Star automobile offered with rail fare refund through October
Baker & McDowell Auto Company markets the Star car with offices in Vicksburg Jackson and Natchez. The offer includes refund of railroad fare if buyers visit by October. The Star, only ten months on the market, has sold over 116000 units and combines low price with standard features and quality. Immediate delivery available and rail or gas savings noted for buyers so far.
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Alnor Rit
Progressive Auto Company
Baker & McDowell
Baker & McDowel Auto Compinity
Vicksburg
Jackson
Natchez
Star Automobile
Star
Baker & McDowell Auto Company
South Rankin Farmers Plan to Enter Trucking
A delegation of prominent South Rankin citizens traveled through the city toward Crystal Springs to study trucking due to labor shortages and cotton uncertainty. They may rent land near Crystal Springs or move, arguing Rankin soil is as good and trucking can be as profitable as in other counties with several years of cultivation.
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Rankin
Crys- Sierings
Crystal Springs
Copiah County
Flying Squadron hosts packed Pelahatchie church service
The Jackson Flying Squadron visited Pelahatchie M E Church for the eleven o'clock service led by John Armstrong. Testimonies by I C Garber H M Austin C J Wright H F Stanley and Joe Messina shared their life stories of conversion and mission work since joining the band at a Gipsy Smith meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Pelahatchie
John Armstrong
I. C. Garber
H. M. Austin
C. J. Wright
H. F. Stanley
Joe Messina
Dr J E Hopson Delivers Splendid Sermons Sunday
Dr J E Hopson of Jackson preached two excellent sermons at the Presbyterian Church. Attendance at Sunday school was fine across local churches. The morning text was Come Unto Me All Ye That Are Heavy Laden and I Will Give You Rest. The evening theme was The Unpardonable Sin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Dawson
Methodist Church
Pelahatchie
John Armstrong
Jackson
J. E. Hopson
Presbyterian Church
Hopson
Dr. Hopson
Association of Baptist Churches at Mizpah meets Sept 26
Rankin County Baptist Association will convene at Mizpah south of Pelahatchie on Wednesday September 26. Delegates from county churches will plan for next year and transact denomination business. List shows budgets from Antiveh Brandon Clear Branch Concord Mt Creek Pearson Pelahatchie Rehobeth Rock Hill Star Liberty Steens Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rankin County Baptist Association
Mizpas
Pelahatchie
Messrs
W. B. Collier
T. M. Moore
Ed Ferguson
G. Schultz
Mesdames W. H. Barnes
Insects Destroy Pecan and Walnut Crops This Year
The pecan and walnut crops are nearly ruined by the catepillar worm. Acres of trees are webbed and stripped of leaves as young worms consume foliage. If unchecked, trees may die and pecan prices rise, harming groves and consumers. A purple moth also damages garden plants and figs by puncturing fruit and sucking juice.
Masonic Week Observed in Brandon with Three Initiates
Last week Brandon marked Masonic Week as W H Carter of Columbus, Grand Lecturer of Royal Arch Masons of Mississippi, visited. Candidates Luther V. Moore William B. Mayers and Will A Brown received M M P M and MBE degrees and were exalted to the Royal Arch Masons August degree. A formal dinner at the Darnall Hotel followed with many members and visiting companions in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Carter
Columbus, Grand
Royal Arch Masons
Darnall Hotel
Brandon
Columbus
Mississippi
Luther V. Moore
William B. Mayers
Will A Brown
J. D. Ferguson
Young Son of L T Suber Run Down by Wagon
Little Terry Suber son of Mr and Mrs L P Suber was struck by a wagon hauling a mowing machine near W P Owen's repair shop while returning home from town. He was knocked down and run over, then found unconscious but soon regained awareness. Dr. Watson said injuries not serious with no broken bones, and he is recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry Suber
L.P. Suber
W. PF. Owen
Little Fellows
Dr. Watson
Campaign to Clean Up Town in Full Swing
A mayor ordered streets cleared by residents as work crews weed and mow sidewalks. Homeowners joined in a citywide cleanup, aiming to improve appearance and reduce official burden. The cemetery, overgrown with grass and weeds, is singled out for urgent maintenance during the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Henry
New Saw Mill to Open Near Gulde Vicinity
Elma Rhodes of Gulde and Glen Ragsdale have purchased a saw mill on the Rhodes property. The mill, located near Gulde, will haul lumber to Pelahatchie and provide jobs for local laborers who would otherwise be unemployed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulde
Elma Rhodes
Glen Ragsdale
Pelahatchie
Jackson
Sidney MacLaurin
Rhodes
Annual Revival at Pela hatchie Opens Monday
The Pela hatchie Methodist Church will open its annual revival Monday night September 24 with Rev. Dawson and Rev. Terrell from Texas assisting. Daily community prayer meetings have begun and will continue through the week. The public is invited to attend and help make the meetings a success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson
Rev. Terrell
Texas
Pelahatchie
Terrell
First Harding Memorial stamps go into circulation
The first two cent Harding Memorial stamp reached this office Monday morning. Officials say the stamps will circulate until all older stamps are cancelled. The deep mourning stamps feature a profile of Harding with birth and death dates 1865 1923 inscribed along the edge.
