Florence and area schools end term with plans for new building
Florence, Brier Hill and Star schools closed a successful year under Prof Tom Rhea Phillips and principal speakers. Plans are underway for a new, modern building to accommodate rising enrollment. Commencement events featured sermons, diplomas, and student performances with notable local and visiting speakers.
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Florence
Brier Hill
Star
Florence School
Phillips
G. G. Hurst
Tom Rhea Phillips
Milo
Sehoeol
Mieieal
Taspoo
Sermat Sunaiay Ajit
Fed
Jratiset
A. A. Sims
Correction notice for graduation class list in Rankin County
An Mississippi newspaper corrects its closing exercises report noting 18 graduates received diplomas and two, Lyda Laura Kelly and Irene Williamson, earned certificates. The paper apologizes for previously omitting Miss Lyda Laura Kelly from the diploma list.
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Rankin County
A. H
Lyda Laura Kelly
Irene Williamson
Jackson Scouts Organize Troop Here Friday
A Jackson delegation including Debie Abernathy came to Brandon Friday to organize a local Scout troop. At the auditorium a crowd heard talks on scouting for men and boys, with a committee named to form a troop and elect a Scout Master at a future meeting.
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Debie
BR. Abernathy
Abernathy
Brandon
Jackson Council
O. TL. Simmons
R. L. Fox
J. A. Lindsey
R. H. Steen
C. W. Winn
J. R. Bast
W. T H. Watson
W. J. Dawson
Highly Esteemed Woman Dies at Pelahatchie
The death of Mrs. W. B. Huffman of Pelahatchie occurred last Friday night after more than three years of illness. A devout Christian, devoted wife and mother, she leaves a husband, two daughters, a son, an aged mother, four brothers and four sisters. Funeral services were led by Rev. Robert Wallace and Rev. H. W. Bradshaw, with burial in the Concord family cemetery amid many relatives and friends.
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W. B. Huffman
Pelahatchie
Robert Wallace
H. W. Bradshaw
Concord
Brandon High School To Close Banner Year On June 8
The Brandon High School under Principal Knox Broom will close the 1922-238 session Friday night June 8. The commencement program includes a sermon by Dr. J. E. Hopson at the Baptist Church, a recital at the high school auditorium, music and decorations by local committees, and graduation exercises with diplomas delivered by Knox Broom. Notables include Ruth Shields and Archie Shields among the graduates and speakers.
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Brandon High School
Knox Broom
the Baptist Church
J. BE. Hopson
EK. Martin
Josephine Cocke
Barris Martin
Aik
Berta Pope
Emmi Buchanann
Berta Tope
Ranma Buchanan
Rhine
W. J. Dawson Sonng
Craduath
Chuss
Parvis Martin
Archie Shields
Mildred Myers
Ruth Shields
Margaret Shields
Mary Ryburn Hutton
Knox M. Broom
Martin
Ar Trene Cooper
A. M. Shields
Clace
Former Rankin County Resident H D Ragsdale Dies
Hi J Ragsdale a former Rankin County resident and Confederate veteran died at his daughter Mrs C A Lynch’s home five miles west of Jackson. Born September 22 1840 he enlisted at Brandon and served in the 16th Mississippi Infantry under W Shelby. He surrendered at Greensboro North Carolina in 1865. He is survived by four children Mrs W A McMahon Mrs C A Lybeh Mrs R N Gann and Mrs W T Ragsdale. Funeral services were held at Lynch residence Tuesday at 3 30 p m.
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Hi. J. Ragsdale
C. A. Lynch
Jackson
Rankin County
Ile
Brandon
Hunt
W. Shelby, Co
W. A. McMahon
A. Lybeh
Bar Association Session Opens on Gulf Coast Biloxi
The Mississippi Bar Association meets in Biloxi with strong attendance led by Brandon lawyer Col. S. J. McLaurin. Senator J. W. Bailey of Texas and Hon. John Sharp Williams are principal speakers sharing messages with the gathered attendees.
