Vardaman Praised For Long Senate Record And Key Accomplishments
A tribute extols Senator Vardaman for his actions in Congress including passing the Flood Control Bill with 45 million dollars for Mississippi levees, boosting Pascagoula Harbor funds, aiding riverbank protection at Vicksburg, securing a Mississippi Centennial exhibit appropriation, and securing payments to 1860s mail carriers, noting his lead in multiple Mississippi projects.
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Mississippi
Congress
Senate
Vardaman
Mississippi River
Pascagoula
Vicksburg
Vardamaun
How Many Cows Are You Milking
The Eagle asks Lafayette County dairy farmers to report number of cows milking monthly cream shipped and monthly earnings. The newspaper seeks this data to assess interest and plan a potential Oxford creamery, asking writers to include name vote and complete details to aid prompt reporting.
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Lafayette County
Oxford
Eagle
Mrs Earle Moore Hosts Novelty Club Event
Saturday evening Mrs. Edd Beanland entertained at dinner in honor of Mr. Carruthis of Clarksdale, with Mrs. Earle Moore as hostess for the Novelty Club gathering.
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Earle Moore
Novelty Club
Edd. Beanland
Carruthis
Clarksdale
Bridge Club Hosts Monthly Meeting At Home
Mrs L E Oldham was hostess at the Bridge Club meeting on Tuesday afternoon. The Round Dozen gathered at Mrs P B Farr’s home for its regular monthly session.
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L. E. Oldham
The
Bridge Club
Round Dozen
P. B. Farr
Mrs B Sluyton Hosts Tea Gathering On Wednesday
Mrs B Sluyton entertained guests with tea Wednesday afternoon in a genteel social gathering. The event featured light refreshments and cordial conversation among attendees at her home.
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Mrs. B. Sluyton
Katrina Carter Hosts Rock Party for Sultan Couple
Miss Katrina Carter organized a Thursday Rock Party in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sultan, inviting friends and neighbors to celebrate the couple’s social event.
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Katrina Carter
Robert Sultan
Mrs Causey and Sons Visit Brummets in Marks
Mrs. Causey and her two sons from Marks are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Brummett. She is sister to Mr. and Mrs. N. G. Mayhall, who are also visiting the Brummets.
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Mrs
Eades Family Visits Delta for Levee Work Prospects
Mr R R Eades and wife and baby of Point Pleasant West Virginia arrived here Tuesday as guests of his brother R R Eades. He planned a short Delta trip to seek levee work opportunities and potential employment.
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R. R. Eades
Point Pleasant
All Day Singing at Bluff Springs near Oxford
The annual all day singing will be held Sunday at Bluff Springs fifteen miles east of Oxford. Foust Brothers and Williams will attend. Also many other good singers are expected.
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Bluff Springs
Oxford
Foust Brothers
Williams
Shops Employ More Men In Water Valley
Water Valley Mississippi June 14 The Illinois Central shops are taking on more labor gradually as they can use them They have taken on several in the past few days This move looks fine to those who have been out of employment so very long.
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Water Valley
Miss
Illinois Central
Oldest County Resident Dies After Fall
County mourns as the area’s oldest citizen dies after a fall that broke her hip. Survived by son J J Taylor of Elgin Texas and grandmother of the late G B Taylor who served as circuit clerk. Funeral this afternoon from Mrs G R Taylor’s home with interment at Yocconagave yari near YLavylor.
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J. J. Taylors
Elgin
Texas
G. B. Taylor
City
Coun
G. R. Taylor
Yocconagave Yari
Ylavylor
Pope Pius XI Stricken by Illness in Vatican Seclusion
Dispatches from Rome report Pope Pius XI, 65, ill and under physician care. Once a robust climber, his voluntary seclusion in the Vatican has led to a noticeable decline after moving from open air activity to a quiet sedentary life. An exclusive photo marks his recent birthday.
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Pius XI
Rome
Vatican
New York Commissioner Enright to study European crime fight methods
Commissioner Enright of the New York Police Department prepared to travel abroad to observe European responses to crime trends similar to current U S issues. A photograph shows him smiling as the S S Olympic departed New York's pier for the overseas mission.
