Mississippi Farm Bureau Marks Co operative Progress
The article traces the rise of county and state agents since 1906, highlighting cooperative selling of livestock from Yazoo County and the rapid expansion of farm bureau programs. It notes broader marketing efforts, fertilizer purchasing savings, and calls for consolidation of schools and churches to bolster farmer-led organization and cooperation across Mississippi and neighboring states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith County
Texas
Louisiana
Mississippi
Yazoo County
Ritchie
Oklahoma
Alabama
Arkansas
South
North Carolina
Georgia
Tennessee
Mississippi Farm Bureau Truck Growers’ Association
Mississippi Farm Bureau
Melting sleet spurs Pearl River overflow report
Weather bulletin warned that melting snow and sleet in the upper Mississippi area raised creeks and rivers leading to Pearl River flooding expected by last Saturday night. By then the river ran over the pike in low-lying spots, hindering travel from Jackson as motorists left cars several miles away and sought other means to reach town amid persistent rains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
Mississippi
Pearl River
Pike
Jackson
Meeting of Beat Three Teachers Set for March Meet
Beat Three teachers met at Holly Bush on Saturday to plan the Beat Field Meet to be held there the first Saturday in March. A three member committee F M Lowther Clanton Murray and M W Steen was named to organize judges and events. The literary contests start at nine with expression and declamation at ten thirty and all before noon. Afternoon includes completion of literary events and athletic contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beat Three
Holly Bush
Messrs
F. M. Lowther
Clanton Murray
M. W. Steen
Brandon Negro Pupil Named Valedictorian in Utica
From Utica comes news that A. J. Finch of Brandon, a Negro pupil, has been chosen valedictorian of a 23 member class. The award reflects his three year course of steady progress and marks him as the top student among peers from varied regions of the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Finch
Utica Normal and Industrial Institute
Utica
Meeting of the Parent Teachers Association Friday
The Parent Teachers Association postpones its meeting to Friday February 16 due to bad weather. President Mrs Bimmons urges all members to attend for important matters to be discussed, with a strong emphasis on full participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teachers Association
The Woman Voter Moves to Jackson with Growth
The publication of The Woman Voter has moved from Clarksdale to Jackson under Miss Minnie Brewer. The new issue is a seven column, six page paper with enhanced printing, editorial content, and reporting on Mississippi women’s politics. Ligon Smith Forbes and Miss Elarene White join as associate editor and business manager, bringing metropolitan newsroom experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Minnie Brewer
Clarksdale
Mississippi
Arbor Day Observance Prompted for February
The county urges all schools to observe Arbor Day in February. Plant trees shrubs and vines on school property to beautify and shade grounds. Include a short program with songs and talks about the value of trees and honoring community leaders or fallen soldiers through plantings.
New Duties for Rankin County Girl in Madison
Miss Edith Russell, of Rankin County living at Daniel, has become Madison County Home Demonstration Agent. She comes from Louisville Mississippi with wide experience and will attend the Home Demonstrators convention at A M College February 15 to 23. She plans county school visits and seeks public cooperation to advance county programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rankin County
Madison County
Chamber of Commerce
Edith Russell
Daniel
Madison County Herald
Miss Russell
Louisville
Miss
A. & M. College
Beloved Woman Called To Reward Last Saturday
Mrs J D Jackson of Maton died at her home last Saturday night after years of ill health. Born Miss Vice Winstead, she was linked to Mrs G G Lindsey in this city as a sister. Widely known across the county, she was loved by many. Burial followed in Maton Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Jackson
Maton
Georgetown runner wins second division two-third mile at Madison Square Garden
Jimmy Connolly of Georgetown University won the second division two third mile run at the annual games of the association held at Madison Square Garden New York City. He broke the old mark set last year by Mike Devaney of the Milrose A A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Connolly
Georgetown University
Mike Devaney
Milrose A. A
Madison Square Garden
New York City
Jackson bound travelers need ferry and gravel road
Last week's storm emphasized the need for a gravel road between Pelahatchie and Jackson. Mud and slick hills challenged travelers as creeks and streams overflowed. Water was waist deep in places and autos could not pass.
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Rankin County
Jackson
Pelahatchie
Brandon Mayor Celebrates 80th Birthday
Major Patrick Henry of Brandon marked his eightieth birthday on Monday February 12, the same day as Abraham Lincoln's birthday. Henry has served as Brandon mayor for fourteen years and is celebrated as a civil war veteran who served with distinction.
