Jordan's Koinonia Farm and Civil Rights Stand
A personal New Year newsletter from Dr. Clarence Jordan praises Koinonia Farm near Americus Georgia while detailing attacks over his support for a Negro student at the University of Georgia He notes boycott pressure vandalism and slow federal enforcement of civil rights and contrasts it with Mississippi tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Jordan
Dr. Jordan
Americus
Georgia
Jordan
University of Georgia
National Guard
Gédrgin
Koinonia
United States
Koinonia Farm
F.B.I
Mississippi
Holmes County
Cox
Minter
Letter on Mississippi reputation and civil rights writing
A New Jersey reader criticizes The Petal Paper for upsetting Mississippi opinion and argues for preserving local traditions while upholding laws and constitutional rights. He questions motives behind support for segregation and defends free speech amid national civil rights debates.
Explosion at Koinonia Farm Market Troughted by Hate
After midnight June 11 a dynamite blast destroyed the roadside market on Albany Road. Fire and debris spread to nearby property as 40 locals watched. the attack followed earlier vandalism, including gunfire and fires, against the farm and its mail order operations. Authorities investigated with no arrests reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumter
Fred Chappell
Koinonia Farm
Harry Atkinson
Clarence Jordan
Harry
Clarence
Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Willis Shiver
Shiver Lumber Company
Shiver
First Methodist Church
Ora Brown
Ora
Sherriff
Gil
Marguerite Butler
Jack Singletary
Atlanta
Singletarys
Koinonia
J. D. Clements
Jack
Harrington
Georgia County
Americus Times-Recorder
Kolnonia
Americus and Sumpter County
Lee Street Methodist Church
Koinornin
Albany Road
Cty
Ben
Ihes
Rosdside
Mississippi Forestry Association Launches Statewide Drive
The Mississippi Forestry Association announces a February 1 to March 2 membership contest led by Ben M. Stevens Jr. of Richton. The non profit group, organized in 1938, promotes intelligent forest management and forest related resources through programs like Keep Mississippi Green and Boys Conservation schools and Forestry Camp for farm youths. The association emphasizes education and statewide membership to support a forest economy adding about 350 million dollars annually and employing around 150000 people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Mississippi Forestry Association
Ben M. Stevens, Jr
Richton
Mississippi
Cancer Forum Tonight at 7 30 at Ai Hawkins Jr High
Public forum on cancer care and prevention organized by the PBHH unit in Fareast County features leading physicians and nurses from Mississippi and local health groups. Key speakers include Dr TD Mie and Dr Joseph G Mr Bor with plans to discuss lung disease Clings and treatment options.
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Cancer Forum
Ai Hawkins Jr
PBHH
Jordan
Fareast
Ict
Hawking Junicraly Sebel
Aifeen
Eniurtins
Borrest
Covtigsen
Herbert Aplin
Jame Whitt
Pitman
Lloyd Piltsteth
Mos
Kaier Runnels
Faithroming Eolumticnst
Dades
Joseph G
Bor
B.D. Bisekaelle
Christine Maxey
Mage Waraing
Ned. Melrnng
Lou Lewis
Luielle Tass
Eduest
Massie Sippi
Amerksur
Semanne
Publ
Fordin
Iran
Hiyar
Mississippi
Lovions
Local School Commended for All-Good Report 1996 97
Principal Mr Johreerr of Fetal Schools is noted by the Secretary of State for Colleges and Sanitary Schools for an All-Good report for the 1996 97 session. No deficiencies are listed and the school receives special funding for a career day program and sick leave policy. The policy took effect at the start of the scholar year, with the district coordinating a career day event in April.
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Johreerr
Fetal Schools
Seathtrn Armade‘int of Colleges and Serenitary
Fetal Hight
Schuel
Ull Forest County
Selenis
Cota
Measles Outbreak Serious In Formst County
County health officials report a serious measles outbreak in Formst County. Dr Blackwelder and Health Department state efforts to use gamma globulin for prevention are limited by a shortage, urging public cooperation to protect children and pregnant women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.D. Blackwelder
Oliver
Forrest County Health Department
Blackwelder
Telephone Operator Commended for Life-Saving Call
Mrs May Lewis of Petal was praised for answering an emergency call that led to a quick alert for a life threatening condition. The event occurred late in December when Mrs Steen felt a convulsion and could not dial for help without the operator. The operator Mrs Lewis relayed the risk to Mrs McDonald who was with the patient and provided crucial assistance. The recognition came from Southern Bell officials Chief Operator Mrs Subby Quint and Mr W T Brinkridge with commendations. Mrs Lewis, formerly Carrie Mae Wright, lives with her husband at 815 Dearborn Street and attends First Church of the Nagarella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Behooves
Edward Carreuth
Lee Street Methodist Church
Americus
Ministerial Association
Marvin Griffin
Jes
Jesus the Christ
W. T. Blacklidge
Carrie Mac Loch
Sue Quint
Southern Bell
May Lewis
Southern Uit Telephone Company
Mme , Sten
Petal
Siven
FA. McDonald
McDonald
Dim
Steen
Lewis
Subby Quint
W.T. Brinkridge
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Eisenhower
Augusta
Nixon
Europe
East Side
P. D
Newark
N. J
P. D. East
Gem
James Oliver Eastland
Magnolia State
Easton King
Tra Harkey
William Faulkner
Hodding Carter
Sullens
Fielding Wright
Magnolia Land
R “Gan
Yankee Squares
Supreme Court
Magnolia
Forestry Group
Health Forum
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