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Saint Stephen United Methodist Church

Contents;

• Centennial Souvenir Program from the 1 03''^ anniversary of

St Stephen

• Several small areen tickets

Location: Vertical Files at B.S, Ricks Memorial Library

of the Yazoo Library Association 1 31 0 N. MainStreet, Yazoo City, Mississippi 391 94

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OUVENIR PROGRAM

SAINT STEPHEN

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH414 EAST JEFFERSON STREET

YAZOO CITY. MISSISSIPPI

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THE CENTENNIAL

REV. BISHOP SCOTT THOMPSON. SR.. Minister

REV. HENRY C. CLAY. JR., District Superinlondent

BISHOP EDWARD J. PENDERGRASS. Residont Bishop

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J.\L .AAsm^spvjxmlThese all died in the work and hope of Christ, receiving the end of their faith — the salvation.

MRS. ELLA BURRUS MADKINS

n Sacred Memory of my Beloved Mother

From her devoted daughter

Mrs. Emma 8. Miller

DR. L. T. MILLER - TRUSTEE

In Sacred Memory of my Beloved Husband

Mrs. Emma B. Miller

DR. ROBERT E. FULLILOVE - TRUSTEEIn Sacred Memory of my FatherFrom his devoted daughter

Mrs. Daisy F. Balsley, Ph.D.

MRS. HATTIE WILLIAMS

Communion Steward - Class LeaderChurch School Teacher

Conference Board of Education Secretary

In Sacred Memory of our Mother and GrandmotherFrom her devoted daughter

Mrs. Nettie Collier and daughter

J\ILThese al l died in the work and hope of Christ, receiving the end of their faith — the salvation.

MRS. BETTYE E. WOOLFOLK

In Blessed Memory of my Mother"Your Daughter

Mrs. Bessie Wooifolk Wells

MRS. CELEDIA WRIGHT

In Sacred Memory of my Mother

Daughter, Mrs. Thelma Wright

Rozell and Wallace

MRS. FANNIE THOMPSON

In Memory of my Auntee

Her niece

Mrs. Fannie M. Lee

THOSE WHO ENTERED THE LIFE ETERNAL DURING THE CONFERENCE YEAR 1968-69

MR. HENRY BERRYMAN - TRUSTEEWith love always

Wife Alice

and children

MRS. MARTHA JEFFERV

In Sacred Memory

of Mother

The Children

MRS. LEE ETTA HARVEY

Communion Steward—Altar GuildWe Stil l Love You

The Children

"For my parents who qave me

life, who tended and cared for

me and from whose lips I

learned to pray — I remember

and give thanks, 0 God "

MR. JOHN CAMPBELL

and

MRS ARMITTA CAMPBELL

Daughter

Mrs. Cleopatra Campbell McGee

Thee will I seek, 0 Lord,

calling upon Thee; and 1 will

call upon Thee believing in

Thee: for to us Thou hast

been preached.

MRS. NEATTER YOUNGER

Communion Steward

Husband and Children

Mr. Dan Younger

In.

In memory of our beloved

Father and Mother

MR and MRS VIRGIL N. NELSON

Mrs. Etha Newman HendersonMr. Joseph H. NelsonDr. Clifton F. Nelson

In sacred memory of

our husband and father.

MR. R. j PIERCE SRTRUSTEE

Mrs. Nellie Newman PierceR J . and Wendell

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MRS. IDA B. WRIGHT

In sacred memory from daughter

Mrs. Ida B. Grady

and children

MRS. BLANCHE HAMMOCK"We Sti ll Love You"

Laura, Bettys Jean

and children

MRS. LENA ROWE

In memory of

my mother

Mrs. Carlena Rowe Paige

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DEDICATED TO:

MR. WILLIAM H. FLETCHER

MRS. WILLIE H. FLETCHER

MR. THOMAS H. FLETCHER

MRS. HATTIE LUSE FLETCHER

MR. MARSHALL DEAN

Church School SuperintendentSon — Milton Dean

MRS. MALINDA DEAN

Her son who sti l l loves her

Emerson Dean

Milton A. Fletcher

MR. ARTHUR McKINNEY

n memory of my beloved husbandLinnie

MR. G. M. R. HUSBANDS

Trustee

MRS. CLARA B. CLAY

in blessed memory of ourdear Mother

By The Clay Children

IN MEMORY

BLESSED MEMORY

OUR BELOVED FATHER

MR. SAM THOMASMRS. MARY WOODS

CHURCH TREASURERMISS EUGENIA A. WOODS

MR. TRUMAN WOODS

THE THOMAS CHILDREN

Xit .JJUjmsyaoMLThese all died in the work and hope of Christ, receiving the end of their faith - the salvation.

MRS. MOLLIE E. WILBURN

In Her Memory by

H. P. Wilburn

MRS. EMMA P. JOHNSON

In Memory of my dearest friendAnn Newman Brooks

MRS. ELATHIA W. GUICE

In Memory of our beloved Mother

W. C. Guice, Wadell H. Guice.

George W. Guice and Mrs. Naomi

Huddleston

MRS. BETSEY TRAMMELLIn blessed memory of my motherMrs. Clotee Myricks Chambers

MR. AUGUSTA WASHINGTON

In blessed memory of ourbeloved husband and father

Wife Beatrice and children

MR. LAWERENCE WHITE

In memory of our devotedhusband and father

Wife Earl and Daughter Prudence

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BURGESS FOSTER BROOKS

In loving memorv of my husband

His loving wife

Mrs. Ann Mae Brooks

GARRETT M. THOMPSON. SR.

In loving memory of my fatherSon

Rev. B. S. Thompson. Sr.

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MRS. IDA MOORE

In loving memory of ourbeloved mother

The Moore Children

IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR PARENTS

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SONS

DR. L. F. PACKER

DR. R. T. PACKER

THE PROFILE OF A GOOD FRIENDBy J. L. PALMER

The death of R. P. McGee on Thursday, April 3, 1969, came as a shock to allwho knew him here and elsewhere. Mr. McGee was one of Yazoo City's mostrespected citizens by both colored and white.

