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The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1959-06-19
Corn Title Claimed

2 N. Oliver. Of Prospect. has
repeated as early sweet corn
king in Prince Edward He had a
mess of corn on the cob fol- his
family on June 10.
Planted in late March. the corn
is a 6o-day yellow variety Tastes
mighty flne, and could have pulled
it couple of days earlier, too, y
the 1899 king said. The "hurry-up
gardener has been eating his own
stringbeans since June |, too. he
reminds
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1959-06-19
Southalls Announce
Birth OF Third Child

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Delbert
oouthall announce the birth of their
third child son, Walter Delbert
Jr.. Wednesday, June II at South
side Community Hospital.
Grandparents are Mr.. and Mrs.
W 0. Southall Of Farmville and
Mr. and Mrs. ". + Shockley. of
Bluefield, W. va.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1959-06-19

Nearly three times the milk pro-
duction per acre is yielded by ro-
tation grazed pastures than by pas
lures grazed continually through the
season, according to New Holland 5
Grassland News"
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1959-06-19
Frederick Hudg.ins
Reception At Lounge

The Frederick Hudgins wedding
reception will be held at the Stu
dent Lounge at Longwood College
following the $50 pm. Saturday
wedding at the Farnville Methodist
Church.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1959-07-18
Prentiiw
NEWS
All Roads Lead To Prentiss

All Roads Lead To Prentiss
Five state and regional conven-
tions meet on the Institute cam
pus this summer. Participants
will come from four southern
states and visitors local and for
eign fields.
July Is to II will find the
American Sunday School Union
host to Alabama Mississippi
youths training for Sunday School
usefulness. The first effort of
the Union in Mississippi began at
the Institute in 1914. Rev. T. w.
Patterson Of Laurel, area super
visor, will conduct the session.
July % to 26, the South Central
Diocese of the Church of Christ
Holiness will hold its annual ses-
sion at Thomas Chapel. The over
flow crowd will be accommodated
on the campus.
Negro campus activities, spon-
sored by the Mississippi Baptist
Woman's Missionary Union and
the Negro Work Department, will
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1959-07-18
SOCIETY SLANTS

Mr.. Luther Roseman Dease, son
of Mrs. Ruth b. Dease, returned
to the city last week after enjoy
ing many profitable experiences
in a Ceramics Workshop at the
John Heron School of Art in In
dianapolis, Ind. Mr.. Dease is Art
Instructor at York Road High
School in Charlotte, N. c. At
the present time he is having a
weeks visit in Atlanta, Ga, with
his brother, William King Dease,
graduate of. Morehouse College
and a staff employee in the Reg
istrar's Office at Atlanta Uni
versity.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1959-07-18

duty as usual. The Sunday School
was addressed by Mr.. James Will
liams. News cast by Mr.. Whit
Stingley. The Sunday School at
the Christian Liberty M. B. Church
is outstanding. 1t is attended each
Sunday by an extra large group
of adults, and a host of boys and
girls.
Mrs. Annie Lee Bell, attended
the Beauty School last week
through Friday, coming home on
Saturday to return Sunday for the
Beauty Convention through We'd
nesday.
Mrs. Minnie Tate made a trip to
Grenada July z, to the Grenada
Clinic. After an examination, she
was placed in the hospital, where
she underwent an operation and
had one of her eyes removed. She
is now at home resting nicely.
Mrs. Oda Gill is now visiting in
the home of her mother, Mrs. Min
ME Tate. She made hurried trip
here to be at the bedside Of her
mother. Mrs. Oda Gill is q former
teacher at the AttaIa County Train
ing School.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1959-07-18

son Advocate newspaper. This lead
ing paper is always on sale at
Lifts. Take a copy home to your
family.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1959-07-18
TAYL0RSvILLE
NEWS

