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Newspaper

Petal Paper

Location

Petal, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1957

Page

2

Public Service Commission drawn into Mississippi gas dispute

A columnist argues the Public Service Commission favors large firms, hurting small businesses as elections approach. He cites Mr. Rubel Phillips and the Tatum brothers, questions profit motives, and defends necessary price increases while noting personal reluctance to pay more for essentials.

Brothers Tatum Rubel Phillips Phillips Tatum Public Service Commission of Mississippi

Idiots in History and War

The passage laments human folly and violence. It contrasts men’s achievements with inhumanity, arguing that fools dominate conflict and even divine plans, concluding God’s supposed fondness for humans has produced many idiots.

Understanding Revolutions and Desegregation Tensions in the South

The piece argues revolutions were misnamed and cites British bungling after independence. It links social unrest such as Shay’s and Whiskey Rebellions to swift government action. It discusses flexible governance, Roman and Anglo Saxon models, and rising violence around desegregation. It notes inflexibility in the South and personalities like John Kasper and Reverend Stroud.

Shay Massachusetts Pennsylvania James Buchanan Southland South John Kasper Reverend Stroud Nashville

Local Church Services And Nursery Open To All

Sunday School starts at 9 45 am with 11 am and 7 15 pm sermons by Rev Justin Garrett and at Petal Harvey Baptist Church services begin 9 45 am Sunday School and 11 am 7 80 pm preaching under Pastor Sam W Waggener Training Union 6 45 or 6 15 pm varies weekly Prayer meetings midweek Wednesday 7 30 pm WA GA RA WMU and other groups meet after prayer Nursery is available at all services The program lists directors pianists and nursery access cordially inviting the public

Bill Barelow Justin Garrett Baptist Training Union Ra's 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 Caulkin W. H. Clearman Mazie Nell Smith Henry Hardy W. A. Richardso Ford Parker J. M. van Devender

Petal Methodist Church Service and Activities

Petal Methodist Church on Main Street announces a 9 45 am school session and 11 am 7 pm worship led by Rev J P Payne with W C G Mathis as superintendent. WSCS meets 2 pm Mondays, mid week prayer at 7 pm Wednesdays, choir practice after prayer, and song services under Mrs B L Coulter and Mrs D H Halliwell Sr with nursery open.

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

First Baptist Church Petal Service Schedule

The Petal First Baptist Church on Central Avenue announces Sunday services at 9 45 a m and 11 a m with Rev W A Richardson the pastor and 7 30 p m evening service. Baptist Training Union at 6 30 p m Sundays and Wednesday services at 7 p m directed by Ford Parker and Mrs J M Van Devender with pianist accompaniment.

First Baptist Church Central Avenue, Petal

Petal Presbyterian Church Service Schedule

Petal Presbyterian Church invites the public to Sunday services at 10:00 a.m. with Sunday School led by H. L. Nors worthy. Evangelist Howard 8. Williams preaches at 11:00 a.m. Bible Class meets Sundays 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Choir practice Wednesdays 7:30 p.m. directed by Mrs. D. L. Priest with pianist Miss Bernice Norm worthy.

Main Street H. L. Norsworthy Howard Williams D. L. Priest Bernice Normworthy

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