Mr. McGee was born in Covington County, Mississippi, one of eleven children;therefore he was deprived of many necessities in his boyhood days. Possessedwith a desire to better his life, he left home at the age of fourteen (14) and entered Piney Woods School where he worked his way through school and into thehearts of the Piney Woods School family and community. He furthered his education at Tuskegee Institute, Alabama and afterwards returned to Piney WoodsSchool where he taught for six years. In 1934 he accepted a position as BuildingTrades teacher in Yazoo City at the Yazoo High School No. 2.

His achievements at Piney Woods School and Yazoo City led to his being selectedas one of the Piney Woods graduates to appear on the television show, "This IsYour Life," hosted by Ralph Edwards, December, 1954, honoring Dr. Laurence C.Jones, the "Little Professor of Piney Woods School."

By reason of his profession, a large percentage of the white citizenry of YazooCity not only knew Um as a friend, hot can point to something in their homesthat he touched with his skills

To N. D. Taylor High School, Mr. McGee gave thirty-five years of service. Hewas a conscientious and dedicated teacher. His deep concern was not thematerial end for himself, but for the boys he taught. Year after year when manyo t ese boys would return to Yazoo City, grown men with families, they woulda ways seek 'Prof. McGee" to tell him how he helped to make them "somebody."

Mr. McGee s own three children are examples of the principles set forth by him;making a contribution, Mrs. Roberta McGee Fields at the

Uohn 1 ^ Greenwood; Mrs. Annita McGee Lee, Webber Junior HighSchnol'in P. McGee, Jr., at Sadie V. Thompson Higha c ez. — This, together with the devotion and loyalty he gave hisc urc , sums up a life well spent and complete. We shall never forget him.

MR. R. P. McGEE

APPRECIATION

of the

Present Administration

BY CHURCH LAY LEADER - MR. R. P. McGEE

In a recent study, I came across a prayer by William Barclay which I feel Is afitting beginning for our appreciation of the present administration.

"Eternal and ever blessed God, we remember this day. the unseen cloud of witnesses who compass us about. H^e remember the blessed dead who do rest fromtheir labours, and whose work do follow them and we give Thee thanks for allof them."

In turning the pages of records of St. Stephen for the past 100 or more years, it ismost gratifying to note that the church has been blessed with the services of somany wonderful and dedicated ministers, both dead and living, and it is my goodfortune to be able to bear witness to this 103rd year, which brought to us theReverend Bishop Scott Thompson.

In June. 1968, when it became apparent that St. Stephen and the Mississippi Conference were compelled to think in terms of a minister for St. Stephen, there was,as always, this feeling of the right man for the right field of service. It soonbecame evident, however, that God in his wisdom moved in the action of the Conference and sent Rev. Thompson to us.

At the very start there was a mutual acceptance of minister and people. Rev.Thompson was quick to see there was a great harvest waiting and being endowedwith the knowledge, the courage and the right spirit, he set out upon his task.The church's program, under his leadership is moving in such a manner as toawaken the members to strive toward their full height in Christian service anddevotion. Every phase of the work has been brought in line with the new churchstructure.

Besides guiding the affairs of St. Stephen Church, Rev. Thompson, in a quiet butsure was, is giving himself unselfishly to Yazoo City and neighboring communitiesand the weight of his efforts is being felt in many ways.

A source of his inspiration comes from his devoted wife and children who in theirown rights are making an outstanding contribution to the church program. Comingnow to the close of a most successful year's work, I am proud that I have had theopportunity of working with Rev. Thompson in the capacity of Lay Leader and Iam sure that the laity of the church, having been inspired with the spirit of theFatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man, shall continue to press toward themark of the high calling which is in Christ Jesus.

"H'e give Thee thanks, O God, for Rev. Thompson, a minister of Thy gospel whoinstructs us in Thy truth and in Thy faith and for those who have labored with himto help make our cburcb what Thou would have it be." "We Thank Thee, 0 God."

GREETINGS FROM THE MAYOR

P baRBO"**'WIAVOR

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As the chairman of the Administrative Board of St. Stephen United MethodistChurch I wish to express the joy you bring to our pastor, our officers and members by sharing with us this celebration of our one hundred and third anniversary.

If growth is a measure of life we ought to take just pride in the life-span ofSt. Stephen from an insignificant Methodist mission 103 years ago to the statelyedifice in which we worship today.

This has been possible because the membership of St. Stephen has alwaysendeavored through the years to perform dutifully the tasks assigned by theconference, the district and the local community.

To all those who have labored diligently to help build St. Stephen, we wish toassure you that the spirit with which you served your church is the only measureof your contribution.

As we start the next century of service we are mindful that serving God does notend with praise and worship alone but in helping to bring love, peace and goodwill to a troubled world by first setting the example among us as members ofSt. Stephen.

To those who have faithfully served the church in the past and in the presentwe are truly grateful, and earnestly entreat your continued devotion To thosewho have not, we remind you that what you give to God's church he will giveyou double and more in return.

Let us start now to insure that when the next centenary celebration ushers inthe community will be a hundred fold better in love and good deeds because nfthe dedicated service of St. Stephen United Methodist Church. '

Dr. C. A. WalwynChairman of the Administrative Board

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REV. BISHOP SCOTT THOMPSON, SR.

PASTOR'S MESSAGE

My Friends:

During the celebration of so noble an occasion, I count it a signal honor to serveas minister.

This episode in the history of the church should be a golden occasion for us inthis modern equipped edifice. As 1 look back to the records of 102 years, beforemy fellowship with this local church was a reality, 1 see the vision of a few brothers and sisters who heard the call. In the faith of Jesus Christ, they answeredthe call by launching a movement for God, and established a phase of His neverperishing kingdom on earth.

