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Holmes County herald., 1962-11-01
LEGAL NOTICES

Indebtedness secured thereby
having requested me to fore
close the said deed of trust,
now notice is hereby given
that within legal hours on Mon
day, November 10, 1862, at
the south front door Of the
Court House of Holmes Coun-
ty, at Lexington, Mississippi,
| will sell at public cutlery for
cash to the highest and best
! bidder, the property, situated
in Holmes County, State of
Mississippi, to-wit:
From the point of interse-
ction of west right of way
boundary of U. S. Highway No.
81 and the north boundary line
of the Sci of Section SO, Town
ship Is North, Range 4 East,
run southerly along the west
right of way boundary of
said Highway, a distance of
2O3 feet, to an iron stake, the
point of beginning. Thence
from said point of beginning
run westerly, at right angles
to said right of way boundary
of said Highway No. 81, a dis
lance of 140 feet to a stake;
thence run southerly parallel
to said west boundary Of u.
5. Highway No. 81, a distance
Iof 80 feet to a stake; thence
run easterly at right angles
to said west right of way
boundary of said U. S. High
way No. 81, a distance of
lao feet to sac sdwaa cmcm
40 feet to said west boundary
of said Highway right of way
to a stake; thence run north
erly along the west right of
way boundary of said u S.
Highway 81 a distance of
80 feet to the point of begin
ming and close. Said parcel
of land fronting east a width
of 80 feet On the west side of
said U. S. Highway No. 81,
and extending westerly be-
tween parallel lines to a depth
of 140 feet, and being situated
in the SE4 of Section SO, Town
ship Is North, Range 4, East.
Witness my signature this the
23rd day of October, 1862.
C. F.
Trustee
Holmes County herald., 1962-11-01
LEGAL NOTICES
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

No. 10,369 Letters of Admin
stratlon having been granted
on the 21st day of September.
1862, by the Chancery Court
OF Holmes County, Miss, to
the undersigned upon the es.
tate of Mrs. Olivia jenkins
Wilkerson Deceased, notice is
hereby given to all persons
having claims against said es-
tate to present the same to
the Clerk of said Court for
probate and registration &C.
cording to law within six
months from the date of the
first publication Of this notice.
or they will be forever bar
red.
This the 9Th day of October.
1862.
Mariana Kimbrough,
Administrative
Oct. II, IS, %, and Nov. l.
Holmes County herald., 1962-11-01
NOTICE OF EXECUTION
SALE OF LAND

By virtue of the authority
conferred on me by a decree
of the Chancery Court of Hol.
mes County, Mississippi, rem
dered On the 10Th day of May,
1862, in that certain cause
styled Christine w. Fisher,
Complainant, versus Morris
Fisher, Defendant" and num-
bered 10,230 on the General
Chancery Court Docket, the
undersigned, Sheriff of Hol-
mes County, Mississippi, will
on Monday, November S, 1862.
at the east entrance door of
the county court house at Lex
1ngton, in Holmes County, Mis-
s1Ssippi, within legal hours, ex-
pose for sale, and sell, to the
highest bidder for cash. the
following described real pro-
perry situated in the City of
Lexington, Holmes County
Mississippi, to-wit:
The undivided one-half t3)
interest of Morris Fisher in
and to Lots 220 and 221 in the
Pecan Grove Subdivision, of
part Lot 1877, of the City of
Lexington, Holmes County,
Mississippi.
I will convey only such title
as is vested in me by said
court.
Witness my hand, this the
9th day Of October, 1862.
Mrs. Andrew P. Smith.
Sheriff of Holmes County,
Mississippi.
Oct. II, Is, 25, Nov. I.
Holmes County herald., 1962-11-01
TRUSTEES NOTICE
OF SALE

