar and flour have been delayed as cars are stalled. Depot workers work overtime due to late trains, staying past eight while earning overtime pay.
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Chancery Court
Milton
E. Ruble
Om Hull
T Sate
Mississippi
Rankin County
H. C Bullock, Jr
Rankin
Rankins County
Mrs O L Simmons Hosts Rock Party for Miss Dodds
Mrs O L Simmons entertained at a rock party in honor of her niece Miss Aaron Myrtis Dodds. Guests included Misses Mary Louise May Florence Earle May Ned Lindsey Bessie Mae Brown Jean Laur ie Watts and Julia Collier. The Brandon social season featured eight bridge parties twelve rock gatherings three picnics two pallet events and several fishing outings at Three Prong with many society members departing for winter posts.
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O. L. Simmons
Miss Dodds
Aaron Myrtis Dodds
Mary Louise Mayers
Florence Earle May
Ned Lindsey
Bessie Mae Brown
Jean — Laurie Watts
Julia Colier
Brandon
Brandon Society
Mrs W H Barnes Hosts Two Rock Parties at Home
Mrs W H Barnes was the hostess for a divided rock party at her home, hosting morning and afternoon gatherings with five tables of rock. The decor featured zinnias and dahlias, mint drinks, punch, and a salad course. Out-of-town guests included Mrs T B Dickson and Mrs H L Shields of Jackson, and Mrs Harry Shields of Gilbert La. Mrs Hodges and daughter Eula Joe of Cl n revisit in household of Von Hodges. Prof and Mrs Knox M Broom and daughter returned to Brandon after summer near Clinton.
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W. H. Barnes
T. B. Dickson
H. L. Shields
Jackson
Harry Shields
Gilbert
Hodges
Eula Joe
von Hodges
Knox M. Broom
Brandon
Clinton
Willie Waddell
Hag
Asi Her
Herbert Drug Store Opens as One of State's Best
Herbert Drug Store in Jackson opens under Herbert's name with James Ernest Herbert as proprietor. The store features an open prescription department led by head of prescriptions James Shaughnessy, and triple checks to prevent errors. Dr. Chris Herbert assists in the manufacturing chemical department, a key asset of the new facility.
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NEW Jackson Drug Store
Jackson
Herbert's
James Ernest Herbert
Chris Herbert
Rankin County
Herbert
James Shaughnessy
Shaughnessy
Herbert Drug Store
Arkansas
Lake Village
Ark
Mississippi
Dr. Herbert
Ford Family Visits. Protracted Meetings Grow
DOBSON Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Ford visited his parents at Star with Miss Bertha Dale Bass. Baptist meeting closed with eleven new members. Protracted meeting ongoing at Johns this week. John Ponder and James Carter of Shiloh were business visitors Saturday. J. H. Brown Barnett Tom Baker Berry Crain made a Belpine trip. Rosa May visits niece Mrs. J. V. Gates at Johns. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Maroney and daughter Olean of Daidsville and Mr. C. F. Boyd of Jackson Miss.
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Rosa May
J. V. Gates
Johns
Pelahatchie Teams Triumph in Local Contests
Pelahatchie boys and Carpenter team shared victories while community notes report visits from Miss Mattie Mashburn to Yazoo City and Miss Aline Joiner from Forest. Local accidents include Bill Harlow fatally injured near the Dummy line and a planer mill explosion injuring Kelly and McNeal. The piece also covers a protracted Line Creek meeting, Aunt Harriet Ferguson’s funeral at Shiloh, and neighboring notices.
