Scott County Times from Forest, Mississippi • Page 12

relinquish his crown when the identity of the new "Boss" is revealed. Members present were: Miss Shirley Weatherby, Mrs. Myrtle Morris, Mrs. Jewel Smith, Mrs. Gladys Shelton, Mrs.

Zona Stroud, Miss Nannie Mae Fountain, Mrs. Abbie J. Williamson, Mrs. Etoile Hopkins, Mrs. Eva Freeman, Mrs.

Dolie Boyles, Mrs. Love Epting, Miss Katherine Robertson, Mrs. Eleanor Dillard, Mrs. Thelma Austin, Mrs. Nell Rester, Mrs.

Fannie Vincent, Mrs. Irene Guyse, Mrs. Thelma Rogers, Mrs. Mary Fikes, Mrs. Julia Eubanks, Mrs.

Vera Lackey, Mrs. Sandy Sandridge, Mrs. Helen Youngblood, Mrs. Lois Overby, Mrs. Pennye Merle Gatewood, Mrs.

Nell Gatewood, Mrs. Ida Mae Pryor, Mrs. Mabel Bliss and Mrs. Evelyn Dennis. Miss Alpha Jones was elected to membership.

PERSONALS Mrs. R. B. Moulder, Mrs. Lilla Lane and Mrs.

Bill Harris attended the luncheon at the Heidelberg Saturday, given in honor of the national president of the VFW Auxiliary, Mrs. Elizabeth Adamson of Denver, Colorado, after which they enjoyed a coffee at the governor's mansion, and a tour of the new VA hospital. Mrs. Howard Stringer, Miss Odell Rogers, Mrs. Ruth Blackard and Miss Ginger Blackard of Memphis, Tenn.

visited Mrs. R. G. McMullan and Mr. Atlie Horn, Saturday.

Mr. and Mrs. V. L. Smith, Mr.

and Mrs. Hillard McMullan, Mrs. R. G. McMullan and Mr.

Atlie Horn attended the funeral of Mr. W. W. Pittman in Bay Springs, Sunday afternoon. Mrs.

Pete Dennis was taken to Baptist Hospital in Jackson last week for treatment of illness. "Births' 29 GREGORY WAYNE MITCHELL, a son born to Mr. and Mrs. Billy W. Mitchell on February 2, 1962; weight, 8 pounds, 1 ounce; grandparents: Mr.

an and Mrs. Dallas Edwards, Conehatta; Mr. and Mrs. Emery Mitchell, Oxford; great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.

Sam M. McDill, Conehatta. SHOP IN FOREST FIRSH LUNCHEON HELD AT COUNTRY CLUB The first luncheon of the new year was held by members of the Forest Country Club Auxiliary on February 7 with Mrs. Red Beard, Mrs. Ray Sturrup, Mrs.

Erskine Eure, Mrs. Ed Gaddis, Mrs. Joe Scales and Mrs. William C. Thompson in charge.

Members and guests were welcomed by Mrs. Erle Johnston, president, and committee members were announced by Mrs. Earl Walsh, vice president. Mrs. Jack Elliott read a tentative budget for the year and asked that dues be sent to her.

Members votea to meet on Thursdays for luncheon and voted to be hostesses for the meetings, and discontinue the pot-luck affairs throughout the coming year. The lades will conduct a beautification program for the club house grounds and everyone was requested to cooperate with the committee which is composed of Mrs. 0. B. Triplett, Mrs.

Fred Gaddis, Mrs. Trenton Shelton, Mrs. J. R. McCravey, Jr.

and Mrs. R. E. Boyter. Those attending included Mesdames Beard, Sturrup, Eure, Scales, Thompson, Johnston, Elliott, Walsh, Triplett, McCravey, Shelton, George Townsend, Percy Burnham, Henry Melichar, V.

R. Lackey, Bill Dearman, Sidney Cooper, John Rushing, Kermit Reynolds, Leo Russell, H. B. McCrory, and John Bondurant. Lackey Memorial Hospital Patients Mrs.

Christine Patton, Morton Paul Weems, Forest Mrs. George McCormick, Rt. 2, Pelahatchie Hulon Laird, Morton Rodney Usry, Rt. 1, Forest Homer Gray, Morton Mrs. Halbert Patterson, Rt.

2, Forest Mrs. John Townsend, Rt. 1, Lake Mrs. J. T.

McLemore, Jackson Mrs. Keith Gunn, Forest Mrs. Doyle Sistrunk Boy, Forest Mrs. Robert Haralson, Rt. 1, Forest Janet Morrow, Rt.

1, Union Royce Windham, Rt. 3, Forest Mrs. Ewell Hawkins, Pulaski Mrs. Tobe H. Ivy, Forest Lonnie Stroud, Forset Gerald Bliss, Forest Joe Vernon Bryant, Rt.

