The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1922-03-05
CRAWFORD NEWS

The Parent-T eacher-CltlZen AsSo-
citation held its monthly meeting at
the school house last Friday at p. m.
The president, Mrs. Frank Randle
was absent, so Prof. Vaught presided
in her place. Mrs, Vaught had pre-
pared an interesting program OF
songs and recitations, about st. Val
entine, by the little folks in her de-
partment. The program was songs,
"Tick Took" and "Muckoo" by pri-
mary department, recitation, "The
Moon" Mel Erwin. My Valentine
Plan, Francis Randle, Jr My Val
entine, Billie Flournoy. Song, Jesus
Loves Me-" by little folks. Everyone
enjoyed the songs and recitations very
much, and thank Mrs. Vaught for the
pleasure she gave US, in training the
children to sing and recite so we'll
Next was roll call, followed by read
ing and accepting minutes of last
meeting. Treasurer's report was read
and committee was appointed to
cooperate with Ways and Means com
mittee in regard to the oyster supper
planted for rext Friday night. Bro
Carlisle was present, by special in
vitation, he opened the meeting with
prayer and gave US splendid
speech on the necessity for careful
training of the children in the home,
both morally and spiritually His
speech was made more interesting and
very touching by mentioning his own
experiences. We all enjoyed Brother
Carlisle's speech and hope he will
give us an opportunity to hear him
again real soon.
Mrs. John Flournoy expected to re-
act piece for US, but was unavoid-
ably detained by work at the post
office. The meeting adjourned until
second Friday afternoon in March.
The many friends of Capt. S. s..
Scale regret to hear of his illness at
the home of his son, Mr. Burney
Scales, and sincerely wish for his
early recovery.
Mr.. f. f. Randle and Mrs. j. M.
Ledbetter were on our sick list last
week, but we are glad to note that
they are much better now.
We are glad to welcome two new
families to our town, Mr.. Gleason and
family have rented the farm of Capt.
S. S. Scales, half mile from town, on
the Jackson Highway. Mr.. c. NJ.
Randall and family have moved into
Mr.. Jackson's cottage, a short dis
lance in the country, north Of the
town.
Mr.. Will Kier made short visit
to his mother few days ago. He
lives in Corinth and came here on a
business trip.
Mr.. Maurice Harvey, one Of our
popular rural route carriers, is TAX
ing his vacation now, and Mr.. Perry
Brooks is delivering the mail for him.
We regret to note the illness of
Mr. Lawrence Gould and hope he will
soon be we'll
Ladies Missionary Society met at
the Methodist Church last Sunday
Immediately after Sunday School. The
president, Mrs. L. s. Ledbetter called
the meeting to order and read a short
scripture lesson. Then several prayers
for Missionaries in foreign lands were
offered. An article about Cuban
mission work was read by Mrs. Pc
CUES. Then came the most interest
ing part of the program, the reading
by Mrs. George Waller of a letter
from Miss Alma Niece, one of our
former members. now connected as
matron with the Mission School at
Laredo. Texas. Miss Alma gives an
interesting account Of her work. She
says there arc about 200 little Mexi-
can children in the school Holding
Instituted There are seventeen teach
ers. two Of them from Mississippi.
Miss Hayes from Centerville and
Miss Remington from Crystal
Springs The climate there is delight
ful. beautiful flowers In bloom in
January. I expect some Of us wish
we were there. during these cold dis
agreeable days OF this week Hope
Miss Alma viii favor Us with an
.r+hrr Interesting letter real soon.