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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1922
Page
5
Pelahatchie scenes record visits and departures as residents and guests travel to Jackson Brandon Meridian and beyond. Highlights include Mrs Ross and Mrs Shotts visiting, families gathering for as well as Miss Lavert Shotts and Miss Mary Ross’s social ties, and several locals taking trips to Ashville Hot Springs and Chicago for study and care.
Rev J M Lewis and family of Collins visited Rhodes family last week. Roy Robbins and Pelshatchie neighbor spent Sunday with Jessie Robbins. Beatrice Payne and Ruth Ragsdale returned from Clinton normal. A fine boy born June 22 to H T Payne and wife. Francis Taylor of Tenn returned home after visiting Mrs W H Baskerville. Mrs T J Rodgers and son Thomas of Andrew Chapel visited Payne family. Rev G F Winstead of Clinton preached two sermons at New Prospect. Mr D M Robbins, recently at Vossburg, returned home. Frank Rhodes family of Concord guests of I S Robbins. Lez Thompson and Robert Javern at home after vacation. L E Buchanan visited father J L Buchatman of Brandon. KE Patrick of Laurel was a Guide visitor. For sale Texas saddle tree 15 inches bridle blankets. See at W G fae Store Suber.
Brandon defeated Pelahatchie 8 to 6 at Brandon Tuesday in a tense late game. Jones pitched well until a third inning where five hits produced four runs. Lines was strong for Pelahatchie but BrandosFielding and timely hitting by McLaurin and Wood helped secure the victory. Mayers and Wood led Brandon at the plate while Burns and Wood starred on defense. Guglielmo Marconi briefly noted arriving in New York to announce Mars wireless attempts.
J B Porter Farmers Agent in Mayfield Kentucky lists tobacco options with grades and prices for chewing and smoking in 5 and 10 pound quantities. Units include best and second grade, with prices ranging from 75 cents to $2.30 per 10 pounds, plus parcel post and postage.
Fannin recalls the Sunday School Convention on July 4 and invites attendees. Community notes list numerous visits and travel among residents including Miss Nena Smith, Mrs. J. B. Williamson, Brown and wife to Brandon, J. Robinsons, Exie Cawthorn, Prof. Sherrill, John Whittington, and others visiting Madison, Jackson, Mendenhall, Pisgah, Ray-La, and Brandon.
A concise editorial note reflects on how poverty is penalized in practice. It argues that criminalizing poverty harms vulnerable people and calls for policy reform and compassion. It frames the issue as a moral and social justice concern affecting communities broadly.
Christian Education Day was observed here Sunday June 25 with a well received program by Lunch-school members. A large crowd attended the luncheon. Illness of Mrs. W H Purvis noted. Miss Alma and Rachel Walters attending the normal at Mendenhall. Mr and Mrs J E B Townsend visiting Mrs K E Patrick last weekend. Mrs Tuéthe of Louisiana visiting husband and plans to move to our community. Mrs George Bowman back at church. Mrs J W Summers and daughter Myrtle returned from visit to Rankin County.
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