1, Morton Mrs. Herschel Johnson, Rt. 1, Louin Jeanne Bradford, Forest Mrs. Grady Abel, Rt. 1, Conehatta Miss Lynette Westbrook, Rt.

2, Forest Miss Delois Reeves. Rt. 3, Forest Mrs. Glen W. Pace, Forest Mrs.

Johnnie E. Viverette, Forest Clayborn Huff, Rt. 2, Forest Sam Goodson, Rt. 2, Forest Oscar L. Richardson, Rt.

1, Lake Mrs. John A. McDill Boy, Jackson Mrs. R. D.

Brown, Pulaski For Your Selection Of FARMING GARDENING TOOLS AVERY BRINLEY PLOW POINTS COLE PLANTERS FERTILIZER DISTRIBUTORS GEORGIA STOCKS PLOW LINES TRACE CHAINS HORSE COLLARS PADS BACK BANDS BRIDLES LEATHER WAGON LINES TRACTOR CLIVACES HOES SHOVELS RAKES AXES POST HOLE DIGGERS WIRE STRETCHERS MACHINE, CARRIAGE, PLOW STOVE BOLTS YARD BROOMS GARDEN CARTS LAWN MOWERS PRUNING SHEARS ALL KINDS OF WORK GLOVES TEN YEARS AGO Forest became the second city in the state to have the water flouridated with the chemical which helps prevent tooth decay Mrs. Mary Cain addressed the Forest Rotary Club Cpl. Gene Antley was assigned to duty with the Army Chemical Center, Edgewood, from Camp Stewart, Ga. Builders Hardware AND SUPPLY, INC. Store Ph.

Gl 3-3261 Warehouse: Gl 3-8181 FOREST, MISS. Burnham Infant Buried Tuesday Funeral services were held for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Lennis Burnham, of Pelahatchie, Tuesday, February 20, at 3:00, from the Lodebar cemetery with Ott Lee Funeral Home in charge. Bobby Lee is survived by his parents and one sister, Nancy Burnham of Pelahatchie, maternal grandparents, Mr.

and Mrs. Tommie Gordon, Pelahatchie, and paternal grandfather, Mr. Gedie Burnham of Pelahatchie. EAST SCOTT COLORED SCHOOL HOSTS By W. L.

Slaughter The East Central Athletic Conference Basketball Tourney is set for East Scott High School, Lake, Thursday, February 22, 1962, commencing at 10 o'clock a. m. The East Scott lassies, defending E.C.A.C. champs, sparked by stellar guard or forward Esther Patrick and pivot forward Bobbie Nell Holmes, were seeded again and are heavily favored to do a repeat performance. The Walnut Grove sextet, top seeded with a remarkable record, will serve as a possible roadblock for the local female crew.

Boys Pairings 10:00 11:00, Philadelphia vs Scott County Hospital Patients Mrs. R. E. Donnell, Morton Mrs. George McCormick, Morton Miss Alice V.

Walters, Polkville Mrs. Mary Lou Allen, Morton Baby Girl Allen Oree Winstead, Pelahatchie Mrs. Myra Faulkner, Morton Mrs. Orban Magers Morton Cleve Lewis Morton Herman Weeks Morton Ava Nell Jackson Morton James C. Neese Brandon Mrs.

Cecil Bennett I Morton Mrs. Vera Thompson, Polkville Mrs. Vernon Hayman, Morton Mrs. Syble Burnham, Pelahatchie Baby Boy Burnham Virgie L. Burnett, Lena Belinda Moore, Morton Lillie W.

Lyle, Lena Wilbur Lee Bates, Morton Mrs. Beatrice Phillips, Morton Betty Jean Smith, Morton Mrs. Annie Keeton, Morton COLORED: Harold Lee Posey, Morton Jacob Deering, Morton Mrs. Doris Pope, Forest R. C.

Morrow, Sebastopol Mrs. W. J. Yeatman, Rt. 4, Forest C.

O. Park, Forest Mrs. Bobby Easterling, Rt. 3, Forest Mrs. Gladys Shelton, Forest COLORED: Onie Bradford, Forest Fannie Golden, Forest Vera Jordan Girl, Forest Dorothy Evans and Girl, Forest Robert White, Rt.

3, Forest Lottie Walker, Forest SCOTT COUNTY TIMES Greer; 12:00 1:00, Walnut Grove vs. Beashie; 2:00 3:00, Raleigh vs. winner of Philadelphia-Greer; 4:30 5:30, Longdale VS. Pelahatchie; 6:30 7:30, DeKalb vs. East Scott.