To the many members, and friends of Saint Stephen United Methodist Church,

thank you—again and again, the expression of welcome from so many will live inour hearts forever. We already feel that we owe this congregation far more thanwe shall be able to repay. But gratitude is a virtue that works double. It blessesboth the giver and the receiver.

Shortly after we arrived in Yazoo City, a member wrote me a letter in which wassaid, "We are proud of our church". This simply means that if we do somethingfor the church, the church will do something for us. We became a part of thechurch and the church is a part of us. We belong, and yet, the church is ours.

As we give, we receive. As we receive, we give again, and the church becomesour spiritual home. We are a family, living and sharing with each other, givingand receiving, seeking, even those who have wandered away.

My wife, Laine, who is always cheerful, helpful, and understanding, joins me inextending congratulations on this 103rd anniversary of our church.

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The United Methodist Church

JACKSON AREA

Edwahd J. Penoehgeass

REStDENT BISHOP February 27, 1969

THE METHODIST BUILDING

321 MISSISSIPPI STREET

JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI 39801

The Reverend Bishop S. Thonipson, Sr.St, Stephen United Methodist Church414 East Jefferson Street

Yazoo City, Mississippi 39194

Dear Brother Thompson:

Thank you very much for your fine letter underthe date of February 24, and I have read it witha deep appreciation.

I wish that it were possible for me to be withyou at your Centennial Celebration on April 27,but circumstances and commitments make it

impossible to do this.

Let me say, however, that I wish for you andyour Church on this 100th anniversary everyjoy and happiness that can come, and that it

will be but the beginning of laying a greaterfoundation for another ICQ years of serviceto our Master.

I am asking Mrs. Decell to send you a glossyprint for your program.

With kindest personal regards and every goodwish, I am

BISHOP EDWARD J. PENDERGRASS

Fraternally,

Edward ̂ J\y^endergrass fjBishop '■THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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HENRY C. CLAY. JR.

The United Methodist ChurchJACKSON DISTRICT — MISSISSIPPI CONFERENCE

HENRY C. CLAY. JR.. District Superintendent

725 WATSON STREET — TELEPHONE 353-8649

JACKSON. MISSISSIPPI

March 13, 1969 REPLY TO:

P. O. BOX 2567

JACKSON. MISS, 39207

To The Pastor and Memhers of St. Stephen United MethodistChurch

Dear Friends:

Congratulations to you on your Centennial Celebration:Your influence and achievements in Yazoo City and theMississippi Conference cannot be measured.

My prayer is that during these days of change andtransition, your Church will provide creative leadershipin the United Methodist Church.

Best wishes for your continued growth and dedicationfor the work of the Master.

Sincerely yours,

e. %Henry C. Clay, Jr.District Superintendent

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THE OLD CHURCH

BUILT IN 1902

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Saint Stephen United Methodist Church414 East Jefferson Street

Yazoo City, Mississippi 39194

HISTORY

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By MR. D. W. WILBURN

Once upon a time, more than 100 years ago, during the time of slavery, theNegroes of Yazoo City worshiped together in what was called the Old MarketPlace. During these times there were no denominations, simply a band ofChristians worshiping God as they understood him and serving their feUowmanto the best of their knowledge.

As might be expected, in time, the members of such a large group grew in graceand in the knowledge of God. As a result of such growth, there appeared a desireto worship in different manners, for various and sundry reasons, and the groupbegan to split.

In 1866, two groups left The Market Place and went out to organize churches of

different denominations. One group called themselves The African Methodist; theother group was the beginning of the present St. Stephen United Methodist Church.The words of the deeds issued on April 12, 1866, give legal testimony to thefirst move in establishing this church. To wit: "This indenture made the thirdday of April, A. D. 1866 between T. W. Blackwell and Susan Blackwell, his wifeof the Firstpart, and Elijah Cooks, Richard Brister, John Richards and JamesBerry, trustees or managers of the colored religious society, known and designated as the Methodist Episcopal Church of the colored people in Yazoo City...,

do convey unto the said parties of the second part, and to their successors inoffice, the south half of lot number 264 lying and situated within Yazoo City."

This is a part of the same spot of land that is now owned by the church.

Under the leadership of Rev. Talbert Gibbs, 100 members set out to build the

first church of the city for colored people. A wooden structure was completed in1869. Five years later (1874), under the leadership of Rev. Brooks, a brickchurch was erected.

In 1887, the north half of lot number 264 situated on the corner of Jefferson andYazoo Streets, and that part of lot number 478 conveyed by R. R. Wilson to W. R.D. Phipps, fronting on Yazoo Street 154 feet and running back 425 feet, waspurchased.

The church was rebuilt in 1888 under the pastorage of Rev. J. C. Huston.

Under the leadership of Rev. C. W. Smith, a brick veneered building was constructed in 1902. (A picture of this building may be seen on Page 15.) Thisgrand edifice stood for 60 years, serving in every respect that could be hopedfor in the promotion of God's kingdom.

HISTORY (CONTINUED)

The trustees were; A. J. Cakes, L. M. Newman, B. N. Nelson,

R. L. Johnson, W. Rose, Dean B. Watson, G. M. R. Husband andDr. L. T. Miller.

In 1919 the church bought lot number 265. The trustees of thechurch at that time were: 0. M. R. Husbands, Dr. R. E. Fulli-

love. Dr. L. T. Miller, Dr. B. H. Dilworth, S. M. Thomas, R. J.Pierce, W. H. Luse, J. R. Holston and N. B. Stephens.

In 1959 the present structure was completed under the leadership of Rev. Allen Johnson. The trustees at that time were;H. 0. Fouche, chairman, W. 0. Guice, J. B. Qverton, BradleyPaige, David Burnette, J. L. Palmer, Henry Berryman, Truman,Woods, and Dr. C. A. Walwyn, Dr. R. E. Fullilove, V. L. Con-way, W. H. Luse and Mrs. E. B. Miller, retired. Rev. F. P.Leonard, District Superintendent and Charles F. Golden, Bishop.