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Sidney McLaurin
John Sharp Williams
Senator Bailey
Texas
Mississippi Bar Association
Biloxi
Brandon
Col
S. J. McLaurin
J. W. Bailey
Bailey
Mississippi
P. T. A. Presents Splendid Friday Program
At the school auditorium the Parent-Teacher Association offered an Esther story by Mrs Shields and a Ruth study by Mrs White. Jed Stevens spoke on The Bible in public schools while Prof Broom read a paper on why Bible should be taught. Musical numbers by Mrs Jackson and others pleased a large crowd.
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Parent- Teacher Association
A. M. Shields
Esther
E. Jackson
Williams H Maxey Dies in Brandon At 79
Rankin pioneer William H Maxey, 79, longtime Brandon resident and prominent Baptist, died Saturday night at his son J C Maxey's Jackson home after a period of illness. Funeral services were held Sunday at the Brandon Baptist Church with Dr M W Patterson and Rev M Lovelace officiating. interment followed in Brandon Cemetery. He is survived by his wife Ada Collier Maxey, a daughter Mrs George Foulks of Monroe Louisiana, and three sons J C Maxey of Jackson W M Maxey of Oklahoma and W L Maxey of Brandon, plus a brother Robt Maxey. Active pallbearers were R E E Gayden Jim Glass A B Stubblefield G A Harrison Hugh Washburn and L O Gayden.
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W. IL Maxey
Hiss Son
J. CC. Maxey
Denver St. Jackson
Citi Wen
Maxey
Brandon
Tim
Baptist Church
Branden
W Patterson
Ada Collier Maxey
George Foulks
Monroe
J. C. Maxey
Jackson
W. M
Oklahoma
W. L. Maxey
Cirandon
Robt
Puckett School Closes After Splendid Year
The Puckett School closed last Wednesday night after a well attended concert. Door receipts totaled 49 dollars to be used for a new piano. Principal H P St John of Brooksville Miss led the session with assistants Miss Elia Johnson Miss Mary Johnson and Mrs Ethel Searcy helping to strengthen enrollment and community spirit.
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Puckett
H. P. St. John
Brooksville
Elia
Mary Johnson
Ethel Searcy
Prof. St. John
Organization of Rankin Co M.S.C.W. Alumnae proposed
A movement seeks to form a Rankin County Alumnae Association for former M.S.C.W. students. Interested former students should contact Mrs. R. L. Fox, chairman. Eligible members must have attended the college at least one year, with officeholding not allowed. Rankin County is well represented at the institution annually.
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Roy L. Fox
Rankin County
R. L. Fox
Scott Donnell Wins Big Turkey Harvest Friday
Scott Donnell claimed the blue ribbon for turkey hunting after returning Friday with two large gobblers. The community notes his luck and his Sunday dinner at the Darnall Hotel, praising the season's biggest birds and inviting others to wary of missing turkeys.
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Scott Donnell
Scott
Darnall
Donnell
County Trustees Meeting in Rankin County on May 12
The Rankin County Trustees Association will meet at the Brandon Court House on Saturday May 12 1925 at two o clock P M The program features Mr W N Taylor executive secretary of the Mississippi Education Association who will speak The meetings aim to discuss promoting education and sharing school progress including new buildings libraries desks and furniture The event seeks cooperation between county trustees and the county superintendent and invites white trustees and others to attend to improve local schools.
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Rankin County Trustees’ Association
Court House
Brandon
W. N. Taylor
Mississippi Education Association
Taylor
Welock
Hoonlis
Aldridge Saw Mill Robbed at Rock Hill on Monday
Monday morning C F Aldridge found his Rock Hill saw mill robbed and stripped of tools. A trail led to Robert Jack, who denied knowledge but was jailed awaiting further developments in Brandon. Local men Gant, Berry, and others assisted in the investigation.
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C.F. Aldridge
Rock Hill
Aldridge
the Gant
Crystal Spring
Gant
Brandon
Tom Berry
Tr Shall
Othe
Robert Jack
Work on Roads Proceeds as Weather Clears
The road superintendent PD A Collum leads repairs on the Brandon Thoville road. Travelers report the Jackson to Florence stretch in poor to impassable condition. Detours from Brandon to Florence via Jackson worsen travel for daily users.