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Pelahatchie
Mattie Mashburn
Clyde Mashburn
Yazoo City
Aline Joiner
Forest
Ella Williams
J. B. Mensengele
Mineral Springs
Bill Harlow
Apollonia Lumber Co
Jackson
J. H. Winstead
Ackerman
Geo. Robinson
Planer
Messrs
Kelly
McNeal
Mr. McNeal
Mr. Kelly
Chester Brown
Hardy Myers
Mashburns
Shiloh community notes and upcoming camp meeting
Delightful season and ideal weather described in Shiloh. Mrs. Willie Roberts and her children left for Shreveport after several weeks with the Roberts family. Mrs. Jennie Sims visits Mr. A. G. Crook's home. A singing school led by Prof. Blankney of Taylorville, Miss, closed successfully. Annual camp meeting begins next Saturday Aug 19 and runs through two Sundays with a cordial welcome. Mrs. Lizzie Mayo visits daughter Mrs. Irvin Warren. Mrs. Noah Roberts and daughter from Madison County spent time here.
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Shiloh
Willie Roberts
Shreveport
R. B. Roberts
Jennie Sims
A. G. Crook
Blankney
Taylorville
Miss
Star light notes and moves in the village
Mr Steve Webb of Jackson spent Tuesday in Star to vote. Mrs E M Odom fractured her right arm last week. Pauline Didlake visited Jackson relatives. The Star Baptist Church will begin its meeting next Sunday with Rev Bryant Simmons preaching. Miller and Morgan installed a Delco lighting system in their garage for better service to travelers. Mr B H Giles is the new Star depot agent and well regarded. E M Odom and daughters Tint Belle and Edith leave for the coast for several days. Florence Didlake returned from a brief eastern state trip. Star forms a chapter of the Eastern Star and invites members. the group plans an imminent installation.
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STAR
Steve Webb
Jackson
Rs. E. M. Odom
Pauline Didlake
A A. Loflin
Star Baptist Church
Bryant Simmons
Miller & Morgan
Delco
B. H. Giles
Giles
E. M. Odom
Tinye Belle
Edith
Florence Didlake
Eastern Star
Alread
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P. H. Stubblefield
Jessie Cleo
Parchman
S. Laseter
Pira Bruce
J. T. B. Berry
Boston
A. M. Hobson
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Sam Hobson
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W. F. Owen
Verna
Jessie
William Wells
Trix Maxey
Camp Minnewawa
Mentone
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Miss Maxey
T. H. Colier
Points
Alabama
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Forest Stubblefield
York, Ala
Marie Scruggs
Mr. Collier
Mabel Gayden
M. Dees
Richton
Dee
M. E. Ward
Gertrude May
Mesdames McLaurin
Rogers
de Kalb
Joe Dixon
Natchez
Mrs. Shields
Torian
Raymond
California
R. C. Harrell
Daisy Stevens
Ashville
N. C
Miss Delta
W. H. Watson
Henry Boswell
Magee
Oraehingin
All Lie Meei
Newton
Annie Saar
D. C. Cox
A. G. Wellens
Vicksburg
Barnard Crockette
Anguilla
Ruth Roberts
R. C. Watts
Lynchburg, Va
Christine Berry
Bolton
Tom Berry
S. S. ‘Law
Foote
Nannie Busick
Ed Lee Martin
Gulfport
Mss
Edna Norman
Braxton
Clifton Maxey
Mr. An
R. S. Maxey
W. C. Wilson
Emily and
Helen
Greenwood
This City
Vesta May
May Lacy
Dry Creek
Mrs. H. 8S. Cole
Elizabeth Cox
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Brother
T. A. Cox
Glenn Thomas
Mrs. Haddon
Harversville
Herbert Garrett
Dry Cok
W. D Ragland
A. C. Hinton
Brandon, Miss
D. Donnell
S. A. Brown
May
Saunders & McLaurin
Margaret
Torneys
Los Angeles
Cal
Or Mr. Farmer
Will J. Bach
Gen’s Sales Agt
Onion
A. J. Maroney
Olean
Daidsville, Sq
Mr. C. F. Boyd
Line Creek
Crasg Ferguson
Monroe
Harriet Ferguson
M. E. Church
Sue Knight
Chas, Ferguson
J. Dawson
Paul H. Grice
New Drug Store
E. Capitol
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