The final payment was made during the pastorage of Rev. H. M.Rankin. A service of dedication celebrating the completion ofthe new church was rendered on November 29, 1964.

The administrative structure of the church has remained in

"good" standing with the national body from its birth. In 1939,the name was changed from the Methodist Episcopal Church tothe Methodist Church. In 1968 the name was changed again to

the United Methodist Church.

Throughout its history the St. Stephen United Methodist Churchhas ranked at the top of the churches in the Jackson District.Our quotas have been paid to all divisions of the administrativeset-up. We have throughout the years maintained an activegroup in all auxiliaries recommended by the parent body. Spacewill not permit a discussion or even naming the many greatsouls who have passed this way. Certainly we have many whoserved a lifetime as hard working, inspiring and dedicatedChristians. Elsewhere in this publication many of the personaland family names will be seen. This is done in an effort toimmortalize the great souls who have passed through thesewalls with the hope that we, our children, and the children yetunborn will be able to see and know something about theirgreat religious heritage.

Rev. Bishop S. ThompsonPastor

April, 1969

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SOME OF THE MINISTERS

WHO SERVED AS

MINISTERS OF

SAINT STEPHEN UNITED

METHODIST CHURCH

REV. J. C. HOUSTON

REV. J. M. SHUMPERT

REV. PAYNE

REV. MORRISON

REV. J. C. HIBBLER

REV. JOHNSON

REV. J. W. SMITH

REV. ISABEL

REV. JAMES WHEATON

REV. TURNER

REV. McNAlR

REV. MORGAN

REV. L. R. McWlLLlAM

REV. R. S. HAMEL

REV. PRICE

REV. GRIGGS

REV. F. P. LEONARD

REV. C. M. WEBB

REV. J. L. KING

REV. ALLEN JOHNSON

REV. H. M. RANKIN

REV. B. S. THOMPSON, SR.

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FUll MEMBERSHIP

Adams, Maggie Dean, Doris

Andrews, Barbara Dean, Marshall

Andrews, Dorothy Dean, Emerson

Andrews, Otha Delaney, Margaret

Baker, Warren Epps, Ann R. BrentBaker, Frances

Banks, Melvin Fields, ErmonBanks, Precious Fields, HenryBerry man, Alice Fields, NettieBooze, Almetha Fleming, MildredBowman, Earnestine Fletcher, CharlesBrooks, Ann Fouche, AlleneBrooks, Hazel Fouche, DavidBrown, Elizabeth Fouche, EugeneBrown, Leona Fouche, H. C.

Brown, Mable Fouche, Mable

Bryant, Louvenia Fouche, Winston

Buckner, Chapman Fouche, Wilburn

Buckner, Myrtle Franklin, Veola

Burton, Agnes Franklin, Erna

Burnette, D. B

Burns, Lester Galloway, Leola

Gordon, LarryCalvin, Myrtis Gordon, J. C.

Casey, Barbara Gordon, Teretha

Casey, John Ethel Grady, Ida WrightCasey, Michael Green, BonneyCasey, Willie Guice, MahaliaChambers, Clotee Guice, W. C.Cheeks, Oppsey

Cheeks, Orie Hankins, NancyChristopher, Evelyn Harris, ArmeliaCook, Lee Anna Harris, CletaCooper, Ida Hatchett, Roosevelt

Coleman, Annie Lou Henderson, EthaColeman, C. N. Henderson, Rose L.Collier, Nettie Hill, MildredCon way. Lee Hill, ValenaCox, Master Hilton, CoseyCrawford, Elizabeth HoUins, MissieCrawford, Faye Holly, FlozellCrowder, Helena Holly, Walter

Daniels, MaryDavis, Alex

Huddle ston, Naomi

Hudson, Betty

Davis, LauraHudson, Minnie

Irvin, Louise

Jackson, Edd

Jackson, Annie

Jackson, Willie

Jeffery, Edgar

Johnson, Ethel

Johnson, Helen

Jones, Maudine

Jones, McKinleyJones, Hattie

Jones, Willie P.

Johnson, Edd

Kimble, John

King, Bertha

King, ClaraKing, Howard

King, SarahKing, V. H., Jr.

Kirk, Allena

Kirk, N. J.

Knight, Nettie Smith

Lee, Annita

Lee, Charles

Lee, Fannie

Lee, Sam, Jr.

Lee, Walter

Leland, A. E.

Leland, Junette

Lindsey, Dan

Lindsey, Willeva M.

Lindsey, Willeva D.

Lindsey, MargaretLittle, MaryLove, Armond

Love, Mabel

Lawson, Frances

Luckett, Rosa

Mayers, Shirley

McCallister, Donna

McCallister, Lula

McCallister, Norma

McCallister, Verna

McCormick, Bessie

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McCoy, Jevonne

McCoy, Willie R.McDougal, Annie

McGee, Carmelia

McGee, Cleopatra

McGee, R. P.

Miles, Betty

Miller, Emma B.

Mobley, Lizzie

Mosley, Susie

Moore, Bobbie

Murray, Annie L.

Murray, GussieMurray, James, Jr.Murray, LloydMorrison, Serena

Nelson, Eunice

Nelson, Lottie

Nelson, Newman

Nelson, William

Nutall, Shirley

O'Neal, Willella

Overton, J. B.

Overton, Mary

Owens, Earnestine

Packard, Christine I.

Paige, BradleyPalmer, J. L.

Palmer, Leora

Pendleton, Anthony

Perkins, Celestine

Phipps, Leanna

Phifer, Claude

Purvis, Steve

Plunkett, Cleta H.

Preston, Robert

Reynolds, BelleRyan, Katie

Scott, Charlie

Scott, Gertrude

Sidney, N. N.

Sikes, W. M.

Smith, Emma

Smith, Garnett

Smith, Mary

Smith, Tempa

Stamps, ZelleneStephen, Sama R.

