Decoration Day in Brandon Observed by Confederate Veterans
Under Confederate Veterans auspices and with local ladies aiding, Brandon Cemetery marked Decoration Day on a May Sunday. Col. Montgomery delivered a history rich address, Hon. H. J. Whitfield spoke briefly, and Miss Betsie Ruth Lindsey performed songs as flowers were laid on veterans’ graves.
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Confederate Veterans
Brandon
Col. Montgomery
Edwards
H. J. Whitfield
Betsie Ruth Lindsey
Rankin
Rejcien
United States
Islet
United States of America
Tim
Sunday School Banquet Marks Class Milestone at Masonic Hall
Sunday evening eight o'clock the Sunday School class of Miss Ale Robinson entertained with a banquet in Masonic Hall. Forty three members attended as both sides hosted after a long contest for new members and duties. Toastmaster Mr Lindsey and speakers Miss Ainnie Robinson Mr K M Broom and Rev W J Dawson contributed. The event featured a spelling match recitation stunts and jokes.
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Ale Robinson
Masonic Hall
Clwsa
Loning
Lindsey
Ainnie Robinson
K. M. Broom
W. J. Dawson
Mississippi County Farm Bureau at Jackson meeting forms 24 counties
At a Jackson Mississippi meeting on May 8 the State Farm Bureau formed a permanent organization uniting 24 Mississippi counties with a central federation. C L Neal of Ellisville chairs, J T Thomas of Fayette Secretary Treasurer, and a seven man executive committee elected. A uniform state membership fee was adopted. the new body notes cooperative buying and selling saves money. Rankin County Farm Bureau remains unaffiliated due to lack of charter and full membership. Communities plan crop, feeding, and marketing programs while counties seek central leadership. Continued on page 6.
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State Farm Bureau
Jackson
Miss
Mississippi
C. L. Neal
Ellisville
J. T. Thomas
Fayette
Rankin County Farm Bureau
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Ogeris
Congress
Bess Mien
Mississuppi
Mikey Wyerker
Union
Patrick Henry
Southland
Fredom
Shiloh
Resacca
Atlanta
Franklin
John Adams
Pat Henry
U. S
Europe
Lowrey
Handley Page
London
Paris
Garden City
City News 1
Brandon High School
Brandon School
Dawson
Methodist Church
Sre
Rankin County Bank
S L .McLaurin
W. H. Barnes
Roy L. Fox
Cashier
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Tate Farm Bureau
Lephone
Pera Ene Et E
Belcher Luggage
Jackson, Miss
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