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Brandon-Thomasville
Jackson-Florence Road
PD. A. Collum
Brandon
Thoville
Jackson
Florence
Diversification and Home Living for Farmers
Agricultural guidance urges farmers to focus on profit per acre through diversification and home-focused farming. It details planting crops like velvet and soy beans, soil-building benefits, planting methods, fertilization, and integrating beans with corn for double cropping to boost feed value and soil fertility.
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Larness
South Mississippi
Rankin County
Navy posts reshuffled with Coontz named Fleet commander
Secretary Denby announced changes in the highest Naval posts with the President's approval. Admiral Robert B. Coontz, formerly Chief of Naval Operations, is appointed Commander in Chief of the entire Fleet effective after June 80th.
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Denby
Robert B. Coontz
Decoration Day to Be Observed Sunday at Tidon Cemetery
Veterans and citizens urged to decorate graves of dead soldiers on Decoration Day Sunday the 13th at Tidon Cemetery. Mrs S L McLaurin to chair Flower Committee with a corps of volunteers. Ex service men invited. speakers to be invited by Camp No 265.
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S. L. McLaurin
U. C
Tidon Cemetery
Brandon and
Yuiernity
E. Mart
R. L. Fox
D. M. Mayers
T. H. Collier
Susie Blue Buchanan
Annie Henry
Emma Buchanan
Burdine Named Principal Of Rankin A H S
Prof A L Burdine of Fayette Miss elected principal of Rankin County A H S at Saturday trustees meeting in the courthouse. He is a graduate of a leading Ohio college and has spent time in London and Washington. He has taught four years at Fayette and previously taught at Grenada and Charleston. Trustees named include J F Everett J B Williamson J Neal Dr W H Watson and H D Barksdale.
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Rankin County
A. H
Court House
A. L. Burdine
Fayette
Miss
Burdine
Ohio
London
Washington
Grenada
Charleston
Prof
J. F. Everett
Rei Roads
J. B. Williamson
Fannin
J. Neal
Thomasville
W. H. Watson
H. D. Barksdale
Brandon
Shady Dell Hosts All-Day Baptist Rally
A Sunday campaign rally at Shady Dell Baptist Church featured nine Jackson speakers. Gober, Beaty, Cauzy spoke on religion and the 75 Million Campaign, followed by a B Y P U program on stewardship and a collection for the campaign.
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Shady Dell
Baptist Church
Jackson
Gober
Mr. Beaty
Mr. Cauzy
Bago
McKenzie
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Ikwiys Varkison
Rhea Phillips
Nelson Benediction
T. Courtney
Monter
Prof Florry
Vestry
Dame Lewis
Leesburg
Marjorie Kelly
Polkville
Thaiden
Plorencee
Tr We AL Hewitt
Tickson
Baptist Church of
Monterey
Mooneelerk
C. Kk. Webb
Currie
Flurry Init Roduced L. M. Direl
Demi
Faru
J. Flurry
Avarinti
William Boteler Jennings
Rutledge Manusion
William O' Bannon
Hetty Holcomb
Ruby Taylor
Isabel Carney
David Hildreth
Ina
Mae Cooper
Rutledge
Darold
Dora Lewis Alvins Holcomb
Weidfeld
the Wren
Oliver Walker
J. W. Collier
Vicksburg
Carrie Butler
Era Brewsel
Beatrice Laird
Lynton Cooper
Burnett Garrett
Robert Cecil
League of Nations
Dex Moines
Lown
National League of Women Voters
Lord Cecil
Jackson Scouts
TY. B. Abernathy
J. C. Moore
R. K. Jayne, Jr
W._B. Huffman
Concord Cemetery
Brandon School
Hopson
Elizabeth Tebson
Diintes
Danyie Margie
Scy Ad
Myers Miavelln
Arel Shields Jewel Patrick Archie Shields
Myers
H. D. Ragsdale
Cc. A. Lynch
Miss. Bar
Ass’n
Gulf Coast
Otto Kahn
COATS
Kathleen Martyn
The
Follies
William H. Maxey
Rankin
Brandon Cemetery
Ella
Rankin CO
M.S.C.W. Alumnae
N. Taylor
Gants
Jack
NAVY
Coontz
Pat Henry
A. B. Stubblefield
Rankin A.H.S
Jackson Flying Squadron
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