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The Mage Courier. Magee. 15175 facto Om. Pp Sixteenth annual meet County A.H.S. casses reunite (V president, See Bass; secretary-treasurer, Mrs.

Mary Ethel McNeill. They were elected by acclamation, and given a rousing vote of thanks. The president thanked the school, the committees and all of those who had a part in making the reunion such a success. The Class of 1926 will have charge of the program is 1976, and Mrs. Mary Ethel McNeill, was named chairman of the Golden Anniversary program.

Miss Patsy Muna led the group is singing "Blest Be The Tie" as they departed. secretary. The class of 1925. presented the program. Ike Bass of Pinola served as chairman of the program committee.

Members of the class gave a report on their activities since 1925. and expressed their delight in celebrating their 50th anniversary. Those reporting were Ike Bass. Pinola; G. M.

Everitt. Ruleville and Mrs. Annie Richardson Forten-berry, McComb. A. G.

Sutton, chairman of the nominating committee presented the following slate of officers for the ensuing year: president, Paul D. Armstrong; vice- i 4l Angela Nichols to wed Daniel Welch The 16th annual reunion of the Simpson County Agricultural High School, the 24th reunion of the class of 1926. was held at the Mendenhall Attendance Center Cafeteria, with a large and enthusiastic crowd attending, and enjoying a day of fellowship, and reminiscence. The morning was devoted to registration and fellowship. Coffee was served by the refreshment committee, Miss Bertha Harris, Mrs.

Grace Powell and Mrs. Vada Grubbs, all of Mendenhall. Guests were greeted by A. G. Sutton, of Mendenhall, Mrs.

Lillian Gill of Jackson and Mrs. Lola Dishoungh of Edwards presided at the register and gave out the name cards. At the noon hour a bountiful picnic lunch was spread on the cafeteria tables. Grace was said by the Rev. James A.

Williamson, pastor of the Mendenhall United Methodist Church. The president, Paul D. Armstrong, of Crystal Springs, presided over the afternoon session. He gave a cordial welcome to all of the alumni, teachers and friends. A silent memorial prayer was said with the Rev.

Guy Little, of Crystal Springs, closing the prayer. Minutes of the 1974 reunion were read by the secretary, Mrs. Mary Ethel McNeill of Crystal Springs and communica Events of Wafers Mfche engagement told president of the Student Body, and was voted into the Hall of Mr. Welch firaduated to I rX ss ifi Mr. and Mrs.

Hershel Nichols announce the engagement of their daughter. Miss Lee Angela Nichols, to Robert Daniel Welch, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dick Welch. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr.

Troy White and the late Mrs. Esther White of Mount Olive and the late Mr. and Mrs. Hilma Nichols of Magee. Grandparents of the bridegroom are Mrs.

Dollie Welch and the late Mr Enos Welch of Rials Creek community and Hardy Jones and the late Mrs. Myrtle Jones of Magee. Miss Nichols is a graduating senior at Magee High School where she was yoted Miss M.H.S.. 'Homecoming Queen, Head Cheerleader, Miss White to wed tions from former students, expressing their regrets that they could not attend, and sending their greetings to the reunion members were read. Six former teachers were present, Mr.

and Mrs. W. R. Cain, Forest; Jim Gates, Jackson; Robert Bell, Braxton; Robert Everitt, Jackson; High-tower Kendall, Ocean Springs. Visitors and pupils who attended the school, from 1913-1933 were also recognized.

Gifts were presented to the youngest present, Mrs. James Wiginton, Mendenhall; the oldest present, Mrs. Fannie Ross, Mendenhall; the oldest student, Pat Everitt, Hattiesburg; and the oldest teacher, W. R. Cain, Forest.

Traveling the greatest distance was Forest B. Howell. Memphis. As a token of appreciation, the president, Paul D. Armstrong with Mrs.

Armstrong, presented the secretary a beautiful white Bible, with giant print. Mrs. McNeill expressed her appreciation for the lovely, useful and unexpected gift. Jim Gates requested that the group remember the shut-ins who are former pupils, and teachers of the school, by visiting them and sending cards on special occasion. This suggestion was heartily endorsed by the group and members were urged to give the names of any shut-ins to the Interest In the club's selection of Mendenhall's Best Citizen, it was voted that Mrs.

