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The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-07-09

on June 16 with the Reverend G.
Kranke officiating For the occa-
sion Mrs. Kranke sang "Oh Prom
Use Me-.
Given in marriage by her father,
the bride chose a gown of white
satin that was highlighted with ap-
pliqued flowers on the net top which
had a sweetheart neckline Her fin
gertip veil fell from a terra of
orange blossoms. For her flowers
the bride carried a bouquet of white
roses.
Mrs. Clara NARROW, sister of the
bride, was the matron of honor.
She wore a gown of white mar
quiSette ad carried red roses.
Miss Schafer'S other attendants
were Pearl Cornell and Joyce John
son. Both wore identical marquisette
gowns Of pink and aqua. Miss Corn
ell carried bouquet Of deep red
roses and Miss Johnson carried yell
low roses Both wore matching flow
ers in their hair.
The best man was Arthur Irvine,
brother of the bridegroom with
Charles Cornell and Don Tins as
sisting him.
After the ceremony. a reception
was held at the brides home for
friends and relatives.
The couple left for a wedding trip
to Alpena. Michigan. The bride
groom will return to his base at
Rhode Island upon their return
while Mrs. Irvine will continue to
make her home with her father.
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Irvine are
graduates Of Roosevelt high school
and prior to her marriage, the bride
was employed by the National Bank
of Wyandotte. The bridegroom was
employed by the Romulus army air
base before his entrance into the
Navy.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-07-09
lighter shade of pink TO match their

lighter shade of pink TO match their
gowns.
Acting as ushers were Ensign
Joseph Martin brother of the bride
and Michael Philip.
Following the seven o'clock cere-
mony, a reception was held at the
Hollering home In the form of a
lawn party.
The couple left for a short we'd
ding trip to Buffalo and upon their
return will travel to San Diego where
Petty Officer Hackett is stationed
to make their home for the time
being.
Both the bride and the BRIDE
groom are graduates, Lincoln Park
high school, Mrs. Martin also at
tended Michigan State college where
she was in her junior year. Before
entering the Navy, the bridegroom
was enrolled In Bowling Green IN
iversity in Ohio where he was in
his sophmore year.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-07-09
SchQfer-Irvine NuptiqZs Are Recent Event
Hazel Martin WEEDS Navy
Man In Lincoln Park

At a candlelight ceremony per-
formed in the First Methodist
church of Lincoln Park on Saturday,
June 80, Hazel Martin, neice of Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Hollering, 1910 Lin
coin, Lincoln Park became the bride
of Chief Petty Officer John j. Hack
EFT, son of Mr.. Raymond Hackett of
Emmons Boulevard, Lincoln Park
Reverend Longfield officiated at
the double ring ceremony.
The bride, who was given in mar
riage by her uncle, chose a gown Of
white gorgette, fashioned with a
sweetheart neckline and long sleeves,
accentuated with a tiny ruffle Her
fingertip veil fell from a halo crown
and she carried bouquet of white
lilies, sweet peas and baby breath.
Attending the couple as maid Of
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-07-09

With the nations frozen food
lockers meeting an unprecedented
demand for more space on the part
Of patrons coping with the nations
food shortage by quick-freezing and
locker storage to prevent food vast
age. Bertha Allen. home economics
adviser for the National Frozen Food
Locker Association. advises present
and potential locker patrons to
adopt the. Associations point
program for most efficient locker
usage.
I'D Use rectangular or square
containers for packing frozen vege-
tables and fruits instead of round
ones. When rectangular cartons are
used not an inch of locker space is
wasted. Use Of round cartons results
IN considerable loss of space.
GU In locker plants where space
Is especially critical do not store
bulky items such as corn on the
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-07-09
Personal
BACK IN TOWN