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Harding
Warding
Notable Mayton Residents Visit Court House Notes
Court House Notes records J L Harvey A H Kersh J D Burnham BE Long and others from Mayton and nearby towns attending county business on Saturday. It notes Miss Cora Moore and brother Loy teaching at Drakes and Central school head Berta Dale Bu meeting with the Superintendent. Prof J S Dabbs of Star school praised for work. Edgar Muse and Mrs Muse with Mrs Nichols plan teaching at Clear Branch winter with D B Courtney of Florida principal and O L Byrd assistant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Moore
Hloy
Lochabar
Moore
Drakes
Berta Dale Bu
J. S. Dabbs
The
Star School
Dabbs
Star
Edgar Muse
Patsy Ruth Miller Dons Pearl Grey Dance Frock
Patsy Ruth Miller poses in a pearl gray chiffon dance dress with a crushed silver girdle and squirrel fur trim as she stars in Universal's The Hunchback of Notre Dame. She completes the look with silver slippers and rhinestone buckles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patsy Ruth Miller
Universal
Notre Dame
Teachers Association to Meet Here Next Saturday
Rankin County teachers plan a Brandon High School Auditorium gathering at 10 o clock Saturday morning September 22 to organize elect officers and discuss winter plans A State Department official may address the meeting Current officers include F M Lowther President Hubert Flurry Vice President and Miss Mary Rubin Hutton Secretary Treasurer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. TP
Barksdale
Rankin County Teachers’ Association
Brandon High School
State Department
F. M. Lowther
Hubert Flurry
Mary Rubin Hutton
Spirit of Unity At Agricultural High School Shines
The Agricultural High School enters its second week with rising attendance and optimism. Community reports unity and cooperation among students and faculty, predicting a prosperous year. The loyal student body and hardworking Chin girls reflect Rankin County’s best homes, and the harmonious faculty is expected to yield strong results.
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Agricultural High School
Rankin County
Fire at Howie Mill Threatens Destruction
A small fire broke out Friday morning at Howie's planet mill, quickly spreading to the room where shavings were stored. Heat and dry weather fueled the blaze, but rapid, brave efforts prevented greater damage. The shed, near J. H. Richardson's store and the depot, narrowly escaped destruction. the fire was extinguished with minimal loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Richardson
Howie's Planet
Dry Creek PTA to stage play at Star September 21
The Dry Creek P T A presented a home talent show at the Dry Creek school house last Saturday night and due to popular demand the troupe will perform The Little Clodhopper at the Star school house on Friday night September 21. Prof. Halsey Worley and assistant Miss Maude Lewis are praised as top county teachers for their work at Dry Creek.
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Dry Creek
Halsey Worley
Maude Lewis
Rankin County Builds New Schools At Great Cost
Rankin County has spent about $76,000 on new school buildings in the past year. The gains include consolidations to equalize rural and town schooling. Localities listed with approximate amounts are Flovence $17,500 Dry Creek $5,000 Brandon $20,000 Star $20,000 Monterey $3,000 and Clear Creek $3,000, reflecting a push for better facilities and education.
