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Holmes County herald., 1961-07-20
Roy-Browning Wedding Saturday
At West First Baptist Church

The wedding of Miss Rose
mary Browning and Harvey
Vernon Ray, Jr. was solem-
nized Saturday afternoon at
8 o'clock at the West Baptist
Church. The bride is the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Luther c. Browning of West.
The bridegroom's parents are
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Vernon
Ray, Sr. of Shaw. Miss.
The Rev. Curtis Ellis of
Durant officiated at the dou-
BILE ring ceremony. A program
of piano music was presented
by Miss Carol Engelmann of
Durant. Mr.. Lindsay O'Rear
also of Durant was the soloiSt.
The bride wore a full length
gown of white slipper satin.
The fitted bodice featured a
Sabrina neckline adorned with
tiny pearls. The very bouffant
skirt was posed over period
hoops. She wore a finger tip
veil and carried a white
orchid bridal bouquet.
The bride was given in mar
riage by her father, Mr..
Luther c.. Browning.
Miss 10 Browning, her only
attendant, served her sister
as Maid of honor. Miss
Browning wore a baby blue
dress of taffeta designed with
a pleated skirt and round
neckline.
Mr.. Harvey Ray, 81. was
best man for his son. Grooms-
men were Doug Self of West.
Norris Keith of Durant, David
Strong of Shaw and F. E.
Allegrezza.
For her daughters wedd-
ing Mrs. Browning wore a
pale blue lace dress with
white accessories and shout
der corsage of yellow baby
orchids. The groom's mother
wore a beige dress with a
lace jacket and matching
accessories. She wore a
shoulder corsage of white
Holmes County herald., 1961-07-20
Mrs. Moore Hosts
Forget Ne Not Club
Thursday Afternoon

Mrs. Walter Moore, was
hostess to the Forget Me Not
Club Thursday afternoon at
3 o'clock when ten members
met at her home for their
regular meeting.
Guest for the day was Mrs.
Annie Miller Evans.
Mrs. Moore, president of the
club, presided over the bust
ness session and Mrs. j. H.
Walton presented the Sun
shine report.
Mrs. A. l.. Jenkins was prize
winner of the contest game
held during the social hour.
The hostess, assisted by Mrs.
Walton, served delicious punch
ice cream and cake at the
conclusion of the meeting.
Holmes County herald., 1961-07-20
New Examination
For Postmaster

The third examination to
fill the position of postmaster
at Pickens has been amour
ced by the U. S. Civil Service
Commission.
To qualify for the job.
which pays $3.50 a year, APP
plicants must have resided
within the delivery of the Of
file for the year Immediately
preceding the closing date of
the examination.
Mrs. Martha Montgomery is
presently acting postmaster.
but persons wanting to take
the examination have until
August | to apply.
A written test is required
and those making a satisfact-
DRY mark will be assigned
final ratings on the basis of
this test and on their exper-
fence, and fitness for the
position.
Further information can be
obtained at the Pickens Post
Office.
The replacement is being
sought for Hugh Varnado,
who retired two years ago.
Holmes County herald., 1961-07-20
Holmes All Members Shine
At State Congress Meeting

safety by .02 of a point to re-
ceive a beautiful pen and pen
Gil set.
The county winning talent
group composed of Pat Slack,
Virginia Hawkins, Sandra
Holder, Linda Patton, Sarah
Trotman and Randy Russell
were selected to perform be-
fore the general assembly on
Wednesday night. After their
outstanding performance they
received many invitations to
appear on other programs.
Others who placed were
Jim Blysma, Lexington, VINO
placed 4th in forestry; Pat
Slack who placed in the talent
group and sheep demonstrat-
ion; Pat Chisolm placed 3rd
in District in Frozen Foods;
Sylvia Cannon placed End in
District in canning. Others at
tending were: Marilyn Ables
of Goodman; Linda Dickard
of Coxburg; Sylvia Chisolm of
Coxburg; Odessa Kellum,
Lexington; Melinda Sample,
Lexington; Mary McAdams,
PickenS,
Holmes County herald., 1961-07-20