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Europe
United States
Enright
New York
Commissioner Enright
Mrs J R Harkins Dies at Home After Long Illness
Mrs John R Harkins died Saturday June 10 at 12 20 pm at her mother in law’s home on South Street She leaves husband John R Harkins daughter Anna Elizabeth two sisters Mrs Anna Porter and Mrs F M Stowers two brothers W D and R H Porter and many friends She was a lifelong member of South Street Presbyterian Church Funeral services were held Sunday at 4 30 pm conducted by Rev B G Mitchell with Rev J E Hobson assisting Interment followed in St Peter’s Cemetery Floral offerings were numerous
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John R. Harkins
M. E. Porter
South Street
Anna Elizabeth
Anna Porter
F. M. Stowers
W. D
R. H. Porter
Death of Mrs Susan R Taylor on 92nd birthday
Mrs Susan R Taylor died last night at the home of Mrs G B Taylor on Lake Street aged 92. She reached her 92nd birthday the day of her death on June 14 and was a longtime resident of Lafayette.
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Susan R. Taylor
G. B. Taylor
Lake Street
Taylor
Lafayette
Stricken financier Lee Baggett Sr. gravely ill after stroke
Prominent Oxford financier and head of Oxford Gin Co and Oxford Ice and Bottling Works, Lee Baggett Sr., suffered a stroke between 12 and 1 am. His left side is paralyzed and he lies unconscious at 11 am Thursday. A longtime city figure active in civic causes, church, banking, and politics, he is expected to be cared for by a grieving community. His son, Capt. Lee Baggett Jr., served in World War I.
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Lee Baggett
Oxford Gin Co
Oxford Ice and Bottling Works
Baggett
First Baptist Church
First National Bank
Capt
Lee Baggett, Jr
Mr. Baggett
Baptist pastor in Cleveland for ten day meeting
The pastor Wilburn S. Smith will lead prayer services and preach Sunday morning and evening in Cleveland. The Woman's Missionary Society met Monday afternoon with reports from council representatives and a program on Christian Education led by Mrs. L. P. Leavell.
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The
Baptist Church
Cleveland
Wilburn S. Smith
Woman’s Missionary Society
L. P. Leavell
B Y P U Convention In Session At Okolona
The fifth district B Y P U convention is now in session at Okolona with attendees from Oxford B Y P U including Sallie Belle Dun.
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Okolona
Oxford B. Y. P. U
Sallie Belle Dun
Youth to Perform Playlet in State B P U Demonstration
Lily May McElroy Gladys Ray Roberson Lorena Smith Lewis Hall and J E McCall are to take part in a program with an attractive short playlet prepared by State B P U Secretary Auber J Wilds. The item notes these young people’ participation in a local display.
Town Pests and Lady Shoppers Drive Clerks Crazy
The Lady Shopper empties stock as the Poor Man is dragged out by shoppers. Merchants and clerks report the effect of avid female buyers, noting chaotic scenes and a lively, humorous mood in town commerce.
Complete Plans for Primary in Mississippi Details
Jackson Mississippi June 14 Democratic State Executive Committee meets July 1 with routine tasks. First primary date fixed and a second primary if needed three weeks later. Returns for judges and chancellors go to county committees, supreme court vote to state committee, and senator and congressmen to district committees for certification. Separate returns required for two groups. Secretary of state handles certified returns for judges and chancellors. senate and congressional returns go to district committees.
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Jackson
Miss
United States
State Executive Committee
Congressional District Executive Committees
Secretary of State
County Election Commissioners
District Congressional Committees
Judge J G McGowen Honored by Oxford Bar
Local lawyers surprised Judge James G. McGowen by asking him to yield the bench briefly. Hon. C. L. Bates appointed a committee to spread unanimous resolutions endorsing McGowen for re election onto court minutes and publish them in Memphis and Oxford papers.
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Chancery Court
J. G. McGowen
C. L. Bates
Holly Springs
Bates
Hte
Judge McGowen
Oxford Eagle
Commercial Appeal
Lafayette County
James G. McGowen
Third Chancery District
J. W. T. Falkner
L. C. Andrews
W. G. Boyett
Harry M. Bryan
Memphis
Oxford
Miss
Third Chancery Court
T. H. Somerville
H. T. Smith
Taylor H. McElroy
L. C
Life of great men quote inspires simple charity
A brief reflective line recalls that life is meaningful when we leave behind a small joy or smile for others, urging kindness as a lasting memory.
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Gulfport
Singinng
Sheridan
Pope III
J. R. Harkins
Lucky King Alexander
Marie
Jugo-Slavia
Alexander
Croats and Slovenes
Marie of
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Balkans
Democratic Committee
Oxford Bar
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