WHEREAS on October 10,
1861, Freddie L. Mcbride, and
wife, Mrs. Gertrude Mcbride,
executed a Trust Deed under
the terms of which the here
matter described land was
conveyed to G. F. Drake, as
Trustee, and the undersigned
having been duly appointed as
substituted Trustee, said ap-
pOintement being recorded in
Book 10, page 578, of the Mort
gage and Trust Deed Records
of Holmes County, MISSISSIPPI
pi. said trust deed to secure
the payment to Peoples Bank
of Durant, Durant, MISSISSIPPI
pi, of an Indebtedness there
in described, which trust deed
is recorded in Book 1913 at page
315 thereof of the Trust Deed
Records of Holmes County,
Mississippi, and default hav-
ing been made in the perfor-
nance of said trust deed and
the holder thereof having re-
quested the undersigned to
Sell said land as provided by
law and said trust deed;
Therefore, the undersigned
will, on Monday, November 5,
1862, within legal hours, at
the east entrance door of the
county court house in Lexing-
ton, Holmes County, MISSISSIPPI
pi, offer for sale, and sell at
public cutlery to the highest
bidder for cash, the following
described real property situat-
ed in Holmes County, Missis-
Sippi, to-Wit:
Begin at the southwest ror-
her of Lot 176, in the City of
Durant, Holmes County, Mis-
sissippi, and run thence east
erly along the south line of
said lot, marked by a fence
along said line, to the south
east corner of said Lot 176 on
the bank of a small drainage
ditch; thence easterly along
south bank of said ditch %
feet, more or less, and across
another ditch running appro-
ximately north : south to the
east bank of last mentioned
ditch; thence run in northerly
direction 146 feet, more or less,
to a stake in the east bank Of
said ditch; thence run in west
erly direction on direct line
Holmes County herald., 1962-11-01
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

No. 1888 Letters of Admi-
nistration having. been grant
ed on the 10th day of October,
1862, by the Cha1lcery Court
of Holmes County. Miss, to
the undersigned upon the es-
tate of Mrs. Claude Pitchford
Slater, Deceased, notice is
hereby given to all persons
having claims against said
estate to present the same to
the Clerk of said Court for
probate and registration &C
cording to law within six
months from the date of the
first publication of this notice
or they will be forever barred.
This the 10th day of Octo-
Der, 1862.
William Leslie Wingo,
Administrator
Oct. 10, Is, Nov. 1, s.
Holmes County herald., 1962-11-01
T TO CREDITORS
Oct. Is, Nov. 1915

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
No. 10389
Letters Testamentary having
been granted on the 22nd day
of October, 1862, by the Chan
Gerry Court of Holmes County,
Miss, to the undersigned upon
the estate of R. B. Montgom-
cry Deceased, notice is hereby
given to all persons having
claims against said estate to
present the same to the Clerk
of said Court for probate and
registration according to law
within six months from the
date of the first publication of
this notice, or they will be
forever barred.
This the 22nd day of October.
1862.
Arthur Montgomery
Executor
Oct. Is, Nov. 1915
Holmes County herald., 1962-11-01
WANTED:

WANTED:
Plantation mechanic for a
large operation, must be sob
er, a brad worker and have
some knowledge of mechani-
cal cotton : pickers. Good
salary and living conditions.
Position open at once.
Seward & Harris
Louise, Miss.
80 2t mp
Holmes County herald., 1962-11-01

There's a lot underneath the beauty of the '63
Chevrolet. Its roomy, comfortable Body by
Fisher screens out noise and shock. There's
instant response in a choice of g. or 8-cylinder
engines, a host of refinements to make it run
and look like new longer, and plenty more
that make it hard to believe it's a low-priced
car. But your Chevrolet dealer can prone It'll
Holmes County herald., 1962-11-01

OPPORTUNITY" for YOU.
Cash in on this big Fall and
Christmas Selling season. Be
an Avon Representative In
your neighborhood. Write
Gertrude Freeman, Rt. 3,
Winona, Miss, or call 375.
Holmes County herald., 1962-11-01

PIANOS Nationally known
Wurlitzers and custom built
knights. Also used pianos.
FINANCED, no interest. See
them day Or night. Phi. GIL
o-5316; The Piano Workshop,
lo9 Lee ST., Greenwood, Miss.
Turn right off w. Washington
blocks from Leflore Theatre)
9-13-62 . 1-1-63
Holmes County herald., 1962-11-01
FOR SALE