Steward, Emma

Sullivan, Willie

Sykes, Willie

Thomas, Joe Willie

Thompson, Bishop (Rev.)Thompson, David

Thompson, Debra

Thompson, Linda

Thompson, LoisThompson, Phillip

Thompson, Rachael

Thurman, Pearl

Thurman, Susie

Turner, Laurenta

Turner, Van

Tripplett, Fannie

Vankolt, Willie Mae

Wade, MargieWallace, Charles

Wallace, James

Wallace, Johnnie

Wallace, JosephineWalker, Aletha

Walker, Charlotte

Walker, John W.

Walton, DaisyWalwyn, Bertha

Walwyn, C. A. (Dr.)Ward, EugeneWard, Willene

Washington, BeatriceWashington, DaisyWhite, Carrie

White, Eula

White, Prudence

Wilburn, Bonney

Wilburn, D. W.

Williams, Eretha

Williams, Susie

Wilson, Ola M.

Wilson, Zelma

Whitherspoon, LennieWhitus, Ora

Woods, Lillie

Woods, Mable

Wright, Alberta

Wright, James

Wright, Oscar

Woods, Thomas

Woods, Lillie

Yancy, M. W.

Young, GoldenaYoung, HarryYoung, Lillian

Younger, Martha

PREPARATORY

MEMBERSHIP

Banks, Bricca

Cox, Michael

Dean, Malinda

Edwards, Mathews

Edwards, WayneFowler, James

Leach, Gary DonellLee, Sandra

McCallister, Amos

McCoy, DonMcCoy, JonMcCoy, JuanMiles, Cheryl J.Miles, Dave

Moore, Ronald

Moore, ShelaMurray, GaylaMurray, JenniferMurray, MargaretThompson, BathshebaThompson, John W.

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ADDITIONS - 1968-69

HOW MANY WERE RECEIVED AS MEMBERS THIS PAST CONFERENCE YEAR -

RECORD AS A SUPPLEMENT.

1. A. FROM OTHER UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES

1. Holly, Mr. Walter

2. Thompson, Mrs. Lois E.

3. Thompson, Linda R.

4. Thompson, David G.

5. Thompson, Deborah

6. Thompson, Phillip L.7. Thompson, Rachel L.

B. FROM OTHER DENOMINATIONS

1. Burns, Lester

C. PREPARATORY MEMBERS FROM OTHER UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES

1. Thompson, Bathsheba L. 2. Thompson, John Wesley

D. BAPTISMS

1. Gayla Lavette Murray

2. Jon E. Allen McCoy3. Sheila Carol Moore

4. Ronald G. Moore

5. Jennifer R. Murray

6. James Fowler

7. Matthew Edwards

8. Wayne Edwards

11. DEDUCTIONS

By Death:

1. Berryman, Mr. Henry2. Jeffery, Mrs. Martha

3. Harvey, Mrs. Lee Etta

By Transfer;

1. Rozell, Mrs. Thelma W.

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OFFICIAL ROLL FOR CHURCH YEAR 1968-69

TRUSTEES

CLASS OF 1969 CLASS OF 1970 CLASS OF 1971Mr. W. C. Guice Mr. J. L. Palmer Mr. Vivian KingMr. J. B. Overton Mr. H. C. Fouche Mr. Harry WardMr. Bradley Page Dr. C. A. Walwyn Mr. D. W. Wilburn

Commission on Membership and Evangelism Mrs. Annie L. MurrayCommission on Education Mrs. Ann BrooksCommission on Mission Mrs. Sammie R. StephenCommission on Stewardship and Finance Mrs. Bertha WalwynCommission on Christian Social Concerns Dr. C. A. WalwynCommission on Worship Mrs. Jevonne McCoyAltar Guild Sama R. StephensMembership Secretary Miss Josephine WallaceRecording Steward A'^nie L. MurrayParsonage Committee Sarah F. KingFinancial Secretary Mrs. Cleopatra McGeeChurch Treasurer Mr. J. B. Overton

MINISTRY OF THE CHURCH

Minister in Charge S. Thompson, Sr.Lay Leader R. P. McGeeOffice Secretary Mrs. Annita M. Lee

Mrs. Precious Banks

Organist Mrs. Beatrice WashingtonOrganist Mrs. Jevonne McCoyBuilding Superintendent Mrs. Josephine Wallace

PRESIDENTS

The United Methodist Men Mr. Sammie Lee

The United Methodist Youth Fellowship Willie SykesThe Women's Society of Christian Service jvirs. Lois E. ThompsonThe Wesleyan Service Guild Mrs. Willeva LindseyThe Senior Usher Board Mrs. Teretha GordonThe Senior Choir Mrs. Sarah F. KingChairman of The Administrative Board q ^ WalwynChairman of the Local Church Council on Ministries D. w! WilburnThe Superintendent of the Study Program j ̂ primerTrustees Mr. W. C. GuiceAltar Guild ^ Stephens

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BIOGRAPHY

DR. CLINTON C. ARMSTRONG

CHAIRMAN OF THE DEPARTMENT

OF SOCIAL SCIENCE

ALCORN A. & M. COLLEGE

LORMAN. MISSISSIPPI

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Dr. Clinton C. Armstrong, bom in Yazoo City, Mississippi, graduated from Yazoo City PublicSchool U2, 1934, educated at the Alcom A. & M. College, Lorman, Mississippi where he receivedhis B. S., 1938. He was an instructor in American Government and Science for three years atthe T. J. Harris Senior High School, Meridian, Mississippi.

In 1942 he did advanced study at Howard University Graduate School, Washington, D. C.. and in1943. graduate work at Harvard University, Cambridge. He was also Associate Chaplain atMassachusetts Memorial Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts. In 1945 he received an S T BBoston University School of Theology, and in 1950 the Ph. D.. Boston University GraduateSchool with Majors in Education, Psychology, and Philosophy.

