Rankin Simpson Normal Set At Mendenhall This Summer
A bi county normal will be held at Mendenhall and another at Vohaisney this summer, with June 26 opening. Seventeen instructors will teach with credit toward high school courses and a teacher license exam at close. School notes mention delays in equalizing funds, community fairs preparation, and plans to support corn and pig clubs with the county agent's help.
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Simpson County
Mendenhall
Vohas Ney
S.ummer
Rankin
Simmons
Rankin County Board in regular session this week
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors are in regular monthly session at the courthouse with all members present. Col. Sidney McLaurine says adjournment may stretch to Friday or Saturday as routine matters are addressed. FOR SALE Texas saddle tree 15 inches bridle and blankets. See W. G. Barnes Store. L Suber.
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Rankin County Board of Supervisors
Court House
Sidney McLaurine
W. G. Barnes
L. Suber
IN BUSINESS AT COUNTY COURT HOUSE REOPENS FOR SUMMER
Local courthouse activity shifts with summer plans as Sheriff Herrison, Circuit Clerk Gaydey, and Education Superintendent Barksdale pursue personal interests like baseball and fishing. Chancery Clerk Donnell remains less clear, while residents debate waters and bachelors in the courthouse community.
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Herrison
Jackson
Scott
S. Hist Ket
Health unit completes work in Rankin County
Dr May Jones and nurse Miss Truelove from the Extension Department of the Tuberculosis Hospital have finished examining county school children. The program benefited the entire county, white and colored, and all appreciate the health unit’s splendid work. The Brandon News supports continuing this effort in future years.
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May Jones
Truelove
Tuberculosis Hospital
Brandon News
Exciting Brandon Pelahatchie exhibition in rain
One of the prettiest displays of baseball in local amateur sport occurred Tuesday afternoon on Pelahatchie grounds. In a drizzly, half lineups game, Brandon defeated Pelahatchie 6 to 5 after Pelahatchie failed to score in their half of the fifth inning. Pelahatchie will play in Brandon Friday June 9 before anticipated large crowds.
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Brandon
Pelahatchie
Ate
Aoe
Pelahate
Pelahatchie Boys
Howie Injured in Auto Accident En Route to Brandon
District attorney J. H. Howie and his brother Will Howie were in a collision on the road between Jackson and Brandon Thursday. The car turned over after another vehicle ap proached. J. H. Howie was pinned but freed himself and crawled out. He was taken to Jackson for surgical attention and is improving.
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K. Howie
Jackson
Brandon
Will Howie
Howie Brothers
J. H. Howie
Chicken industry could boost Rankin County farms
In a region where a 2 pound chicken now sells for 60 cents and demand outstrips supply, poultry raising appears profitable. Eggs and poultry have brisk sales across towns. Brandon faced egg shortages last Thursday and Friday as demand rose. One local man sought to buy eggs and chickens from a prominent nearby farm.
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Brandon
Rankin County Crops Praised By Pelahatchie Supervisor W H Till
Pelahatchie supervisor W H Till praised Rankin County crops after a county tour. He reported corn and cotton stands look best at this time, predicting a fine yield and potential prosperity for Rankin this year. He noted farmers have endured less than other counties during recent hard times due to thrift and hard work.
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W.H. Till
Pelahatchie
Rankin County
Rankin
Farmers urged to raise chickens for steady income
The speaker notes that many have sold stock at good prices but complains money is scarce. He argues that it only takes time and patience to raise chickens, and suggests getting busy to have ready money coming in at all times.
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Ben
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Board OF Supervisors
Qunty Court House
Otto Wiedfeldt
United States
von Bernstorff
Wiedfeldt
Krupp Works
Rankin County Bank
S L.meclaurin
W. H. Barnes
Vice-Press
Roy L. Fox
Cornell University
Ithaca
N. Y
H. Howie
W.H
Jackson, Miss
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