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Newspaper
Brandon News
Location
Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1923
Page
1
County nurse Mrs Lysas frames spring garden activity as health lesson for children and communities. Article links outdoor gardening to exercise, fresh air, and wholesome food, urging parents and teachers to use open air months for health education and daily vegetables, while notes vault record by Rh. F. Owens at Franklin Field.
The article notes heavy spring rains delaying planting to May for crops usually sown in April. It advises careful watering and side dressings with nitrate of soda, up to 200 pounds per acre, and gives per plant dosages. It emphasizes staking tomatoes, weed control, drought preparedness, insect and disease checks, and obtaining spray calendars or home agent guidance.
Sunday morning the Baptist church urges the attendees to be present at the regular hour for urgent business. The notice emphasizes a planned meeting and important matters to discuss in a concise church bulletin style.
Miss Kya Lambert notes strong cooperation from teachers during county visit in nutrition drive. Florence High School records show 181 students, 176 milk drinkers, with total 276 pints and an average of 1.6 pints per pupil per day across three meals, implying higher intake among younger children.
Prof J J Dabbs, principal of Star School, was re-elected for another term. He was seen in Supt Barksdale's office and is supported by assistants Miss Johnnie Stovall, Miss Mattie Ruth Cooper, and Mrs Billie Barlow. Music and intermediate teachers to be elected.
Jackson city officials report the Pearl River crossing in poor shape while maintenance lies with Rankin and Hinds counties. An engineer has inspected the structure. his full report is not public, but counties are expected to consider a new bridge to prevent a serious accident.
Irv M Patterson of Clinton filled his regular appointment at the Baptist Church, drawing large audiences both morning and night. St Luke's Episcopal Church Rector Val U Sessions led services, with well attended Sunday School and crowds at each service. A vestry meeting was held at 4 p m.
A local Parent Teacher Association will hold a Friday afternoon meeting in the school auditorium. President Mrs Fox urges large attendance to discuss important business and the beautification of school playgrounds as part of the city's upbuilding efforts.
The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Rankin County was in session this week, with routine business transacted. The board members are incumbents seeking re election. Beat 2 seat held by Col 8 L Mc Laurin and Beat 3 by D T Biulbro.
A beach attire features a cotton printed parrot design outfit complemented by feathered parrots talladanna, a parasol, and matching shoes. The ensemble emphasizes coordinated tropical flair for seaside wear.
The Thirty-eighth Annual Convention of the Mississippi Teachers Association was largely attended in Meridian last week. Brandon teachers included Prof. K. M. Broom and Miss Roberta Pope. Newly elected officers are Saniliver Moorhead president, Miss Annie J. Fant secretary and treasurer, FW M. Colener vice president, Joseph E F Gibson, MacComb, and Miss Will Bolton elected to the executive committee. The next annual meeting site will be chosen by the executive committee later.
Dr W H Watson returned from Vicksburg after attending the 56th Annual Mississippi Medical Association Convention held Tuesday and Wednesday. More than 500 physicians attended, with many wives at the Wednesday reception. A banquet at the National Park Hotel and a Mississippi River boat ride were the social highlights.
W H Barnes vice president Rankin County Bank attended the State Bankers Annual Convention in Meridian held Tuesday and Wednesday. Welcome was given by Hon R B Wilbourne of Meridian with response by Herbert Holmes of Yazoo City. E P Peacock delivered the annual address. J H H Fulton of National Park Bank NY was a principal speaker. Meridian citizens planned an amusements program including luncheons banquets baseball golf dance. Barnes did not reveal how much he enjoyed the events.
A J Finch, Utica Institute graduate, spoke to a large mixed audience at the colored Methodist Church on race cooperation. He urged Black southerners to stay in the South and help solve the great problem, with white leaders including Dr I C White and Messrs Washburn and Califer endorsing the talk.
Members of P T A and parents are urged to attend a work day at the school house Friday May 11 at 1 PM to clean yards plant flowers and begin playground work. Bring tools and supplies or donate cash and bulbs seeds and plants for a summer grounds project. If unable to attend, a laborer may be sent to help.
The county sees a surge in field work as sun shines. Farmers hurry to plant corn and other crops while vegetable trucks push prep for an early market. G A Cheatham holds about thirty acres of cabbage peas beets and tomatoes ready for shipment.
The Rankin County Trustees' Association will meet at the courthouse on Saturday May 17 at 2 pm. W N Taylor executive secretary of the Mississippi Education Association will give the principal address. All trustees urged to attend. discussions will cover education progress and county promotion matters.
Mothers Day will be observed at the Baptist Church at Fannin on Monday May 13 with a beautiful program honoring mothers. Mesdames Williamson and Tinnin supervise a citywide tribute featuring special music and a community participation invite.
Decoration Day will be observed at Brandon Cemetery this Sunday at 3 o clock. Citizens are urged to attend with flowers to decorate the graves of fallen soldiers and heroes. The cemetery is being prepared, and appropriate music and speakers will follow.
The Fourteenth Annual P T A session is in Greenwood this week with attendees from Rankin County including Mrs L Simmons chairing and County Health Nurse Mrs Lonus and Supt H P Barksdale. Also present are Mesdames Virden Therrell and Will Steen from Florence and others from Pelajain. The event coincides with strong Methodist Church services led by Rev Dan Kelly noted evangelist, expected to draw the largest attendance yet due to county interest and R Finkbine Camp starting the fourth Sunday in May.
An early Rankin County Agricultural High School note extols Cooperative Marketing to benefit individuals and the community. It argues eliminating middlemen boosts farmer profits, supports better roads and schools, and fosters local business through direct warehouse to consumer sales. The piece cites California, Svea Minnesota, and North Carolina examples to illustrate wide community gains.
The Dry Creek neighborhood P T A reports a wide awake organization with plans for a July 14 picnic to aid the piano fund plus a grand concert at the start of next school session. Prof Worley and Mrs Maude Lewis are elected for the next year as the community prepares a new school building and a strong program for June meeting.
The Huffman family thanks friends and neighbors in Pelahatchie and surrounding areas for the help and interest shown during the loss of a wife and mother, W. B. Huffman and family.
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