From 1947-1961, he was Professor of Social Science, Philosophy, and Religion, Bennett College,Greensboro. North Carolina. For several summers, he was visiting Professor of Education andPsychology at The State University, Greensboro, North Carolina. In 1950, he was ordained aMethodist Minister, North Carolina Conference of the Methodist Church. He built a MethodistChurch in Greensboro, North Carolina, and organized Boy Scout Troop #435. He purchasedseveral acres of property for the construction of a second church, Greensboro, North Carolina

In 1955, he received a Danforth Foundation Scholarship for study in the Bio-Physical Sciencesand Philosophy, Pennsylvania State University in State Park, Pennsylvania.

He has written several articles and book reviews for Professional joumals and magazines.

A partial list of the professional organizations in which he is an active member follows:1. The American Academy of Political and Social Science2. The American Association For The Advancement of Science3. The American Population Association4. The American Association of University Professors5. The National Association of Social Science Teachers6. The Southern Society of Philosophy and Psychology7. The North Carolina Philosophical Society8. The Mississippi Teachers Association

in" Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.Kappa Chi, National Science Society

]l' Tu® o Fraternity12. The Sigma Rho Sigma, National Social Science Society

Di. C. C. Armstrong is presently Chairman of the Department of Social Science and Professor ofSocial Science, Alcorn A. & M. College, Lorman, Mississippi.

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MONDAY, APRIL 21, 1969

PROGRAM

EDUCATIONAL NIGHT

7:30 P. M. - Church School and UMYF in chargeMr. J. L. Palmer, Superintendent, presiding

TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 1989

MEMORIAL SERVICE

7:30 P. M. - Senior Choir in chargeMrs. Sarah King, President, presiding

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, 1969

COMMUNITY NIGHT

7:30 P. M. - Wesleyan Service Guild in chargeMrs. Willeva Lindsey, President, presiding

THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 1969

PAGEANT OF PROGRESS

7:30 P. M. - Women's Society of Christian Service in chargeMrs. Lois E. Thompson, President, presiding

FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 1969

7:30 P. M. - United Methodist Men in chargeMr. Sammie Lee, President, presiding

SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 1969

9:30 A. M. - Church School-Mr. J. L. Palmer, Superintendent10:55 A. M. - Morning Worship-The Minister and St. Stephen

United Methodist Church Choir in charge

Rev. Bishop S. Thompson, Sr.. PresidingSpecial Music N. D, Taylor Senior ChoirAnniversary Message Dr. C. C. Armstrong, Chairman

Department of Social StudiesAlcorn College, Lorman, Mississippi

SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 1969 - 7:00 P.M. - RUST COLLEGE A'CAPPELLA CHOIRHolly Springs, Mississippi

Will close the anniversary at the N. D. Taylor High School

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ABOUT THE

COLLEGE

In its second century, Rust College continues to play a vital role in the life of

the Nation and the State of Mississippi. It is continuing to produce men andwomen who are making places for themselves in all walks of life, and among itsgraduates are numbered college presidents, bishops of the Church, noted humani

tarians and leaders in science, education, politics, government, business and law.

We have an enrollment of 616 students, ninety per cent of whom are from povertyareas, and thirty-four full-time (equated) faculty members, forty-two per cent ofwhom hold an earned doctor's degree and represent several ethnic groups. Thephysical plant is valued at §3,000,000. Proceeds from performances by the Choirprovide scholarships for these young people who could not attend college exceptfor the special efforts and assistance of friends of the college. ONE CAN"ADOPT" A CHOIR MEMBER BY CONTRIBUTING $500 OR MORE TOWARDHIS OR HER $1500 FEE. THE DIRECTOR WILL GLADLY FURNISH DETAILS.

Rust was founded in 1866 by the Asbury Methodist Church at Holly Springs by agroup of men dedicated to alleviating the poverty and suffering of Negro Americans through education and moral guidance. Since that time, the Church has beenan integral part of Rust College which is directly related to the United MethodistChurch. In like manner, music is an integral part of the Negro and his history....as the outpouring of his deepest spiritual longings and feelings of Godly trustand reverence.

Thus, THE RUST COLLEGE CHOIR has always played a vital role in the advancement and continued development of our program. When you hear the voicesof our youth, you are hearing the voices of thousands who have passed on—andthe voices of thousands yet unborn. As we enter the first phase of our CAPITALDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM to raise $500,000 toward the construction of alibrary, health and physical education center and a dormitory, these youngsingers are our most important ambassadors.

William A. McMillan, PH D.President

NOTE: In November, 1969, there will be a recording of the Rust College Choiraccompanied by Miss Leontyne Price, Metropolitan Opera star, on RCA

Victor Label. For further Information, write:

Mr. C. E. Holmes, Director

Development

Rust CollegeHolly Springs, Mississippi 38635

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RUST COLLEGE CHOIR PROGRAM

PART I

C. Minor Mass W. A. Mozart

Gloria

Kyrie

Credo

*Qui tollis*

Cum sancto spirituSanctus*

Osanna

PART II

♦Euntes in mundum I- Stravinsky

*IIli autem profecti StravinskyIn Silent Night Southall

PART III

Everytime I Feel the Spirit M. SouthallMy Way Is Cloudy F. HallNobody Knows F. Hall

INTERMISSION - THREE MINUTES

PART IV

TRIBUTE TO HERITAGE

Female Sextet Arrangements L. HolmesNancy Johnson, Lovely Orsby, Fannie Robinson, Olenza Self, Anita Westbrooks

Male Quintet Arrangements C. HolmesArzell Carrouthers, Larry Clayton, Dwight Doxey, Charles Holmes, Henry Hull

PART V

♦Quartet from "Rigoletto" qAmy Munson, Soprano H'iliie iveai, AitoConally Walton, Tenor Dalton Nickelberry, Baritone

How Great Thou Art C. Holmes, Soloist ^Holmes

♦OptionalTribute to a Heritage, Groups III and IV

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COMPLIMENTS

IINDSEY FUNERAL HOME

203 East 4th Street Telephone 746-5315

YAZOO CITY, MISSISSIPPI

CONGRATULATIONS - SAINT STEPHEN

CANTON CASHET

COMPANYCanton, Mississippi

The Only Casket Manufacturer

In Mississippi

To Remain In Business During

WORLD WAR II

GREGORY FUNERAL

HOME

BURIAL INSURANCE FOR ALL THE FAMILY

air conditioned

and

OXYGEN EQUIPPED AMBULANCES

Yazoo City, Mississippi

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BANK OF YAZOO CITYESTABLISHED 1876

