The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1918-05-31
l. eotsSlPRI PRESS ASSO-
CIATlON LAST WEEK
A Most Delightful Gathering. Some
Fine Addresses. Jackson Did Her.
self Proud. Col. Henry on Caurd.
Adjorun at Cooper's Well. List
Adjourn at Cooper's Well. List
of Officers.

Adjourn at Cooper's Well. List
of Officers.
The annual meeting of the Missis-
sissippi Press Association which was
held in Jackson May 1928 was one of
the most pleasant gatherings the AS
sociation has had for years. A fine
spirit pervaded the meet. There was
no little discussion of matters per-
tanning to the business end of rum
ming newspaper. 1t was evident in
the minds of all that newspaper men
must get to conducting their news
papers as successful merchants do
their stores or as any other business
is run. Some very excellent addresses
were made. Mr.. D. d. Moore, editor
New Orleans Times-Picayune, made
a stirring address. 1t was full of the
spirit of patriotism and was a clarion
call to Americans everywhere to wake
up to realization of the situation
that confronts the country. Mr..
Moore strikingly emphasized that
this was no time for half way Ameri-
canism or half way support of the
represents every thing nea and dear
to an American heart. Upon motion
of the writer. Mr.. Moore was given
rising vote of thanks for his ad-
dress and made and honorary men,
Der of the Mississippi Press Associa-
ton. Joe Richardson, the unique and
able editor of the Sunflower Tocsin,
read feeling and touching address
on the Front Line Trenches" It
was beautiful in sentiment and lofty
in thought. President Guy Clark's
address was listened to with much in
terest and showed that this live, wide
awake newspaper man had been on
his job. He has been a safe head for
the Association.
Jackson did the honors for the
Press nicely. Jackson always does
herself proud. Mr.. ]. B. Lusk. the
ever active head of the board of
trade Of the capital city, gave his
personal attention to the wants of
the Press and much is due him for
the genuine pleasures of the gath
ering. Col r. H. Henry, the polished,
scholarly and brilliant editor of the
Clarion-Ledger, looked after the
meeting as an anxious father does
a child. Col Henry is safe coun-
selor and is so thoughtful Of what
the members of the association need
and of what should be done, that
when he was absent even for few
minutes, he was badly missed.
On Wednesday evening the Associa--
ton accepted the invitation of the
capable and excellent manager of
Cooper's Wells, Mr.. A. D. Spengler,
to visit Cooper's Well Hotel and be
his guests for dinner. The drive out
from Jackson, distance of about
IL miles, was pleasant and the hours
at the hotel were indeed enjoyable.
The final business of the meeting was
held at the hotel. Cooper's Well is
a most attractive place and is one of
much history. 1t is stated that the
original owner dreamed of digging
a we'll and discovering certain water,
The well was dug and the water
found, hence this notable resort. The
opening ball of the season was held
the night the Press was present. But
few of the editors participated
their wives were present. The next
annual Press meet will b held at Hat
Offers Elected.
The following officers were elect
ed for the ensuing year:
President, C. N. Harris of the Mad
ison County Herald.
First Vice-President, o. F. Law
renee, of The Grenada Sentinel.
Second Vice-President. Earnest
Smith of the Greenville Democrat
Times.
Treasurer, R. F. Galloway, Kosci-
usko Herald.
Orator, Frank j. Barlow, Tunica
Times.
Chaplain, George D. Booth, Lau-
rel Leader.
Essayists, A. S. Russell, Mrs. BIT.
Hobbs.
Poets, J. R. Oliphant and C. A.
Neal
The auditing committee made their
report, showing the amount of money
n the hands of the secretary, which
vas adopted.
The report of the credentials COM
nittee, which had been delayed, was
adopted.
Walker Wood was elected Execu-
i've Committeeman to the National
editorial Association.
Delegates to the N. E. A. Conven-
ion, Guy P. Clarke, F. L. Kincannon,
Will Hight, Joe Richardson and w.
Bean.