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Rankin County
Old Rankin County
Flovence
Dry Creek
Brandon
Star
Monterey
Clear Creek
Florence High Opens Bids Fair To Be Good Year
The 1923 24 session of Florence High School began September 13 with a large crowd at the opening program. Dr M Nelson of Clinton gave the address and Friday was set for examinations and schedule prep. A Friday reception by the PTA honored teachers as the historic old school opened another promising term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence High School
M. Nelson
Clinton
Parent-Teacher Association
Florence High
Mrs I P Talbert Passes After Operation in Jackson
Rankin County mourns the death of Mrs Inez Pearson Talbert who died Monday after surgery. Born at Pearson in the county she lived years in Jackson with her mother and sister visiting at the time. She later made her home in Ft Worth Texas and leaves two sons Paul in Los Angeles and William in St Louis. Funeral held Tuesday at St Andrews Episcopal Church with Dr W B Capers presiding. Pallbearers named Frank Nelson Messina Culley Geo Denham Dabney Parish J J Canter E H Simpson.
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Rankin County
Inez Pearson Talbert
Jackson
Talbert
Pearson
Jennie Pearson
Pete O'Brien
Ft. Worth
Texas
Paul
Los Angeles
William
St. Louis
St. Andrews Episcopal Church
W. B. Capers
Frank Nelson
Messina Culley
Geo, Denham
Dabney Parish
J. J. Canter
BE. H. Simpson
Plans for Beat Fair at Johns Organized
A Beat Fair Association formed at Johns after a Saturday meeting on September 15. A. J. Polk elected president Virgil Gates named secretary treasurer. Plans set for a fair just before the State Fair with exhibits prizes and amusements including horse races contests and public speaking. Beat Five has held nice fairs, expecting one of the most interesting events in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johns
Beat Fair Association
A. J. Polk
Virgil Gates
Beat Five
Plan for Rankin County Baptist association program
W. B. Collier of Brandon organizes an intensive Rankin County Baptist Association program aligned with the Baptist Convention Board. October pledges to the 15 Million Campaign, November Bible stewardship study, December Budget Month with a churchwide canvass on the first Sunday in December, targeting all churches for cash contributions and pledges.
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W. B. Collier
Brandon
Rankin County Baptist Association
Baptist Convention Board
Incul
S. T
Courtney
Florence
Roby Strigily
Veluhatchie
Jaymien
J. M. Kerry
de RM. Whitfield
Sandsay Schools
Mrs. Ro 1
Pelalatchie
Prosperity factors about our railroads
The Federal Reserve Board notes banks are ready to extend credit for legitimate enterprises and railroads are operating with greater efficiency. These conditions signal improving national prosperity, with a solid financial system and railroads capable of handling business. no obstacle to long prosperity is evident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Reserve Board
America
Washington, D. C
Advance of 15 Cents on Cotton in Mississippi
The Mississippi Farm Bureau Cotton Association announced an advance of fifteen cents per pound on cotton turned into the association. Banks statewide were notified to honor members drafts with a Bill of Lading or Compress Receipt. The aim is to help members meet obligations amid a short crop from rains and pests, while keeping advances conservative to protect collateral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi Farm Bureau Cotton Association
Jackson
Miss
Brandon News
Wncil
Prince Hirohito promises $50 million aid for Japan relief
The Prince Regent Hirohito of Japan announces a gift of fifty million dollars for relief in devastated regions. Across the country relief funds flow in and the Emperor and government authorize a combined ten million dollars for earthquake sufferers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hirohito
Japan
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South Rankin
Crystal Springs City
M. E
Pelahatchie Methodist Church
Martin
U. S
Fellows
Navy
Virginia
Jersey
Association OF Baptist Churches
Mizpah
S. Thornton
E. C. Schooler
T. H. Collier
J. I. Shields
L. T. Suber
H. P. Barksdale
R.8
McLaurin
C. A. Downs
H. D. Tinnin
W. H. Watson
S. D. Donnell
J. L. Buchanan
L. V. Moore
W. B. Mayers
W. A. Brown
R. L. Fox
Beauties OF America
Atlantic City
Ritz Carlton
Court House
J. L. Harvey
Mayton
A. H. Kersh
Red Oak Chool
J. D. Burnham
BE. L. Long
S. D. Welch
Leesburg
Runnels
Thomasville
J. J. Whittington
Fannin
Ass’n
A. H
Howie Mill
DRY Creek P.T. A
I. P. Talbert
Fair Association
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