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Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1953-08-15
Canning School
Held AT Carthage

CARTHAGE, Miss, Aug. 10 =
(Special)-Miss Ollie B. Newell,
Home Demonstration Agent of
Leake County held a Fruit Cam
ming or Demonstration School for
Home Demonstration Women, here
recently.
Mrs. RIGA V. Prichard, Assistant
Home Demonstration Agent of
both Kinds and Madison Counties
gave the demonstration on Types
Of Jars and Lids. Mrs. Sadie C.
Hill, Home Agent of Kinds Coun-
ty, gave demonstration in max
ing Pear Honey and Miss Newell
gave a demonstration in making
Apple Butter and one in making
Peach Preserves. Each lady was
given material containing the DEM
onstrations.
The ladies also modelled their
dresses which were judged by Mrs.
Hill and Mrs. Prichard. The best
one are to be styled at Alcorn Col
lege in the Garden Of Fashion dur
ing the Farm and Home Week
August 1920, 1868.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1953-08-15
Baptists OK
Use Of Plant
BY Veterans

HOT SPRINGS, Ark, Aug. 12-
The complete facilities of the Ma
tional Baptist Hotel-Bath House in
Hot Springs, Ark, have been Of
fered to the Department of Defense
and the Veterans Administration
for the rehabilitation of veterans
returning from Korea.
This announcement was made
last week by DR.. A. M. Townsend,
chairman Of the Finance Commits
sion Of the National Baptist Con-
vention, USA, Inc. DR.. Townsend
said the offer was made because
the Bath House-Hotel is an ideal
rest and rehabilitation institution.
He said the famous Hot Springs
thermal waters that are pumped
into the Bath House are inter
nationally known for their healing
powers in connection with certain
physical conditions.
Hot Springs National Park is
one of the nations most famous re-
sorts and provides healthy restful
recreation to all visitors.
eve would not only be pleased
but we would be honored to serve
our returning service men at the
National Baptist Bath House Hotel.
We are certain our institution could
do a tremendous job in handling
their adjustment to civilian life
be a more pleasant one" DR.. Town
send said.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1953-08-15
Paul Robson S
Estate Is Sold

ENFIELD, Conn.-The estate,
which the Paul Robesons have
owned here since 1941, was sold
last week to Mr.. and Mrs. Donald
N. LAM Of Somers. The sale was
made through the office Of julius
Meier of Springfield, Mass.
The property, which originally
was priced at above $4,000, was
quoted at $35, 900, but the actual
sale price was not disclosed. 1t
consisted of a 12-room residence,
recreation building containing a
billiard room and bowling alley
and a swimming pool.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1953-08-15

Mrs. c. c. Mosley, Program Di-
rector of the Jackson Branch wv
CA, returned recently from a
months study at the YWCA School
for Professional Workers, held in
Mt. Carroll, III.
Mrs. Mosley was among 90 stu
dents representing 20 states, Ha-
wall, Formosa and Japan, who at
tended the annual four-week train
ing school for YWCA staff. Mrs.
Mosley has been connected with
the Branch YWCA for the past
two years. She has enjoyed the
work very much due to the splen-
did cooperation of School princi-
pals Civic Clubs, The Jackson
Chamber of Commerce, Business
Concerns and Citizens Of Jackson
in general. 1t has been her con-
slant desire to develop through
the Branch constructive program
for the Teen-Age Of our city. Mrs.
Mosley extends her hearty thanks
and appreciation to all who have
contributed to the success of the
program thus far. With the inspir-
alton and the many new ideas
gained from the School and your
future cooperation the Teen-Age
program will continue to progress.
Plans for the YWCA Centennial
Celebration in 1866 were given spe-
cial emphasis at the school. Mrs.
f. Harris HARRISON, member of
the National Board YWCA from
Princeton, N. j., outlined the three
point program which will be used
nationally for the Centennial OBJ
servance. The celebration will in
clude rededication to the princi-
pies of the YWCA; a strengthen
ing and increase in membership;
and the raising of a Centennial
Fund.
Music, religion, community and
world affairs were studied as we'll
as methods of work and YWCA
history, principles and practices.
/ Work shops taught square and mod
ern dancing, crafts, song leading
and choral speaking and singing.
The school whose faculty is
drawn from the National YWCA
staff, is designed to help YWCA
staff members throughout h e
country prepare for professional
work in the YWCA. Staff men,
bers, who have been with the or
ganization less than two years or
who are assuming new response
bilities with specialization in pro-
gram with teenage, health educa-
ton, young adults, and in admins
tration, participate in the school.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1953-08-15
OCEAN SPRINGS
NEWS

