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Newspaper
Petal Paper
Location
Petal, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1957
Page
2
A Mississippi note cites delays and remarks on cotton crops and NAACP in Mississippi. An aside links a New York Daily News bank heist headline to church robberies, arguing banks and churches are both big business.
The piece criticizes Dixie's leadership for private deals and race-baiting while mostly Democrats support a tight money program. It cites warning signs in housing, auto demand, and consumer goods, arguing a recession could aid banks and asking who benefits and where it ends.
A Budapest visitor shares a lighthearted anecdote about Hungarian humor under Soviet influence. The tale contrasts expectations with local wit, illustrating resilience and everyday levity in a tightly controlled society.
W. J. Young of Osaka Mississippi urges editors to face the integration crisis without emotion. He cites Supreme Court rulings and Governor Coleman’s actions, urging decisive, non rancorous leadership, focusing on facts, equal opportunities, and avoiding sensationalism.
A sharp metaphor compares a democracy to a straight jacket, equating a people’s democracy with a constraining system. The line emphasizes how governance can feel both protective and restrictive depending on perspective.
The United States nickel contains only 25 percent nickel with the rest copper. This composition detail highlights the copper majority in the coin.
Sunday School begins at 9:45 a.m. with Rev. Justin Garrett and Pastor Q. C. Barrett preaching at 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Midweek prayer at 7:30 p.m. GA RA WMU and other groups meet after prayer. Nursery available. song services led by O. A. Barlow and W. C. Rainey Jr. Public invited. Petal Harvey Baptist Church follows with 9:45 a.m. Sunday School, Pat Rogers superintendent, Sam W. Waggener preaching at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Training Union at 6:45 p.m. Richton Road Harvey Mission prayers at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays.
Petal Methodist Church on Main Street lists a 9 45 am school session led by Superintendent W C Mathis. Pastor Rev J P Payne preaches at 11 00 am and 7 00 pm. WSCS meets 2 00 pm Mondays. prayer meeting 7 00 pm Wednesdays. choir practice after prayer. Nursery open at all services.
Worship begins at 10:00 with Sunday School led by H. L. Note worthy. Evangelist Howard S. Williams preaches at 11:00. Bible class Sundays 6 to 7, choir rehearsal Wednesdays 7:30 under Mrs D L Priest. Pianist Miss Bernice Note worthy. Public invited to attend each Sunday.
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