After a two month vacation in
California and parts Whereabouts
is Margaret Mcclellan, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Neil Mcclellan of
236 Walnut street, who arrived home
on the fourth of July.
Her travels included being maid
of honor at the wedding of Del
ores Stoddard, another Wyandotter.
who became the bride Of Neir Ores
ham in Seattle. Washington in the
early part Of June.
She also visited relatives in Van
couver, Canada and Prince Edward
Island.
Spending several weeks at q cot
tage in Port Huron are Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Morgan. Mrs. Morgan
Is the former Marcella Patrick,
whose parents make their home on
Seventh street.
On weeks ends the couple travelled
to Wyandotte to spend the time with
Mrs. Morgan's parents.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-07-09
Frozen Food Locker Expert
Reveals How To Avoid Waste
Advises Homemakers to Follow Five
Point Program for Efficient Usage

cob. Instead remove all inedible
portions of fruits, vegetables and
meat. such as pits, stalks. bones, ex-
cess fats, ETC., before storing.
CD In space-short lockers avoid
storing ready-cooked items such as
pies and other pastries. Store as
little commercially frozen food as
possible. since 1t means an unnec-
essary transfer from your locker
operators refrigerated case to your
own overcrowded locker.
"a Maintain a sensible balance of
fruits, vegetables, meat and fowl in
your locker. Do not use it for hoard
ing. Keep a steady flow of produce
going in and out Of your locker. For
high quality, foods must not be
stored too long.
60 Utilize system Of inventory
to prevent too-long storage. to plan
meals more effectively, and to util-
lie your locker space to best advan-
tage. Keep monthly records of food
on hand. and food added during
the month. AS food is removed that
figure is reduced by number of
packages withdrawn. At any date a
glance will reveal just what is in
the locker.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-07-09

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. j. Hackett
honor and best man were Barbara
and Raymond Hackett, sister and
brother of the bridegroom.
Miss Hackett wore a gown of mar
quisette of deep pink color with a
bouquet of roses, delphiniums and
larkspur while the other two brides
maids, college roommates of the
bride, wore gowns of dotted marqui-
settle of lighter shade of pink with
bouquets identical to the maid of
honors. except that the roses were a
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-07-09

With the nations frozen food Instead
lockers meeting unprecedented portions fruits
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-07-09
Birthday Party Held at
Altar Society Meetinr

The monthly meeting of the st.
Elizabeth Altar society was held on
July at eight o'clock at the church.
After the business meeting, a
birthday party was held honoring
those who had birthdays In June
or July. Honorees were Mrs. Bud
Suzor, Mrs. j. Dofinas, Mrs. Charles
White and Mrs. John Schrecke.
Hostesses for the evening were
Mrs. Doute, Mrs. Melanson, Mrs. A.
Mcdonald, Mrs. OBrien and Mrs.
Sadie Labadie.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-07-09

When choosing a sun dress
choose the ones with novelty weave
in gay pastels with a tiny bolero
for that cool crisp look.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-07-09
she clubhouse for their regular meet
ing.
PUBLIC INSTALLATION

The Daughters Of America. Pride
Of Trenton No. SO, will hold . public
installation Of officers at the IOOF
Hall in Trenton tomorrow at 8 p. m.
The public Is cordially invited TO
attend.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-07-09
Organizations

The Sixteenth district meeting Of
the American Legion will be held
on July 10 at the Judge Belding
Court in Dearborn at 8 p. m. The
annual election of officers will be
held.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-07-09

The Wyandotte Shrine will hold
a breakfast at Elizabeth Park on
Sunday, July IS. Everybody well
come.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-07-09

Bouquets of fresh flowers the only decorations used
when Mildred Schae daughter of Fred Shafer repeated
her with Wallace Irvine Ship Filter third class
Seabee of Mr. and Mrs. Robin Irvine, of Polk
Dearborn
The double ring ceremony took place at seven o'clock
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1945-10-25
Holmes District Scouts
Elect New Officers