Holmes County All Club
members won several top
awards at the annual state
Congress at Mississippi State
University last week.
Among the winners were
Donna Kaye Pierce of Cox
burg, a first place winner in
Personality Improvement,
and Walter Sullivan, Jr. of
Lexington and Nathan McKie
of Pickens, who won first
place in their demonstration
on cotton insect control.
Miss Pierce received a fifty
dollar cash award and Walter
and Nathan each received a
seventy-five dollar wrist
watch.
Other winners from Holmes
County were John Maxwell
of Pickens and Myron Dillon
of Lexington who took second
place by a close margin in
their field of competition.
Maxwell scored second in
Personality Improvement and
second in the public speak
ing contest to receive a
twenty-five dollar cash a.
ward. while Dillon lost in
Holmes County herald., 1961-07-20

broadcast he will be free"
for the day as far as ABC is
concerned with a day of a
bout II hours work behind
him.
The Jaycees report that
ticket sales are moving at a
fast pace, with many persons
interested in hearing Mr.. Har-
vey, purchase tickets imme-
diately either from a member
of the Jaycees. from Attala
National Bank or Merchants
and Farmers Bank of Kos
ciusko. or write-ins to The
Kosciusko Jaycees, P.O. Box
442, Kosciusko. The tickets
are So each and check or
money order should &C
company request for tickets.
Holmes County herald., 1961-07-20
Paul Harvey
Set To Speak
At KosGusko

KOSCIUSKO- Final arrange
ments are being made by
Kosciusko Jaycees in prepar-
alton for the appearance of
Paul Harvey, nationally
known news commentator,
here on July %.
A tour OF the city is plan
ned during Harvey's free
time. He will be guest of hon
or at a luncheon, with Jay
GEES as hosts on July %, and
climax of the artivities will be
Mr.. Harvey's address at the
new aforementioned auditor
ium on the high school camp
us at s p. m.
During his busy day here,
Mr.. Harvey will originate
broadcasts here for three of
his live newscasts over the
American Broadlasting net
work.
Harvey will himself report
to the station here at 4:30 a..
m. on the morning of July %,
where he will spend two
hours and a half preparing for
a five minute broadcast that
goes out over the network
from $50 to 6:55 a. M, first
of the three dali broadcasts.
After this he will remain
at the station preparing his
major 15-minute presentation
that is picked up from 10 to
1915 by the network, tapped
and transmitted to all
stations using it around noon
in their different time zones.
After this broadcast, Harry
will be "off duty until 1870
est when he again reports
at the KXOZ studio here for
another two and one-half hour
preparation for his five mi
mute that goes out live from
5 to 4:05 p. m. After this
Holmes County herald., 1961-07-20

State she was a member Of
the Delta Bellies. a member of
the Women's Honor Council.
a Campus Beauty and was ell
ected to Who's Who in Amer
lean Universities and Col
leges. She is presently in
Medical Technology training
at the University Medical
Center in Jackson and will re-
ceive her Bachelor of Science
Degree in August.
Mr.. Cobb, a grandson Of
Mrs. w. Mature and the late
Mr.. Mature Of Louisville and
the late Mr.. and Mrs. n. S.
Cobb Of Cage, Tennessee, is a
Holmes County herald., 1961-07-20
WmTMEz14IEaa
LINDA LEONARD, Women's Editor
Mr.. Devine Honored
On Birthday Sunday

A host of relatives and
friends gathered at the R. M.
(Bob) Devine home in Lexing-
ton Sunday for a family reun-
ion. This event was also in
celebration of Mr.. Devine's
seth birthday.
Among those present to en-
Joy this occasion with Mr.. and
Mrs. Devine were their chill
dren, Mrs. Elizabeth Hawkins
Of Pensacola, Fla; Luther
Devine and Erwin Devine. of
Dallas, Texas; Frank Devine,
Tolbert Devine, Marvin De-
vine, w. L. Devine and Mrs.
Rosie Lassett, all of Lexing-
ton.
A delicious lunch was ser
we'd buffet style at the noon
hour.
Holmes County herald., 1961-07-20
Mrs. Booth Honored
On goth Birthday

