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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1919
Page
3
Mrs Cobb hosted an August ninth luncheon for her mother Mrs M Whelleben celebrating her eightieth birthday. Mary Minor and Emma Katherine Faser served, granddaughter Mrs Faser baked the cake with 80 pink candles. The honoree sang in German and English as memories were shared. A reflective closing line laments life’s fleeting nature.
A call to Mississippi farm boys to attend a vacation course at A M College August 18 to 27. The program promises hands on training in repairing and operating modern machinery, with bus transportation help for those near Starkville. Six dollars covers board lodging and meals. railroad fare extra.
A dry spell brings warm days while an ice cream supper draws a large crowd at Mr. L. M. McDonald's. Locals Leila Browning and Alberta Browning visit the Browning family in town, and Dewitt Horne returns home from overseas. Further reports note Miss Leware Lowe home from Memphis, Clowney and Ella Quincy Tatum visiting in town, Edna Warner and Reena Moore visiting kin, Ida Tatum visiting Tula, and Guy Tatum visiting homefolks.
A note of gratitude to voters in Supervisors District No 1 for the August 5 vote. The writer states a narrow four vote margin over two strong opponents and pledges to serve the district throughout a four year term.
A political note thanks supporters and expresses gratitude for their backing. The message emphasizes continued commitment and asks for ongoing support while acknowledging public trust.
The Oxford citizens presented a Service Flag last November to the bays of Oxford and La Fayette County and it now hangs in the Court House corridor. The blue and gold stars honor the young men who helped free nations from Hun domination.
T J Palmer of Decatur Texas has moved back to his old home in Lafayette County after thirty years in the Lone Star State. The community welcomes Mr Palmer back to the county.
Notice invites young ladies to apply for the Fall Class at Vicksburg Sanitarium Training School for Nurses in Vicksburg Mississippi. Applicants should start training now and complete part of the probation before classes begin. July 17 41.p.
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