The Scouts of this district met
Tuesday night, October 23rd in the
office of Lewis Grocer Company for
their organization meeting.
The new officers are: L. H. Paris,
District Chairman; c. H. Carruth,
Jr., Vice Chairman; G. L. Evans,
Commissioner; w. E. Strider, Ad-
vancement Chairman; l.. r. Thomp-
son, Camping and Activities; w. B.
Kenna, Education and Publicity; w
R. Ellis, Jr., Finance; George S. Pat
terson, Health and Safety; j. K.
Rhyme, Jr., Leadership Training and
Herman Flowers, Organization and
Extension.
Lewellyn Dean, Field Executive,
outlined the duties of the committees
and stressed the Importance of hav-
ing an annual program of detectives
to work toward.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1945-10-25
Nuzurene Church

Living in the Sunshine
"That I might live, ever mindful OF
God, in the sunshine of life. (Mof-
fatt) Psalm 56:l3.
Here is a wise word. The Psalm
list is convinced that God is eager fol
him to live, not in gloom, but in the
sunshine. That is Gods will for all
of us. Joy is more than a privilege
it is a duty. 1.-The Joy of the Lord is
your strength. It is your strength
for winning others. 1t is your streng-
tn for living a victorious life. 1t is
your strength for prayer. 1t is your
strength for temptation. 1t is your
strength for worship. Come and
worship with us at the Church OF
the Nazarene. Services as follows:
Sunday School, Sunday Gas Am
Morning Worship Service IL Am,
Evening Worship Service 2 PM.
Prayer Meeting Wednesday 2 PM.
The Rev. W. ]. Blackman, former
pastor, will be the speaker for the
evening service. Come and hear him.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1945-10-25
Isadore Herman Rites
Held Sunday

Funeral services were held Sum
day morning at 1000 o'clock at the
home of Mr.. Morris Lewis, for Isa-
dore Herman, who died at 2 o'clock
Saturday, following a heart attack.
He is survived by one daughter,
Eugenia Herman of Memphis; one
brother, Morris Herman, Lexington;
and two sisters, Mrs. Claudia Hy-
nan and Mrs. A. Jacobson, both Of
Lexington.
At the time of his death, Mr. Herr
man was employed by the Lewis
Grocer Company.
Interment was in Lexington
Cemetery with Southern Undertak.
ing Association in charge of arrange
ments.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1945-10-25
HJC Bulldogs
Remain Undefeoted

The undefeated Bulldogs of Hol-
mes Junior College remain neal top
Of conference standing. The South
west Pilots were no match for the
Holmes eleven and the team won
easily over the South Mississippi
Junior College team by a top
heavy" score of 48-6 in the game
Friday at Goodman.
Good Record
The Branchmen have won three
(3) conference games and have one
Cd tie game to date. Wesson Wolves
were defeated in the opening game
Of the season at Wesson by a score
Of 1910, Pearl River was defeated in
the first home game by a O OF
ESQ, Raymond held the locals to q
6-6 draw at Raymond two weeks
ago, and the Bulldogs put on steam
to win last week over Southwest by
a score of 1875 at Goodman.
Perkinston Here Friday
for the Bulldog eleven, and promises
to be a thriller. A good crowd wit
messed the game here last week, and
a capacity Is expected for Perkin.
ston-H Holmes game here Friday
night.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1945-10-25
Lexington Youth
Passes Friday

Neal P. brennan, Jr., 35, only son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Neal P. brennan,
of Lexington, died at the Commun-
ity Hospital Friday afternoon. He
had been honorably discharged from
the army only a week after serving
thirty months overseas in Africa.
Italy, Ireland and England. He had
been in the service nearly four years
and had been back in the States for
about six months.
Funeral services were held at the
Southern Undertaking Association
home in Lexington Saturday after
noon with the Rev. r. G. Valentine
and A. Y. Brown conducting. Inter-
ment was in Lexington cemetery.
The death of this young Lexington
man comes as a profound shock to
a wide circle of friends in Holmes
county where he was born and spent
his entire life except the time spent
in the service. He was educated in
the schools of Lexington
He was a. member of the Presby-
terrain Church.
Surviving are his parents.
Pallbearers we're Bumont Rut-
ledge, Marvin Shanks, Ben Moore
Hammett, Alton Parker, w. P. Ham
NETT, John F. Pickens and Isaac
King, Jr.
The Advertiser extends to the
bereaved parents deepest sympathy
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1945-10-25
National War Fund
Drive Lays In State