Mrs. c. B. Minyard honored
her grandmother. Mrs. Sue
Booth with a delightful family
gathering at the Minyard
home, Sunday, July 9, in
celebration of Mrs. Booths
Goth birthday.
Those attending and enjoy
ing the luncheon served buffet
style were Mr.. and Mrs. H. E.
Booth and family of Clarks-
dale. Mr.. and Mrs. ]. R. Booth
Jr. and family of TUnica; Mr..
and Mrs. ]. M. Tidwell and
daughter of Vicksburg; Mr..
and Mrs. ]. R. Booth Mr.. and
Mrs. c. F. DOwner and Mr..
and Mrs. c. B. Minyard and
daughter, all of Lexington.
Holmes County herald., 1961-07-20

Mr.. and Mrs. James Rus
sell Jennings of Lambert an
nounce the engagement of
their daughter, Peggy Sue, to
Terrell Mature Cobb, son of
Mrs. Clarence Terrell Cobb
and the late Mr.. Cobb Of
Tchula.
Miss Jennings is the grand
daughter of Mrs. E. L.. Jen-
nings and the late Mr.. Jen-
nings and the late Mr.. and
Mrs. A. H. Nickels Of New AL
bany. She is a graduate of
Lambert High School and at
tended Delta State College at
Cleveland. While at Delta
Holmes County herald., 1961-07-20
Holmes Teachers
Attend Meeting
On Gulf Coost

Holmes County's four Vo-
cational Agriculture teachers,
]. C. Alexander of Durant,
D. c.. Scott Of Tchula; o. A.
Cleveland of Lexington; and
r. w. Almond of Holmes ASH
attended the annual Vo-
cational Agriculture Con-
ference on tile Mississippi
Gulf Coast last week.
The teachers wives and
chilGren accompanied them
to the meeting, which was
held at the Edgewater Gulf
Hotel and spent a pleasant
week enjoying the beaches
and good movies.
Holmes County herald., 1961-07-20
Mr.. and Mrs. c. |. Durham
To Celebrate Their 63rd
Wedding Anniversary

ards.
Mr.. Durham, a native of
Tennessee, was a plantation
manager for 20 years before
retiring and is still active in
farming. He is 81.
Mrs. Durham, 70, says that
the happy marriage has in
Guided mo arguments in all
that time"
The couple were married
near Bethel Church in CT
NADIA County. They are B;
fists.
Holmes County herald., 1961-07-20

Mr.. and Mrs. c.. l.. Durham
of Tchula will celebrate their
63rd wedding anniversary
Sunday afternoon with an
open house from 3-5 at the
house of their daughter, Mrs.
C. M. Howard on Whiting
ton Street. Their friends are
invited.
The lovely couple have nine
children. three of whom are
living; grandchildren, and
seven great grandchildren
and now live with the How
Holmes County herald., 1961-07-20
Jennings-Cobb Engagement Told

graduate of Tchula High
School and received his Bach
elor of Science degree in
Business Administration from
Delta State College. He is
now associated with Ryder
Truck Lines in Memphis.
The wedding will be solem-
nized on Sunday, August 20
at 300 P. M. at the Lambert
Methodist Church, Lambert,
Mississippi. No cards will be
mailed, friends of both fami-
lies are invited to the we'd
ding and the reception after
wards.
Holmes County herald., 1961-07-20

Mr.. and Mrs. John Higgin-
bottom and Mr.. and Mrs. John
Higginbottom Jr. are visiting
with relatives in Corinth. Miss
Mary Jane Higginbottom has
been visiting in Chicago will
meet them in Corinth and
return home.
Holmes County herald., 1961-07-20