In the boys division top seeded Walnut Grove, sparked by their 6'-6 center Jimmy Mann and the 6'-3 George Stribling, appears to be a cinch repeater. Third seeded Beashie has proven troublesome to the defending champions and has accepted the dark horse role. Girls Pairings 11:00 12:00, Longdale vs. DeKalb; 1:00 2:00, Walnut Grove vs. Pelahatchie; 3:00 4:30, Winner of Longdale-DeKalb vs.

Raleigh; 5:30 6:30, Beashie vs. East Scott; 7:30 8:30, Philadelphia vs. Greer. NOTEBOOK (Continued from page 1) ly of Morton has been nominated by the Morton Climbers Club for the state "Family of the Year" award Ralph is the popular manager of Morton Motor Company and he and Mrs. Simmons are active in civic and church projects they have three children, Mae Annette, Roddy and Keith Members of the Mississippi legal profession paid a surprise tribute last week to a former Scott countian, Judge Sid Mize, of Gulfport the occasion was his 25th anniversary as a federal judge he was cited, among other things, as "an outstanding American" and a "symbol of integrity and a monument of mercy." Judge Mize was presented a judicial robe, an inscribed gavel, a sterling silver tray, and a new gun for quail hunting.

AN INCREASE in the number of people buying poll taxes for 1961 was reported by Sheriff Dewitt Simmons, who said the total is well over 4000 J. O. Sherman has sold his barber shop to C. H. Mapp and Bill Yonce and he is now retired after 47 years of operating the shop We had a nice note from Jimmie McDowell, former sports editor of the State Times and now on the publicity staff of the Houston Colts baseball team in the National League he said he misses writing a daily column but is happy with his new bosses the Houston manager is former Mississippian Harry Craft.

Wednesday, February 21, 1962 MISS McCORMICK (Continued from page 1) La. Judges for the plays were Dr. E. S. Wallace, professor of business and economics at Millsaps College; Miss Mary Bush, graduate of Belhaven and Mrs.

Elaine Wright. All are active in the Jackson Little Theatre. Other plays competiting with "The Maker of Dreams" were: "Petal in the directed by Wayne Weeks, senior from Miami, Fla. and "The Bride Wore Red directed by Gwen Catching, senior from Riverside, Calif. MRS.

BISHOP (Continued from page 1) Other church duties ably performed are: pianist for the Junior Department and Program Chairman for her WMU Circle. Her faithfulness to the church and all its functions is indeed inspiring. Lavonne has served as secretary and on various committees in the Hospital Auxiliary. She has also participated in all community drives such as Cancer, Heart and March of Dimes. Other activities include: Hospitality Chairman during our annual Hospitality month; service on the Scott County Election Commission appointed by the Governor; participation in the Forest Centenniel Celebration.

The wife of a prominent local banker, H. E. Bishop, who has also served as mayor of our town, Lavonne has always found Services Funeral HORACE CLEVELAND ANDERSON February 16, 1962 Forest Baptist Church BOBBY LEE BURNHAM Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Lennis Burnham of Pelahatchie February 20, 1962 Lodebar Church OTT LEE FUNERAL HOME IN A STEW About Building Problems! PLANNING TO BUILD? Get the advantages of Forest Ready-Mixed Concrete.

It is uniform. Every batch is high quality. It offers the right "mix" for your job. It is easy to place and finish. It is watertight, firesafe, strong, enduring.

FINANCE your mixed home concrete improvement through Forest using Ready- readyMix Concrete Company. We can finance for up to 36 months, carports, driveways, and other improvements that require the use of concrete You may use your choice of contractor to perform the work. Call Gl 3-8488, or come by Forest Ready-Mix Concrete Company for information. "IF IT'S READY-MIXED IT'S RIGHT" Forest Ready-Mix Concrete Co. Phone Gl 3-8071 Forest, Mississippi FOREST, MISS.

LOCALS LINDA McCORMICK TO PERFORM WITH OLE MISS GROUP Linda McCormick, a 1961 graduate of Forest High School, and now a freshman at Ole Miss, will appear with the University Players in their forthcoming production of Enid Bagnold's, "Chalk The play, which was presented in arena style by the University of Mississippi Summer Theatre Workshop, is scheduled for full stage production at the Fine Arts Center at the University, Feb. 21-24, nightly at 8 o'clock. Dr. Charles M. Getchel, head of the Speech Department is the director, with graduate speech student Bob Macek, of St.

Louis, as technical director. In the leading roles of Miss Madrigal and the grandmother, Mrs. St. Maugham, will be Mrs. Helen Cassell Kellum and Mrs.

Frank Halstead. Mrs. Kellum, a member of the speech department faculty, plays the same role in which she appeared in the Summer Theatre version. Mrs. Halstead, a faculty wife at Ole Miss, is guest star for the dramatic production.

She has appeared on the Ole Miss Stage several times in recent years. Another member of the summer cast who will be back for the regular season presentation is graduate student Jim Ousts of Cleveland, in the role of The Judge. Linda is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bill McCormick of Forest.

