Grocer Buys Cole Interests in Durant Firm
The Lewis Company of Lexington to acquire the Cole Trading Company of Durant, transferring ownership of stock, machinery and equipment. The deal, announced today, will keep the Cole business operating under Willis Grocer Company of Lexington with nine delivery trucks and established staff.
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Durant
Ion
Lewis ‘Company
Lexington
Gole Trading Company
Cole Trading Company
Isssuion
Eugene Cole
Accrys
Merchants & Farmers Bank
Cole
Lewis Grosspihympeny
Bex
Mississippi
Lexma
Small Way
Gwinis Grocer Company
Barrett Grocer Combe Lewis Grocer Company
Wilis Grocer Company
du- Taxington
Cole Trady
Sheriff McRae Injures Finger Fixing Tire In Cruger
Friends report Sheriff Lon McRae sustained a painful finger injury last Sunday while fixing a tire and retrieving a iron from under the front seat. Medical care was given in Cruger but he is reported to be recovering slowly. The text also mentions local business leaders and a personnel change at Lewis Grocer Co with Mel Paris moving to Durant.
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Lon McRae
Cruger
Altho
Iate
Morris Lewis
Merchants & Farmers Bank &Trust Co
Lexington
Lewis Grocer Co
A. Jacobson
LeRoy H. Paris
J. H. Keir
Hermann Paris
Mel Paris
Durant
Aig
Taris
Sandersville
Georgia
Atlanta
Atlanta Kiwanis Club
Junior Chamber of Commerce
University of Georgia
Many Present at the County B Y P U Convention
The Holmes County B Y P U held its second annual convention at the Baptist Church in Lexington on May 20 with Arthur J. Wilds of Oxford as honored guest and J. E. Sweaney elected president and Minnie Jordan secretary for next year.
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Baptist Church
Lexington
Holmes County
Arthur J. Wilds
Oxford
L. A. Doyle
Benton
Church At
Antioch
Edith Lynn Rainwater
Wilds
Martin Hemphill
Tehula
J. E. Sweaney
Durant
Minnie Jordan
Edith Wilburn
Esther Grey Boyett
Minnie B. Clark
Elsie Hutchinson
Lizzie Boyette
Kathryn Taylor
Malcolm Todd
Martha Taylor
Lucille Myers
J. J. Gilmore
J. T. Neely
Mamie Clark
Lucille Cooper
Marcelle Thorne
Edith Webb Wilburn
Florence Neely
Catherine Baine
Goodman
L. E. Hutchinson
Cora Taylor
Pauline Reagan
Annie Montgomery
Tousley
Tchula
Mamie Traynham
M. E. Sheppard
A. G. Kelly
Gladys Drennan
Norquist Hosts Major Lexington Sale Event
Eric Norquist brings a $50,000 stock to Lexington for the year’s biggest sale. Prices in every department have been slashed to the bone as racks and counters display high grade merchandise. The push includes two inside pages in The Advertiser and thousands of circulars mailed nationwide. Come on opening day to maximize value.
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Eric Norquist
Lexington
Norquist
W. I. Swain Show draws large nightly crowds
The W. I. Swain Show on the Wilburn lot draws big audiences each night and is described as an old timer in theatrical attractions. Free band concerts occur twice daily on the public square attracting residents and visitors alike.
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W. I. Swain Show Co
W. I. Swain
Wilburn Lot
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Local Names List From Centerville and Nearby Communities
A dense list of individuals from Centerville, Ebenezer, Antioch and Jefferson City, Tenn. Numerous households are named including Emmett Kyzer, Clarice McLellan, Mary McLellan, Cath erine English, Clara English, Velma Kyzer, Marian McLellan, Stella Farmer, Mary Farmer, and families of Mr. and Mrs R Thomas.
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Nie
Alvis Hathcock
Nellie Tate
C. J. Hathcock
H. L. Martin
Anderson Speaks at Lexington and Durant Holmes County
Announcement states Hon. A. Anderson of Tippah county seeks the governor’s office and will speak in Holmes county on Tuesday June 7 at 2 PM at Durant and 8 PM at Lexington.
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Anderson
Lexington and Durant
A. ©. Anderson
Tippah County
Holmes County
Durant
Lexington
Lewis Grocer Co to Erect Modern Cold Storage Plant
Plans for a new cold storage facility by Lewis Grocer Co will expand Lexington warehousing. Architects and contractors are preparing bids for the project which may start soon at a cost around 50000 dollars. The facility will store fresh meats fruits and vegetables and serve a fifty mile radius with Lewis Car Lot deliveries.
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Lexington
Lewis Grocer Company
Lewis Grocer
Lexingto
Lewis
Anderson Campaign Committee Speaker Delayed by Impassable Roads
Mr Anderson was scheduled to speak in Lexington on Circuit Court's opening day but could not meet the appointment due to impassable roads. Supporters in the region are expected to turn out to hear him speak at a later date.
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Winchester
Swinney Hardware Co
Lexington, Mississippi
Is Grocer
Paris
Durant Firm
Sheriff McRae
Purina
Monster Sale
Holmes Co. Masons
Tom Q. Ellis
Grand Lodge of
Masonic Homes of
Lexington Lodge
Lexington Fenter
E. S
Tes
High School Auditorum
the Fincher Company
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