Mr.. and Mrs. Roscoe Williams
and family, the son of Rev. and
Mrs. T. E. Williams of Jackson,
Miss, were weekend visitors here.
Mr.. Emmit Mosley, the husband
of Mrs. Mosley died Saturday, Aug.
8, 1858. Funeral service was held
at the Macedonia Baptist Church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Burnace Brooks
are the proud parents of a fine
girl.
Bishop R. E. Brooks Of the Gulf
side District died Sunday, Aug. g.,
1858.
The following persons are still
on the sick list: Mrs. Mosley, Mrs.
Louisa Smith, Mr.. Van Sanders and
Mrs. Ozzie Washington.
Little Carol Scott spent Sunday
afternoon with Anita Ross.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1953-08-15
EDWARDS News

We regret the passing of Mrs.
Mary Eatman Ballard of Ill East
Monument ST., Jackson, Miss. Mrs.
Ballard is the sister of Mr.. Robert
Eatman, here, and Mrs. Carrie
and Albert Eatman of Jackson.
We extend our deepest sympathy
to the Eatman family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver Jasper and
brother, Samuel Jasper, are home
from Champaign, III. They are
visiting relatives here.
Miss Willie Mae Jasper of Jack
son spent the weekend with her
family here.
Mrs. Henry Gene Mccoy Ander-
son left Monday for Vallejo, Calf,
where she will make her home
with her husband, Mr.. Lugene An
derson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willie James Mar
tin OF Cleveland, Ohio are visit
ing their relatives, Mrs. Roberta
Smith, Mrs. Elnora Stevens, Mrs
Bessie Brady, their aunts, an
other relatives here.
Mr.. Frank Edwards, Jr., of
Downey, ILL.,, is home with rela-
tlves at Bolton, Miss, and aunt.
Mrs. S. E. President, of Edwards
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1953-08-15
Ethel News

Mr.. James w. Aston. Mr.. Jack
Landingham and Mr.. Clinton AL
STA of Panesville Ohio were home
visiting relatives and friends rec
emily. They were accompanied by
their relatives, Mr.. Linnie Aston,
Mrs. Ruby Hedan Aston and Miss
Bernice Aston.
The Chapel Hill Baptist Church
closed it's meeting Friday night.
Rev. A. Barrens of Greenwood,
Miss, was the guest speaker.
The Ethel Presbyterian revival
began Monday Aug. SO. Rev. John
Barnett Wade of Louisville, Miss,
pastor.
Mr.. Shannon Smith, Mr.. Thomas
Ais Veasey, Mr.. Charles Smith,
Mrs. Mary Smith and Mrs. Ora
Clart of Ethel, Miss, spent two
weeks vacation in Gary Indiana
with relatives and friends.
Mrs. Vivian Cooper, wife of Mr..
Cooper has returned home after
spending few weeks vacation with
her children in Newbrunswick,
New Jersey.
Mr. Ernest Hues and Mr.. Curry
Dobbs spent week at home visit
ing relatives and friends. They re-
turned with Miss Bulamae Hues,
Mr.. Lee w. Hues and Mr.. Billy
Beumingbury.
Mrs. Juanita Yinch of Chicago,
Ill.,, is home visiting relatives and
friends.
Mr.. Put Adams is home visiting
relatives and friends.
Mr.. Edwards is now at the V. A.
Hospital, Downey, III.
Members of the Kingsley Chapel
Methodist Church regret the pass
ing of their bishop, Bishop Robert
N. Brooks, of New Orleans, La.
"May his rest be peaceful"
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1953-08-15