Mississippi's tagging National War
Fund drive came to the attention of
state officials in Washington this
week, and Senator James o. East
land sent a wire to B. L. Burford,
State Director, urging that "every-
thing possible be done to put over
the campaign in Mississippi.
Mississippi was to have concluded
her drive several days ago, but due
to the lag witnessed I'VE the entire
state, the drive will be carried for
ward "in order to complete this fin
al home-front giving task" Mr.. Bur.
ford said. Thus far only n county
unit, East C~hickasaw, has gone over
the top.
Taking note Of this Senator East
land wired the state office:
Mississippi has a big stake in thu
National War Fund and it is impera'
tive that everything possible b.
done to put over the campaign o.
the Mississippi War Fund to pro-
vide for our men overseas and in the
services throughout the globe. Oul
concern for their welfare and wei
being will be reflected in this STATE
! campaign.
Meanwhile, R. c. Stovall, Colum
bus, president Of the state NWF
has called upon all counties to worl
hard "for the next several days, cal
on the people, and put this, the fina
War Fund drive, over the top"
The drive in Mississippi opened OF
October /. In the two previous cam
paigns, the state has exceeded it
quotas. Eighteen, national agencies
serving military personnel, such a
the USO, and allied relief group.
are represented in the War Fund.
ut is easy to see the need Of thu
War Fund at this time, and we arr
confident Mississippians will Civ
this final time, if they are called up
on, the State Director commented
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1945-10-25
L.. f. Barr Rites
Held Wednesday

L. E. Barr, outstanding Lexington
businessman and leader, died at the
Baptist Hospital in Memphis early
Tuesday morning, Oct. %, after sew
eral weeks illness.
Funeral services were held at the
family residence Wednesday after
noon at three o'clock. The Rev. A.
Y. Brown, Methodist pastor conduct.
ed, assisted by the Rev. j. T. Nc
Cafferty, former pastor. Interment
was in Lexington cemetery.
Mr.. Barr, &c, was born in Carroll
lton but came to Lexington as q
young man. He had made his home
in this county for more than forty
years where he had extensive busi-
ness operations. He had been Ford
dealer for thirty years in Lexington
and only recently sold the Standard
Oil agency. He had other wide
spread business interests.
He was a man of the finest char
acter whose integrity was never
questioned. He was highly regarded
by all who had the privilege to
know him. A wide circle of personal
friends mourn his passing.
MI. Barr was a member of tho
Board of Stewards Of the Methodist
Church, a charter member OF the
Lexington Rotary Club, a Mason,
and was active in the organization
of the Lexington Country Club. He
always took an interest in every
thing for community development
and did his share in every WORTH
while civic enterprise and activity.
Surviving are his wife and one
sister, Mrs. Walter Moore, of Lex
ingtOn.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1945-10-25

nounced that a gift kit consisting of
a SIS cotton shirt for the men, a 81
cotton dress for the women and other
good items produced in Mississippi
would be sent to the guests If they
filled out some cards.
Eight giggling girls who were said
to be from Mississippi modelled the
frocks.
With perfunctory thanks to the
guests for coming, the POSTMASTER
announced the bar would be kept
open for further sociability. There
was a wild rush for it. Eight English
journalists who had been invited
reached it first. They were loud in
their praise of Mississippi hospital
ity. Everybody-hosts and guests
appeared to be very happy"
Southern newspapers who SUBJ
scribe and pay for NEA service and
get rot like the above should ask
some questions.
The whole thing is in poor taste
|. . particularly Mr.. Larsen.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1945-10-25
State Farmers Need
Wholesale Market

