Miss Shields Poems Promotes Cooperative Marketing
A Mississippi article highlights cooperative marketing to aid farmers by reducing reliance on middlemen. It urges farmer town cooperation, state organization purchases of fertilizers, and car lot handling to boost profits while aligning production with market demand. The piece notes a Civil Service exam for a Fourth Class Postmaster at Puckett to fill a vacancy, with July 7, 1928, as the test date and a top postmaster salary of 724 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Shield
Pelahate
Oy Interstate “Trust & Mendenhall
Miss Shields
Pelahatchie
Mississippi
Pires
United States Civil Service Commission
Mendenhall
Miss
Puckett
United States
Washington, D. C
Ruck Growers Assn Assists In Securing Prices
At a Jackson meeting the Truck Growers Association heard visitors praise its work in raising vegetable prices for members. Directors from all regions reported strong sales performance led by the sales manager and secretary. Tomatoes cabbage and potatoes dominate shipments. W A Rogers of Florence attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Rogers
Florence
Jackson
Truck Growers Association
Cholera Among Swine Near Cross Roads Alarms Community
Citizens in the Cross Roads area report hog cholera or a similar illness affecting local hogs. Several animals have died. County Agent Co. L. Simmons has been notified and will investigate and vaccinate possibly infected herds.
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Cross Roads
Co. L. Simmons
Former Brandon resident Laura Johnson Lawrence dies in El Paso
Laura Johnson Lawrence formerly of Brandon died at her El Paso home on June 10. She spent her girlhood in Brandon, was sister to Mrs. R H Henry of Jackson, and had many friends. The obituary notes her beauty, kindness, and Christian virtues. The piece also reflects on Mississippi's development and farming markets.
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Laura Johnson Lawrence
el Paso
Texas
Brandon
Lawrence
R. H. Henry
Jackson
the Clarion-Ledger
Interest in Boys Club Work Grows Countywide
Interest in boys club work spreads across the county, showcasing county agent Q O L Simmons’s push for better and more profitable agriculture. Teachers are increasingly involved, extending help beyond schools to the community, with county fairs likely displaying the club boys’ efforts and rewards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
QO. L. Simmons
Patterson resigns as pastor at Baptist Church
Dr M O Patterson of Clinton, longtime Bible teacher at Mississippi College, tendered his resignation as pastor during the eleven o'clock service. He will step down October 1 if a successor is found. otherwise he will stay through year’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. Patterson
Baptist Church
M. O. Patterson
Clinton
Patterson
Mississippi College
Mrs Stevens to Deliver Dedicatory Talk at Tunica
At a Tunica Woman’s Club meeting Daisy McLaurin Stevens was chosen to represent the club for the June 28 dedication of Tunica County’s new courthouse. Congressman Ben Humphreys will speak, a Memphis band will play, and Mrs Geo Estes will introduce Mrs Stevens at the outdoor ceremony.
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Woman's Club
New Tunica County Court House
Ben Humphreys
Woman’s Club of
Tunica
Daisy McLaurin Stevens
Tunica County
Memphis
Stevens
Geo. Estes
Entertain Clubs At Camp McLaurin June 13 14
Camp McLaurin hosted entertaining gatherings for Jackson Exchange Club members and Civitan Club members with their wives and sweethearts. The Civitan program featured an orchestra from Mississippi College Normal, led by Roger Hendrick, and Dr. R. B. Curry thanked the boys for their efforts in hosting the Civitan guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLaurin
Jackson Exchange Club
Civitan Club
Jackson
Rankin County
Civitan
Roger Hendrick
Mississippi College Normal
R. 8. Curry
Civitans
Birth of a Troublesome June Baby Among Local News
Dobson area notes a rainy season with boll weevils as farmers cope. Mr and Mrs C E Ford celebrate an eleven pound boy born June fifteenth. Local families visit relatives and doctors during a weekend of gatherings and examinations at the T B Sanitarium.
Guard Against Says Food No Feed Crops Urged for Rankin County
Persistent rains delay corn planting in Rankin County as farmers plan to wait until May for the bulk of the crop. Dr. K. E. Lloyd warns Memphis trade area planters of a food and feed crop shortage and urges late crops like June corn soybeans peas sorghum and clover to renovate fields and ensure home supplies. County Agent O. L. Simmons notes clover varieties yield good results and promote future corn crops.
