Campaign 67 Organizes Marketing Plans for Rankin County
Campaign 67 promotes systematic marketing for Rankin County farmers from November 16 to 25 with meetings across the county. Prominent farm leaders from Mississippi discuss cooperative marketing to reduce expenses and replace unfair market practices. A county-wide schedule is in another column.
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Rankin County
Mississippi
South
Farm Bureau Marketing Association
Uravte
Sys
Farm Bureau
Supreme Court affirms decree of chancellor in antitrust suit
The Supreme Court split three to three on the Revenue v. Robertson fire insurance case, affirming the lower court’s ruling against sixty one companies except five nonmembers. Judges Cook Holden Ethridge found guilt, Anderson Smith Sykes dissented, and the decree stands as to four five companies with the five others dismissed. A likely appeal to the U S Supreme Court is anticipated.
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Supreme Court
Stokes
Stricker
Cook
Holden
Ethridge
Sykes
Anderson
Stith
United States Supreme Court
Hard surfaced road planned from Curai’s Crossing to Richland Creek
The County Board of Supervisors approved construction of a hard surfaced road from Curai’s Crossing or Heart’s Store to Richland Creek. The graveling will aid residents in winter when the road is rough. Work will begin at an early date.
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Board of Supervisors
Plain Road
Rana
Curai's Crossing
Heart's Store
Richland Creek
Rankin County Girls Organize Club at MSWCW
Rankin County girls at the Mississippi State College for Women in Columbus organize the S R S Club. Officers are Nona Martin president Iva Lovell vice president and Bessie Billingstea secretary treasurer. Members include Ruby Barksdale Eva Mae Levett Mina Cross Lyda Alice Martin. The Rankin quota at the college is 10 and organizers hope for more entrants next year.
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Rankin County
Mississippi State College For Women
Columbus
Miss
S. R. S. Club
Nona Martin
Brandon
Iva Lovell
Pinkbine
Bessie Billingstea
Ruby Barksdale
Goshen Springs
Eva Mae Levett
Mina Cross
Goshen
Episcopal Church Services at St Luke's Val
St Luke's Episcopal Church invites all to attend next Sunday the Twenty third Sunday after Trinity including Sunday School and Bible Class at 10 a.m. Morning prayer and sermon at 11 a.m. Vestry meeting at 2 p.m. Evening prayer and sermon at 7 p.m. Rector H Sessions presiding.
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Episcopal Church
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Val. H. Sessions
Three Dengue Cases Reported in Brandon
The dengue fever outbreak has reached Brandon with three reported cases. One is Millsaps College student from Saturday area, and others include Ruth Bagett and a local school child Tilda Downs. Doctors caution about seriousness but note evolving treatments reduce danger.
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Brandon
Millsaps College
Maggie Tigcett
Ruth Bagett
Tilda Downs
Dry kiln blaze at Brandon Depot devastates lumber
Last Saturday morning Howie's Mill at Brandon Depot caught fire amid village alarm. Firemen found the dry kiln engulfed and beyond saving, with thousands of feet of lumber burning. They battled to save surrounding buildings. In the afternoon a cotton gin caught fire but was quickly extinguished.
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Howie
Brandon Depot
Faust
Former chancery clerk of Rankin dies in Jackson
Former Rankin County chancery clerk Mr Bridges died at his Jackson home after a brief illness. Born in Simpson County seventy three years ago he served during reconstruction and later as chief steward at the insane hospital. He leaves a wife and five children and was a longtime Sunday School teacher and senior deacon at Second Baptist Church. Funeral was conducted by Dr King.
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Brient Businedges
Jackson
Bridges
Mr. Bridges
Simpson County
Rankin County
Brandon
H. M. King
Yr. B. Bridges
Laurel
R. W. Bridges
Cairo
W. P. Bridges
Presbyterian Church to Hold Sunday Services with Dr Hobson
Dr J Hopson will preach at the Presbyterian Church next Sunday at 11 in the morning and at 8 in the evening. In the afternoon he will travel to Bethel in the southern county to preach to local people. The column closes with a homily on pace and prudence.
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J. &. Hopson
Presbyterian Church
Hobson
Bethel
Rankin County Baptist Association minutes published
The Brandon News reports the Thirtieth Annual Session minutes of the Rankin County Baptist Association are printed in a 30 page pamphlet and being distributed across the county. The notice highlights quality printing and data on the association's work over the past year.
