Stephens wins Rankin County in Mississippi primary largely on women vote
Rankin County backed Hubert D. Stephens by 566 votes over James K. Vardaman in last Tuesday's primary. Unofficial counts Wednesday at 6 p.m. show Stephens leading 1,289 to 728 in Rankin with 21 boxes reporting statewide totals of 90,973 for Stephens and 81,599 for Vardaman. The race drew high interest across Mississippi as women and the Stephens organization aided the momentum.
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Rankin County
Stephens
Vardaman
Mississippi
Stephens Forces
Brandon—Stephens
Steens Creek
Plain—Stephens
Cleary—Stephens
Hubert D. Stephens
Jas. K. Vardaman
NKIN A H S Opening Sept 5 Big Enrollment
Rankin County Agricultural High School at Johns opened on Tuesday September 5 with the largest enrollment yet. Prof George H Sherrill is superintendent for the year. Students come from Rankin and adjoining counties. Increased dormitory space is being arranged for girls and later for boys. All faculty were present on opening day.
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Rankin County Agricultural High School
Johns
George H. Sherrill
Rankin County
Sherrill
A. H
Shooting scrape at Pelahatchie shocks town
On Tuesday two men, Will Henry Lewis and Will Owen, had a shooting scrape at Pelahatchie. Lewis opened fire for reasons unknown, seriously injuring Owen who survived. Lewis was jailed in Brandon Tuesday night.
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Pelahatchie
Will Henry Lewis
Will Owen
Lewis
Owen
Brandonigil
Pela hatchie town election shows quiet vote totals
Reports say the Pela hatchie town officers election Tuesday was quiet as voters favored state politics. Mayor results list G. W. White 109 votes and J. M. Evans 64, with aldermen L. H. Mashburn 91 and J. C. Atkins 80.
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Pelahatchie
United States
G. W. White
J. M. Evans
L. H. Mashburn
J. C. Atkins
Confederate Pension Board Meets in Brandon
The Confederate Pension Board convened at Rankin County Courthouse in Brandon on Monday and Tuesday, September 5, with A. B. Stubblefield as chairman. Members include KE Laird Jerry Chapman B F Mullhollan and Capt. Jim Barksdale noted as the first Rankin County Confederate army casualty shot in action.
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Confederate Pension Board
Rankin County Court House
Brandon
A. B. Stubblefield
KE. H. Laird
Jerry Chapman
B. F. Mullhollan
Jim Barksdale
Time Changes All Things on Pocahontas Road
On the Pocahontas road near Jackson a meeting of two Civil War veterans formed a rare bond. J A Barrell of Louisville and D M Robbins of Brandon, both seventy seven, once faced each other as foes in battles from Dalton to Nashville. Now they clasp hands and reminisce long hours.
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Messrs. W. H
T. L. Alford
Pocahontas Road
Jackson
J. A. Barrell
Louisville
W. Hi. Alford
D. M. Robbins
Brandon
Mr. Robbins
Barrall
Joseph &. Johnson
Dalton
Atlanta
Sherman
Franklin, Tenn
Nashville
Report of Washburn killed proved false
A rumor spread Monday in Brandon and the county that Hugh C. Washburn had been shot near Jackson. The Jackson police chief relayed the claim. Washburn, away from town, later returned to find the town startled. He stated he knew of no shooting and had not been near the reported scene.
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Brandon
Hugh C. Washburn
Jackson
Washburn
State Colleges to Open Soon With Large Enrollments
Mississippi state colleges prepare for the fall term with large enrollments. The University at Oxford, Mississippi State College for Women at Columbus, and the Agricultural and Mechanical College at Starkville plan mid September openings. The State University aims for Sept 20. The Women’s College expects about a thousand more students and adds dormitory and academic facilities. Dr John Clayton Fant presides over the Women’s College. Dr Hull continues as president of the A and M College.
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Mississippi
University At
Oxford
Mississippi State College For Women
Columbus
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Starkville
The
State University
John Clayton Fant
Hull
South
What Rankin County Schools Need Most A Library
The county schools need school libraries with standard books to improve education. Parents, teachers, trustees and PTAs must support, join, and fund library initiatives. personal aid and community involvement are essential for accreditation and student growth.
