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Petal Paper

Location

Petal, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1957

Page

2

Comrade branding and irony in Southern politics

A columnist rails against the use of terms like commie and socialist in the South and mocks factions around Faubus and Eastland. He jokes about writing Roy Wilkins, notes that Faubus aided integrated schools, and comments on creationists flocking to his banner, while stressing personal dislike for reform.

South Eastland Williams Faubus Griffin Commie Roy Wilkins Roy

President Defends Defense Costs In Questioning Over Satellite

Potomac press conference left President ill at ease as reporters grilled costs of the defense program satellite research and ICBM work. He spoke repeatedly of billions, defended the satellite and downplayed fears of a catastrophe, though his performance appeared defensive and disordered.

Dent

Bermudian Voting Limits Clarified Under Parish System

A legal note states eligible voters may cast ballots in up to nine Parishes where they own property valued at 180 each, reflecting Bermuda’s parish based voting rights. The guidance outlines how multiple parish ballots are permitted under current law for qualified residents.

Bermuda

Local Church Services Schedule and Leaders

Sunday School starts 9 45 a m with Robert Powell as superintendent. Rev Justin Garrett preaches at 11 a m and 7 15 p m. Baptist Training Union 6 15 p m. Wednesday prayer at 7 30 p m. GA RA WMU and other groups meet after prayer. Nursery available. Petal Harvey Baptist Church also lists Sunday School 9 45 a m Pat Rogers Supt and Rev Sam W Waggener pastor preaching 11 a m and 7 30 p m with training union 6 45 p m C E Richardson director. Wednesday prayer 7 30 p m Richton Road and Harvey Mission. Organist Mr Charles Gaulkin Mrs W H Clearman. Nursery available. Public invited.

Bill Barlow Justin Garrett Baptist Training Union O. A. Barlow Jack Fikes Robert Powell Q. C. Barrett Wa’s Ga's Ra’s WMU Brotherhood Sunbeams W. C. Rainey, Jr Polly Morgan Petal-Harvey Baptist Church Pat Rogers Sam W. Waggener Training Union C. E. Richardson Richton Road Harvey Mission Charles Gaulkin W. H. Clearman Mazie Nell Smith

Petal Methodist Church Service Schedule

Petal Methodist Church on Main Street lists a 9 45 am school, 11 am and 7 pm worship led by Pastor Rev J P Payne. WSCS meets 2 pm Mondays, Wednesday service and choir practice after prayer meeting. Nursery available with Mrs B L Coulter and Mrs D H Halliwell Sr directing songs.

W. C. Mathis J. P. Payne WSCS B. L. Coulter D. H. Halliwell

First Baptist Church Services on Central Avenue

The First Baptist Church on Central Avenue schedules a 9 45 morning school and an 11 oclock and 7 30 evening service led by Pastor Rev W A Richardson. Baptist Training Union meets at 6 30 p m Sundays with midweek hold at 7 p m under Mr Ford Parker and Mrs J M Van Devender pianist arranged.

Baptist Training Union Ford Parker J. M. van Devender

Petal Presbyterian Church Service Schedule

Petal Presbyterian Church announces Sunday worship at 10:00 a.m. with Sunday School led by H. L. Nora, Supt. Evangelist Howard Williams. Bible Class Sundays 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. Choir practice Wednesdays at 7:40 under Mrs. D. L. Priest, pianist Miss Bernice Norsworthy. Public invited to attend.

Main Street H. L. Noraworthy Evangelist Howard Williams

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