Piano class sponsored by the
Shady Oak Church Sunday, July
q, marked the close Of series
Of instructions listed under extern
sive study. 1t was sponsored by
he Shady Oak M. B. Church.
Gratitude was shown as the men,
bers and friends were attentive
throughout the students perform
ances. This marked great be-
ginning, this musical class.
Among those who shared in the
piano performance were Miss Al
berta Edison, Miss Matte R.
Cooper, Miss Jimmie Fosey, Miss
Adelia R. Barnes, and Mr.. Larry
McClendon. Other students en-
rolled were Miss Dorothy Dixon,
Miss Bette r. Edison, and Mr..
Charlie Wheeler. The class COM
posed of basic piano lessons, tech
niques and music and funndamen-
tails, under the instruction of the
Rev. S. l.. Johnson, the son of
Mr.. and Mrs. R. c. johnson. He
is member of the Shady Oak M.
B. Church. He received his Bach
elor of Science degree from the
Mississippi Vocational College,
Itta Bena, Miss, and is now en-
rolled in the school of religion,
Atlanta, Ga, working toward his
Bachelor of Divinity degree.
The students have striven to
the fullness of their abilities to
obtain the greatest results offered
during the course of study. AS a
group, along with Rev. Johnson
are greatly indebted to the pastor,
Rev. I. L. Lenyoun and members
of the church for having spon-
sored such an activity for strong
er link in sctriving forward for a
better world in which to live. 1t
is our prayer that the students
will continue for greater achieve
ments, stirred by Gods help to ad-
minister to the needs of humanity.
For it is through service that our
rewards are maintained. Again
we are grateful to Rev. S. L. John
son for his loyal and devoted SER
vice to mankind.
The East City-Wide Usher
Board met Sunday night, July IL,
at 6 o'clock pm. at the New Back
ley Mountain M. B. Church. De-
votion was led by Mr.. L. B. Booth.
Mr.. Jim Knox read the scripture,
80 Psalm. Song and prayer by
Mr.. Jim Knox. Seven choirs en-
rolled. The welcome address was
delivered by Miss Magalene Owens.
The spirit was high. Many good
remarks were made by the presi-
dent and others. A fine spiritual
prayer was prayed for the sick.
Everyone truly enjoyed the service.
Money raised $41.70. The next
meeting will be held at the Jane
Chapel M. B. Church Sunday night,
August 9, at 6 o'clock pm. Mr..
Earl Booth, President; Mr.. Ed
McSquire, Vice President; Mrs.
Mandy Crosby, Secretary; Mrs.
Prettie c. Dixon, Program Com
mittee.
Mr.. Joe Booth, ST., enjoyed a
surprise birthday party July II.
The party was given for him by
Mrs. Booth and sisters. We en-
joyed having his many friends
come to the party. They stayed
from 7 until 10 pm. Mr.. Booth
is SO years of age. We his fam
lily pray that he lives to have many
more birthdays. May God bless
each and everyone.
All of those who want to buy
The Jackson Advocate, see Mrs.
Prettie G. Dixon. She is an agent
for The Jackson Advocate.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1959-07-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Jeff Stevens, Sr.,
have just returned to their home
at 131 West Oakley Street after
spending an enjoyable two weeks
vacation at the home of their son
and daughter-in-law, Mr.. and
Mrs. Jeff Stevens, Jr. of Chicago,
III.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1959-07-18
Construction Begins

The mountaineer's daughter
wanted a quiet wedding, so her
pappy put silencer on his shot
gun"
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1959-07-18

Mrs. Almeda Easley and son,
Jackie, of st. Louis, Mo-, are
spending an enjoyable two weeks
vacation in the home of her moth
er, Mrs. Nellie Mae Avery, at 124
Botnicks CT.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1959-07-18
West Point News

On Sunday night, July IL, the
church goers of West Point and
vicinity assembled at the Charity
Club and enjoyed a gospel-song
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1959-07-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Anderson,
Jr. and son, Willie Earl, have just
returned to their home in Chicago,
ILL.,, after spending an enjoyable
week in the home of Mrs. Ander-
sons sister and family, Rev. and
Mrs. Wroten McQuirter of Clin-
ton, Miss.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1959-07-18