MOORE'S RADIO & TV SER
VICE: For the Best Radio and
Television service In this area
let a man with 80 years ex-
perience do the job. Service
calls anywhere. Reasonable
price. Record players repaired
antennas installed. Located or
Carrollton Ave. on Lexington
Acona road in former Lehman
Grocery Store. Business phone
755, residence 417-J1. l2tfnp
Holmes County herald., 1962-11-01
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

No. 1887
Letters T-estamentary having
been granted on the 18th day
of October, 1862, by the Chan
Gerry Court Of Holmes County.
Miss, to the undersigned upon
the estate of Joe Erwin Tay-
lor Deceased, notice is hereby
given to all persons having
claims against said estate tc
present the same to the Clerk
of said Court for probate and
registration according to law
within six months from the
date Of the first publication OF
this notice, or they will be
forever barred.
This the 18th day of October,
1862.
Connie Marie Black,
EXecutrix
Oct. Is, Nov. 1915
Holmes County herald., 1962-11-01
POSTED:

AL land owned and rented.
Posted against hogs with or
without rings, loose stock, and
trespassing of any kind for
any reason, all land owned
and rented by S. S. Love and
R.. S. Love, Tchula, Miss.
40 st : mp
Holmes County herald., 1962-11-01

MAN WANTED to supply
Rawleigh Products to con-
sumers in Lexington. Good
time to start. No capital re-
quired. See Mrs. w. P. Wal
drop, Lexington, or write
Rawleigh Dept. MSK-362-815,
Memphis, Tenn.
41-3t-pd.
Holmes County herald., 1962-11-01

SANS TRIM SHOP On West
Jefferson. Specializing in auto
seat covers and upholstering,
mattress renovating. Box 385
Or call 1885 Kosciusko.
Holmes County herald., 1962-11-01
BIG PIANO SALE!

BIG PIANO SALE!
Many new SpinetS and Con-
soles reduced. See them day
or night. 100 Lee St., Green.
wood, Miss. Phone GIL 1886.
The Piano Workshop. (Turn
right off w. Washington, 4
blocks form the Leflore Thea
tre.)
26-5tnp
Holmes County herald., 1962-11-01
M @ N U M e N r 8

M @ N U M
Why pay unaervakers and
catalog statesmen 1926 commits
sion when you can buy direct
rom a manufacturer.
You will be better satisfied
when yeu select from our dis
play yard.
We will be glad to send cur
manager, Mr.. Harold r. Sides
Or answer by mail or telephone
MARBLE & GRANITE
worries
DAVIDSON
KOsciusko, Miss.
Holmes County herald., 1962-11-01

LOT FOR SALE:
One lot for sale on North
west Ave. 65 x 1875. Call 365W
Or write P. o. 1O6 in Durant.
Holmes County herald., 1962-11-01

OUR SALESWOMEN Earn
fine weekly incomes, plus
Savings Bonds. Earn your
Holiday expense money with
Avon. Write Gertrude Free
man, Rt. 3, Winona, Miss. or
call 375.
Holmes County herald., 1962-11-01
FOR RENT:

FOR RENT:
THREE bedroom, two bath
house, Boulevard St., large
rooms, call GAG, Lexington.
38 st mp
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1962-03-28

THESE PRICES effective CLOSE OF BUSINESS Sat- MAR
81. 1862 IN THE BELOW LISTED SAFEWAY STORES ONLY:
District Columbia Alexandria,
Woodbridge Va Fairfax County
Waldorf, un Id. Lexnq Park
NO SALES TO DEALERS QUANTITY RIGHTS RESERVED
Holmes County herald., 1962-12-13
Big event Friday
4-H Clubs
Awards banquet
highights year