Miss jeanette Bellina of New
Orleans, La. returned home
Sunday after visiting last week
with her aunt, Mrs. J.. E.
Gilmore.
Holmes County herald., 1961-07-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Tommy Lau-
derdale have returned to their
home in California after spend
ing two weeks with her pa
rents. Mr.. and Mrs. L.. K.
Herring and other relatives.
Holmes County herald., 1961-07-20

Weekend guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Mullendore were
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. H.
M. McGehee of Magnolia.
Holmes County herald., 1961-07-20

Mrs. Hilda Power, Mrs.
Jessie Waddell and Miss
Wanda Power accompanied
Sandy Power, Watt Erwin,
Larry Auerback and David
Fillyaw to Camp Kickapoo
near Jackson Sunday for a
week of Boy Scout Camp.
Holmes County herald., 1961-07-20
Mrs. Roach Hosts
Tues Bridge Club

Mrs. Inez Roach was hostess
to her bridge club Tuesday
night with Mrs. Jack White
and Mrs. Dan Pepper serv-
ing as substitute players,
High Scorer for the evening
was Ms. John Hathcock and
Ms. White captured second
high. The bingo prize went to
Miss Lockwood Thompson.
The hostess served delicious
punch before the games and
chocolate pie and Cokes and
the conclusion.
Holmes County herald., 1961-07-20

Mrs. Lucille Chapman is en-
joying an extended visit from
her grandchildren, Lee Ann.
Danny and Joe Cass Chap
man Of Corinth. They are the
children of Mr.. and Mrs. Joe
Chapman.
Holmes County herald., 1961-07-20

Mrs. John NJ. Beal of Stark
vile visited Mrs. H. H. John
son last Friday.
Holmes County herald., 1961-07-20

Mr.. and Mrs. VIII Barrett
and son. Bill have returned
from several days vacation
spent in Panama City, Florida.
They visited Mr.. Hayward
Green in New Orleans. La.
who is a patient at the
Foundation Hospital there.
Holmes County herald., 1961-07-20

Mrs. Jack White was a Jack
son visitor Friday.
Holmes County herald., 1961-07-20

Mrs. Dorothy Wilburn was
a guest in the home of Mr..
and Mrs. c. D. Smith in Jack.
son Monday and Tuesday.
Holmes County herald., 1961-07-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Bran
min pf Starkville visited in the
home of her brother, Mr.. and
Mrs. H. H. Johnson over the
weekend.
Holmes County herald., 1961-07-20

DR.. A. M. Phillips of Moor
head flew to Lexington Satur-
day afternoon for a short
visit with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Lutte Phillips.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1961-09-26
Eye Health
DependsO On More
Than Magic

Nov you see 1t now you
don't"
That fascinating monologue Of
the Old s3eight- of-hand artist can
be douhly prophetic for the
American who entrusts his eye
sight to the magic" machines
and secret" slaves Of 10th CEN
fury charlatans.
This warning was sounded by
the National Society for the Pre-
venton OF Blindness as part OF
its observance Of September as
Sight Saving Month. an annual
educational campaign to en-
phasise the need for sight con-
servation.
Although the day Of the medi-
cine man peddling cure-all ton
les from the back Of a buck
board is long past. shrewder
and more subtle swindlers still
prey on the victims Of eye prob
lems," reports from John W.
Ferree, M. D., executive direct
or Of the NSPB.
DR.. Ferree noted the Midwest
ern cases in which a bogus eye
specialist warned series OF
patients that cataracts were de-
veloping in their eyes The doc
tor" then put his special rad
ium water" in q patients eyes
and cover them with a bandage
containing piece of membrane
from an egg shell. On removing
the bandage, the faker showed
the patient the egg membrane
described it as the offending
cataract. and pronounced the
victim cured. For these treat
ments, patients paid from 50 to
| 81 5000.
Until prosecuted by the govern
ment, another schemer bene-
fits, treated weak eyes. A metal
shaft with small roller at one
end contained ordinary flash
light batteries, the mechanical
heart also included a dandruff
remover beside aiding the. eye
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1961-09-26

