Mississippi Highway Amendment Vote Urged for November 7
A Mississippi newspaper urges voters in Rankin and other counties to approve the proposed amendment to Section 170 of the 1890 constitution. It would let the Legislature designate state highways and place them under the State Highway Commission, shifting control from county boards. The piece emphasizes safety, progress, and gender equality at the polls, urging all to vote yes on November 7.
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Mississippi
State Highway Commission
Rankin County
Rankin
Parcel Post Sale at Masonic Hall Raises Piano Fund
The PTA hosted a Parcel Post Sale at the Masonic Hall to fund a new piano. A large crowd enjoyed slips, stunts, and a backward spelling contest. The event netted 31.50, and the Adam Schaaf piano will be bought from Russell Moore Piano Co in Jackson.
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Masonic Hall
Parent Teachers’ Association
Adam Schaaf
Russell, Moore Piano Co
Jackson
Darnall Bride Weds. Honeymoon Travels After Shower Events
Mr. Prank KH Darnall of Benoit wed Miss Sue White last Wednesday at high noon and, with relatives, traveled to Jackson for a family dinner hosted by his brother L. M. Darnall. The bridal party then attended a miscellaneous shower in Brandon at a new bungalow hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Wick Darnall. Lucilla Taylor rode in a carriage as gifts were shown. The couple planned to return to Benoit, Miss.
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Prank KH
Darnall
Benoit
Sue White
Jackson
Brandon
The
Bon Ton
L. M. Darnall
P. Darnall
Mrs. Darnall
Miss
Crowd attends Rankin County P T A meeting last Saturday
A large audience of school patrons and teachers gathered at Brandon school for a Rankin County P T A meeting on October 28. Mrs Fox outlined plans to organize a P T A in every community, with Daisy Stevens praising the cause. Talks by county nurses and professors highlighted school improvements and the Christmas Seal Sale, literature was shared, and the session adjourned.
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Brandon
Rankin County
Parent Teachers’ Association
Teachers’ Association
Lowther
Rankin County Teachers’ Association
R. L. Fox
Fox
Daisy Stevens
K. M. Broom
O. L. Simmons
R. Phillips
Steen
A Successful Way to Market Your Cotton Crop
Campaign manager Gus Hill urges Mississippi Farm Bureau Cotton Association as a means to market cotton more economically. He argues cooperative marketing benefits producers and communities statewide, calling on business leaders to support organization, spread posters, and promote the effort county by county. He cites losses from current marketing and cites southern peers as proven success models.
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Gus Hill
Mississippi Farm Bureau Cotton Association
Mississippi
Hill
Mi Ippi
County Agent's Notes on Cotton Campaign in Rankin County
The Mississippi Cotton Association via the Farm Bureau pushes to sign 200000 bales of the 1928 cotton crop to improve prices. Rankin County details include meetings at Court House on Nov 2 2:00 p m and Nov 3, 16 to 25 with house to house pledges. December mass meeting set for Dec 2 and canvassing Dec 8 to 23.
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Mississippi Cotton Association of the
Farm Bureau Organization
Rankin County J
Court House
Brandon News
Hinds
Madison
Yopiah
Rankin County
Court House Notes From Local Districts
Sheriff Harrison traveled Beat 1 on official business and residents like Smith Taylor from Fannin and Tom Collier from Johns visited the Court House on Tuesday and Wednesday. Election commissioners prep for next Tuesday as visitors like B P Moore seek County Agent O L Simmons amid Hallowe en party attendance.
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Sherriff Harrison
Smith Taylor
Fannin
Court House
Rankin County Farm Bureau Holds Meeting
The Rankin County Farm Bureau met at the courthouse on Saturday October 28 at ten. Farmers signed membership agreements and the body adopted the Mississippi Farm Bureau incorporation resolution. Directors and officers were chosen to represent the county in Jackson on Monday October 30.
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Rankin County Farm Bureau
Court House
State Farm Bureau
Mssippi Farm Bureau
Jackson
Simmons
Cotton Association of the Farm Bureau
T. W. Moore
G. H. Sherrill
Sec
Dr Watson of Brandon Honored by Major Papers
Recognition for Dr. Watson of Brandon from the Commercial Appeal and Jackson papers notes his health work and a March address at the Mississippi Louisiana Health Institute. The Star Literary Society held a second meeting with a debate and songs by the Star Quartet while the Star PTA anticipated visitors. The Star Basketball Team finished court practice, with Roscoe Corley as manager and Joe Murray as captain under coach Prof. Dabbs.