TWO CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO GIVE YOU

COMPLETE BANKING SERVICE

MAIN OFFICE LINTONIA BRANCH300 South Main 838 Avenue

746-5421 746-1851

DRIVE-IN BANKING SERVICE AT BOTH LOCATIONS

SAVE WITH SAFETY AND EARN HIGH DIVIDENDS

YAZOO CITY BRANCH

FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATIONOF JACKSON

104 SOUTH MAIN STREET746-5223

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YOUTH CHOIR

CONGRATULATIONS

GIBBS HIGH SCHOOLBentonia, Mississippi

FLANAGAN RATTLIFFE. PRINCIPAL

MRS. CATHERINE BRENT. ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL

COMPLIMENTS

LEE CONWAY

Plumbing Gas Fitting

FOR PROMPT SERVICE CALL US

730 LEE AVENUE


COMPLIMENTS

Mrs. Emmo Smith

OPERATOR OF THE

DEW DROP INN

Phone 746 9983 Commercial StreetCold Drinks Sandwiches Short Orders

WE COMMEND YOU UPON YOUR ONE HUNDRED AND THREE

YEARS OF SERVICE TO THIS COMMUNITY

DELTA NATIONAL BANK

<x\LuS.a.n

THREE CONVENIENT LOCATIONS

GRAND AVENUE ■ 205 SOUTH MAIN ■ BENTON

Phone 746-3221


Kofipy ta a 5^tt/it (E'eE^^/iatio.n

THE YOUNG MATRONS CLUBYazoo City, Mississippi

OFFICERS

Mrs. Mary Louise Miller, President Mrs. Cleopatra C. McGee, TreasurerMrs. Henrine Carter, Vice President Mrs. Jevonne McCoy, Business ManagerMrs. Thelma Owens, Secretary Mrs. Henrine Wilburn, Chairman of TrusteesMrs. Annita Lee, Assistant Secretary ^,,3

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THE

WOMEN'S SOCIETY

CHRISTIAN SERVICE

COMPLIMENTS

JAMES D. STEPHENS

COMPLIMENTSCOMPLIMENTS

JOHNSON-DELTA

FURNITURE COMPANY

"Home Furnishers of Distinction"

JACOBS FURNITURE COMPANY

HEW AND USED FURNITURE

EASY TERMS

MAIN STREET

YAZOO CITY, MISSISSIPPI 304 South Main Street


117 West Broadway Phone 746-4935

ELECTRIC SERVICE COMPANY

THE

MARYLENA SHOPPE

SALES AND SERVICE

ALL WORK GUARANTEED

"S'an tR-e £o-<2-e£i-eA-t

307 South Main Street


Mrs. R. L. Greene-Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Griffin

SERVING YOU SINCE 1936

YAZOO CITY. MISSISSIPPI R- c. A., T. V. AND APPLIANCES

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COMPLIMENTS

INGRAM'S SHOE STORE

SHOES FOR ALL THE FAMILY

MAIN STREET

YAZOOCITY, MISSISSIPPI

COMPLIMENTS

MILLER'S DISCOUNT

REXALL DRUG STORE


COMPLIMENTS

HASSIN-ON-BROADWAYCOV/BOY BOOTS ~ SHIRTS

AND PANTS


COMPLIMENTS

THE TOGGERY

MEN'S AND BOYS APPAREL

Corner Main and Jefferson


COMPLIMENTS

JUDY ANN SHOPPE

CLOTHES FOR GIRLS AND JUNIORS

119 East Broadway


COMPLIMENTS

SEARS, ROEBUCK g COMPANYYAZOO CITY

MISSISSIPPI

satisfaction guaranteed

COMPLIMENTS

BOB KNOTT

GROCERY g MARKET



COMPLIMENTS

WEBB'S PHARMACYP hone 7 4 6 - 3 2 5 3Yazoo City, Mississippi

JUST WHAT THE DOCTOR ORDERED

WELLER JEWELERY STORE122 South Main Street


ROBERT E. COLEMAN

SIGNS g ART

THE BARGAIN CENTER218 South Main Street


BLACK AND WHITE STOREHONEST VALUES


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Compliments

DIXIE FERTILIZER § CHEMICAL, INC.


CITY FINANCE COMPANY

HAS A NEW LOCATION

326 SOUTH MAIN STREET

LOANS ARRANGED ON

AUTO - FURNITURE - REAL ESTATE - SIGNATURE

CALL JIM WATSON - 7 4 6 -6 1 1 1

Compliments

TAYLOR AND ROBERTS


Compliments

A. B. KELLY, JR., AGENT

lamar life insurance company

746-1413 YAZOO CITY, MISSISSIPPI 746-1330

COMPLIMENTS

SAXTON HARDWARE

PHONE 746-3032



RED AND WHITE

TEXACO SERVICE STATION

15th and Easy


P. 0. Box 154 Phone 746-6642

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HENICK AUTO SUPPLYMC6RAW INSURANCE AGENCY

"PAT McGRAW"

CAR - TRUCK - TRACTOR PARTS


SAVE UP TO 20% THROUGH MUTUAL INSURANCE

Call 746-5215

110 South Mound Street Yazoo City, Mississippi

COMPLIMENTS COMPLIMENTS

MOTOR PARTS COMPANYPHONE 746-1462

AUTOMOBILE AND TRACTOR PARTS

AND ACCESSORIES

COMPLETE MACHINE SHOP

BLACKS

fabrics - LINENS - LINGERIE

Fitteenth and Calhoun


RUSSELL INSURANCE g

REAL ESTATE AGENCYTed Russell, Owner

"MUTUAL - BEST FOR LESS"

121 East Jefferson Street Phone 746-4343

Box 313 - Yazoo City, Mississippi

LOANS ARRANGED - $15 TO $1500

(Signature—Auto—Furniture—Real Estate)

YAZOO FINANCE CO., INC.113 West Broadway

YAZOO CITY, MISSISSIPPIPHONE 746-1714

A1 Frank - President and General Manager

PETE-S DX

1440 Grand Avenue


COMPLIMENTS

NELSON GULF SUPER SERVICE

Telephone 746-9915


COMPLIMENTSCOMPLIMENTS

POES SOUTHLAND SEWARD OLDS - CADILLAC

SERVICE STATION COMPANY. INC.