Delegates to the national conyen-
ton of the Temple Church of Christ
Holmes, which convened in Los
Angeles, California on Sunday,
August 9, left last week. In this
group were: Rev. and Mrs. Sam
Thomas, on Lamar street; J. E..
MeNeamer, Monument; Mrs. Anna
Dexter of Blair street; Mrs. Hat
tie Woodson of Whitfield street.
Mrs. Edna Cooper was hostess on
August list to six members of the
Concordia Club. During the meet
ing reelection of officers was the
| focal point. Following the business
session the hostess served a tasty
barbecue supper with crisp, tossed
green salad and frosty glasses of
tea. Mrs. Vivian Johnson will be
hostess to the next meeting. Mrs.
Elizabeth White reporter.
Miss Myrtle Ruth of Chicago, Ill.,,
is visiting her parents Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Hand on Pascagoula street.
Mrs. Muriel Hammond and son,
Eugene left the city Thursday to
join her husband in Chicago, Ill.
She was accompanied by her
mother, Mrs. G. c. Cypress.
Mrs. Helen Allen Cooper of
Kansas City, Mo-, is visiting
friends in the city for a few days.
She is the house guest of Mrs. T.
c. Jones.
Mr.. Fred Haynes of Lamar street
has returned home after spending
two weeks in Chicago, Ill. While
in the windy city he was house
guest of his niece and husband
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard O. Bowie,
and sister Miss Leona Haynes.
Miss Ida Tillman left for Gary,
Indiana Monday, August 10, 1858.
Mrs. Melvina Turner spent a
brief visit in the city with her
sisters, Mrs. Gladly R. Topp and
Mrs. Frances R. Greene, enroute to
her home in Chicago, H., after
spending a months vacation with
her husband in San Francisco,
Calf.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Williams
and son David, Jr., of Detroit,
Mich, are visiting their parents,
Rev. and Mrs. Eugene Wallace on
Pascagoula street. Enroute here
they visited Mr.. Williams parents
in Jonetsown, Miss.
Miss Clara Alexander has re.
turned home after pleasant sum-
mer teaching at Rust College ir
Holly Springs, Miss.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1953-08-15
Negro Youth So.
Continued from Page One)

The second senator is Leo Charles
of White Hall Manor, Md.
During his seven-day stay in
the nations capital, Owens will be
introduced to high government Of
ficials and will study the organi-
cation and procedures of the fed
eral government.
Owens is active in both school
governmental affairs and the Y.
M. c. A. He has been serving as
counselor at a YMCA camp in Bal
timore.
The national conference is spon-
sored annually by the American
Legion. Owens recently addressed
the closing session of Legion
meeting in Baltimore.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1953-08-15

of the YWCA program was given
by the program director. Several
principals stated that the visit in
spired them to make an effort to
revitalize their youth program
upon their return home.
In spite of the heat the adult
Bible class is growing and continu-
ing its inspiring discussions. More
adults are urged to attend.
Every Wednesday night is "spe-
cial night" for Teen-age girls and
boys at the Branch YWCA. Punch,
watermelon and roasted weiners
have been served. Wednesday,
August IL, the first 80 guests to
arrive were given door prizes. The
entire group thrilled and danced
to the magic piano playing Of
Miss Josephine Lomax. The fun
is not over. Join the Teen-age
crowd each Wednesday night 1880
to $3.50.
Why walk up and down the hot
city streets? Why not drop into
the YWCA where it is always cool.
There you will find games for all
ages, plenty Of good reading ma
terial and good music.
The Teen-age Radio and TV
Chorus is getting off to a good
start. We still need a few more
good soprano and alto voices.
Hurry and join as the group will
be closed soon. The group will be
ready for appearances by early
Fall. Their repertoire will consist
Of both sacred and secular num-
bers. AdA1
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1953-08-15