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Dr. Watson
Brandon
Jackson
Mississippi-Louisiana Health Institute
Watson
Rankin County
Star Literary Society
Star
Roscoe Corley
Joe Murray
Prof. Dabbs
Fine sugar cane brought to town by W. J. Purvis
The Brandon News thanks Mr. W. J. Purvis of Star for a sample of fine red Louisiana sugar cane. The stalks reach 9 1/2 feet in height and measure 15 feet in total length. Grown from last year’s stubble on soil suited to cane, corn, or potatoes, Purvis projects about half an acre of this cane and expresses appreciation for The Brandon News.
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Brandon News
W. J. Purvis
Star
Louisiana
Purvis
Mr. Purvis
Brandon
Chancery Court to Convene in Brandon Next Monday
The Chancery Court will convene in Brandon next Monday November 6 1922 at the Court House. Judge G C Tann of Hickory will preside. Few cases are docketed but Pelahatchie Bank’s matter stands out as a key entry. The Board of Supervisors also meets next Monday in regular session.
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Chancery Court
Court House
Brandon
G. C. Tann
Hickory
Pelahatchie Bank
Board of Supervisors
Episcopal Church Mission Begins Sunday at St Luke's
St Luke's Episcopal Church Val. H Sessions Rector will lead a mission starting the first Sunday in November and running to the following Friday. Rev Philip Davidson of Greenville will conduct services with daily 10 am and 7 pm meetings. Sunday school at 10 am and 11 am sermon with Holy Communion.
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St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Val. H. Sessions
Philip Davidson
Greenville
Episcopal Church
Brandon
Rankin County Teachers Hold Important Meet
The Rankin County Teachers Association met in Brandon last Saturday at 10 o'clock. The well attended session planned the Field Meet program and discussed rules and regulations, with a splendid lunch prepared by the Brandon I. T. A. and enjoyed by all.
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Rankin County Teachers’ Association
Brandon
Brandon I’. ‘T. A
Prominent Rankin County Woman Is Dead
Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Hurst wife of James Hurst of near Jackson road died Friday night at 11 30 at the family residence. Funeral Sunday afternoon at home with Dr B K Means officiating. Survived by husband five children L J Payne C J Hurst W G Hurst M L Hurst T R Hurst all in Rankin or Hattiesburg. Buried Cedar Lawn Jackson. Harm on Lock
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Sarah Elizabeth Hurst
James Hurst
Near Here
Jackson Road
B. K. Means
Jackson
Halloween Party at Masonic Hall Draws Crowds
The Methodist Church ladies hosted a Halloween party at Masonic Hall on Tuesday. Attendees wore costumes, a cafeteria supper ran from 5:25 to 7:30, clowns Merle Lindsey and Verna Steberts handed out confetti, and Olivia Moore and Delta Stevens oversaw a candy booth. Games and a fortune teller spurred activity, Ora Lee Breland won a prize, a large Daisy Cake, and over 75 dollars was raised for church benefit.
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Brandon
The
Methodist Church
Deal
Merle Lindsey
Verna Steberts
Mises Olivia Moore
Delta Stevens
Josephine Cocke
Witel
Ora Lee Breland
Walters Allen Wedding in Jackson at Royal Hotel
Carl Walters formerly of Pela latchie now of Cleveland wed Miss Zera Allen who lived with cousin Addie Burkes at 432 Hooker Avenue Jackson. Rev L M Sharp officiated in the Royal Hotel mirlors at 10 30 Sunday morning. Witnesses included Addie Burkes. The couple left for Cleveland to start life in a new furnished home.
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Carl Walters
Pelalatchie
Cleveland
Zera Allen
Addie Burkes
Hooker Avenue
Jackson
Clork
Royal Hotel
L. M. Sharp
Monterey
Methodist Conference
Millsaps College
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Rankin County Bank
S L .McLaurin
W. H. Barnes
Roy L. Fox
Active Vice-Press
Cashier
Roosevelt Dam
Tonto National Forest
Arizona
Tonto Forest
U. S. Forestry Service
C. S. Simmons
Mar
Eevee Court House
Tom Collier
Johns
Chancery
W. P. Stewart
Sand Hill
W. BP. Wilson, Jr
Holly Bush
Ei de Ha
B. PF. Moore
Star School
Walters-Allen
Capitol Street
Jackson, Miss
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