At the University, she is also a member of Alpha Delta Pi social sorority; has served on the staff of the campus radio station; and was recently elected to the House Council for her dormitory, Hefley Hall. FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS CELEBRATED TUESDAY On Tuesday the thirteenth a group of "February Friendly Folks" met at the Rose Room of the Old South Cafe at high noon for their annual fun-fest and birthday party. Receiving at the door were Mesdames Mary Christian, 01- lie Cooper and Mary McAuliffe. Following the exchange of greet- FOREST BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S CLUB Valentines and flowers wrote the plot for the February dinner meeting of the Business and Professional Women's Club on Tuesday evening at the Old South Cafe. A large arrangement of red carnations and hearts was the centerpiece of the head table, while valentines and cupids were used at intervals along the outgoing tables.

Mrs. Mary Fikes welcomed the members and guest. Mrs. Myrtle Morris gave the invocation. Hostesses for the meeting were Mrs.

Myrtle Morris, Mrs. Verna Mitchell, and Mrs. Eva Freeman. Bosses' Night was set for March 13 according to Mrs. Fannie Vincent, chairman.

Highlights of the evening will be the crowning of the 1962 "Boss of the Mr. J. J. Fountain, reigning "Boss of the Year" will ings and registration of guests a delicious buffet luncheon was served. This unique occasion is anticipated and enjoyed only by those who have met the qualifications a birthday in February.

February boasts of a famous few Check your horoscope it may be you You may be an Abe, a George, a ground-hog rare A Queen of Hearts, Mr. Valentine's heir Or perhaps just a plain Februarite Join the gang 'twill be a delight! Consult the committee of '63 They forsee a mystery what can it be? 1963 committee: Mrs. Elizabeth Willey, chairman; Mrs. Nadine Burroughs; Mrs. Edna Earle Dearman; Mrs.

Grace Roby. Present at Tuesday's luncheon: Mrs. Mary Christian, Mrs. Ollie Cooper, Mrs. Mary McAuliffe, Mrs.

Elizabeth Willey, Mrs. Nadine Burroughs, Mrs. Dorothy Hawkins, Mrs. Hattie Cates, Mrs. Lilla Lane, Mrs.

Myrine Turman, Mrs. Myrtle High, Mrs. Ina Faye Lee, Mrs. Billy Lee, Mrs. Dolly McNeill.

ONE OF A SERIES OF SALUTES TO SENIORS OF FOREST HIGH SCHOOL CONGRATULATIONS Jane Beeland Jane is the daughter of W. A. Beeland. High school activities include: Beta Club 3 years, officer of Beta Club, District Beta Club president, basketball cheerleader, two Student Council, Latin Club, 4 years; FHA 2 years, Art, Mixed Chorus 3 years, Choralettes 4 years, FBLA, Speech 4 years, paper staff 2 years, band 2 years, operetta, and junior play. She was a delegate to American Legion Girls' State, is a member of Forest Methodist Church, and is secretary of her Sunday School class.

She plans to enter MSCW in the fall. ASSURE TOMORROW WITH A SAVINGS ACCOUNT TODAY The Future Belongs To Those Who Save. If You Are Confused About Where to Save, Remember the Farmers Merchants Bank. Savings are Federally Insured and the Interest You Earn is Guaranteed. FARMERS MERCHANTS BANK SCOTT COUNTY'S LEADING BANK WHERE EVERY CUSTOMER IS IMPORTANT Member Federal Reserve System and F.

D. I. C. FOREST, MISSISSIPPI time to devote to homemaking. Her lovely Colonial home has been the scene of many social and civic functions.

Her two fine children are also a tribute to this outstanding woman. A daughter, Nell, is Mrs. Wade Barton of Tupelo, and a son, Gene, is a vice-president of the First National Bank of Dallas. She is also the proud grandmother of Gene Barton, age 7, who visits in Forest quite often. Truly, this woman has estab.

lished a home where not only members of her own family, but many others have felt the warmth and friendliness of a Christian family. A list of activities is only a partial picture of the character of Lavonne. Other things, which cannot be listed so easily, are her patience; her clear thinking which organizes a project from the beginning to the end before it is started; her dedication to things that are worthwhile and good; her many thoughtful deeds; helping a friend; notes of cheer; visits to the lonely all of these are the real Lavonne. We feel that she has found the Golden Key mentioned in our M.F.W.C. theme.

Hers is the Golden Key of service, because she has made Forest a better place in which to live and certainly she has contributed immeasurably to "better understanding" in her community and among her fellows! It is with great pride that we nominate Mrs. H. E. Bishop Club Woman of the Year for 1962. PALMER FOR INSURANCE RENTAL Brand new, buff brick 3 bedrooms 5 miles from Forest, outstanding rental $65.

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