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Major Henry
Brandon
Patrick Henry
Abraham Lincoln
Brandon News Prints Leaflet for Bolton Field
The Brandon News released a Lent pamphlet prepared by Rev. Wal. H. Sessions, pastor of Episcopal churches in Brandon and nearby towns. It outlines a complete Lent observance program across Bolton, Brandon, Bovina, Ridgeland, and Raymond and has been mailed to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Val. H. Sessions
Bolton
Brandon
Wal. H. Sessions
Bovina
Ridgeland
Raymond
Death of Civil War Veteran at Shiloh
After a long illness, E N Walters died Monday February 12 at age 77. A Civil War veteran and longtime member of the M B E Church at Shiloh, he married Ella Rhodes 45 years ago and left a wife, seven children, and many grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 10 a m with burial in Shiloh Cemetery. Community mourns the loss of a devoted husband and father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. N. Walters
Shiloh
Tle
M. BE
Ella Rhodes
Esther Franklin
Pelahatchie
Bessie Cooper
Braxton
Minnie
Messrs
Vernon
Floyd Walters
Paul H. Grice
Field Meet for High Schools at Newton
The High School Field Meet will be held in Newton on April 14 and 15. County high schools may enter one representative or team per event, with a loving cup awarded for the school with the most points. Admission is 25 cents for the Friday program and 25 cents for the ball games. Brandon High School sent several reps last year and hopes for an even better showing this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Brandon High School
Little Girl of Monterey Dies in Jackson
Hazel Williams, daughter of Mrs. Lizzie Myers Williams, died at Jackson Infirmary last Sunday morning. Funeral services were held at Briar Hill after a casket bearing the body was taken from Jackson to Florence. Rev. W A Hewitt of Jackson First Baptist led the service and burial. Floral offerings reflected community sympathy for the family after the recent loss of her husband. Hazel was granddaughter of the late H Myers of Brandon.
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Hazel Williams
Lizzie Myers Williams
Jackson Infirmary
Florence
Briar Hill
W. A. Hewitt
First Baptist Church
Jackson
Hazel
Lent Services to Be Held at Episcopal Church Next Tuesday
Services during Lent begin Wednesday and will be held on the Episcopal Churchs regular preaching day and every Tuesday night. The first service is next Tuesday night with a visiting minister promised by Mr Sessions. if unavailable the Rector will preach. Everyone is invited to attend these Lent services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Church
Sessions
Eivery
Soil Survey In Rankin County Mississippi
The Bureau of Soils along with the Mississippi Geological Survey conducts a soil survey in Rankin County. The study inventories soils and agricultural conditions, maps soil types and boundaries, notes site features and roads, and provides reports with uses, fertility, crop recommendations, and management guidance for farmers and forestry planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi Geological Survey
Rankin County
Bureau of Soils
Department of Agriculture
Geological Survey
Soil Survey
Low Attendance Marked Sunday Church Services
Attendance at churches and Sunday Schools was weak last Sunday across multiple congregations. Presbyterian Sunday School Supt A M Shields was ill with flu and absent. Mary Ryburn Hutton filled in. Methodist pastor Rev W J Dawson preached two sermons to small crowds amid bad weather.
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Shields
A. M. Shields
Presbyterian Sunday School
Mary Ryburn Hutton
W. J. Dawson
Methodist ‘Church
Death of Mrs Trout in Tucson Edits Rankin County Loss
Relatives mourn the death of Mrs W A Trout who passed away in Tucson Arizona on February 1 She was born Mollie Thomas in Thomasville near Brandon and later married Dr Trout The couple moved from Illinois to Tucson two years ago due to his health Friends and Rankin County extend sympathy to the bereaved family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollie Thomas Trout
Rankin County
Tucson
Arizona
W. A. Trout
Rankin
Continent
Committee of Women Seeks Home Demonstration Agent
Last Wednesday Mrs Florence Elred representing Miss May Haddon led a committee of women to meet the Board to discuss securing a competent Home Demonstration Agent for Rankin County. The board deferred action to their March meeting when Miss Haddon will present again urging countywide input from girls teachers women and interested residents.
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Florence Elred
May Haddon
The
Rankin County
Miss Haddon
Rosa Jones Leaves Brandon After Move to Jackson
Rosa Jones, a Black woman who has aided Brandon residents, moved to Jackson this week. She plans to bake cakes for Brandon, take orders, and mail the cakes to customers.
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Rosa Jones
Brandon
Jackson
Rosa
Fifty Percent of Women Qualify for Suffrage
The State plans to have not more than 65,000 women voters participate in this year’s primaries, per Secretary of State Joseph W. Power. Estimates vary from 50 to 100 thousand women qualified, with registration open to those who paid poll taxes by February 1 and four months before the November general election. The piece ends with a proverb about marriage.
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