Migrants in the City Face Hostility and Misunderstanding
The piece argues against blaming newcomers for cultural differences and highlights prejudice toward Hawaiians, Puerto Ricans, and others. It notes how urban settlement challenges invite stereotypes about behavior and living conditions, urging readers to seek understanding rather than scorn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Oregon
Hawaii
Clarence Senior
Puerto Rican Labor Department
Cincinnati
Ohio
Mississippi Oil Stretch Ranks Tenth Nationwide
Mississippi's oil production in 1957 ranked tenth in the nation, per Mississippi's Business from the University of Mississippi Bureau of Business Research. The state remains constant in national output share, with Adams, Jasper, Lamar, Yazoo and Lincoln counties accounting for over sixty percent of Mississippi's oil production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
University of Mississippi
Bureau of Business Research
Adams
Jasper
Lamar
Yazoo
Lincoln Counties
Five languages used at United Nations conferences
The United Nations uses English French Spanish Russian and Chinese as official languages at its conferences. The five languages appear in proceedings and documentation to accommodate diverse delegates and ensure inclusive participation across sessions.
The Dead Sea Exacts a Record Depth Near Jericho
A geologic note identifies the Dead Sea near Jericho in Jordan as the lowest land on earth, standing about 1300 feet below the level of the Mediterranean Sea and marking a notable geographic depression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Dead Sea
Jerico
Jordan
Mediterranean Sea
Forestry Research Funds Approved in Senate Action
The Senate Appropriations Committee approved amendments to boost basic forestry research and laboratory construction by 4.5 million dollars. Additional allocations include 70000 for genetics research at Gulfport 75000 for hardwood research at Stoneville 20000 for watershed management at Oxford and 350000 for a new genetics laboratory at Gulfport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Appropriations Committee
Gulfport
Stoneville
Oxford
Never Grow Bored Says Woman Exec
Margaret Rudkin, famed Pepperidge Farm founder, rejects retirement. After doctor's orders to slow, she pursues busy, varied projects from renovating a 17th century Irish home to collecting rare cookbooks. She enjoys color photography and trout fishing while praising her Irish homeland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Charles Bent
Taos
Rudkin
Pepperidge
Norwalk
Conn
Ireland
Whistler
Maggie Rudkin
Oldest dated cookbook of 1475 inspires a chef owner
Mrs. Rudkin owns a 1475 Latin cookbook titled Of Honest Voluptuousness, the oldest dated cookbook in the world. She notes it was given by her employees and includes exotic recipes like Cherry Tart with sour cherries roses and cheeses. She jokes she cannot retire and keeps busy despite Ireland’s slower pace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Barthollomaits de Platina
Mrs. Rudkin
Rockford teen blends taxidermy with natural science
Rockford Illinois 16 year old Judie DeGroote keeps white rats and practices taxidermy. She raised one male and one female rat last fall and stuffed a baby rat after its death using guidance from books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford, Ill
Judie DeGroote
Student enters owl project at DeKalb science fair
A student prepared a screech owl exhibit for the DeKalb science fair and now plans to work on a raccoon project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeKalb
Subtle Push by Hawaii Democrats on Cock Fighting Policy
Hawaii Democrats on Oahu and Maui push a subtle plank for the 1958 platform. The proposed section pledges the party to encourage raising and breeding poultry to support recreational activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawaii
Naval Reserve swearing-in ceremony observed
He felt at home joining the Naval Reserve here. He was sworn in by his father Lt Comdr Lemuel FR Earl. His brother Lemuel Jr also served, attending the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naval Reserve
Comdr
Lemuel FR
Earl
Lemuel, Jr
Rose at the wrong door charmed Enid resident
Mrs. John Senneff was awakened by a floral deliveryman who delivered to the wrong address. After realizing the error he apologized and returned with a red rose for her trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enid
Okla
John Senneff
Mrs. Senneff
Mis. Senneff
Local Church Services and Schedules Shared Across Congregations
Sunday School begins 9 45 a m with Supt Bill Barlow and Rev Justin Garrett preaching at 11 a m and 7 16 p m. Training Union 6 15 p m Prayer meeting 7 30 p m midweek. Nursery provided. Petal Harvey Baptist Church Rogers Supt Rev Sam W Waggener preaches 11 p m and 7 30 p m. Training Union 6 45 p m. Choir and organists listed. Public invited to attend services with nursery open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Barlow
Justin Garrett
Baptist Training Union
Ra's
O. A. Barlow
Jack Fikes
Church Nursery
Petal-Harvey Baptist Church
Rogers
Sam W. Waggener
Paetor
Training Union
E. Richardson
Richton Road
Harvey Mission
Charles Caulkin
W. H. Clearman
Marie Nell
Petal Methodist Church Service and Activities
Petal Methodist Church on Main Street invites all to attend a 9:45 am school, 11:00 am and 7:00 pm sermons by Pastor J. P. Payne with W. C. Mathis as superintendent. WSCS meets Mondays at 2:60 pm. Choir practice follows prayer meeting under Mrs. B L Coulter and D H Halliwell Sr. Organ. Nursery available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Mathis
Rey
J. P. Payne
WSCS
B. L. Coulter
D. H. Halliwell
First Baptist Church Petal Programs Sunday Schedule
The First Baptist Church on Central Avenue Petal lists services at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. with Sunday School at 9:46 a.m. Supt Henry Hardy and Pastor Rev W A Richardson direct activities. The Baptist Training Union meets at 6:30 p.m. and Wednesday services at 7 p.m, directed by Ford Parker with pianist Mrs J M Van Devender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hardy
W. A. Richardson
Baptist Training Union
Ford Parker
J. M. van Devender
Petal Presbyterian Church Service Details and Schedule
Petal Presbyterian Church on Main Street offers Sunday services at 10 00 a m with Sunday School led by H L Note worthy Superintendent Evangelist Howard Williams preaches at 11 00 a m Bible class from 6 00 to 7 00 p m Choir practice occurs Wednesday at 7 30 under direction of Mrs D L Priest with pianist Miss Bernice Note worthy Public invited to attend each Sunday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
H. L
Evangelist Howard
Williams
Also Mentioned on This Page
Eratio
Margaret Rudkin
Ogden, Utah
Dennis R. Earl
Annette
Greenhouse
Hall Ave
Southeastern Materials Co
Temple Baptist Church
Jackson Street
Petal
Green’s Creek
Old Richton Road
Robert Powell
Q. C. Barrett
Ywa's
Ga's
WMU
Brotherhood
Sunbeams
W. C. Rainey, Jr
Polly Morgan
Petal Methodist Church
MAIN
First Baptist Church
Central Avenue, Petal
Petal Presbyterian Church
Dixie Packing Company
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!