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Former Laurelite Is King Of Tri-Cities Carnival BallMFd McElroy, a native of Rebecca Thornton, they residein Gautier and have one daughter, Carol Marie Green of Moss Point.Laurel, was recently choosen Kin” Jolly the Tenth to reign over the Tri-Cities carnival ball, comprising the towns of Gautier, Moss Point and Pa scagoulaKing Jolly's queen for thiselegant affair was Mrs. Pete (Nell) Stexens of Gautier.Mr. McElroy was born April 7, 1928 and is the son of Mrs.W. H. Richards and the lateP. A. McElroy, also of Laurel.He attended the Jones County School System and Jones County Junior College.Married to the formerAT THE YMONDAY 8 a m -8 p.m. Steam baths and exercise 8:30 pm. Tumbling—MrsHouston4 p m Embroidery class—Mrs. DavisMr. McElroy moved to the Gulf Coast in 1948 as managerof Dairy Queen in Riloxi and in 1953 he purchased the Dairy Queen in Pascagoula, now known as Ed’s, where lif has, been self employed until 1973.At present he is semi-retired due to health reasons. ■Among his outstanding ser vices have been in the field ofrescue work.Mrs. Stevens, his queen, was born in Hiwanee and as a small child moved to Jackson. She and her husband are parents of one son. Gary Lynn Stevens. Mrs. Stevens is employed by South Central Bell Telephone Co. Theme of the carnival ball forthe Krcwe of Tri-Cities was“Fantasy in Blue. Music was by the Stardusters Orchestra and master of ceremonies was Edward Khayat. i
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Laurel Leader Call
Laurel, Mississippi, US
Mon, Feb 10, 1975
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