Raid Targets Stills During Early Morning Sweep
Deputies and Marshal J. B. McFercin led a raid about half a mile north to Grove, Oklahoma, uncovering stills and around 500 gallons of mash. A field near a negro settlement yielded several illicit setups, with operations described as quiet before daylight. Federal arrests were reported in the region as authorities continued enforcement in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B
J. Monroe Roach
J. B. McFercin
Grove
Alment
Yarrale
Mes
Scouts of Lexington Plan All Night Expedition
Scouts of Lexington Troop plans an overnight trip with extensive preparations. Dr Blackwelder notes multiple camp sites and a selection process for troop members, with numerous activities arranged during the expedition days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scouts of
Lexington
Blackwelder
Acoute
Blackwelde
Goodman Ice Company Formed A 6 Ton Plant Ready
The Goodman Ice Company forms in Kosciusko with local and Memphis investors planning a 6 ton refrigeration ice plant. The facility uses an 80 horsepower motor, powered by Mississippi Power Light Co, located near the Hilnois Central tracks in Goodman. The plant includes loading facilities, truck service, and a planned second 6 ton unit to meet regional demand. Capitalization listed at $5000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodman Ice Company
Hugh Reed
Kosciusko
T. L. Jackson
Memphis
W. R. Ellis
Goodman
Mississippi Power Light Co
St Goodman
Hilnois
Central Railroad
Focal
J. N. Hall
Lexington
McNeer Loses Seven Mules in Windstorm
The Holmes county farmer J W McNeer loses seven fine mules when a barn on Coalunsa plantation near Yazoo City collapses after a windstorm. Seventeen mules were housed. seven died, and two survived. Helpers plan to replace the stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNeer
J. W. McNeer
Holmes County
Coalunsa
Yazoo City
Yazoo River
Revival at West to Be Conducted by Rev Metts
Rev L F Metts will lead a Baptist church revival in West starting June 10 for one week. Sessions will occur daily at 10 30 a m and 7 45 p m with W Pe, a noted evan gelist, directing song services. An invitation is extended to residents of the surrounding community and Holmes County to attend the county wide meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. F. Metts
Visi
West
Baptist Church
Imm
Holmes County
New Ford Makes Fine Record in Drive From Memphis
Eric Norquist drove a new Ford roadster 192 miles from Memphis in eight hours using 8 percent of a gallon per mile. Barr-Gwin Co Ford dealers report the test, praise the car, and invite readers to their advertisement with used Fords and special tires in stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Memphis
Norquist
L. E. Barr
Barr-Gwin Co
Eric Norquist
Material Arriving For School Building In Lexington
Material by the carload is arriving daily for the new school building on city property bought from Mrs. Maud Dyer Rose. Construction is by M. T. Reed of Belzoni, known for other Lexington projects. Grading is by John Drennan with assist K. Rhyne. rain slowed finishing work. bunkment excavation pending. much material already on site with more stored at Wallace Go lumber yards for overflow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud Dyer Rose
M. T. Reed
Belzoni
Lexington
John Drennan
K. Rhyne
Ban Ment
Wallace Go
See'y Harrell Announces Embalming Exam Date in Jackson
C S Harrell, secretary of the Mississippi State Board of Embalming, says a regular examination for licenses will be held in Jackson at the New Capitol building on June 28 at 9 am. Applicants must file by June 25. Also noted are July 4 auto races dancing and aviation events in Grenada by the North Mississippi Fair Association.
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C. S. Harrell
Misissippi State Board of Embalming
Jackson
New Capitol Building
Harrell
Grenada
North Mississippi Fair Association
The Advertiser Observes Summer Half-Holidays Saturdays
The Advertiser will begin summer half-holidays on Saturday afternoons starting June 9. The office will stay open on Saturdays for urgent matters. Advertisers and job patrons are asked to send copy early in the week to ensure prompt service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Advertiser
Advertiser Force
Crawford Appointed Durant Post Master in Mississippi
Durant resident D. J. Crawford former Holmes county sheriff has been named postmaster of Durant after an exam win. A telegram from Senator Pat Harrison confirmed the appointment, with Washington expected to finalize the commission soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. Crawford
Durant
Lane
Holmes County
Lexington
Pat Harrison
Congressional Record
Crawford
R. W. King
Washington
Power Line Project Starts in Holmes County with 1000 Men
Mississippi Power and Light Co begins a 350 000 dollar project to build a 110 000 volt line from Greenwood to Durant and an 18 000 volt line from Lexington to Durant with 1000 workers. J C Garner leads right of way work and H B Johnson oversees three camps near Durant West and Material. completion planned by August 1. Dr W T Lowrey preached at Lexington Baptist Church while H L Martin conducts a revival in Memphis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holmes Co
Greenwood
Durant
Goodman Iny
Framchire
Sallie
B. F. Rose
Mississippi Powers and Light Co
J.C. Garner
Lexington
Lear
Warden
Goodman and Pickens
Sallis
H. B. Johnson
Willh
West
Lexi
Mr. Rose
Pickens
Holmes County
Mississippi Power and Light Co
W. T. Lowrey
Lexington Baptist Church
H. L. Martin
Memphis
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Swinney Hardware Co
Finchester
Ellis
Couts
Just
Nage Sanitary
Fincher CO
Mississippi
Metts
See’y Harrell
White’s Corner Grocery
Nina Shaddock
Will Wilson
Henry Hart
Edwin Whitehead
Winona
Lexington, Mississippi
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