The Branch YWCA Staff was
happy to have the principals from
the Jackson College Workshop
drop in to look the Y over. They
were conducted through the build
ing. Following this a description
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1953-08-15

What has happened to R. L. and
Mary L. They We're love birds
when school closed. l suspect that
Benjamin Campbell took over.
What about you? Well see you
soon, not long as before.
Private Eye.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1953-08-15
GOSSIP

Well, | haven't been bothering
you lately but here | am. Well
what do you know Miss G. E. wore
stockings to Pascagoula the other
Sunday. She intended to catch a
fellow but didn't have enough time.
She hasn't wore any since. She
says she doesn't have any use for
them now. Well what do you think
about it.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1953-08-15
PICKENS NEWS

Miss Helen Stanford of Chicago,
Ill.,, was a recent visitor here. She
is the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Hugh Stanford of Pickens.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1953-08-15
Race Riot
Continued from Page One)

lIOfli j CSC oHCJ
day who gathered in front of the
office of the project manager to
protest the admittance of. the How
ard family.
The Trumbull Park Homes pro-
ject was built shortly after the
Chicago Housing Authority was
created in 1888, and was one of
four which up to now had no Negro
occupants.
A spokesman for the Housing
Authority said that Towards APP
plication for an apartment had been
on file for several years and was
accepted in line with the Au-
thority's non-distrimination policy.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1953-08-15
TAYLORSvILLE
News
BY MRS. PRETTIC C. DIXON

A meeting was held at the Shady
Oak Baptist Church August 2,
1858. Rev. Lenynons, pastor.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1953-08-15

Whom do you think Miss P.
Lloyd will chose from R. or H. ?
That will also be in the future.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1953-08-15

All the girls and boys are look
ing forward to school opening and
all the sweethearts will meet again.
Do you suppose Miss B. Cowan will
still be raving over Willard Hollo-
mon. Well, we will see in the fu-
ture.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1953-08-15

Miss Ernestine Dehan is visit
ing her mother and father, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ollie Dehan from Chicago,
Ill.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1953-08-15

Mr.. Curtis Barnes of Detroit,
Michigan is here visiting relatives
and friends.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1953-08-15
Y.W.C. news

