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Newspaper

Brandon News

Location

Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1920

Page

6

Angle-Crest Reporter Staff Lineup Revealed

The Angle Crest Reporter lists editorial and department editors including Home Science English Agricultural Athletic and school news chiefs. Named editors include Lillie Mae Welch Emma Wilkins Mary Johnson Wesley Burnham Lavelle Ross Emmett Ponder Alma Doss.

Agricultural Department Athletic Lillie Mae Welch Emma Wilkins Mary Johnson Wesley Burnham Lavelle Ross Emmett Ponder Alma Doss

Y M C A Educational Aid For Rankin County Veterans

During the war the Y M C A raised funds for welfare and education in camps. Now the Educational Service Board allocates France funds to states and counties. Rankin County receives based on population. Ex service men may apply for schooling or a six week summer course at a U S college with all expenses paid.

France Rankin County Educational Service Board United States

Angles Shape Anglo Crest Reporter Campus Paper

Editorial praises the seniors and principal for the Anglo Crest Reporter. It notes the campus forms many angles due to misaligned buildings and curved walks, a cresting hill, and an original, fitting paper name. The piece expresses pride and hope for rewarding results.

Anglo-Crest

School Lunches and Basket Lunch Ideas from Home Science

The Home Science Department discusses school lunches due to Miss Hubbard’s absence. Seniors outline nutritious menus emphasizing milk, eggs, and protein rich foods, with fruits and greens for bone and tissue. It warns against raw foods and heavy pastries while detailing basket lunch options and proper packing care.

Miss Hubbard Rankins County

School Notes Guests and Visits Highlight Weekend

Miss Mamie Sue Robinson and Mr. Charlie Knight visited Miss Marie Knight this weekend. George Johnson visited his sister, and Clarence Brown visited his sister on Sunday March 14. Charlie and Mary Ross were guests of their sister Myrtle on March 14. County Superintendent H P Barksdale and Sheriff J A Harrison visited the school last week, while H O Welch attended Monday March 15. B Wilkins had dinner at the dormitory on March 15. M J Dickson visited his wit for Inet on Saturday March 18. Metars Malcolm Ford and Bar Fy Conia were (il) bentons Sunday.

Mamie Sue Robinson Charlie Knight Marie Knight Mr. Charlie Miss Mary Ross Myrtle H. P Barksdale J.A. Harrison

Campus paint project and grand jury actions in case

The campus received paint for the school building and boys dormitory. The grand jury convened, indictments followed against Ike Traxler for assault and battery with intent to kill Virgil Polk. Emma Calhoun was elected sheriff. Prosecution counsel was Lillie Mae Welch and defense counsel John Summers. Trial proceeded with witnesses, cross examination, verdict of guilty, and a legal sentence imposed.

Emma Calhoun Ike Traxler Virgil Polk Lillie Mae Welch John Summers St. John

Agricultural class emphasizes balanced rations and farm models

The Agricultural Department, led by supervisors Mr Berry and Mr Cunningham, teaches boys about feeds balanced rations and practical farm models. The Senior Class dedicates time to shop mechanics and makes models of farm buildings while planning future community extension work once conditions allow.

Agricultural Department Berry Cunningham Cuningham

Novel history study links Lincoln assassination to wider revolution

The piece reviews a book tying Lincoln's assassination to a broader social upheaval and a bold drive to Africanize states, weaving a double love story with real historical figures. It highlights a vivid depiction of the South under Scottish clan influence, exile, imprisonment, and a felon’s death, claiming strong factual basis and classroom ties. Next week covers grammar mistakes.

Abraham Lincoln South Old Scotland

Rankin County Hi Y Club Adopts Organizing Effort

The Rankin County A G S joins Hi Y Clubs in Mississippi as G K Smith visits to organize the district. About thirty five members now, with plans for a Father and Son Banquet and weekly service deeds. Officers elected: Wesley Burnham president J H Baugh vice president George Knight secretary treasurer Emmett Ponder Hi Y Reporter. Advisory committee named C J St John H E Cunningham M C McIntyre. The group aims for clean speech habits and scholarship and hopes all local young men join by session end.

Wesley Burnham J. H. Baugh George Knight Emmett Ponder C. J. St. John H E. Cunningham M. C. McIntyre

Florence Notes and Nearby News Byte

Roy Long of Hopewell spent the weekend at home with his parents. Henry Singletary is now working in Jackson and will make this his home later. W C Ellis has returned from A M College to home. Estas Steen has influenza and is at home. Myra Lee Cooper of Monterey is attending school here. The Second Lyceum will visit on Thursday the 18th. Beat Fields Day is planned for Saturday March 20 with morning talks, Bible reading, spelling and afternoon athletics. Box supper and side shows follow. Mrs Grey Ellis was sick last week. Grace Taylor filled in.

Henry Singletary Jackson

English Department debate on compulsory education laws

The English department reports weekly debates with 30 pupils participating. Third year studies include Silas Marner and Eppie. fourth year finishes The Clansman by Thomas Dixon, the second book in a series on post Civil War race conflict.

Mississippi Franklin Howell Gladys Stingley Silas Marner Little Eppie Thomea Dixon

For Sale Two Fine Brood Sows With Pigs

Two heavy breeding sows with pigs about 250 pounds each offered for sale by C G E Martin Jr of Brandon Mississippi. Bargain price.

E. Martin, Jr Brandon Miss

Glass of Hot Water Before Breakfast Habit

Public health note extols a morning ritual of hot water with limestone phosphate to flush the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. Claims cleanse purify and refresh the entire alimentary tract by removing indigestible waste sour bile and toxins before breakfast.

Ely's Cream Balm Promises Quick Catarrh Relief

An old advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balm as a remedy to clear nasal passages and relieve catarrh. It claims instant relief from congestion and headaches by applying a fragrant antiseptic cream inside the nostrils, with effects beginning within a minute.

Ely

Dentak Office Moved to Bandon Notice

HJ Burnham D D announces moving the Dentak office back to Bandon and will see patients on Fridays and Saturdays without an engagement. For visits on all days, an engagement must be arranged.

Dentak Bandon HJ. Burnham, D. D

Also Mentioned on This Page

von “Wort Amels R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co., Winston-Sala Angle-Crest Agricultural High School Johns, Miss Educational Board Service Board Editorial Home Science Department George Johnson Clarence Brown H. 0 Welch Jmr. B. ¥. Wilkins M_J. Dickson Inet Malcolm Ford Bar Conia Wees Vieltons Irene Hubbard Rankin County A. G. S G. K. Smith Florence Roy Long Hopewell W. C. Ellis A. & M. College Estas Steen Myra Lee Cooper Monterey Lyceum Grey Ellis Grace Taylor Bankin County Bank S. L. McLaurin W. H. Barnes Roy L. Fox Z. D. Davis Pelahatchie Bank A. G. Purvis Active V-Pres R. V. Shields Mosby Jones Hastings Tucker-Taylor Seed Co Fain Seed Co., Inc S. Pres St. Jackson Fhateesag Jour White & CO. Riches MT St. See
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