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Petal Paper

Location

Petal, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1957

Page

4

Forestry Meet Set October 11 in Jackson Mississippi

The nineteenth annual Mississippi Forestry Association meeting will be in Jackson on Friday October 11 at the Edwards Hotel. Dr Ben Hilbun of Mississippi State College will speak. About 300 members and guests from every county are expected with registration 11:30 to 12:30 pm and luncheon at 12:30.

Mississippi Forestry Association Jackson Edwards Hotel Davis Fair Louisville Ben Hilbun Mississippi State College Crown Room Dick Allen Association Allen Hilbun Queens of the Forest James R. Clark Crosby Sears- Roebuck Foundation

Trial by Jury Key to Magna Chatta Signed in 1215

The Magna Chatta cited by King John in 1215 emphasized trial by jury as a central safeguard. It framed juries as a check on royal power and a fundamental legal right in medieval English governance.

John

Oat Crop Damage in South Mississippi Noted by Experts

Crown rust and blight severely damaged oats in South Mississippi. Victoria disease and smuts plus viruses reduced grain heads. Dr. S. Ivanoff of the Mississippi Experiment Station urges planting blight resistant varieties such as Nortex 107 and Delta Red 88, seed treatment with Ceresan M or Panogen, and avoiding poorly drained land for grain oats.

Mississippi Victoria Ivanoff Mississippi Experiment Station

Mississippi Non-Farm Employment Edges Up But Still Below Normal

Mississippi's non-farm employment rose from July to August to 362,300 but remains below year-ago levels per the Employment Security Commission. The report notes apparel as a soft spot with continued below-month and below-year hiring, while transportation equipment climbs with more shipbuilding gains and other transportation manufacturers hold steady.

Mississippi Employment Security Commission

Lander Man Wounds Self Practicing Gun Draw

John W. Long of Lander Wyoming shot his upper thigh when a .357 Magnum discharged while practicing drawing. He attempted to clear the holster but the pistol fired before he could withdraw it.

Rising Consumer Prices Hit New August High

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the consumer price index rose to 121 in August, a 2 percent monthly increase and the 12th straight month of gains. Food costs led the rise with a 4 percent jump, while eggs surged 10.2 percent and meat prices increased across all cuts. Fruits and vegetables declined but could not offset higher food costs.

Bureau of Labor Statistics

Local Church Services With Sunday School and Prayer Meetings

Multiple congregations outline weekly schedules with Sunday School at 9 45 am and sermons at 11 am and 7 15 pm led by various pastors including Rev Justin and Rev Sam W Waggener. Prayer meetings Tuesdays or Wednesdays precede choir and youth group activities with nurseries open during all services and multiple organists and pianists listed.

Petal Methodist Church Weekly Schedule and Choir Plan

Petal Methodist Church on Main Street lists Sunday services at 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. with Rev. J. P. Payne as pastor. A Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m. Superintendent W. C. Mathis leads the program. WSCS meets Mondays at 2:00 p.m. Choir practice follows prayer meeting on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. Mrs. B. L. Coulter directs song services with D. H. Halliwell, Sr. as organist. nursery is available.

Bill Barlow Justin Yet Baptist Train Cyn Ra's O. A. Barlow Jack Pikes W. C. Mathis J. P. Payne WSCS B. L. Coulter D. H. Halliwell Organice

First Baptist Church Weekend Schedule

The First Baptist Church on Central Avenue lists services with Supt T enry Hardy and Pastor Rev W A Richardson preaching at 11 am and 7:30 pm. Bible study and training union are 6:30 pm Sundays and 7:00 pm Wednesdays. pianist Mrs J M Van Devender directs.

First Baptist Church Central Avenue Fetal T’enry Hardy W. A. Richardson Baptist Training Union Ford Parker J. M. van Devender

Petal Presbyterian Church Service Times Published

The Petal Presbyterian Church lists Sunday worship at 10:00 a.m. with Sunday School led by H L Note worthy Superintendent Evangelist Howard Williams speaks at 11:00 a.m. Bible Class Sundays 6 to 7 p.m. Choir rehearsals Wednesdays 7:30 p.m. Direction by Mrs D L Priest with pianist Miss Bernice Nora worthy. Public invitation to attend each Sunday service.

Petal Presbyterian Church Main Street H. L Howard Williams D. L. Priest Bernice Noraworthy

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