Holmes County All Club members who have achieved
excellence during the past year will be honored at the third
annual Achievement Banquet at Holmes Junior College
Friday nipht
Holmes County herald., 1962-12-13

ers of significance. New mem
lbers will also be indicted into
the county Honor Club.
Pictures of the youngsters
who will be honored at the
banquet can be found trough
|out this weeks Herald.
Those not pictured, but who
will also be cited are as fol.
lows:
JOHN MAXWELL of the
lPickens Pace Settlers Club was
Ia county All winner in Public
Speaking and Achievement,
1.-THE 1862 state Public Speaking
winner and was first alter
nate in the 1862 National Pub
Tic Speaking Record Contest.
He was also the 1862 state
Personality Improvement win
|ner, a 1862 Danforth Founda-
ton winner, the 1862 Radio
winner, a state Al--Star pied
-ge, a member of the 1862
county Honor Club, and a All
exchange.
LINDA THOMAS of Tchula
was county winner in Homo
Improvement. She was re.
creation leader in her schoo
and participated in the
Junior Exchange program
last year.
VICKI STEWART of Pick
ems was a county Foods Win
|ner and a. devotional leader
FOR her local club.
PATRICIA of
|Tchula is a All county Gar
den winner and is president
|of her local club.
GAIL BLACK Of Pickens is
a All winner in public speak
ing and is secretary of her
community club.
TOM SLACK, a member of
the Pickens Pace Settlers, was
a All county winner in Beef,
exhibited the Grand Champ
ion steer at the county show.
and exhibited a blue ribbon
steer at the District and
Roundup shows.
ED WORD Of the Lexington
Junior Club was a All county
winner in dairying, showed
the grand champion female at
the district show in Green
wood in 1862, and is president
Iof his local club.
Holmes County herald., 1962-12-13
Newspaper cite,
Lexington man

Development of Mississip-
|pi'S airport program under
the leadership of c.. A. Bud
Moore Of Lexington, director
|of the Miss. AeronauticS Com.
mission, was the topic of a
feature story in last Sundays
Clarion Ledger-Jackson Daily
News.
1.-THE Commission now has
construction of new or enlarg.
ing airport projects underway
lin a number of thriving state
communities. all tending tc
aid in the further attraction
of new industry" the article
said.
Mr.. Moore has listed ap-
proved projects for which
funds have been allocated ano
now in the planning stage as:
Forest, new paved airport
Macon, turf landing strip;
Cleveland, strengthen runway
and clear approaching zones
|Magee, new paved airport
and Virgins, new paved air.
port.
Last week, Director Moore,
M. Dempsey, state ar.
port engineer, and two Fede-
raj Aviation Agency engineers,
visited Louisville. Alderman.
West Point and Houston to i'm
|spect and tentatively approve
paving and lighting installa.
lions.
Holmes County herald., 1962-12-13
Mullen rites
held Sunday

Mrs. Launa Terry Mullen,
we'll known Holmes County
resident, died in the Holmes
County Community Hospital
Saturday morning at $3.50 after
Ia long illness. She was 83.
Services were conducted in
the chapel of Southern Fune'
rial Home at 2 p. m. Sunday
Rev. Crawford Ray officiated
assisted by the Rev. P. D
Bragg. Burial was in the AGO
|na Cemetery with Southern in
|charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Mullen was born ano
reared in the Acona commu.
Her husband, H. E. Mul
lien. is a retired farmer ano
landowner. She was a memiba'
|of the First Methodist Church
Iof Lexington.
Besides her husband, she
leaves a son, Henry Mullen
both of Lexington; four bro
Ithers, Joe Terry of Green
wood, Halle Terry and How
lard Terry. both of Lexington
and Lee Terry of Money; q
sister, Mrs. j. c.. Thorp of the
Tacoma community; and two
grandchildren.
Pallbearers were A. p. Car
roll, j. r. GOA, Marvin Nc
|Lellan, Ad Rutledge, w. r
and c.. O. Sudbeck.
Holmes County herald., 1962-12-13
HJC football banquet
honors 1862 |ettermen
Oh Charles Myers signs
for Ole Miss scholarship

