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Newspaper
Petal Paper
Location
Petal, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1957
Page
3
The article describes praying mantids as predatory insects that threaten both pests and some beneficial species. It details their life cycle from egg cases to young mantids, their cannibalistic tendencies, and their incomplete metamorphosis. It explains their classification in Orthoptera, distinctive prothorax, specialized front legs, and ambush hunting behavior.
The fragment notes that the item is kept in strong control or guarded hands until it is consumed, implying a deliberate restraint or protection before use or intake.
Sunday School starts 9 45 am with Supt. Bill Barlow and 11 am and 7 15 pm sermons by Rev Justin Garrett. Training Union at 6 15 pm mid week prayer 7 30 pm Wednesday. GA RA WMU and others meet after prayer. Nursery provided. Public invited.
Petal Methodist Church on Main Street hosts Sunday School at 9 45 am led by Superintendent W C Mathis. Pastor Rev J P Payne preaches at 11 am and 7 pm. WSCG meets at 2 pm Monday and 7 pm Wednesday with choir practice after prayer meeting. Mrs B L Coulter Halliwell Sr directs song services. Nursery is open at all services.
Sunday schedule lists School at 9 45 am and services at 11 am and 7 30 pm led by Supt Henry Hardy and Pastor Rev W A Richardson with Baptist Training Union at 6 30 pm Sundays. Wednesday meeting at 7 pm under Mr Ford Parker and Mrs J M Van Devender with pianist.
Petal Presbyterian Church on Main Street invites the public to Sunday services at 10:00 a.m. with Sunday School, led by Supt. H. L. Norsworthy. Evangelist Howard S. Williams preaches at 11:00 a.m. Bible Class Sundays 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Choir practice Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. Pianist Miss Bernice Norseworthy, under Mrs. D. L. Priest.
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