Cotton Campaign and Farm Bureau Drive Sweeps Rankin County
Rankin County paddles a coordinated cotton campaign and Farm Bureau membership drive despite busy harvest, with night meetings drawing larger crowds. County officials, bankers, merchants, and professionals back cooperative marketing, aiming to standardize cotton varieties, boost rural conditions, and funnel money to local businesses. A key event is November 25 in Florence and Brandon featuring J D Coghlan of the Texas Cotton Association to promote cooperative marketing. The piece compares cotton to California farming practices, arguing for orderly, nonperishable cotton sales to raise grower profits and reduce lean dependence.
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Farm Bureau
Rankin County
Seli
R. H. Pate
State Chamber of Commerce
O'T. FE. Hand
Higl
C. L. McNeil
Madison
J. D. Coghlan
Texas Cotton Association
Florence
Brandon
Ataghlan
Hankin
United States Census Bureau
California
A M Shields Big Transfer Sale Thursday
A M Shields promotes a large transfer sale beginning Thursday to clear surplus stock from a cramped store. He marks everything to wholesale prices as crowds anticipated for the holidays may limit service. The sale continues until space allows proper customer service.
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A. M. Shields
Shields
Silent Norman Cole Shines as Stanford Ends Star
Norman Cole, Stanford University's right end, makes a midair kick integration highlight. The husky California player, nicknamed Silent Norman for rarely speaking on the field, is recognized as a solid end and key contributor to the team dynamics.
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Norman Cole
Stanford University
California
Norman
McWilliams and Linton Wed Quietly in Brandon Court House
A. D. L. McWilliams and Miranda Linton, both of near Brandon, united in marriage last Monday at 3 PM in Brandon Court House with Mayor Patrick Henry officiating. Wishes for a long and happy life together.
Bishop Bratton Confirms Large Class at Brandon
On Monday at 4 00 pm in St Luke s Episcopal Church Brandon Bishop Theodore DuBose Bratton of Jackson joined Rev Val Sessions to confirm seven new members Mr and Mrs C W Winn Mr and Mrs L G Agard Bob McRae Irene Cooper and Gus Morris The service ended with a remarks by the bishop to the congregation.
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Brandon
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Theodore DuBose Bratton
Jackson
Val. H. Sessions
C. W. Winn
L. G. Agard
Bob McRae
Irene
Bird Hunters Enjoying Popular Sport This Season
The hunting season is open and Jackson and nearby areas report many bird enthusiasts heading to Brandon. Locals note abundant birds over Brian and frequent visits by hunters with guns and dogs.
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Jackson
Brian
Brandon
School Teachers Entertained in Buchanan Home
Mrs. Buchanan hosted Brandon School teachers Miss Emma Buchanan Miss Berta Pope Miss Ora Lee Breland Miss Mary Ryburn Hutton and Miss Josephine Cocke after a P T A meeting. The visit included fried birds and two days of merry making with Hames and Beards, recounting a wonderful time.
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Central
Agnes Howell
Mayton
Lee Kersh
Eugene Kersh
Jackson Thesday
Berta Dale Bass
Vernon Cooper
Lowery
Finkbine
Keen Bass
Berta Dale
Tommie Kersh
Minnie Kersh
Shreveport
Jessie Walley
Kersh
Quincy Breeland
Duncan Hatten
Percy Barnett
Willous Robinson
Louie Lowrey
Rankin County
Carol Gray
State Hospital
Ora Winstead
Euris Hutsoll
Pat Hutson
Berta Dale Sassaire
Buchanan
Johns Road
Brandon School
Emma Buchanan
Berta Pope
Ora Lee Breland
Mary Ryburn Hutton
Josephine Cocke
Brandon-Jackson road improves after rains this winter
Residents report the Brandon-Jackson road usable all winter with big improvements over past years. After rains the road dries in hours now, whereas previously it was impassable for weeks. A gravel surface is hoped for soon to finish the improvement.
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Brandon-Jackson Road
Jackson
Brandon
Brandon-Jackson
Harvest Time Over Farmers Enjoy Rest
The harvest is over as farmers finish cotton picking and corn gathering. Many plan leisure trips with families to nearby cities while Sundays see heavy traffic en route to Jackson and Vicksburg. Farm families, who work year round to provide for others, deserve rest.
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Jackson
Vicksburg
Farm TS
Jack
Odom to Stage Christmas Sale in Star Mississippi
E M Odom of Star Mississippi announces a special sale starting Saturday December 9 and ending December 23 featuring Christmas toys and fruits. Odom has conducted notable sales for twenty years and circulars are being printed for distribution to the surrounding country.