| The Branch YWCA Staff was
, happy to have the principals from
the Jackson College Workshop
drop in to look the Y over. They
were conducted through the build
ing. Following this a description
Mrs. Versey McNair is vacation
ing in Chicago where she is visiting
her daughter, Mrs. Mary T. Murff
and Mrs. Earl Mullen. Mrs. Nc
Nair's grandson accompanied her.
Miss Ida G. Manson of Minnea-
| polls, Minnesota is here as pleas
ant houseguest of her aunts, Mrs.
Elease Slaughter and Mrs. Hilda
Gilmore. Other relatives in the
state are her grandparents: Mrs.
Jessie Henderson of Raymond and
Rev. Edward d. Manson of Brook
/ haven.
A high school graduate of Min
neapolis, Miss Manson is super
visor Of the Belling Department,
Honeywell Heat Reg. Co., of that
city. Her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. F.
E. Manson, are former residents
of Jackson.
Mr.. Woodrow w. Pope left the
city recently for Gary Indiana.
Friends of Mrs. Esther Dixon
Lindsey are very happy to know
that she is home after undergoing
surgery at st. Dominic's hospital.
At this time she is recuperating
nicely.
Will Travis, well-known retired
railroad man and owner of the
Northend Barber shop, left the
city August 9Th for vacation that
will take him to Chicago to visit
a neice. Mr.. Travis will also visit
son of John Mcneil in Omaha,
Nebraska; he will see a friend in
st. Paul, Minnesota and visit his
son and family in Portland, Oregon.
Friends wish for Mr.. Travis an
enjoyable trip.
Rev. and Mrs. Frederick B. Div
ers of Birmingham, Alabama are
here visiting their mother, Mrs.
Addie Lewis on West Pearl Street.
Mrs. Lewis, who has been quite
i'll recently, is considerably i'm
proved.
Recently Mrs. Robert Calhoun
was very happy to have as her
houseguest her nephew, William
H. Campbell of Chicago, Illinois.
This week she has the following
very welcome relatives from the
windy City,: Mr.. and Mrs. Percy
Ward and granddaughter Rhonda,
Mr.. and Mrs. William Calhoun
and Mr.. and Mrs. George Crump.
Mrs. Johnnie Parker of Prospect
ty Street is vacationing in Los
Angeles, California visiting rela-
tives and friends.
Miss Hattye f. Rosenmond of
Franklin Street spent last week
end in Mount Olive, Miss, visiting
Mrs. Halle Gray.
The flower bordered lawn of
Mrs. Anita B. Scott was the scene
of very gay meeting of the In
formal Bridge Club on last We'd
nesday evening. Sixteen members
and guests enjoyed the delicious
barbecue chicken dinner served di-
rectly from the barbecue pit.
Guests of the hostess were: Mrs.
Melita Woodland, Mrs. Johnnie B.
Middleton, Mrs. Barbara B. Bar
Der, of the city; Mrs. Frederick
Yates and Mrs. Ruth Blackburn
Suggs of Detroit, Michigan.
Following an evening of progress
sive bridge the high scorers receiv-
ed lovely hand embossed planters
Mrs. Leila Davis, first; Mrs. Juani-
ia Beadle, second; Mrs. Woodland,
guest; Mrs. Middleton, consolation
Mrs. Sue Lewis received BOBBY for
holding lowest score.
DR.. and Mrs. Thomas Cobbs of
Chattanooga Tenn, arrived in the
city to be at the bedside Of their
aunt, Mrs. Lucille Wilson who is
seriously i'll at her home on West
Pearl Street.
/ -
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1953-08-15

Rev. and Mrs. J. w. Lawrence
OF Richton, Miss, and mother, Mrs.
Louise Martin Of Memphis, Tenn,
were visitors in the home of Mr..
and Mrs.. Leon L. Stewart July
%, 1853.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1953-08-15

Mrs. Essie Squair of Detroit,
Michigan is visiting her mother
and father, Mr.. and Mrs. Kensie
Sullivan.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1953-08-15

Miss Odell Simpson a/2c, daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. George Simp-
son, Of Pickens, is home on a fur
Tough visiting relatives and friends.
She is stationed at Parks A. F. B.,
California.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1953-08-15
Marks News

The Swan Lake M. B. associa-
ton was held this week at the
Valley Queen M. B. Church. The
meeting attracted a record crowd
each day and was a success in
every way. Rev. L. H. Hill was
host-pastor, and is also the Mod
orator.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1953-08-15

Mrs. Dorothy Duckworth is here
visiting relatives and friends.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1953-08-15

Mrs. Bessie Virgins was hostess
to the Clark Street Matrons recent
ly. The inspirational devotion was
led by chaplain, Mrs. w. A. Jones.
Topic for instruction, "The Chris
tian Citizen and His Money" and
"The Christian Citizen and his Re-
sponsibilities" were lead by Mrs.
Hattie Ruth Haskins.
During the business period, with
Mrs. Jones presiding, delegates to
the recent state convention of the
MBA made their reports. Mrs. Has
kins and county leader, Mrs. Mary
r. Jones reported a wonderful ses-
sion. The club was happy to have
back with them Mesdames w. A.
Westerfield and Cora Williams who
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1953-08-15