Jackson (SpeciaD-Rep. Harry A.
Jacobson of Warren County, Chair
mar of the house committee on
agriculture, today declared that Mis-
sissippi needs and must have" a
Central Farmers Wholesale Market
Rep. Jacobson, a farmer who
knows the problems of the farmer
said he left plans now being worked
out for constructing a large Central
Market to aid Mississippi producers
in disposing of their fruit and vege-
table crops at a profit will receive
favorable legislative action in Janu'
airy.
Most Mississippians have realiz.
ed for years." said Mr.. Jacobson
that we could produce practically
any crop that could be grown in ;
temperate or semi-tropical zone
With proper cultivation and care
most Of these crops can be raised ir
abundance right here in our owr
state. The catch in any program tc
develop production has been the
lack Of marketing facilities. Crop.
were left in the fields to rot, OF
were sold to some shyster buyer Al
a price that was ridiculously low
The farmer had all the hard work
worry and expense. The rewards
went to those few outsiders who are
best known for being smart ane
INSCRIPTIONS traders"
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1945-10-25
Sgt. VinoI l. Gordon
Receives Discharge

Drew Field, Tampa, Fla. Oct. B.
Sgt. Vinal L. Gordon from Durant,
Miss, was released from service with
the u. S. Army Air Force today at
the Drew Field Separation Station.
He is the son of Harry B. Gordon
of Mattawameak, Maine. His home
address is 1923 S. Main ST., Durant
Miss.
He was sent overseas with the 26th
Air Depot Group in September 194I
to North Africa and India where he
remained until his return to the U
S. in May 1945. He holds the ETC
Ribbon and the Good Conduct
Medal.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1945-10-25
Gases Liquor
Seized In Holmes
Raids This Week
Affiduvits Made
BY County Attorney
Pat M. Barrett

Fifteen cases of liquor were seiz-
in four raids made on ~bootlegging
establishments in Holmes county
this week by Sheriff W. L. Murtagh
and his deputies. The raids were
made on affidavits made out by
County Attorney Pat M. Barrett.
Given below are the names OF
places raided, what was found and
disposition of the cases in the vari~
Gus Justice of the Peace courts In
the beats:
o. E. Ellis, Operator Of ISL Drive
In" at Durant, 10 cases liquor found.
Fined $4,000 by Judge r. E. Nc
Neer, Justice Of the Peace, Durant.
T. c. Cooper, Operator Of place
East Of Durant on premises owned
by Mrs. Neva Weems, IN cases liqu-
or found. Fined $4,000 and sentenc-
ed to 6 months in Jail by Judge Nc
Neer. This case appealed and will b
further prosecuted in Circuit Court.
Sidney Watkins, Operator OF place
South of Durant known as Circle
Inn, on premises owned by Paul
Weems. 2 cases liquor found. Fined
$4,000 by Judge McNeer.
c. L. Fuller, Operator of place near
Lexington formerly known as Vii.
lage Inn) which he recently purchas-
ed from T. E. Weems and Mrs. Neva
Weems. IL cases liquor found. Fined
$4,000 by Judge G. D. McCaleb.
Lexington.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1945-10-25
JUNIOR COLLEGE