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E. M. Odom
Star
Miss
HOLLY BUSH BUILDING OPENING AND SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
Joy at moving into a new school building on November 13 includes talks by eleventh grade students and chapel led by Rev. Barrett and Brother Chambers. visitors visited homes, health updates, farm bureau talks, and local social events. the Wilsonian Literary League debated whether education benefits girls more than boys, with an affirmative win. Thanksgiving services are planned with a program and a basketball game to follow.
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W. D. Barrett
Brother Chambers
Jackson
Louis Rogers
Andrew Chapel
B. Jones
Wilma Robinson
Gladys McKay
Ollie Wilson
Simmons
Pate
Farm Bureau
Alma Murray
Gena Myers
Joe Smith
A. D. McKay
Paul Davis
Pelahatchie
Tap McKay
Wilsonian Literary League
Ivace McKay
Nannie Jones
Marie McKay
Edna McKay
L. T. Watts
Paul Bailey
D. M. Nelson
Two Churches Hold Services After Weekend Rain
Last Sunday brought bright skies after Saturday and Saturday night rain. Episcopal Church filled for both morning and evening services led by Rev Val Sessions who has served about ten years and is well regarded. Presbyterian Church saw two strong sermons from Dr J I Hobson described as among the Souths best preachers.
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Episcopal
Val. HL Sessions
Episcopal Church
Sessions
J. i. Hobson
Presbyterian Church
Hobson
Navy Officer McClury Twice Medal of Honor Recipient
Lieut. McClury of the U S Navy was decorated twice with the congressional Medal of Honor. He served in China during the Boxer Rebellion and fought in the recent war as a noted hero.
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Lieut
McClury
U. S. Navy
China
Flu Rumors and Weddings Highlight Lodabar News
Lodabar reports several flu cases at the school with most students back. Rev Black preached at Lodabar Sunday before annual conference. The pastor Rev L M Sharp to whom a full report will be presented. Wedding bells ring as Ruby Harpe and Mary Burnham married near Crossroads. Various local visits and family updates follow including Miss Harpe and Miss Harpe in Jackson and Monroe connections.
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Black
Millsaps College
Ehirceh
L. M. Sharp
Bro. Sharp
Jesse Watson
Watson
Rena Harpe
Monroe
Lena Harpe
Miss Bettle
Jackson
Pearl Martin
Bettie Harpe
Ruby Harpe
Mary Burnham
Linecreek
Mac. Hughes
Crossroads
Creatus Franklin
Miss Blanch Harpe
Miss Blanch
Floyd Harrell
Leesburg
Ol Harrell
Nute, Coats
Tet Walters
Concord
Lake
A. L. Martin
Walter Harpe
Clarksburg
Alma
Rachael Walters
Pelahatehie
Rebie Franklin
Guide Consolidated Svhool
Cotton Pooling Proposes Fair Prices for Cotton
Editor Frederick Sullens speaks to parents and teachers on Friday about cotton pooling as a solution for fair prices. On Saturday November 25 at 1 p m J D Coghlan a Texas farmer will detail cooperative marketing at Brandon Court House.
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Frederick Sullens
J. D. Coghlan
Court House
Brandon
Coghlan
Helen Io
Marshal Berry Nabs Large Gambling Crowd Near Town
Town marshal J P Berry surprised about twenty five Black residents gambling in woods, betting on craps and cards with moonshine evident. Names collected, all to appear before Mayor Pat Henry in court next Saturday morning on gambling charges.
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J. P. Berry
Marshal Berry
Pat Henry
Hickory Bride Wed in Formal Meridian Wedding
Maidy McMullan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Newton McMullan of Hickory, married Mr. Frank Stewart Lancaster of Meridian in a November wedding. The ceremony at the McMullan home featured chrysanthemiums and candles, with Ella May Hin singing and Rev. H. Strait officiating. The couple will reside in Meridian after December 1 at Mrs. Wilson’s home on Eighth Street, with Mrs. Lancaster noted as sister of Mrs. R. L. Fox.
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Thomas Newton McMullan
Hickory
Maidy
Frank Stewart Lancaster
Meridian
Ella May Hin
Thomas Eugene McMullan
Lohengrin
Lucile McMullan Fox
Batiste
H. Strait
Florida
Destructive corn pest not yet in Mississippi
X. M. College reports farmers that European Corn Borer has not reached Mississippi. A Larger Corn Stalk Borer, common in the South, is often mistaken for the pest and tunnels stalks like the borer. Winter plowing and crop rotation help reduce damage. State Plant Board enforces a strict quarantine to keep infested material out.
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X. & M. College
Miss
United States
Mississippi
State Plant Board
Massachusetts
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Michigan
Canada
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Henry Measells
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