The Birthday Club met in the
home of Miss Eva L. Hooks, 1T
McTyere street.
During the business session the
group discussed plans concerning
the Convalescent Home, and dur
ing the social hour many games
were played, after which the host
ess served a repast to the follow
ing members:
Mrs. Elease Morgan, Mrs. El
Swaggard, Mrs. Willie Charleston,
Mrs. Ann Ross, Mrs. Nellie Ar
chic, Miss Corine Jordan and Miss
Florence Hardy.
The st. James Circle No. 8 met
in the home of Mrs. Anna Cooper
1921 Cleveland Avenue, with devo-
ton being led by Mrs. Willie Mae
Sanders.
The first topic was brought by
Mrs. Cooper and the second topic
was brought by Miss Dorothy
Ford. Each offered a prayer, after
which there was a discussion by
Mrs. Hicks and Mrs. Vanado.
Others present to enjoy the re-
freshments served by the hostess
were Mrs. Beatrice Gray, and Miss
Mary Davis. The group will meet
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1959-07-18

Mrs. Alma Eastman Bennett and
her husband were home last week
with relatives. Mr.. Benefits
grandmother, Mrs. Julia Atkinson
was funeralized at the Brownville
Baptist Church, Bolton, Mississip-
pi, Snday, July IL, 1869.
Mrs. Maude Allen Robbins, dau-
ghter of Mr.. and Mrs. Pinky Allen,
is the proud mother of fine son,
born last week.
Mrs. Rosie Lee Burnett, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Gilmore is
here from Indianapolis, Indiana,
visiting. Her husband and family
came with her.
Mr.. ROBBERY Lynn and his wife,
Mrs. Willette Miller Lynn, are
here visiting Mr.. Chalmis Miller
and other relatives. They live in
Cnlcago, limos.
Funeral services were held for
Bro. Will Gilmore last Sunday
July IL, 1859 at 2 o'clock p. M.
from the St. Mark Missionary Bap.
fist Church, Rev. P. ]. Hopkins
Pastor. He leaves to mourn his
passing, two daughters of Toledo
Ohio, one daughter of State Hos
pital, Mrs. Florence Eatman, one
daughter of Bolton, Mississippi;
! Mrs. Artimissie Mosley, and son
Mr.. Percy Gilmore, Brownville
Mississippi. There are many other
nieces, nephews, cousins, and other
relatives. Rev. P. J. Hoskins of
ficiated. Walton and Robinson
Funeral Directors in charge of ar
rangements.
Funeral rites were held for Sis
ter Katie c. Singleton at Mt. Ma
riah Baptist Church, Monday, July
Is, 1859, at IL o'clock noon. Rev
A. M. Peterson, pastor of Cherry
Grove, officiated.
Speakers: Mrs. Emma Jordan
Brother David MCGEE and Mrs
George Hunter. Survivors include
husband, Mr.. Aratus Singleton, two
daughters, Mrs. Olivia Crisler, Ed
wards,ey Mississippi, Mrs. CeIess
Farrah, Of California, one step.
daughter, Mrs. Mary Brown, Cham
paign, Illinois, one sister, Mrs. Vir.
ginia Lloyd, Edwards, Mississippi.
Other relatives are great in num-
Der, nieces, nephews, cousins and a
host of relatives and friends.
The Ratliff Chapel M. B. Church
celebrated their Pastors 4th An
niversary last Sunday, July IL,
1869. Sunday School at 10 o'clock
a. m. Bro. Noble Dixon, Supt. 2
o'clock p. M, a very fine program
was rendered with the Mt. Shilah,
Canaan, Lloy Chapel of Jackson
and st. Mark Churches shared in
the program. The Rev. P. J. Hop
kins, brought the message, which
was enjoyed by all. The money
raised $93.93. Plenty of refresh
ments were served. Bro. G. d.
Stamps, Clerk, Rev. G. L. Lloyd,
Pastor.
The St. Mark NJ. B. Church held
their regular services last Sunday,
July IL, 1859. Sunday School at
10 o'clock a. M, with Bro. Amos
Richardson, Supt. A full and fine
program both day and night was
enjoyed by all. The pastor, Rev.
P. j. Hopkins was at his best.
The Lords Supper was served.
Money raised $171.95. Mrs. Grace
Brown, Clerk; Rev. P. J. Hopkins,
Pastor.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1959-07-18
PAGE THREE
have the following schedule:

Girls Camp, July 27-2s; Wo-
mems Camp, July 1881; Boys
Camp, August 81. This "Cru-
sades" camp for girls, women, and
boys (for some reason, the men
seem to be left outD, conducted
by Miss Edwina Robinson and DR..
William P. Davis, is planned for
the training of Christian leader
ship.
Construction Begins
Overstreet, Ware and Ware have
now completed specifications for
the boys dormitory. Mr.. George
Thomas, Jackson, noted church and
school builder, will construct the
building. Friends are responding
to this project which will prog
ress as donations are received.
Boys, now living in shops and
classrooms, are cheerful, but hope
full for the early completion of
more habitat living areas.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1959-07-18
PACHUTA news

The City-Wide Usher Board O.
Pachuta area met with the New
Home Church, Rose Hill, Miss,
July S. The meeting was a great
success. The spirit was high, be-
ginning in the prayer service anc
continuing throughout the entire
service. We had quite few Wis
itors present.
The following ministers were
present, Rev. T. J. Barnett from
Barnett, Miss. The Matron made
a partial report of the area of the
Bands, and gave the climax of the
mass meeting held at the John
Baptist Church, the third Sunday
in June. The total amount of
finance raised $70.53. The next
meeting will be held at Chapel
Hill Church, August 2. Time $50
pm. Everyone is cordially invited.
Mr.. C. C. Combest, President; Mr..
Curtis Cooley, Vice President;
Mrs. Sarah Jorden, Secretary;
Mrs. Eva Graham, Chairman of
Prayer Band; Mrs. V. M. Dukes
and Mrs. Carrie Combest, Matrons.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1959-07-18
EDWARDS NEWS

Mrs. Helen Hubbard is in the
Mercy Hospital this week. We wish
for her a speedy recovery.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1959-07-18

The members of the Chapel Hill
M. B. Church of Fachuta, Miss,
have torn down their old building,
and a new building is now under
construction. Everyone is busy
and very interested in seeing the
new building going up. The peo-
pie are very cooperative in work
ing with the carpenter, Mr. Willie
Chambliss. They hope to have the
building completed in time for
their revival, starting the first
Sunday in September, 1859.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1959-07-18

Mr.. Lee Arthus Bishop is home
with relatives here. He is from
Gary, Indiana.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1959-07-18

Mrs. Bette Nelson and grand
daughter of Chicago, ILL.,, are WIS.,
iting their uncle, DR.. c. L. Barnes
on North Parish Street.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1959-07-18
next at st. James Church.

Thaddeus C. Jones, teacher at
Isable Elementary School, is pres
emily at camp in Hunter, N. Y,
along with his two daughters,
Anita and Annette.
The camp is atop the Catskill
Mountain, elevation 3,210 feet. A
news release from Camp Jened
states that Anita and Annette
climbed the mountain.
Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore Ross, 1873
Taft street, report that their little
daughter, Gloria Ann, is presently
on vacation in Chicago, H., trav-
cling with a friend of the family,
Mrs. Martha Walker. The pair
will visit relatives while there.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1959-07-18