ONO - SIdtloIleu az dIkS "A. L +. D.,
California.
Mrs. Maud Windham of Detroit,
Mich, and Mrs. Hattie Vaughans
of Chicago, ILL.,, We're recent Wis
itors in the home of their mother,
Mrs. Nancy Draine, of Pickens.
Mr.. Shelby Raglin of Cleveland,
Ohio, visited relatives and friends
here recently.
Miss Ann Marcellus of Licking
ton, Miss, spent last week in
Pickens, Miss, attending the re-
vival services at Andrews Chapel
and visiting in many different
homes.
Mr.. Willie Singleton of Jackson,
Miss, visited relatives and friends
here last weekend.
Rev. and Mrs. w. L. Lambert
and son, Phillip, and daughter,
Tommie, of Chicago, Ill.,, were re-
cent visitors in the home of Mr..
and Mrs. James Malone.
Mrs. Chrisana Coleman and
daughter of Detroit, Mich, is home
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Bailey Jones.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1953-08-15
SOCIETY SLANTS

Rev. R. N. Stevens, ST., pastor;
Miss Virgin Mary Fitzzerald, act
ing hostess and members of Pearl
Street AME Church were happy
to welcome the following visitors
for morning service last Sunday:
Mrs. Lenora Ballentine, Pulaski,
Tenn; Mrs. A. C. Jones, Monroe,
La, and Mr.. Thomas j. Parker,
Oberlin, Ohio.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1953-08-15
LUCEDALE News

Mrs. Derby of Gulfport, Miss,
president of the W.S.C.S. of the
Gulfside district will be with the
W.S.C.S. of the st. James Metho-
dist Church Sunday Aug. 9, 1853
at 3 pm. All women of surround
ing churches are asked to attend.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1953-08-15

Mrs. Artmease Box, Mrs. Mile
Days and Mrs. Irene Burns of
Mobile Ala. were recent visitors
in the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Leon
l.. Stewart Sunday, Aug. 2, 1853.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1953-08-15

Those leaving the city Sunday
for Natchez to attend the grand
session of the Grand United Or
der of Odd Fellows and Household
of Ruth are Mr.. and Mrs. Percy
Nelson, Mr.. F. S. Millsap and Mrs.
E. S. Gray.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1953-08-15

The many friends of Mrs. Lucy
Gordon are happy to hear that she
is doing nicely after undergoing an
operation at Marks Hospital.
Mrs. Edna Nelson underwent an
operation at the Water Valley hos.
pital last week. We are hoping that
she will soon recover.
Mrs. c. E. Kellar and little
daughters, Zebra and Brenda are
back from New Orleans where they
have been for the past several
weeks.
Mrs. Ida Millsap spent last week
in New Albany as the guest of her
sister, Mrs. Cornelia Lawrence.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1953-08-15

Mrs. Versey McNair is vacation
ing in Chicago where she is visiting
her daughter, Mrs. Mary T. Murff
and Mrs. Earl Mullen. Mrs. Nc
Nair's grandson accompanied her.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1953-08-15

had been away.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1953-08-15

Little Carol Scott spent Sunday
afternoon with Anita Ross.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1953-08-15

Mr.. Shelby Raglin of Cleveland,
Ohio, visited relatives and friends
here recently.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1953-11-26

l.. MCCULLOUGH, officiating.
Soloist music will be given by
Mrs. Harry Worthey of Pickens,
aunt of the bride, with Johnny
Marlborough, student at Tulane
University at the piano.
Mrs. Gwen Howell of Reform,
Alabama, the former Gertie
Bunch and lifelong friend and
schoolmate of the bride will serve
as matron of honor.
Bridesaids will be Martha Bill
lingslea and Patricia Murtagh of
Pickens. Junior bridesmaid will
be Rebecca Worthey, the brides
only sister. Little Miss Denise
Ray of Natchez will be flower
girl.
Mr.. Hood May, Jr. of Pickens
and Pensacola, Florida will serve
as best man.
Ushers will be William Billing
slea of Pickens, and Robert Han
ma of Pickens and Columbus,
Ohio.
Billy Mckay and Wallace Wor-
they of Pickens, cousins of the
bride will light the candles.
No cards will be sent locally
but friends of the couple are in
vited to the wedding and to the
reception to be held at the brides
home, following the ceremony.