Mrs Henry Myers Dies After Short Illness
Mrs Henry Myers of Gloster Mississippi dies suddenly after childbirth and pneumonia. She is wife of Henry Myers and mother of six. Born Maris Corley she was daughter of W M Corley. Remains shipped to Brandon then laid to rest at Greenfield Cemetery. Funeral conducted by Rev W J Dawson.
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Brandon
H. L. Myers
Henry
Greenfield
W. J. Dawson
Roy Fox
Little Dough
Ter
Lucille
Hickory
Daisy
Lockowitz
Irene Cooper
Ogyemmsh
Gayden
W. E. McIntyre
Eugene Jackson, Jr
R. R. Busick
Chg Foulks
Amite, la
Nps
Joseph Dixon
Natchez
Migs
Trix Maxey
Annie Hethy
Josephine Cox
Kate Shield
Boost Your Town and Country Have Faith in the Future
A Rankin County editorial extols local pride and contentment in Brandon News style. The writer praises the kindness of neighbors, peaceful life, and preference for Rankin County over wealthier regions, urging others to tell the world about their hometown.
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Rankin County
Brandon
Rankin
Baseball Captains Report Requests From County Teams
The Brandon News asks county ball team captains to send in reports of games played and any challenges. A revival of baseball as a sport is spreading countywide and the paper will help promote the effort by printing full game reports.
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Brandon News
Sunday School Convention at Fannin July Fourth 1922
The Rankin County Sunday School Convention led by J O Brown of Fannin will be held at Fannin Mississippi on July 4 1922. The last session at Brandon achieved progress in promoting Sunday school work and more can be done. Each Sunday school should send at least one delegate and the public is invited.
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Rankin County
J. O. Brown
Fannin
Miss
Brandon
Girls Return from Distant Colleges as Vacations Begin
Colleges close and county students head home for vacation. Brandon hosts 15 to 20 returning students from area colleges, while Pelahatchie Florence Star and nearby towns welcome sons and daughters this week. Rankin County pupils reportedly excelled this year. Pope Muse of Star, son of E F Muse, joins Brandon News for vacation duties after Mississippi College at Clinton. He performed well in college and hopes newspaper work aids his studies, coming from a fine Star family.
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Akin County
Brandon
Miost
Pelahatehie
Florence Star
Rankin County
Eood
Pope Muse
E. F. Muse
Star
Miss
Mississippi College
Clinton
Brandon News
Pepe
Commencement Program at Mississippi A&M College 1922
The 1922 Mississippi Agricultural and Mechanical College commencement unfolds June 8 with a 10 30 a m band concert in tol auditorium followed by an alumni address by C T Delagerm minister of the class of 1911. Afternoon events include a baseball game and an alumni business meeting at 2 30 p m in the M C A auditorium, plus an alumni smoker at 7 30 p m in the Y C lobby and a college auditorium showing. Sunday features a 10 30 a m sermon by Rev M A Dodd and a sacred concert at 8 00 p m. Baccalaureate address at 10 30 a m Monday by Hon Webb Venable, then degree conferrals and R Q T C commissions. Undergraduates begin finals, school closes June 8 reeopens June 12 for summer session enrollment limited to those meeting entrance units.
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Mississippi Agricultural and Mechanical College
Tol
Hon. C. T
Jeladelgint
Mississippi
Asociation
Alumni All Stars
Y. C
College
M. A. Dodd
Nester
First Baptist Church
Shreveport
Louisiana
Webb Venable
Clarksdale
Social season extends well into Brandon summer
City society in Brandon buzzes with June events as returning local ladies from distant schools join a packed slate of parties and gatherings. Notables Irene Shields and Miss Enola Stamps are among hosts. Dr. Sam Hobson visits from New Orleans. local happenings span bridge clubs, church services, and community updates with multiple residents noted for illness and travel.