Court House Notes from Supervisors Meeting
The Board of Supervisors held its regular monthly meeting this week starting Monday Sept 4. T J Rodgers of Andrew Chapel and Neal McLaurin of Fannin visited the court house Wednesday. William Reune of Cleary and J W Summers of Antioch attended to business. W E Morse an attorney from Jackson spent Wednesday here. A C Hinton of Pelahatchie was at the county court house Tuesday. The county jail population rose from one to five in the past week.
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Board of Supervisors
T. J. Rodgers
Andrew Chapel
Court House
Neal McLaurin
Fannin
W. E. Morse
Jackson
A. C. Hinton
Pelahatchie
County Court House
J. W. Summers
Antioch
Pisgah Opens School With Big Crowd Sept 4
A large Pisgah community turnout marked the opening of the third session of the consolidated school on September 4. Prof F M Lowther led devotions, Mr Simmons gave a prayer, and Mr B T Hilbun urged Mississippi rural school progress. A community dinner followed, then piano music and a strong appeal by Mrs Simmons for girls and women to boost home and community life. The meeting emphasized expanding organization and a planned community fair under county agent leadership with W C Barksdale elected president of the Fair Association.
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Pisgah
Assembly Hall
F. M. Lowther
Simmons
B. T. Hilbun
Mississippi
Rankin County
Hilbun
Lowther
W. C. Barksdale
Fair Association
Sater Ea
Brandon Quiet Day of Second Primary
Brandon was exceedingly quiet on election day September 5 with many voters leaving town soon after voting. Early afternoon saw few people at the courthouse between 1 and 3 o'clock, possibly due to heat or a local habit from the first primary on August 15.
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Brandon
Court House
Officers Capture Two Moonshine Stills in Rankin Last Week
Sheriff G A Harrison and Deputy J A Lindsey seized a tin can still and a man at Jim Taylor's home near Brandon, preventing disposal. A second still was found at Pelahatchie, claimed for private use but not returned to the owner.
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Rankin
G. A. Harrison
J. A. Lindsey
Jim Taylor
Tom Cox
Brandon
Pelahatchie
Rankin County Seeks Voter First Ballot Stories
Citizens are urged to share memories of their first ballots in Rankin County. The notice invites older residents to submit short stories of early elections, with prizes for the oldest voter and the most interesting tale. Professors Broom and Sherrill will judge. entries due by September 22.
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Stephens
Rankin County
Broom and
Sherrill
First bale of cotton brought to town by a Negro
On Tuesday September 5 Ed Lewis, a colored man six miles northwest of Brandon, delivered the season's first bale of cotton to town. He grew and ginned it at John Wirtz's gin. The 480 pound bale sold to W. G. Barnes for 20 cents per pound.
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Ed Lewis
Brandon
Lewis
John Wirtz
W. G. Barnes
Couple Married Fifty-Six Years Still Living Nearby
Jerry Chapman and Laura Clark Chapman mark fifty six years of marriage. He is eighty and she seventy eight. They live in the same home since marriage near Johns, with six children in the community except one daughter in northern the state. He once ran a large farm and a mercantile business, now serves on Rankin County Confederate Pension Board and attends Confederate veterans reunions yearly.
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Johns
Jerry Chapman
Laura Clark Chapman
Mr. Chapman
Chapman
Rankin County Confederate Pension Board
Confederate Veterans
County Agent Urges Countywide Fairs for Community Good
County agent O. L. Simmons advocates countywide fairs to boost school and community work. He urges schools to mobilize all residents, form farm co operatives and women's clubs, appoint committees, and engage outside help to plan exhibits, entertainments, and activities. Teachers and leaders should support the project and call for agent assistance as needed.
Bridge work over Pearl River extended six weeks
The Pearl River bridge on the road to Jackson will need at least six more weeks of work. Inspected conditions were worse than anticipated so more extensive repairs are required. Work proceeds only part of each day to allow limited passage before 8 and after 2.
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Pearl River
Jackson
Extreme heat grips week with record highs
The article notes unusually hot early week with temperatures near 93 on Monday and 96 on Tuesday, unusual for September, with residents experiencing scorching conditions across the city.
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Mountain Creek
Whites—Stephens
Oakdale
Red Oak
Cross Roads
ec _Shiloh
Sky Creek
Antioch—Stephens
Cato—Stephens
Clear Creek
L .McLaurin
W. H. Barnes
Roy L. Fox
Britain
Sin
William Reune
Cleary
L. Simmons
Meeiay
Jackson, Miss
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