service, ne delivered message TO
the youth and lively song service
was enjoyed.
Pastor and Mrs. Ethel Ingram,
his lovely wife, were royalty en-
tertained, when Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Roby had them over for dinner
guest Sunday, July IL. Serving as
co-hostesses for the affair were
Mrs. Edna Veasley, Misses Susie
Cooper, and Mary Alice Wilder.
From McAdams, Mississippi, came
one of Pastor Ingram's former
members to share with him and his
lovely wife as dinner guest, Mrs.
Lebretha Roby Clark.
The get-to-gether was warm and
friendly, and the food was "fit for
a king"
Mrs. Edna Lynch Scarborough
was recent visitor in the home of
Mrs. Daisy Lynch. Mrs. Scar
brough is doing fine job as Ma
iron at Alcorn College.
Mrs. T. P. Harris is home on
business, and is seeing friends as
well.
1t was good to see Mrs. Mary
Mallett at both services Sunday.
She looked as one who knew no
pain.
Mrs. Myrtle Cooper is still on the
sick list, but is improving.
Mrs. Ardella Misou is recuper-
ating nicely.
Many familiar faces were seen
during the week Of the fourth.
Among those were the grand
children of Mrs. John Wiley Brown.
Vows were exchanged on last
Thursday, July 9th between the
former Mrs. Mable Nash and Mr..
Clay Mallett of E. St. Louis, Mo-,
who took her hand as Rev. S. L.
Brown pronounced them Husband
and Wife" The couple will make
their home in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Mable will be terribly missed in
Kosciusko. We hope for them a
Smooth Sail Ger Lies Matri-
monial Sea-"
The Christian Liberty M. B.
Church Sunday School attenders
had another good Sunday School.
The Supt., Prof. L. B. Turner, was
presiding. The teachers were on
festival.
The Starlite Jubilees, along with
guest singers, rendered very en-
joyable as we'll as inspirational
program.
The Rev. w. K. Williams Of
West Point, pastor of Bigbee VAL
ley and Sardis CINE. Church, was
guest Of the Aliceville Baptist
Church A1;oov;l1o Ala IN Sun.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1959-07-18
K0scIUsk0
NEWS

Sunday, July 18th was another
beautiful day, filled with many ac-
tivities in and around Kosciusko.
The church services were we'll at
tended. Pastor, Rev. R. c. Ingram,
seems to be growing more richer
in the gospel. He brought to us
burning message on "Come Now
And Let Us Reason Together" Sun
day morning and at the evening
service, he delivered message to
the youth and lively song service
was enjoyed.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1959-07-18

Mr.. Donald Jacobs of Oklahoma
City, Oklahoma, and Mrs. Alma
Jean Woods, Of Clarksdale, Missis-
sippi came home this week to join
their brother, Mr.. Barnett Jacobs,
and mother, Mrs. Willie Heith
Jacobs because of the passing Of
their father, Rev. Barnett Jacobs,
ST., of Mound Beulah Christian
Center, Edwards, Mississippi.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1959-07-18
Monticello News

On Friday, July 10, Mrs. Willie
Mae Bridges, her four small chill
dren, Betty Jean, Amos Devon,
Willie Ann, Thad Sherron and her
mother Mrs. Gladas Newsome ac-
companied by Mr.. Hughey L. Nc
Clendon, motored to Fayette, Mis-
sissippi to visit Mr.. and Mrs.
James Calenbergs and family.
The Calenbergs own and operate
Grocery store and Cafe COM
bined. They have one daughter,
Mary Louis, 16 years old. Mrs.
Gutenberg is the sister of Mrs.
Gladas Newsome.
Sunday night, July 5 the All
Club boys and girls of the Pearl
River Valley County celebrated
their Annual All Sunday. They
exhibited fine talent program at
the church. On Sunday evening,
July IL, the Club held its Annual
Picnic on the lawn of Mr.. and Mrs.
Edgar Bridges. About forty-eight
boys and girls participated in the
picnic. Miss Elnora Bridges is the
President and Miss Bonnie Bridges
is Vice President. They supervised
the Picnic.
The Lawrence and Jefferson
Davis Counties Baptist Ushers
Convention met Sunday evening at
6 o'clock p. m. at the Monticello
First Baptist Church. The presi-
dent got the program started with
some timely remarks. The spirit
filled program was responded to
by the Pastor, Rev. L. L. Williams.
Collection $4,000. Next meeting to
be held on the 4th Sunday in Sep
TENDER at o'clock p. m. at the
Progress Union Baptist Church.
Mr.. A. R. Bridges, President, Mr..
Howard Lewis is Vice President.
If its groceries you need, stop at
Lifts. If your hair needs trimming,
stop at Guss' the Barber at Lifts.
If your shoes are out or order,
Price the shoe repairman is at
Lifts, and if your old car is out of
fix, Mr.. James the junk man is at
Lifts. And if you want first hand
information about what is going
on the world over, read The jack
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1959-07-18

festival.
The Starlite Jubilees, along with
guest singers, rendered very en-
joyable as we'll as inspirational
program.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1959-07-18