The Holmes County AIS. Chap
ter FLA. held their initial meet
ing recently and elected officers for
l945-46. Other officers named were
as follows: Howard Smithson, Vice
President; Cicero Covington, Secre-
tary; Fohn Dale, Treasurer; Pat Kill
Hebrew, Reporter and Thomas Ora
ham, Watch Dog.
r. w. Almond, Vocational Agri-
culture Teacher serves as Chapter
Adviser.
The District FLA. Council has
been enlarged this year and will in
clude the two vocational schools of
Madison County, namely, Camden
and Farmhaven. The old Big Black
FLA. Council embraced all voca-
tional schools of Holmes 90 and At
tala (5) Counties.
The Council held a Teachers Meet
ing Sept. 20 at Sails for the purpose
of planning years work. Mr.. r. H,
Fisackerly, Assistant State Super
visor Of Vocational Education, Jack
son was present and served as Chair
man of the group.
The reorganization of the Council
FLA and leadership Training Course
will be held at West during October
Other activities with dates and
places follow: Parliamentary Pro
cedure, Goodman, Dec. II, l945.
FLA basketball tournament at Nc
Adams January IS, 1916. LivestocE
Judging, Madison County Livestocl
Show, March Is, 1916. Music anc
Band and Public Speaking, Sails
April 8, 1916.
Member schools: Farrnhaven, Cam.
! den, West, Sails, McAdams, Ethel
Zama, McCool, and Holmes AIS.
The honor roll at Holmes Junior
College for the first month of this
session was announced at chapel or
Friday morning, October 10, by G
J. Everett, Dean of Instruction, anc
F. B. Branch, Principal of the Higf
School.
Anna Madden, of Water Valley
and Nell Sigh, of West Point, bott
college sophomores, had the homo
of making all AS.
In order to be on the honor roll
students are required to have al
average of B or above (89-l00) OF
all subjects including physical edu
cation, glee club, etc.
Others on the honor roll were a
follows: Sophomores: Margaret Dix
on, Terry, Miss; Elaine jenkins
Tomnolen, Miss; Elizabeth Thomas
Ridgeland, Miss; Wordna Threadgil
Big Creek, Miss; Jane Wilbur
Pickens, Miss; Betty June Worrel
Ackermon, Miss; Freshmen: Delm
!, Louise Block, McCool. Miss; Bill
Cooke, Calhoun City, Miss; Fay
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1945-10-25

stroyed a German machine gun po-
sition, after first putting his squad
under cover. He then led his men
in clearing the town and in pursuit
of enemy infantry and self-propelled
guns through a woods beyond. AT
ter locating one of the guns he was
killed by its fire. His personal cour-
age and conspicuous gallantry, at the
cost of his own life, was an inspira-
ton to his men and was responsible
for permitting the continued adj
vance of his unit.
Awarded posthumously at the
direction Of the President; Edward
F. Witsell, Major General Acting
| The Adjutant General.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1945-10-25
Patients Al The Hospital

Sam D. Bailey, Lexington.
Mrs. Marion CHM and baby boy,
Lexington.
Mrs. Lee T. Weems, Lexington.
Annie Ruth Carnathan, Pickens.
Cecilia Williams, Lexington.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1945-10-25
West ALI Club
Elects Officers

At a recent meeting, the following
officers were elected for the West
An Club:
President, Catherine Yearger; Vice
President, Clarice Morgan; Secre-
tary-Treasurer, Patricia Ann Ellis.
The club had their regular meet
ing Tuesday, October 23rd.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1945-10-25

Ellis, West, Miss; Bobbie Forrest,
Calhoun City, Miss; Barbara Ann
Gerard, Bentonia, Miss; Mildred
Killebrew, Goodman, Miss; Betty
McNeese, Tinsley, Miss; Peggy o.
Neal, Bentonia, Miss; Edith Raye'
Tomnolen, Miss; Name Stephenson,
Alderman, Miss; Annie Laura Van
landingham. McCool, Miss; High
School Seniors: Helen Ables, Good
man, Miss; Katherine Boiling, Good
man, Miss; Cicero Covington, Good
man, Miss; Henrie 10 Hawkins, Ell
liot, Miss; Sammie Hawkins, Elliot
Miss; Jean Lawrence, Goodman,
Miss; Betty Jane Middleton, Lees
vile, La; Fannie Lynn Young Smith
dale, Miss; Tenth Grade: Ina Claire
! New, Goodman, Miss.