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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1922
Page
1
Editor tour to Oil City reports a large workforce, gear in place, and plans to drill by Saturday. Leases changing hands, lease trading to feature during operations, with hundreds expected to visit Lafayette county to witness the site and machinery in operation.
Bride of the Past Week features Mrs Mary George Kincannon daughter of A A Kincannon West Tennessee State Normal school. Haworth son of a West Point Mississippi merchant and grandson of Judge Beckett. both married quietly in Oxford Mississippi. They reside in Oxford for now. Ma haffy of Nashville touts Tanlac weight gain in an ad.
Mrs Abner Hill of Holly Springs visited her parents Mr and Mrs Harvey Kimmons for the weekend. Miss Compton of Vicksburg was the charming guest of Miss Katrina Carter for the Easter dances.
The Colonial Dames of America presented a sun dial memorial to the University of Mississippi in a chapel ceremony. Key speakers included Mrs. Egbert Jones, Hon. John R. Tipton, Hon. Percy Bell, Hindman Doxey, and Mrs. Christopher Longest, with the university orchestra performing.
The remains of Mr Norris Gibson were interred at St Peters cemetery on Wednesday at 2 o'clock with Rev Lee Lipscomb conducting. Gibson had long resided in Oxford as a successful merchant before moving to Blaine Mississippi where health declined. two daughters survive plus many friends. Attending from out of town were Mr Jeff Gibson and daughters Mrs Jolly and Mrs Denman of Charleston Mississippi and Miss Norvine and Miss Mary On of Los Angeles California.
Thursday afternoon the Colonial Dames and guests met in the dining room at Ricks Hall. Mrs Egbert Jones was the honored guest as delegates and their entertainers enjoyed purple and gold decorations and a formal luncheon with numerous local ladies in attendance.
All Oxford school children may see the Spice O Life variety show at University Chapel next Wednesday for 25 cents. Do not miss it.
Morning worship lists an organ preludes hymns an anthem and offerings with solo and duet performances. Evening service includes Bach Gounod meditation twilight and multiple anthems solo and quartet selections concluding with the Evening Hymn.
In the Wayside Tales snippet, Detective Finnerton questions his partner about a fugitive fence who slipped away last night. Detective Reilly admits the suspect had never been pinned down before, suggesting a changed gait as the key to the escape.
The Oxford P T A invites members to a regular meeting at the school auditorium on April 21 with Dr Leathers speaking. The article highlights last year’s collaboration and progress in home school cooperation, library purchases, playground upgrades, and reading materials for the high and lower grades. The treasurer notes sixteen hundred eighty six dollars spent with a balance of one hundred forty two dollars, as bond funding remains a concern.
William Ziegler Jr was unanimously elected president of the Royal Baking Powder Company at a April 3 board meeting. He is a large stockholder and has long been active in the company affairs.
Rowland Drug Co advertises Tanlae as a remedy to restore vitality and make you feel like your old self again, suggesting renewed health through the product.
Louis Stephens announces he has five more loan application blanks for farm loans and urges interested applicants to submit their applications immediately.
An advertisement by Rowland Drug Co promotes the Taniac product line aimed at shoppers seeking remedies and wellness items. The ad highlights availability, pricing, and store location for easy purchase.
Mr. G. B. Newman returns to Memphis after visiting his uncle E. C. Newman near here. Miss Meata Doharty of Mem is the charming guest of her cousin Miss Lottie Vernon White.
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