The Rev. w. K. Williams Of
West Point, pastor Of Bigbee VAL
ley and Sardis CINE. Church, was
guest of the Aliceville Baptist
Church, Aliceville, Ala, on Sun
day, July IL.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1959-07-18

All of those who want to buy
The Jackson Advocate, see Mrs.
Prettie C. Dixon. She is an agent
for The Jackson Advocate.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1959-07-18

Mrs. Alma Eastman Bennett and
her husband were home last week
with relatives. Mr.. Benefits
grandmother, Mrs. Julia Atkinson
was funeralized at the Brownville
Baptist Church, Bolton, Mississip-
pi, Snday, July IL, 1869.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1959-07-18

Mr.. ROBBERY Lynn and his wife,
Mrs. Willette Miller Lynn, are
here visiting Mr.. Chalmis Miller
and other relatives. They live in
Chicago, Illinois.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1959-07-18

Mrs. Edna Lynch Scarborough
was a recent visitor in the home of
Mrs. Daisy Lynch. Mrs. Scar
brough is doing fine job as Ma
iron at Alcorn College.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1959-07-18

Mrs. Rosie Lee Burnett, daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Gilmore is
here from Indianapolis, Indiana,
visiting. Her husband and family
came with her.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-07-26
White Sox Squeak
By Orioles, 81, In
Thinning Thriller

Ierent scoring chances in the
extra innings after Lollar had
tied up the game with a lead
off homer off Starter Billy
IODell in the ninth inning.
They left nine runners from
the 10th inning on and had
two on and only one out in
the ninth after Lollar had
blasted his 18th homer but
couldn't push anybody across.
The victory was the fourth
straight for the White SoX
while Baltimore suffered its
fifth defeat in a row to give
the Orioles their longest losing
string of the season.
Turk Lown, who came on in
the 18th inning. gained credit
for his seventh victory against
two losses. Loes was shackled
with his third loss in seven
decisions.
Baltimore jumped to a 10
lead in the first inning on an
unearned run. With two out,
Bob Nieman hit a line drive
to rightfleld which Jim Nc
Anany dropped for a two-base
error. Gene Woodling scored
See WHITE SOX, Page F-4
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-07-26
BY MERRELL WHITTLESEY
Star Stan Writer

CHAPEL HILL, N. c., July
25-Jim Tatum was buried in
Chapel Hill Cemetery today,
just over the hill from Kenan
Stadium, where this fall he
had promised to return the
University of North Carolina
to football greatness.
Big Jim's body, racked by
fever for eight days before his
shocking death Thursd a.
night, was placed on the grave
side stand by six members of
the Tar Heel squad.
His seven assistant coaches.
one of whom will be named
to succeed him on Monday,
stood weeping silently beside
his casket. Their last service to
their 46-year-old boss was as
honorary pallbearers.
Jim was buried across the
street from the North Carolina
athletic field in a grave next
to an infant son, Walter Rob-
ert, who died shortly after
birth 16 years ago.
His widow, Edna, this after
noon was reported in good
condition in North Carolina
Memorial Hospital, where she
is fighting the same virus that
took her husbands life. Mrs.
Tatum's fever had broken and
her temperature was normal.
Her sister, Bessie. was at her
side in the hospital as hundreds
paid final tribute to one of
Americas most famous foot
ball coaches.
Becky Tatum. an attractive
young lady of IA. and Jimmy
Tatum, a 155-pound, 12-year-
old, were seated beside their
fathers grave at the services,
crying but otherwise retaining
remarkable composure for two