Holmes Junior College held
FITS annual football banquet
Friday night with Buster
Poole, line coach at Ole Miss.
as the featured speaker.
Guests included the players
parents, school cheerleaders
and faculty members with
Milton Case, president of the
Canton Touchdown Club, as
master of ceremonies.
Head coach Billy Muslin
announced that Quarterback
Charles Myers of Durant anc
.Fullback Charles McCluskey
of North Carrollton had beer
named permanent co-captians
for the 1862 season.
Myers was awarded the
most valuable back trophy
while End Johnny Vaughn Of
.Durant captured the most val.
liable lineman award. These
trophies were started by the
late Ras Branch, former pre-
'sident of the college and head
football coach for many years
Tackle Alan Wallace of Kos.
.ciusko and McCluskey receiv'
ed the most improved line
man and back awards.
Others presented a trophy
from the Canton Touchdown
Club based on attitude, leader.
ship and spirit with Tackle
Charles Peoples of Weir being
the honored player.
Letter winners included
Ends Jimmy Whittemore. Joe
Howard, Gwin Taylor, James
Taylor, Paul Tompkins anc
Tackles Mike Temp
|kins, John MSAdams, Billy
|Strawbridge, Paul Swindoll
Peoples and Wallace; Guards
Doug Peterson, Bonnie Wade
Brown, Jack Scarbo
rough, William Ellington. anC
Holmes County herald., 1962-12-13

LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL CHORUS, direct
ed by Mrs. Lamar Bowie Gar right and accompanied
by Brenda Harthcock and Sandra Holder, will be pre-
sented in the climax to the Christmas Song Festival at
7:3O tomorrow Friday) night in w. B. Kenna Audi
forum. Over 80 people from the first through sixth
grades will participate. Chorus members are: Left to
right, front row, Tommy Pierce, Bill Mcclellan, Ar
lene Pepper, Andrea Brown, Carol Edwards, Anne
Holmes County herald., 1962-12-13
Rotarian hear
former resident

DR.. j. H. Kyzar, who served
as minister of the Lexington
Baptist Church from 1894,
WAS guest speaker at the re-
|gular Tuesday luncheon meet
ing of the Lexington Rotary
Club.
He delivered an inspirations
|al address on the meaning of
Christmas CHALLENGING his
audience to emphasize the re-
|ligious aspects of the obser-
vance.
DR.. Kyzar is presently serv-
ing at the First Baptist Chur-
|ch in Greenwood.
He was introduced by VIII
Barrett, program chairman.
Holmes County herald., 1962-12-13

Billie Faye Knox, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. H. L. Knox
of Tchula, and Beth McWil-
|Iiams, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. P. McWilliams of
Lexington, have been chosen
as D. A. R. Good Citizenship
Girls.
Miss Knox, in addition to
being selected OAR Good
Citizenship Girl, is a past girl
slater; president of the senior
class; president of the stud
Ient council; president of the
patriotic Youth Organization
lin Tchula;T president of the
local All Club Chapter; vice
president of the All Club
Council; m~ajorette and tWirler
lin the band. ,
She was a county winner in
the wool division Of the dress
REVUE and was first alternate
and blue ribbon winner in the
IMid-South All Dress Revue.
selected as the most outstand-
ling HI Girl in Holmes Coun-
Ity; was winner of two troph-
les in All this year : one in
public speaking and one in
personality and self improve
ment; was named Lexington's
Junior Miss. She is a member
and serves as pianist of the
First Baptist Church in Tchu-
la.
Miss McWilliams, editor of
the Beacon, Lexington High.
School newspaper, is president
of the Student Council, pre-
sident of Quill & Scroll. men,
Der of Latin Club and was a
member of Girls State.
Holmes County herald., 1962-12-13

Don Estes; Centers Jimmy
Phillips and w. T. Ruff; Quar-
Robert Marascalco,
Roger Bynum and Myers;
Halfbacks Norris Keith, Flo
|yd Davis, Bill Kindred, Ros-
|coe Rosamond, James Harri-
son, Thomas Caffey and Pay
ne Spence and Fullbacqs Raj
|ph Walker and McCluskey.
Myers became the first jun
|ior college player in many
years to sign with the Ole
Miss Rebels. The Durant field
general recently received hon
orable mention Junior College
All-American on the William.
son Rating System Poll.
Holmes County herald., 1962-12-13