ing costs Of a higher education
have placed a strain on the
family pocketbook. Without these
plans many able young people
would not be able to go to col
lege.
Il wish to compliment the
banks Of Virginia for their spaen-
did cooperation with the loan In
surance program. One hundred
and sixty-seven banks including
forty-nine branches in l21 cities.
towns and counties Of Virginia
are participating in this worth
while help to virginia's youth.
These banks recognize that loans
to help educate our young people
are the best investment in Vir-
GINA. It was also most helpful
to the success of the program
when Hugh Leach. former presi-
dent Of the Federal Reserve
Bank Of Richmond, agreed to
administer the PLAN"
The Virginia college assistance
program provides low cost. de-
ferred payment educational loan
plan for college students. The
Assistance Authority, through,
guaranty agreements with com.
mercial banks, enables the banks
to make unsecured, personal
loans to students to help pay
their college expenses. No loans
are made by the Authority itself
Information about the plan car
be obtained either from the stu
dents local bank, or from the
State Education Assistance Au
thority, State-P Planters Banl
Building, Richmond.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1961-09-26

or secret medicine or ma
chine that can cure an ailment.
If he claims doctors and eye
which eye doctors cannot, such
as glaucoma and cataract.
If he guarantees a quick cure.
If he claims docors and eye
specialists are afraid of his COM
petition.
1.-The best weapon against
these fakes is education and
constant vigilance, concluded
DR.. F'erree. The National Society
is the only national voluntary
health agency devoted exclusive
ly to sight conservation through
a program of education, research
and community preventive SER
vices.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1961-09-26

consider his ability to sire al
most perfect udders as very
phenomenal" Agee said. He
noted that seven or eight of the
top bull studs in the nation are
seeking the bull.
Agee added that the bulls sire,
Harden Farms Duke Aaggie is
also excellent and is the senior
herd sire at Harden Farms. His
dam, Locvale Knight Key, has a
top record of 22,7O6 pounds of
milk and 848 pounds Of butter
fat. She is the daughter of the
great Dunloggin Knight, a bull
very highly regarded in Mary
land. Knight was a grandson Of
the extraordinary Dunloggin Ele-
nora, who was confirmed in 1913
as Reserve All Time All-Ameri-
can tWo-year-old. In addition to
her show winnings, she made 951
pounds of butterfat, according to
Agee.
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1961-09-26
Ages Have One Of Nations Most
Outstanding Bulls Ever Developed

the Holstein industry. She has
shattered an all-time Virginia
butterfat record in the official
herd testing program of the
Holstein- Friesian Association of
America. The national Holstein
ASSOCIATION reports that Green
Greek Aaggie Prima established
a new high for Junior two-year
Odds MIXED two times daily.
Her official 365-day production
totalled 24.o28 pounds of milk and
853 pounds of butterfat. This is a
state record for both milk and
fat.
Many good COW men have
come to see our bull and his
daughters and consider him a
very outstanding individual. They
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1961-09-26

A five-year-old Holstein bull
owned by R. L. Agee, Jr, and
sons. of near Farmville. is prov
ing to be one of the most out
standing bulls ever to be devel
oped in Virginia and perhaps in
the nation.
Agee has preliminary proof
calculated on twice a day milk
ing for period of 305 days
which is as follows: five daugh-
tiers, five records averaging
1909 pounds of milk, testing
1853 per cent and CAT pounds of
butterfat; five dams. IS records
averaging 1904 pounds of milk,
testing 1863 per cent for 468
pounds of butterfat, with a diff
ference of plus 5.l55 pounds of
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1961-09-26

milk. minus five per cent in test
ing for a plus l79 pounds of
butterfat. That's in a dairynlan'
language. but any way you look
at it. the bull has quite a record
The bull, known as "Aaggie"
by his owners, but officially
titled with the moniker, Harden
Farms Aaggie Keystone. Elk. 81,
has eight classified daughters
that average 1873, six at two
years old. Their dams average
1872 as mature cows. This is a
difference of plus Al. which
should increase as his daughters
mature, according to Agee.
One of the bulls daughters.
Green Creek Aaggie Prima, has
just made national headlines in
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1961-09-26
New Stote Plan
|Agency-Insured
Student Loans
Exceed 100000