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Rankin County
KE. R. Lloyd
Memphis Chamber of Commerce
Memphis Trade
Mississippi Delta
Stubblefield Promoted at State Farm Parchman to Oakley
P H Stubblefield, formerly second driver at Parchman farm, has been promoted to first driver and sent to Oakley. He will stay until crops finish, then return to work on the Rankin farm road. He previously led convicts and teams sent to Rankin, with rains delaying work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakley Farm
Rankin State Farm
P. H. Stubblefield
Parchman Farm
Oakley
Rankin Farm
Mr Stubblefield
Parchman
School House at Gulde Repainted and Repaired
The Gulde school house is being repaired and repainted as the campus is put in order for next year. The school will open in August and indications point to a successful year. The community’s strength is judged by its schools and churches, and Guide cites local pride in the school work as an exemplar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulde
Guide
Bridge Across Pearl River Nears Action
A report to the Exchange Club of Jackson says a vehicle and railroad bridge over Pearl River for the Jackson & Eastern Railroad must wait for a special Act of Congress. Congressman Collier plans to introduce the bill in December. the project, to be built by J and KE Railroad with Rankin and Hinds counties and Jackson, faces the danger of the old bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exchange Club of
Jackson
Pearl River
Jackson & Eastern Railroad
Congress
Collier
J. & Ke, Railroad
Rankin and Hinds
Rankin County Consolidates to Twelve Schools
Rankin County furthers education by consolidating almost all one room schools into twelve consolidated schools. Communities with schools educating more than half the county’s children include Guide Florence Star Brandon Pelahatchie Clear Branch Pisgah Cross Roads Clarksburg Johns New Prospect and Cato.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rankin County
Guide
Florence
Star
Brandon
Pelahatchie
Clear Branch
Pisgah
Cross Roads
Clarksburg
Johns
New Prospect
Cato
All-Day Singing Planned at Fannin Baptist Church
The Fannin community plans an all-day singing at the Baptist Church on Sunday July 1 led by the Pela hatebie choir under Hon Geo Ware. A dinner on the ground is featured. All are invited to attend with baskets of food for a hospitable gathering expected to draw a crowd.
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Fannin
Rain slows cotton growth in county crops
Rains persistently hinder farm progress across the county. The late cotton suffers from grass and labor shortages while the early crop shows better progress. Boll weevils appear as farmers report heavy Monday rain and tense prospects for harvest season.
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Court House
Florence to Host July Fourth Big Picnic
Florence plans a large Fourth of July celebration marking the 147th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The event involves Florence, Mountain Creek, Plain, Hickory Ridge and others with speeches, games, a ball game, moving pictures, a barbecue, and a fireworks display. Prof H L Whitfield pledges to attend and speak. local Jackson businesses donate items to support the day.
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Florence
Mountain Creek
Plain
Hickory Ridge
Jackson
H. L. Whitfield
Doctor Walker Dies in Jackson After Long Medical Career
Dr. T. M. Walker of Mendenhall died at the Jackson Infirmary Thursday night at 8:40. Funeral at Baptist Church with Dr. King assisting. He leaves a wife and ten children, practiced medicine in Simpson County for 86 years, age 69. Survived by parents F. M. and Mrs. Walker of Star, six sisters and three brothers including Mrs. Mattie Rodgers, Mrs. Crawley, Mrs. Ather ton, Mrs. Green Webb, Mrs. Johnston, Mrs. G. A. Harrison, Howard, R. W., and Barksdale Walker.
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T. M. Walker
Mendenhall
Jackson Infirmary
Baptist Church
King
Second Baptist Church of
Jackson
Simpson County
Walker
F. M. Walker
Star
Mattie Rodgers
Mt. Olive
Crawley
Mountain Creek
P. D. Atherton
Green Webb
Johnston
Laurel
G. A. Harrison
Howard
R. W. Walker
Barksdale Walker
Protracted July Meeting at Baptist Church
A protracted meeting will begin at the Baptist Church on the first Sunday in July with Dr. Grenno from Vicksburg to preach. An Adam Schaaf piano was installed recently, enhancing the music by the community choir. Dr. Patterson asks prayers for the meeting's success and urges universal attendance.