This past season Myers led
the team in five different de-
|partments. He threw 142 pes
lses, completing 63 for il
touchdowns and 1922 yards
In total offense, Charles was
lin on 265 plays for 1923 yards
and a game average of 1923
yards.
He punted 25 times for 1886
yards and a 1874 average, one
kick travelling Sc yards. He
lied in punt returns with Ia
land kickoff returns with II
land was third in scoring with
100 points.
Holmes County herald., 1962-12-13
Parade draws
record crowd
in Lexington

A crowd estimated at 5000,
probably the largest ever,
witnessed Lexington's 1867
christmas Parade last Thurs
day afternoon.
Nearly 80 units participated
lin the event with floats de-
|picting various Christmas
scenes and four high school
bands adding color to the
parade.
First place for best float
was awarded Holders Repair
land Ornamental Iron Shop,
while Moses Ford Co. was a
repeat winner in the business
decorations category.
The Henson Kickernick
Lexington IndustrieS) float
took second place honors and
1.-THE Lexington Brownie Troop
awarded third. :.
The Riley Co. was second
lin the store window judging
land Holmes County Bank
third.
A group of out-of-town judi
lges selected the winners.
Business places were closed
from $3.50 p. m. in order that
employees could watch the
parade.
Bands participating includ-
led Holmes Junior College,
|Tchula High School, Lexington
High, and Walden High.
The appearance of Santa
Claus climaxed the festivities.
Holmes County herald., 1962-12-13
Garden club
plans annual
lighting event

The annual Christmas resi-
dental lighting contest spon-
Isored by the Lexington Gar
den Club will be judged bet
ween Thursday, December 20
and Tuesday, December Is.
Awards will be presented in
five categories with separate
awards given for religious and
non-religious entries in each
class, according to Mrs. j.
III. Bowie, president of the
sponsoring club.
Glasses will include Door
way, Window, Outdoor Christ
mas Tree, Outdoor Scene, and
Overall Front Picture.
Mississippi Power and Light
Co. is donating a grand prize
for the outstanding entry.
Residents who plan to par
ticipate in the event have been
urged to turn on their lights
during the period of judging.
Holmes County herald., 1962-12-13

Fair and continued cold
through tonight with slight
warming Friday. Continued
warming trend over the
weekend.
Holmes County herald., 1962-12-13

HlghllghtIng the program
which is scheduled to begin al
seven O'Clock, will be the pre-.
sentation of awards and certi'
~|ficates to 40 Holmes young,
sters and an address by DR.
ID. B. Roark, personnel direct.
or of Mississippi Chemical
Corp. of Yazoo City.
In all, about 115 persons
will attend the event including
the local youngsters to he
honored, their parents, mem
|bers of the Holmes County
Board of Supervisors, mem.
|bers of the press, and extern
lsiOn service officials.
Associate County Agent
duane Tucker and Associate
Agent Joy Frizell, who
coordinate the All Club &C
Invites in the county, are ar
ranging the program and will
present the citations and
awerds for outstanding ach-
lievement.
Club members who are help
ling plan the program include
Kim Kimbrough. III of Lex
|ington, son of Mr.. and Mrs
John Kimbrough; Melinda
Ioa mple of Ebenezer, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Sample;
and Memry Moses of Lexing-
ton, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
William Moses.
In addition to the youths
lwho will receive awards, 8
number of adult leaders will
be honored for their contribu-
Itions to the overall program
Their Identity will remain a
secret until the banquet, how
ever.
Among the dignitaries ex-
pected to attend are L. H.
Moseiey, District Agent; and
&C.. M. Chaffey. Associate State
|4-H. leader. Both will make
brief remarks.
The event is of special Sig
|nificance here, since Holmes
County was the birthplace of
1.-THE All Club movement.
There are presently more than
800 members in the county.
Among the awards to be
presented the winners of
(which have not been announc-
led, are the scholarship
awards, the Danforth Founda-
|tion awards, and several 9TH
Holmes County herald., 1962-12-13
Citizenship Girls
announced by OAR

She is treasurer of MiSsis-
sippi Scholastic Press Asso-
citation and first vice president
of the Lexington Patriotic
Youth Organization. She is an
active member of the First
Baptist Church.