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Brandon News
Rankin County Baptist Association
Rand
Episcopal Church Mission Benefit Draws Crowds in Greenville
Rev. Philip Davidson of Greenville Mississippi attracted good crowds to the Episcopal Church with lectures and sermons. His morning lectures explained church matters many visitors did not know while his sermons pleased attendees despite poor weather. Davidson praised as an able preacher and intelligent man by locals.
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Philip Davidson
Greenville
Episcopal Church
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
Val
Sessions
Miss
Davidson
Werther
Two Families Change Residence In Town
Dr W H Watson and Dr I C White moved last week as town begins to liven up. Watsons occupy W D Thomas home with Mrs Thomas still there plus Watsons. Dr Watson staying with S A L Melaurin Jr until phone installed. White family moved into Watson home. Repairs and painting done. several new homes built in town last year.
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W. H. Watson
I. C. White
W. T. Watson
W. D. Thomas
Thanksgiving Appeal From Gen Wroten For Hospital
W M Wroten commander of the Mississippi Division of the U S V appeals through Major Patrick Henry of County Post 265 U C for a Thanksgiving offering of one dollar from every veteran, descendants of veterans, and all sympathizers to build a hospital at Beauveir Old Soldiers Home. The Beauveir hospital is a major need of the state and many are urged to contribute.
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W. M. Wroten
Mississippi
Patrick Henry
U. C
Beauveir
Cotton Sign Up Campaign Boosts Mississippi Farmers
The Mississippi Farm Bureau launches the Cotton Sign Up effort statewide with daily sign ups of bales. In Rankin County meetings run November 15 to 25 aiming for a early quota, urging farmers and business people to attend, spread the word, and support a cooperative approach to boost cotton revenue.
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Mississippi Farm Bureau
Rankin County
Supervisors Push Drastic Game Laws for Rankin County
The Rankin County community notes urge passage of strict game laws modeled after Hinds County. A new county game warden would enforce licenses and hunting limits, with residents taxed $2 and nonresidents $25. The measure aims to curb outsider hunting, boost revenue, and protect local rights.
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Rankin County
Jackson
Hinds
Mexia Evening News Honors Pioneer Driller R L Robinson
The Mexia Evening News pays tribute to R L Robinson a pioneer driller killed October 29 near Pelabatchie. It notes his role in oil field development and mourns his loss with memories of his generous nature and modest means. The piece closes with a satirical quip about politicians and a warning to stand still when a woman throws a stone.
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Mexia Evening News
R. L. Robinson
Texas
Belt
Pelabatchie
Rankin County
Daniel Boone
Evening News
Mile Dina Bernales Seeks Arms Role for Fascisti Joan
Italian Fascisti member Mile Dina Bernales, described as pretty and young, aspires to be a perfect soldier by carrying arms though Mussolini favors keeping her in her artistic role as the Fascisti's Joan.
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Mile
Dina Bernales
Fascisti
Mussolini
Italy
Joan
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Glasgow University
Thrace
Lule Turgass
Rankin
Episcopal — Church Mission
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Wroten
Louisiana
Fannin
Pisgah
Holly Bush
Leesburg
Pelahatchie
New Prospect
Cross Roads
Antioch
Puckett
Cato
Briar Hill
Star
MT. Creek
Clear Branch
Lucknow
Florence
Rankin County Farm Bureau Cotton Committee
Fred Sullens
Webb Neal
Thomasville
Harold Fowler
Cincinnati
Methodist Church
P. H. Grice
Blind Institute
Myrtle Robinson
Cox
Meddle Robinson
S. J. Chapman
W. P. Thornton
Alton Cox
G. L. Collier
Pelulatchie
Po I. Grice
Shiloh
J. W. Patrick
C. W. Burnham
D. C. Traxler
Guy Collier
A. H T. S. Athletic Association
A. P. Barksdale
Moore
Rankin A. I. S
Pisgah Consolidated High School
Hatchie
Christine Bardwell
Angie Sherrill
Marian Sherrill
Pearl Sherrill
Paul Hinton
Myrtle Smith
Emma Donnell
Bertha Anderson
Jennie Cannon
Lottie Chapman
Sidney Collier
Troy Goodman
Lyda Kelly
Myrtis “Myers
Pauline Pennington
Hiriam Polk
Hi-Y
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