Ada D. Griffith be awarded this distinction. President Tyna Scarborough called the meeting to order, welcomed guests and led in the Club: Collect The installation of new officers was directed by Gene Franklin; they are: Virginia Crabdree, president; Kathleen Fat rick, vice president; Norah Lyndon F. Knight to Magee, and the late Mr. J.

T. Smith of Collins, 'and the great granddaughter of Mrs. A. M. Smith of Collins.

Miss White is a graduate of Magee High School. Mr. Knight is the grandson of Mrs. C. O.

Knight, and the late Mr. Knight of Collins, and the late Mr. and Mrs. W. E.

Hollingsworth of Hattiesburg. He is a graduate of Blair High School in Hattiesburg and attended the University of Southern Miss. He is employed by Amerada Hess Oil Com-pany in Purvis, The refreshment table which was covered with a white cloth was laden with green punchy mixed nuts, mints and a pink cake decorated with miniature babies. A number of friends and relatives attended and brought gifts for the honoree. Births Bethany Leigh Ates Mr.

and Mrs. James Ates of Mize. announce the birth of a -daughter, Bethany Leigh, on May 5 at Mississippi Baptist Hospital. Jackson. The maternal grandfather is the late Opal Lee Posey.

-r The maternal grandmother is Mrs. Hettie Robinson Posey of Mize. The paternal grandfather is the late Waiteous Ates. The paternal grand- I 5 9 from Magee High School in 1972 where he was voted Mr. MJLS president of the Student an honor student, football lettennan.

and was also voted into the HaQ of He is presently a Dean's List student at the University of Southern Mississippi, majoring in finance. He will graduate in February. 1976. He plans to attend law school He is presently; employed by Utility Management Service in Magee. The wedding will be solemnized on June 14 at 8 p.m.

at the Goodwater Baptist Church. Friend and relative of thVevipJe are invited to attend. Mrs. Corine Bridges and the late Carl Bridges, both of Prentiss. Miss Gray is attending Magee High SchooL Mr.

Bridges attended Prentiss High School and is presently employed with Odieco Offshore Drilling Company. The wedding wiQ be solemnized on June at 7 p.m. in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry B.

Bridges. Close friends and relatives are invited. Covington County Hos-pitaL Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs. H. T.

Keyes. ML Olive. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Maye Clark; the great-grandmother is Mrs.

Wilson Keyes. all of ML Olive. The mother is the forme.r Wanda Keyes of ML Olive. While at Copiah-Lincoln she was a College Beauty and a member of the Colettes. She served as Magee's Miss Hospitality in 1972.

Mr. Mitchell is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Otha Burrell of Doddsville, and the late Mr. and Mrs.

Clarence Dewitt Mitchell of Doddsville. He is a graduate of Greenwood High School, has served in the U.S. Air Force and attended Mississippi Delta Junior College and the University of Southern Mississippi He is presently employed with Hensley anihmidtj The couple plan a June garden wedding at the home of the bride's parents. -X" Puckett planned Magee and Mrs. Polly Hosey and the late Earnest Hosey, also of Magee.

Miss Hanna graduated from Mendenhall Attendance Center. She is employed at the Mendenhall Nursing Home. Mr. Puckett is a graduate of Magee High School. The wedding will be solemnized Sunday, une 8 at 5 p.m.

at the Braxton United Methodist Church. The Rev. Herbert A. Moragne will officiate at the candlelight double ring Mr. and Mrs.

G. W. Walters announce the engagement of their daughter, Margaret Alice, to Aubrey Lamar Mitchell Jr. of Jackson, son of Mr. and Mrs.

Aubrey Lamar Mitchell of Greenwood. Miss Walters is the granddaughter of Mrs. Olyer Lemuel Stephens and the late Mr. Stephens of Magee, and Mrs. Ernest Franklin Thompson of D'Lo and the late Grayson William Walters of Magee.

She graduated from the Magee Attendance Center. She attended Copiah-Lincoln Junior College and Massey Junior College in Atlanta. She will receive her BachWoScWKle degree from ine Univer-sity of Southern Mississippi in May with a major in the field of social rehabilitation. Hanna wedding Mr. and Mrs.

Charles E. Hanna of Braxton announce the engagement of their daughter, Bessie Elizabeth, to Billy Puckett, son of Mrs. Kathleen Puckett and the late Willie Ray Puckett of Magee. bride-elect is he granddaughter; of Mrs. Bertha Byrd and the late Lent Byrd of Braxton and the late Mr.

and Mrs. Charles D. Hanna of Hodgen, Oklahoma. Mr. