Johnston for Governor and Wilson for Railroad Commissioner
The candidate profile highlights Johnston as a steady businesslike governor who backed bank guarantees, agricultural high schools, higher consent age, state road funding, and anti foreign landholding. It also presents W B Wilson announcing re election to the Northern District Railroad Commissioner with a pledge of honest inquiries, on the record of eight years service and a call for a third term if endorsed.
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Mississippi
Railroad Commission Announce Names Claude Horne Wilson
Railroad Commission announces CLAUDE R. HORNE and W. B. WILSON as members or appointees in a formal notice. The brief item identifies individuals without detailing roles or terms. This compact summary preserves the announced names from the source.
A Beautiful Store Moves to Expanded Oxford Location
The Variety Store now occupies a new commodious building in Oxford. The old structure was extended about 50 feet with concrete blocks, creating a large well lit basement and extra display room. A wide bay window wrapping to the fairway enhances the storefront display.
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Variety
Oxford
Lafayette Spring News Aims at Community Gatherings
Local column notes residents moving to Martin Tennessee and College Hill, praises school leadership by Prof and Mrs Samuels, and reports a large Lafayette County picnic with about five thousand attendees, a fine spread, music, and a grateful committee. It mentions Olon Travis arrival, visits by Patton families, and guests in Lafayette.
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C D Hyde
W W Hubbard
Martin, Tenn
Jackson
College Hill
S Samuels
Lafayette County
Soldiers Picnic at University Campus Draws High Praise
The soldiers picnic held on the Ath inst on the University Campus was a grand success according to the most conservative judges. No doubt it showcased community support and festive spirit.
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Ath Inst
Calloway Fletchall Wed in Paris Methodist Parsonage
Leo F Calloway a Fair View veteran and Corinne Fletchall were married Friday evening at the Paris Methodist parsonage by Rev W W Woolard. The couple, from prominent local families, are receiving widespread congratulations.
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Leo F. Calloway
A. F. Calloway
Fair View
Corinne Fletchall
Paris
W. W. Woolard
Isaac Fulton Bell for the Legislature
The Eagle carries an announcement from Isaac Fulton Bell of Tula declaring his candidacy for the Legislature. Bell plans to seek a seat in the upcoming election as a stated candidate.
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Isaac Fulton Bell
Tula
Claude R. Horne Announces Candidacy for Railroad Commissioner
Citizens of Carollton learn of Claude R. Horne's bid for the Northern District Railroad Commissioner. A fuller write up will follow. Horne is described as a Carollton businessman with qualifications for the office.
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Claude R. Horne
Northern District
Horne
Carollton
Young La Fayette County Candidate Bell Seeks Support
Bell, a farm raised graduate of Tula High School and rising teacher, has completed forty of sixty five credits for a B S degree at the University of Mississippi. He appeals to all voters, especially the young, to back his qualifications and encourage county youth.
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Bell
Tula High School
University of Mississippi
Lafayette County
College Hill Dots Celebrate Summer School in Oxford
The Normalites enjoy a lively summer session at L. A. H. S. with visits from Mr. Leggett of Laurel and Lieut. Keel. Mrs Dooley and family guests of Mr. Mose. Buford Mathis returns from service. J. O. Baker home from France. Marie Baker from Memphis. Supt McLariy lectures. Red Cross Nurse Miss McGee speaks. Smiles family hosts Summer School dance with Miss Allston students.
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College Hill
Oxford
C. M. Leggett
Laurel
Supt
M. P. Bush
Dooley
Buford Mathis
J. O. Baker
France
Marie Baker
Memphis
Supt. McLariy
W. A. Keel
Lovelady
Evan
Miss McGee
Red Cross
Miss Allston
Fount Calloway
Miriam Woollard
Carmen Calloway
Leo Calloway
Stair View
Paul White
Clarksdale
Rt. G Morgan
Charlie Hervey
Water Valley
Hightower
Bishop
Natchez
Andh Neice
Mary Stall
Duncan
Annie Lee
Julian Duncan
West Point
Oxford Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Travel
Local residents announce weekend visits and guests, with many Oxford names hosting friends and relatives from Lafayette County towns and beyond. Notable mentions include Jimmie Davis, Frieda Floyd, Geraldine McCall, Emma Bates, and Miss Miriam Woollard among others visiting or staying with relatives and attending events in Oxford.
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Frieda Floyd
St. Louis
J. C Birklane Wiss
Geraldine McCall
Cuiley's Hospital
Hspital
Aira
Anna Bark
J. M. AbeCall
Tru Ten
Berimother
Onna Parks
McCall
Mie
deCoil
Worl
Atchk Pugiter
Sallie Prue
Pine Tolua Wrk
Mire
Alan Meeks
Charles Christy
Water Valfey
Oxford
Ashby Miller
Kate Miller
Earl Fudge
Bruce Mise
Lu McCain
Author Billingsley
Smiliay
Messrs
W. T. Still
J. Hl. Bernard
Senatobia
Lafayette
Court
Gladys Short
Memphis
Riends
County Sunday School Normal at New Prospect Church
A county Sunday School Normal will be held at New Prospect church under Mississippi Baptist State Convention, starting the second Sunday in August for five days. Directors N R Drummond and Jessie Watts of Columbia Mississippi will lead the program. attendance urged for church-to-church campaign participants and others seeking Bible study and Sunday School improvement. Community will provide free entertainment and rally support for the outreach effort.
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New Prospect Church
Mississippi Baptist State Convention
Momlay
Mrr
N. R. Drummond
Jessie Watts
Columbia
New Prospect
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House of Representatives
Brewer
Johnston
the Eagle
W. B. Wilson
Office
Railroad Commission of Mississippi
Wilson
Oscar Johnston
Railroad Commissioney
Lafayette Spring News
O.T. Whitehead
Olon Travis
Will Devis
O. T. Whitehead
Shirley
Grover Patton
Pontotoc
Tupelo the Ath
Calloway—Fletchall
J. ©. Lundie
Bo Viet
Jimmie Davis
Es Noel
Relaves
Mize
Delle Davis
Holly Springs
Otteway Foust
Jimmie Clars Hollowell
Daisy Gardner
Ruth Turpin
Taylor
B. James
James
FE. F. Temple
Mrs. Ro 1 Morgan
Mies
W. Marcis
Milson Bedenbaugh
Booneville
Cora Gideon
Miss Gertrude
Thomas Swann
Columbia University
N.Y
John Gathright
Teceopola
Jim Akines
Thytaria
Tromer Gillespie
Harmontown
Frank Landeth Ligut
William Keel
Carl White
Grenada
County Sunday School Normal
Miss
W. B. McMahon
Drs. Bramlett’s Drug Store
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