Growth and progress in Star Mississippi community
The Star town area shows strides with graveling improvements and new facilities. Miller Morgan agents opened a brick garage, a church was moved and expanded, and Masonic Hall was renovated. New homes, a modern gin, and W. T. Sandifer mill operate as agriculture booms continue. A $20,000 school bond was floated for a two story building with auditorium, wells, lights, and new staff.
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3.E* Don News
Rankin County
Star
Blesseg
Adjorom
Jackson-Gulfport
Miller and Morgan
Ford
Mississippi
Theesley Anna
Masonic
E. M. Odom
Odom
W. T. Sandifer
Morad
Westerfield
J. L .Johns
Plantersville
Cherokee District Boy Club chief urges county camp attendance
I J Hurst of the Cherokee tribe urges all club boys to attend the upcoming county camp for recreation and education. Specialists from A and M College will be present, promising new ideas and friendships, with swimming, fishing, baseball and more. Your county agent and leaders emphasize the opportunity to equip yourself and excel.
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J. Hurst
South
Mississippi
A. & M. College
Cherokee
A. B. Walthall
Famous Rankin County Well Reopens After Cleaning
Baughs Well in the eastern Rankin County city yard of W D Thomas has been cleaned and boxed with new boxing installed. The famous mineral water source now flows with a plentiful supply for locals and visitors alike, ending a period of disrepair and inviting public use.
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Rankin County
Neglect of Many Graves Noted in Brandon Cemetery
Many graves in Brandon Cemetery are neglected with bushes grass and weeds growing over them. A caretaker could be hired and paid from the general cemetery fund to maintain the grounds, improving care without extra overall cost.
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Brandon
Brandon Cemetery
General Cemetery
Teachers Attend Normals Prepare For Better Work
A significant number of local teachers and prospective teachers have entered normals for the summer to improve their skills. Among those from the city are Misses Josephine Cocke Ruth Roberts Emma Buchanan and others.
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Josephine Cocke
Ruth Roberts
Emma Buchanen
Billboards Make Streets Unsightly and Must Be Stopped
The writer decries ugly town billboards seen on entry and urges action to keep the city clean. Outsiders are blamed for tossing envelopes and newspaper wrap into streets, muddying sidewalks and harming town pride.
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Jackson
Five Pat Henrys Gather at Major Henry Home
Sunday evening at about five at Major Pat Henry’s Brandon residence a reunion assembled five of his namesakes. Hon Patrick Henry, his wife and son Patrick Henry of Vicksburg, another Patrick Henry of Monticello Arkansas with his wife and son, and R P Henry with wife of Brandon plus Mrs H M Marshall of Vicksburg, niece of Major Henry and Miss Annie Henry of the city. All of Major Henry’s children were present except EK Henry and wife of Rosedale Miss. The gathering is described as a memorable family event.
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Pat Henry
Brandon
Patrick Henry
Vicksburg
Monticello
Ark
R. P. Henry
H. M. Marshall
Major Henry
Annie Henry
EK. T. Henry
Rosedale
Miss
Rankin County Farm Outlook Promising for Fall Crops
Farmers in Rankin County report best cotton and corn prospects in years with robust stock and pig farming plans. County agents aid pest control as white labor increases, boosting confidence that the region will prosper this fall and beyond.
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Rankin County
Crystal Springs
Racifc
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Methodist Church
M. L. Burton
L. D. Spell
Georgetown
L. M. Kelleyard Family
Braxton
B. M. Odom
A. A. Loflin
Fairley Boteler
Yazoo City
Florence
H. S. Garrett
South Mississippi
Safety Service
Rankin County Bank
A.mclaurin
W. H. Barnes
Roy L. Fox
Active Vice-Press
Cashier
U. S
Selfridge
Pacific
Pat Henrys
Aeg County
Davenette Suites
Kroehler Daven O
Kroehler
Jackson, Miss
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