Over $500, 900 of college student
loans have been insured by the
State Education Assistance Au-
thority since July l, it was an
nounced today by Harrison
Mann, chairman of the Authori-
ty.
The insurance Of this large
amount of loans in two and a
half months shows that there
exists a great need for assist
ance on the part of students to
finance their college education.
1.-The 1850 General Assembly
authorized the Authority to- in
sure $625 900 in loans, thinking
that this might take care Of
student financing needs for sew
eral years. Obviously. the Gen
eral Assembly will have to au'
thorize the Authority to increase
this limit. The experience Of
Virginia is similar to that in
other states which have adopted
like assistance plans. The grow
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1961-09-26

sight.
These types of connivers
have made off with countless
numbers Of dollars from duped
Americans, but this is the lesser
Of their crimes declared the
executive director of the Ma
tional Society. More impor-
tant,' DR.. Ferree said lis that
these charlatians give their VIC
tins false hopes that their eye
ailments are being cured. BY the
time they discover the hoax, it
may be too late for real medical
men to help them"
The society warns that persons
should beware Of any person Of
fering treatment
If he claims to have a special
The Farmville herald. (Farmville, Va.) 1957-current, 1961-09-26
Abilene

Sept. Is ~ Recent visitors of
James A. Waddell and family
were Mr.. and Mrs. jim Null
lendore and daughter, Judia. and
son. Jerry, Of Greenville, Tenn,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Waddell,
and two sons, Richard and David
of Sweetwater. Tenn.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. H. Dobbins
of Powhatan, visited her brother,
John Anderson, last Wednesday
Mrs. Lyle Waddell was a re-
cent visitor in Tennessee.
St. Paul recorder., 1961-07-28
Who Speaks For The South?

just guilty as the next one but think it's time to stop
talking about what the South
wants accurately minority
wants The the great
John sparlman Alabama conservative
James Easand Of Mississippi gets the Senate
his listeners that the people the South
of segregation"
either Of those bitter end
read in the next mornings that The South
gospel and go around incoming the fact that segregation
ally and politically but that the South won't stand for its elm
nation"
Only A Minority
Almost 40 cent Of Aabamas population Negro nearly
half Of NSsppians Negroes very
bright to figure out that sparnan wasn't talking the 40
Negro population of his state that Easand
Mississippi Negroes When they
stand for they weren't speaking the entirety populations
their states At best they pretending speak for the white popu
alton
southern whites are armored and weap
oned and ready guard
Alabama Spark
spoke My hnch is that if secret poll could be
taken of the entire populations Mississippi
Negro would that spaman and Easand really
a minority.
The truth Of thematter that the South
section Of the country prisoner the country prisoner
history And look minority always
spoken for the South pretended
e than 10
always speak prior
the Constitution the making the Shareholders wanted
members of the House of possible They increased
their getting right count
in the apportionment Of congressman
That wonderful little gimmicfor the Shareholders
South Carolina for In 1850 it had slaves 2 5e3
whites Three fts Of the number of slaves Add that three
fth to the number of whites South Carolina entitled
resentaon Congress the basis Of population
isn't ALL than half the white
families South Carolina Shareholders
they spoke
half of their constituency slavery
IN Nation
Something Of the kind has
ucton failed and Negroes excluded polling
gets representation Congress
population white Negro southern
tell what the South wants" The nation their
both before
planted the idea that Negroes
southern minority
South don't have handy overnight for this evil but think
it's time it for what it deeply
country large
Anyhow the time write about what the South wants
make plain what southern writing
think greater Alabama Mississippi
St. Paul recorder., 1961-07-28

OTHER ASPECTS OF THE
CASE - There are other aspects
to the case that are even more
disturbing.
The President, we were told by
Bob Kennedy and others, would be
his "own Secretary Of State" II