17 Jun 1920
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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1920
Page
1
Oxford residents organized and hosted a reunion that honored local veterans, receiving praise for their thoughtful care and welcoming spirit. The event highlighted community effort and gratitude toward those who served.
Large turnout for United Confederate Veterans reunion in Oxford with about 68 from Beauvoir Mississippi arriving by special train. Delegations from Jefferson Davis Soldiers Home and Daughters of Confederacy hosted events, prizes awarded to veterans and inmates, and a wedding conducted on campus amid civic celebrations.
Four Water Valley men were injured when a car driven by Birdie Wilkes overturned twice near Dead Man’s Bend while en route to Charleston for a ball game. W. S. Hardy Jim Rogers Bob Mauldin and Birdie Wilkes sustained serious injuries. rescue vehicles carried them to Charleston then Water Valley Hospital.
The United Confederate Veterans at Oxford resolves thanks to the city and university community for wartime hospitality and support. The document recounts sworn affidavits about Crossett shoe prices bought by the Friedmans, noting wholesale prices and later marked increases, with a formal expression of gratitude and publication directive.
Students at Gordon Hall enjoyed a Mixer party on Friday evening with name tags visible for easy introductions. Miss Eyrick directed entertaining games as gymnastic teacher, and guests pledged to their rooms later in the night after a enjoyable gathering. Mr and Mrs R I Moriton of Brookhaven visited the city this week.
Faculty and Oxford citizens praised the cordial reception for visiting Veterans at Beauvoir Soldiers' Home. Superintendent Tartt reported 250 residents, a waiting list, a $200,000 annual appropriation, and per inmate funds while noting health concerns in travel for the elderly delegation. Mrs Tartt is beloved by inmates as Beauvoir delegation returns by 9:37 pm train.
The text expresses gratitude to the people of Oxford and the University of Mississippi for hospitality and honors the university as a historic center of learning. It notes the institution’s role in the Confederacy, citing the University Grays and Lamar Rifles as contributors to the Civil War effort.
In a convention message from Oxford Mississippi the Mississippi Division United Confederate Veterans endorses Mildred Lewis Rutherford of Athens Georgia for her work “Truths of History” which aims to present fair histories of the war between the states and correct past injustices toward the South and its people.
Elnathan Tartt Jr a 17 year old graduate of Gulf Coast Military Academy was appointed Tuesday as Assistant Sergeant-At-Arms to the San Francisco Convention by National Committeeman J M Mc Beath.
Mrs. Chambers hosts Mr. and Mrs. Buford and children. various family members visit from Jackson, Memphis, Duncan, Grenada, and more. Guests include Rev. J. A. Christian, Miss Louise Roach, Miss Bessie Metts, and others. reports cover reunions, summer school plans, travels to Oxford, Peabody College, and local church events.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a local notice mentioning Ethel Bethel Bethel area and next Sunday event time. details are garbled but imply a public or community reference needing confirmation.
The South Reporter notes Judge Mahon in Marshall County as the district’s strong candidate for Congress. Canvass reports praise his character and leadership potential, with Marshall County longing to elect a local for national service after decades without a native representative.
Judge Chas Lee Crum rests at the Colonial Hotel while courting voters in Lafayette County for Congress. He praises district unity, predicts a second primary run off, and backs funding for veterans care and education against E F Noel opposition.
Mt Zion residents are engaged in religious and social activity as families attend church and Missionary meetings. Mrs Floyd Calloway hosts nieces and guests. Miss Carmen Calloway attends Byhalia conference. Jim and Henry Stephens and families of Oxford visit church. the Woodson Ridge school house hosts active Sunday School and Missionary Society events. delegates Annie Lee McLarty and Car SS bring back conference messages.
Fragmentary OCR text references a person and a date after July 1. Readable content is insufficient to identify full names, events, or locations for a complete news item or summary.
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