YAZOO CITY. MISSISSIPPI 410 South Main Street


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MARTHA SEWARD DOWNTOWN

NATIOiMALLY KNOWN BRANDS

DRESSES, SUITS. SPORTS WEAR AND ACCESSORIES

JUNIOR AND JUNIOR PETITES

HALF SIZES 12'/2 •- 24!2 MISSES SIZES 4 -


50

Phone 746-6281

COMPLIMENTS

FOSTER B. DU66AN — FLOWERSDELIVERY SERVICE

BENTON ROAD PHONE 746-5342

COMPLIMENTS

JOSTEN'S

CREATORS OF FINE RINGS. AWARDS. ANNOUNCEMENTSYEARBOOKS AND DIPLOMAS

LAWRENCE TURNER • MISSISSIPPI REPRESENTATIVE

P. O. BOX 2594 JACKSON. MISSISSIPPI / PHONE 368-9862

PATENOTTES

1602 GRAND AVENUE

CENTURY FUNERAL HOME

A State-Wide Organization

licensed MORTICIANS - FUNERAL DIRECTORSJoin Our Credit Union — A Service That Covers Mississippi

SERVING THROUGH 10 FUNERAL HOMES

Where Kind and Sympathetic Understanding Is Extended to All"equipped to serve you efficiency our watchword

Home Office 746-1732 Yazoo City. Mississippi

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CONGRATULATIONS!

FROM ANOTHER OLD FIRM

WISE BROTHERS

IN BUSINESS SINCE 1875

South Main Street


CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR

103rd ANNIVERSARY!

N. D. Toylor

Senior Class of 1969

Compliments

SHOPWORTH


HOME AND GARDEN

FLOWER SHOP

Mr. Warden Jones

114 East Third Street


VAZOO DRY CLEANERS

0. T. KING - CAMP KING - JIMMY KING

IN BY 9:00 - OUT BY 1:00

114 West Broadway Phone 746-5092Yazoo City, Mississippi

CONGRATULATIONS!!

Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. Young

JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI

CONGRATULATIONS A FRIEND

Congratulations

from the STUDENTS and FACULTIES of

Bettle E. Woolfolk Elementary School

J. H. Webber Jr. High School N. D. Taylor High School

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THE 103rd

ANNIVERSARY COMMinEES

PLANNING AND PROGRAM

The Council on Ministry

DECORATION AND ART

Mrs. Aliens Fouche, ChairmanMr. Sam Lee

RESEARCH AND HISTORY

Mr. D. W. Wilburn

ADS

PUBLICITY

Mr. Lloyd Murray, ChairmanMr. J. B. Overton

Mr. V. H. King

Mr. R. P. McGee, Chairman

Mrs. Willeva Lindsey, Co-chairmanMrs. Sama R. Stephen

Mrs. Mildred Fleming

Mrs. Cleopatra McGeeMrs. Bertha Walwyn

Mr. H. C. Fouche

Mr. J. B. Overton

FINANCIAL COMMITTEE

Mrs. Bertha Walwyn, ChairmanMrs. Cleopatra McGee, Financial SecretaryMr. J. B. Overton, Treasurer

TICKETS

Mrs. Sarah F. KingMrs. Ann Brooks

Mrs. Betty J. Miles

Mrs. Mahaila Guice

Mrs. Lennie WitherspoonMrs. Jevonne McCoyMrs. Teretha Gordon

Mrs. Myrtis Calvin

To give adequate acknowledgement to all whose works have been utilized in thepreparation of this book is manifestly impossible. We are therefore grateful toall who have contributed to this publication.

I am sincerely grateful for those who have read parts of the manuscript andoffered valuable suggestions and criticisms. I am indebted to my secretary,Mrs. Precious Bunks, for a painstaking and detailed reading of the entire manuscript, and then transferring my handwritten pages to typewritten copies."Thanks, Precious."

We owe a special gratitude to all of the advertisers.

B. S. Thompson, Sr.Minister

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COMPLIMENTS COMPLIMENTS

KING ELEMENTARY MASSEY - FERGUSON INC.

SCHOOLSales S Service

"GOD GRANT LIBERTY

ONLY TO THOSE WHO LOVE

IT AND ARE ALWAYS READY

TO GUARD IT"

P. 0. Box 480

Highway 3


MR. STEVE G. PURVIS

Principal

PHONE 746-5163

and 746-5280

Compliments COMPLIMENTS

CAMPBELLSVILLE HIGH SCHOOLTHOMAS GROCERY and MARKET

HOLLY BLUFF, MISSISSIPPI RIVER ROAD - INDUSTRIAL PARK

FACULTY AND STUDENT BODY

Mr. H. A. Scott, Principal

Phone 746-3383


COMPLIMENTS

H. C. FOUCHE

"IT'S NOT WHAT WE GET FORWHAT WE DO BUT WHAT WE

DO FOR WHAT WE GET."

Phone 746-3814 453 Ouster StreetYazoo City, Mississippi

COMPLIMENTS

WHITNEY WOODS, PLEASANT

POST 201H. C. Fouche .... CommanderLloyd Murray . .AdjutantM. T. Ball Finance OfficerW. R. McCoy Service OfficerHubert Owens .... Vice Commander

AMERICAN LEGION

Yazoo City. Mississippi 1

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