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Newspaper
Petal Paper
Location
Petal, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1956
Page
2
A traveler recalls a pleasant trip to Louisville Mississippi describing a drive along the Natchez Trace with trees in red, gold and brown and well kept grounds creating a restful scene despite signs along the roadside.
A narrator recalls radar speed checks and highway policing in Amite County, praising JP services and critique of speeding enforcement. Vignettes include visits to Bill and Juanita Hight’s home, a Baptist Church tour, and memories from Grandmother Budd’s attic, with personal anecdotes and reflections on community life.
A health notice from Vaughan cautions farmers about nitrogen dioxide exposure from silage fum es and silo filling. Prevent silo-filler's disease by keeping people out for ten days after filling, ventilating around the silo base, fencing the area, and running a powerful fan before entry. Olympic National Park in Washington is noted as a elk feeding ground.
The speaker recalls juke box noise and a Memphis restaurant demand for silence, then praises Bill and Estelle Faulkner for exceptional courtesy. He notes Estelle’s kindness and describes their hospitality as outstanding after visiting many homes across states.
The speaker argues Bill Faulkner could replace the rock of Gibraltar as a symbol of Prudential’s strength, expressing strong admiration. The remark frames Faulkner as a parallel to a famed emblem and asserts confidence in his genius.
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