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Grenno
Vicksburg
Patterson
Baptist Church
Adam Schaaf
Old Fashioned Picnic at Hickory Ridge
An old fashioned basket picnic will be held near Hickory Ridge Church on Friday, June 29. A bounteous old style dinner will be served on the ground. A number of speakers are expected, including many county and beat candidates. Amusements for all ages will be provided by the people of the hospitable community. Everyone is invited for a good time.
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Hickory Ridge Church
Community Relies on Faith Amid Rain Spoiled Crops
HOLLY BUSH District farmers voice discouragement over crop prospects due to persistent rain. The community shares sympathy for Bob Jones and family after Meta Jones’s death in Tennessee on June 9. Edna McKay Holmes returns to Normal College at Hattiesburg amid her mother’s illness. she shows improvement. Marion Holmes, Edgar and Hillard McKay visit Leesburg. churchgoers attend Rehobeth service with Bro. Parker delivering the sermon. Mrs. A. G. King is in Jackson Infirmary after surgery and remains ill. Marion Holmes sells his horse and buggy as hopes rise for a new Ford. An all singing event is planned for Sunday the 24th with Geo. Ware and band performing. Scat, iach.
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Holly Bush
Bob Jones
Meta Jones
Tennessee
Edna McKay Holmes
Normal College
Hattiesburg
McKay
Marion Holmes
Edgar
Hillard McKay
Leesburg
Rehobeth
Bro. Parker
A. G. King
Jackson Infirmary
Geo. Ware
Two Deaths In Avera Family Within One Week
A Mississippi couple Mr and Mrs Lewis Russell of Avera died within three days of each other after a brief illness Mrs Russell died June 13 at home and Mr Russell died June 16 both in Brandon Cemetery interments followed at Brandon with six surviving children Miss Mary Russell H H Russell Mrs We Avera Miss BH Russell of New Orleans H N Russell Waynesboro Miss and Mrs C E Gayden of the city Family remembered as members of the Methodist Church and devoted parents marked by faith and sorrow from their passing
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Lewis Russell
Avera
Russell
Methodist Church
C. E. Gayden
Brandon Cemetery
Jesus
Mary Russell
H. H. Russell
We . Avera
BH. Russell
New Orleans
H. N. Russell
Waynesboro
Miss
Community notes and church group updates amid rain and illness
In a rainy period the local column shares outlook from Job’s patience and faith. Sunday School was well attended though no preaching due to the pastor at Seashore Divinity School. News on residents includes Miss Myrtle Robinson returning from Jackson, Mrs. Annie Rhodes improving from rheumatism, and Mrs. Clara Brown visiting near Alazlehurst. Leon Brown is recovering from fever. Nettie Nobles returns home from Jackson for a while. Prayer meeting and the Ladies Missionary Society are highlighted, with Vera Rhodes visiting Hazlehurst and many girls leaving the community after marriages. John Franklin visits Forest to see his aunt Mrs G A.
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Job
Bro
Grice
Seashore Divinity School
Myrtle Robinson
Jackson
Clarence Brown
Lamar Noble
Mary Edith
Owen Roberts
Walter Nobles
Leon Brown
Nettie Nobles
Ladies’ Missionary Society
Vera Rhodes
Hazlehurst
John Franklin
Forest
Mra
G. A
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Lou
C. E. Ford
H. J. Ford
J. H. Brown
Dr. Myers
E. Ford
Dr. Ares
James Thomas
Mattie Willie Brown
Finkbine Saturn
O. L. Simmons
State Farm
Rankin CO
Arly
Boll Weevil
I. O. Brown
J. L. Davis
Meth Malcom Ford
Rock Hill
J. M. King
Victor Blue Taylor
Monterey
Cc. E. Hall
Canton
L. ©. Russell
R. C G. Latham
Prof. Moore
the Agricultural High School
W. H. Patrick, Jr
Beat 5
Robert Alliston
Jessie Warwick
the Court House
Henry Sherrill
Floyd Herrington
Mr. Smith
Elton Lumber Co
Ellisville
Mr. M. ©. Pitman
Thhe Farm Bureau Cotton
W. G. Bott
Lottie Chapman
Finkbine
Enoch Hutson
Jim
Willard Harris
J. C. Calhoun
Miley Howell
Guy Kennedy
Kennedy
Carey Calhoun
B. A. Gud
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