NEWS FROM LONG AGO
AUGUST 8, 1919
There will be a Singing School held at New Zion church, four miles west of Chester, beginning on Monday, August 11th, and continuing for eighteen days. The Singing will be conducted by G. W. Loftis, of Alabama, and tuition and board for the entire term will be reasonable. For further information, apply to C. A. Franks, Weir, Miss., Route 2.
Good Farm for Sale: 141 and ½ Acres Land with good water, pasture, and orchard, with 35 or 40 acres in cultivation, mostly upland. Good new 5 room residence. 1 and ½ miles southeast of Ackerman on good road. For further information, write or see me. H. C. Sides, Ackerman, Miss.
`Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Clarence ---ton, on Monday, August 4th, a fine girl. - The weeds on the Streets and Sidewalks are the worst in years. The walks are in horrible condition. - Service at the Presbyterian Church Sunday, August 10th at 3 p.m. If you are not a regular church attendant, come worship with us, we will be glad to welcome you.
FOR SALE: Three choice young mules, three years old. One fine all-purpose mare and a colt that is a picture. Three high-grade Jersey Cows due in the pen, beauties and very gentle, first and second calves. Address: J. A. Sanderson, French Camp, Miss.
Mr. C. A. Hemphill of French Camp has been appointed Census Supervisor of the Fourth Congressional District.
FOR SALE: The property left by the late Mrs. Minnie Cobb, consisting of two storehouses in Weir, eighty acres of land near there, and a one-third interest in the homestead, is offered for sale. For particulars, apply to J. Lem Seawright.
FOR SALE: Sixty-four acres of land, 20 acres just outside the corporation of Ackerman, 44 acres about one mile from Ackerman. For terms apply to N.Q Edwards on the place or to Frank Townsend.
Mr. J. Lem Seawright, of Ackerman, has accepted the chairmanship of the Committee on Better Schools for Choctaw county; and Mr. H. A. Follard, of Weir, has accepted its directorship of the campaign. “The Better Schools Campaign has a three-fold purpose, said F. D. Mellen, State director in an interview today. 1. To save the schools. 2. To improve the schools. 3. To provide the means necessary in order to secure strong experienced teachers and to maintain the schools.” The vigor of the superintendent of education will be a factor in the campaign.
That our children may not suffer, but profit, every county superintendent of education in Mississippi, loyal to his office, will strive to stop the exodus of strong teachers and the influx of immature, unqualified novices. Committees in various counties are working for the increased school revenues necessary. In Neshoba county the school levy was increased from 1 ½ to 5 mills. In Warren, additional school revenue will pay a minimum salary of $90 a month for eight months.