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Brandon
Sam Hobson
New Jeans
City
Rochester
Big Generator Restores Brandon Light and Water Plant
The Brandon Light and Water Company’s large generator, critical for pumping water and street lighting, was repaired in Jackson after weeks in the shop and arrived last Saturday. Engineer Jesse Wynn installed it promptly, despite a costly outage for the utility and public concern over service. The system now operates with three engines and three generators, supported by managing director W. H. Barnes, who urges strong local backing.
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Brandon Light & Wester Company
Jackson
Jesse Wynn
Brandon Light & Water Company
W. H. Barnes
Colored population busy in corn fields making good wages
In Bran don and other county towns the colored labor force is active on farms, with reports of scarce labor and rising wages. A countywide drive shows optimism and plentiful harvest expectations despite boll weevil concerns, as planters look forward to a bountiful fall and Thanksgiving abundance.
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Brandon
Darkies
Dave
Brandon Boys Win Exciting Ball Game From Lucknow
Brandon defeats Lucknow 10 to 5 on Brandon grounds in a well played afternoon contest. Scouts may notice the strong lineup and abundant brilliant plays from both teams as they demonstrated sportsmanlike conduct throughout the game. The Brandon boys earned a clear victory.
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Brandon Boys
Lucknow
Brandon
Brandon Grounds
Yooaterial
Banks to Close Saturday for Jefferson Davis Birthday
Rankin County banks will be closed all day Saturday to celebrate the birthday of Jefferson Davis. Those with banking business should visit Friday to avoid inconvenience.
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Jeff Davis
Rankin County
Jefferson Davis
Confederate veterans plan Richmond reunion travel details
Major Pat Henry announces the next Confederate Veterans reunion in Richmond Virginia for June 20 21 and 22 tickets issued on a certificate plan with specific routes via A and W AGL Southern and J W A R to reach Richmond. Sleeper from Jackson Mississippi June 7 arriving June 19 with return by July 9 and stopover privileges on conductor approval. Reserve by contacting Adjutant General John A Webb.
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Pat Henry
Rankin County
The
Confederate Veterans
Peanand
Jackson
Richmond
Southern
Mississippi
Meridian
Chattanooga
Bristol
Jos
Miss
Webb
Swat That Fly Now to Cut Summer Trouble
Hot weather nears and residents are urged to eliminate fly breeding sites. Clean yards and barns, remove filth, and keep homes free of breeding grounds to reduce fly numbers citywide. Collective action in Florence Star Rand on areas is needed before serious heat arrives.
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Sarone
Randon
Florence
Star
Af Brandor
Merys
Gypsy Smith revival boosts attendance in Rankin County
The Gypsy Smith revival in Jackson has ended and its influence spreads through Rankin County with higher church and Sunday school attendance. Attendees praise the speaker’s soul saving power, noting need for more preachers like Gypsy Smith to reach the community.
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Jackson 13
Rankin County
Jackson
Mr. Smith
Jo Ayuny Tod
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City News
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Sibley
Webster Signal
Minden
Pathfinders Bible Class
Eugene Slater
Shields
Slater
Hugh Stewart
Miss Stamps
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Enola Stamps
R. A. Stingily
Pelahatchie Hardware Co
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Acs
Dack' Son
Stingily
Ruth EH. Roberts
Nitta Yuma
W. P Roberts
Anguilla
Tulane Normal
T. D. May
Justin
Margie Maxey
Rosedale
Sesson
Robert Maxey
Val Sessions
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Methodist Church
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Robert Burns
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E. A. May
Robert Prmitere
Augusta Donnell
S. D. Donnell
Louisia
Presbyterian Church
Butler
Alabama
J. S. Hopson
Lewis May, Jr
Brother Myers
Myers, Bailey Co
Pelahattchie
Meadowbrook Club
Long Island
N. Y
Meadowbrook
Ament
Lord Rocksavage
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W. R. Grace
Angeles
Cal
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Imam
Bie
Leichman
Gypsy Smith
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