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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1923
Page
2
The Brandon News is issued weekly on Thursdays and granted second class mail status in Brandon Mississippi, indicating its routine periodical publication and postal designation for local readership.
A commentary urges voters to seek sound reasoning during July Fourth celebrations across the nation and especially in Mississippi. It cautions against being swayed by skilled orators amid an intense campaign, advising voters to consider long term consequences and to evaluate candidates carefully before the election.
J B Kersh thanks a local supporter for a letter published in the News and appeals to voters. He cites rain and bad roads hampering campaigning and asks for the support of all voters not aligned with his opponent. He notes he has not received pay since January 1923 and pledges to serve the people if elected.
Pelahatchie society notes list guests from Selma North Carolina Greenwood and Jackson visiting local families. Miss Leone Naughton and Robert A. Murphy announce their engagement as bans are read at Sacred Heart Church. revival services draw large crowds at the Baptist church with concurrent prayer meetings.
A Mississippi Revenue Agent candidate pledges to back annual audits of all state officers including the Revenue Agent, oppose using the office as a political asset, and oppose compromising tax judgments. He vows to sue to recover overpaid funds, avoid harassment of farmers over timber taxes, and promote honest administration to attract capital and industrial growth. He sets salary not to exceed 5000 yearly.
Miss Leo Payne and Mr Bert Stegall wed in Morton with Rev Jones officiating. A joyous ceremony followed by a celebration as families from Pelahatchie Jackson and Rankin gathered. Relatives visited beforehand and many sent best wishes for the couple and their future.
On the third Sunday in June a large turnout from Magee D'Lo Florence Georgetown and Pine Ridge near Gatesville attended ENOCH GROVE to hear the divine sermon titled Adversity from Ecclesiastes 7 14. The pastor spoke with power and drew a hushed audience as he urged gamblers toward their feared doom and invited all to attend.
We express thanks to friends for acts of kindness during our bereavement and for floral offerings at the resting place of our two loved ones. We will remember the comfort and sympathy. H. H. Russell, Co. H. Russell, H. N. Russell, Mrs. McMain, Mary Russell, Mrs. C. E. Gayden.
Miss Susie Kethley of Crystal Springs married Mr Joseph Smith of Jackson on Tuesday afternoon in the Baptist Church at al Springs. The Rev S T Cortney officiated and the couple left for a Vicksburg home amid best wishes from friends.
Friends of Miss Mildred Myers formerly of Brandon learned of her marriage to Lloyd Townsend a popular employee at King's Drug Store in Pela shatchie last Thursday evening Rev Wallace of the Baptist church officiated The Brandon News extends good wishes for a long prosperous married life.
Nell Therrell became the bride of Rodney Oglesby in a Saturday wedding at the Therrell home in Florence. The living room was festively decorated by friends. attendants were Miss Bess Walker and Mr. Julius Cook of Jackson. the bride wore blue Canton Crepe with grey.
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