Public School System Faces Severe Setback After Court Ruling
The Supreme Court nullified the initiative to reform the state constitution's education provisions, threatening the distribution of common school funds and triggering a push for a special legislative session. If not corrected, over 4,000 students may lose term time, and many schools risk reduced funding and curricula standards.
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Supreme Court
State Board of Education
Department of Education
Russell
W. F. Bond
Stokes
Rankin County
Leake County
Mississippi
Stokes V. Robertson
Supreme Courts
Secretary Denby Befriends Pete the Mansion Squirrel
Secretary Denby grows friendly with Pete the pet squirrel at the Executive Mansion in Washington. Pete amuses Saddle Boy the President’s terrier, as cabinet members attend regular meetings and bring him a few nuts to share.
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Denby
Pete
Washington, D. C
Saddle Boy
New Ear Receiver Promises Easier Telephone Use
A novelty telephone receiver fits in the ear, half an inch long, with a platinum wire and rubber bulb. Currents heat the wire to produce air waves that turn into sound, claiming to overcome tone difficulties like s sounds that hinder ordinary phones.
Jackson State Fair Celebrates Hundredth Anniversary
The State Fair and Jackson's hundredth anniversary celebration drew record crowds with about thirty thousand attending on the peak day. Attendance surpassed last year by at least half, exhibits were similar aside from more swine varieties, and gambling wheels were removed, reflecting peaceful conduct throughout the event.
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Jackson
Bacchus
Duroc
Poland
Shiloh Resident Dies from Typhoid Fever
Ed Robinson of Shiloh died Monday night from typhoid fever after about two weeks of illness. The county records this as a rare case. Robinson had long resided in Shiloh and recently remarried to Mrs. Nichols. He leaves several children and is survived by his father Bart Robinson and nephew Mrs. Frank Robinson of Brandon.
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Ed Robinson
Shiloh
Robinson
Nichols
Bart Robinson
Frank Robinson
Brandon
Dr Provine To Address Teachers Here October 28
County teachers meet at Brandon High School for Rankin County Teachers Association second session on Oct 21. About seventy five teachers attended the first meeting. the group will discuss Field Day venues and dates with Dr Provine of Mississippi College joining the discussion for an engaging program.
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Brandon High School
Rankin County Teachers’ Association
Provine
Mississippi College
Pressure Test Tells The Time To Pick Pears
A new device from the Oregon Experiment Station uses a pressure instrument to gauge pear ripeness. The tool measures puncture force. forty pounds means not ready, thirty five pounds signals picking should start, and twenty five pounds indicates pears are too ripe for long distance shipment and should be sold locally.
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Oregon Experiment Station
Old Time Fiddlers Contest at Florence
Florence and nearby communities gather Friday night October 27 for the annual Old Time Fiddlers contest. The winner receives a five pound box of candy presented by local young ladies. event features minstrelsy and music by local and visiting talent for the Boys’ Athletic Association at the High School.
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Florence
P F A Works to Buy New Piano for School
The Parent Teachers Association met at the school house to discuss purchasing a new piano. A vote determined which piano to buy, funded by proceeds from a two Saturday rummage sale at the old Mercantile Building and a Friday parcel post sale. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Parent-Teachers’ Association
Parcel Post Sale at Masonic Hall Friday
A Parcel Post Party will be held at the Masonic Hall Friday night from 7 to 9 o'clock hosted by the Parent Teachers Association. Each package is valued at fifty cents, and attendees are urged to bring a package. Proceeds will fund a new piano for the school. The PTA seeks community cooperation.
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Masonic Hall
Parent
Community Fair October 10 at County Line
The County Line Community Fair drew strong interest with exhibits, ribbons for best farm and individual items, and plans for a bigger fair next year. Talks by Supt. Barksdale, County Agent Simmons, and Mr. Taylor focused on a future fair. A committee led by J. S. Smith and J. M. Ponder was elected to organize the event.
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County Line
Court House
Supt
Barksdale
Simmons
Taylor
J. S. Smith
J. M. Ponder
Alice] Mize
Treas
Johns
Alaska Gains Its Own Flour Mill For First Time
Alaska operates its first flour mill as an experiment after Tanana Valley wheat production surpassing ten thousand bushels. The railroad is expected to boost interior grain crops, enabling a modern flouring plant later. The territory claims independence in bread and butter, with cattle and dairy farming already established.
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Alaska
Tanana
United States
Sunday School Convention at Florence October 29
The Beat 1 Rankin County Sunday School Convention will meet at Florence Baptist Church on Sunday October 29 represented by Briar Hill Clear Branch Dry Creek King Plain Star and Florence. The day features a visiting address sermon lunch on the grounds and afternoon reports and talks on improving attendance parental outreach evangelistic service and community benefits with a round table discussion and business meeting.
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Beat 1
Rankin County
Florence
Baptist
Rt. N. Whitfield
Rea. Kk. Byrd
P. B. Green
W. W. Williams
A. B. Hines
Iris Brinsen
B. B. Clark
Edgar Misterfeldt
BE. M. Odom
Henry Steen
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S L .McLaurin
W. H. Barnes
Roy L. Fox
Active Vice-Press
Cashier
U. S
U. S. Forestry Service
DR. Provine
Boys’ Athletic Association
United States Bureau of Chemistry
Board of Supervisors
Lee Bullock
Monterey
Russell and
Carrol May
Dobson
H. O. Welch
Cato
Frank Little
R. M. Gray
Dr. Myers
Annie Myers
Gayden
Century Theatre
Claude Cook
E. Runnels
Delmont Myers
Thomasville
Francis Harmon
Stephen, Wells & Jones
Petit
Caracal
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