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Newspaper
Petal Paper
Location
Petal, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1957
Page
4
Unusually tough harvest prospects for Mississippi in 1957 with an estimated 1,550,000 bales from 1,350,000 acres. Average yield projected at 551 pounds per acre, versus a typical 500 pounds. Doll rot reported in lower and young cotton, defoliation delayed due to crop progression, plus issues with rank growth and twisted bolls.
The Welfare Department distributed 3 050 904 dollars to 133 150 needy individuals in August. Welfare Commissioner W E Holcomb noted 2 331 189 dollars went to 81 549 persons in old age assistance. He cited extreme need among children with 41 454 receiving aid and an average child check of 9.61.
An estimate warns that malaria fever could kill half of the 3 million Kurds who roam across Turkey Iraq Iran and Syria. The figure reflects severe malaria risk amid nomadic migration through the region.
Ott Brockman of Southern Bell in Hattiesburg announced expansion of long distance circuits to Mobile New Orleans Columbia and Jackson. He noted growth in calls from 2009 per day in 1952 to 5109 per day in 1957 and said facilities will continue to be increased to meet demand.
The Federal Bureau of Census projects Mississippi population to reach 2,303,000 in 1960 and 2,383,000 in 1965, with 1950 census total at 12,178,914. Growth is shown via a ratio method comparing state to national figures from 1940 to 1950.
After the 1906 fire and quake that nearly leveled San Francisco, large citywide billboards urged residents to focus on business rather than discussing the disaster. The campaign reflected a pragmatic, commerce oriented mood in the wake of catastrophe.
Mississippi farmers raise 183000 turkeys this year an all time state record up 4 percent from 176000 in 1956. Heavy breeds total 179000 up 5 percent from 171000 while light breeds fall to 4000 from 5000. National turkey output about 81 million birds up 5 percent from 1956.
Sunday School starts at 9:45 with preaching at 11 and 7:15 led by Rev. Justin Garrett. Training Union at 6:15. midweek prayer at 7:30 Wednesday. RA and GA groups meet after school and before prayer. Nursery open. song services directed by W. C. Rainey Jr with Miss Polly Morgan at piano. Petal Harvey Baptist Church also hosts 9:45 Sunday School and 11 and 7:30 sermons. training union 6:45. prayer 7:30 Wednesdays. organist Mrs. Caulkin and pianist Mrs. Smith. cordial invitation to attend.
Petal Methodist Church on Main Street announces a 9 45 am Sunday school and worship at 11 am and 7 pm led by Pastor Rev J P Payne with W C Mathis as Superintendent WSCS meets at 2 pm Mondays Choir practice follows prayer meeting Nursery open at all services under direction of Mrs B L Coulter with D H Halliwell Sr organist to attend
Central Avenue church provides 9:45 am school with Supt Henry Hardy and Pastor Rev W A Richardson. Worship at 11 am and 7 30 pm with Baptist Training Union at 6 30 pm Sundays, 7 pm Wednesdays. Music by Mr Ford Parker and Mrs J M Van Devender. Nursery available.
Petal Presbyterian Church announces services at 10:00 am with Sunday School led by Superintendent H. L. Nenworthy. Evangelist Howard Williams preaches at 11:00 am. Bible Class meets Sunday 6:00 to 7:00 pm. Choir practice: Wednesdays 7:30 pm under pianist Bernice Norsworthy. Public invited each Sunday.
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