War News and Social Notes From Brandon and Surrounding Towns
R F Brown of Pelahatchie and Judge G C Tann of Hickory visited Brandon. Miss Dorothy Stingily of Sumner and Nell Smoot visited Brandon friends and Meridian relatives. Several locals enlisted or prepared for service. Hamilton recruits and Red Cross plans shared the stage. War Savings drive urged. county short course to Johns July 3 5 featured specialists and housing at A H S dormitory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F. Brown
Pelahatchie
G. C. Tann
Hickory
Brandon
Dorothy Stingily
Sumner
Miss
Johns
A. H.S
Four Sons in Service in Rankin County Letter
A Rankin County letter praises Mr S S Butler for sending six sons to service and supporting war efforts. Butler’s sons include two in France, one in a hospital unit at Camp Beauregard, and one recently joined the Navy on the battleship Alabama. The writer commends Liberty Bonds Red Cross and War Savings efforts and urges wartime action. The Rankin County Council of Defense schedules a meeting July 1 at 10 am in Brandon for organization and business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carr
H. L. Whitfield
Whitfield
Rankin
Hines Welch
H. C. Welch
Johns
Tannah
Welch
Navy
Atlantic
McAdoo
America
France
Army of War Savers
Star
Miss
the Clarion-Ledger
Jackson
Camp Beauregard
Alabama
Butler
Red Cross
Rankin County Council of Defense
Court House
Brandon
Consid
J. E. Fisher
Pat Henry
Miss Anne Foulks Weds Thomas W. Murray
Miss Anne Foulks became the bride of Mr. Thomas W. Murray on Thursday afternoon at 50 o clock in a ceremony noted for its simple elegance. The couple will reside in the city, with friends extending best wishes for a prosperous future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray
Foulks
Anne Foulks
Thomas W. Murray
Bay City
Texas
Methodist Church
Sarah Foulks
Chas. J. Foulks
Joe Foulks
Carroll Buck
Lilah Cram
Myrtle Pipes
J. G. Foulks
Brandon
Amite Times
Rankin Boy Tells of His Experience on a Submarine
Rankin boy recalls his Navy service from wireless work in New Orleans to Harvard Radio School, aboard U S S Chicago and later U S S K 8. He narrates towing a trapped tug Cherokee outbreak, French submarine chasers, and life aboard the battleship before joining a submarine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erance
Rankin Boy
U. S. Navy
New Orleans
Harvard University
Cambridge
Mass
Board of Examiners
U. S.S. Chicago
Brandon Machinery and Lumber Company Patience in Advertising
With the least expense and hope to be favored with a good share of the public patronage Brandon Machinery and Lumber Company seeks broad public support through economical advertising and practical promotional efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon Machinery & Lumber Company
Submarine life aboard the K-8 vessel and crew endurance
Frank Ford recalls aboard experiences aboard the K-8 submarine, noting rigorous work to keep operations running, dives under enemy air threats, high seas, and the crew’s morale. He highlights nine torpedoes fired, seven hits, ship engines and crew in good condition, and wartime adjustments like minimal water and clothing usage while praising Uncle Sam’s care for sailors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Frank Ford
Wireless Work and Other Electrical Instruments Progress
The writer notes success with wireless work but indicates not overtaxing themselves. They had ample time to explore other electrical instruments, initially finding them challenging yet approached with cheer and perseverance.
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Nell Smoot
J. W. Birdsong
Meridian
Harris Turcott
Magee
A. J. McLaurin
R. L. McLaurin
Vicksburg
Cora Ratliff
Edwards
T. H. Collier
John Brassell
Pera
W. Owen
Margaret Foulks
Mrs. Foulks
Roseland
Fordy
Little Rock Ark
Fannie Knochs
J. C. White
Roseland la
Ann Foulks
Savannah Gayden
Brandon Hotel
Cole Burns
R. Burns
R. C. Taylor
Lane G. Busick
Geo. Sims Davis
Dan M. Webb
Jenea. Hemphill
J. Ernest Fisher
Camp Pike
Gertrude May
Minnesota School For the Deaf
Fairbault
Webb
Foom Hattiesburg
Mississippi Normal College
Leuvester Walker
Evburn
Roswell
New Mexico
W. D.thomas
Thomasville
John L. Slaughter
Fannin
Dr. Hall
Huyler
Ford’s
E.J. Hall
Hall
W. G. Barnes
A. F. Summer
C. Finch
Barnes
Rile Tire Rebuilding CO
U.S
Archie
Ihru
Farm News
A. M. Shields
Brandon, Miss
S.P. McRae Department Store
West Capitol ST
Ohio
Fountain
Anteed
KEY Drug CO
Real Drug Store
President Streets
Capital On
A. McRae
E. M. Odom
E. J
Brandon, Mi
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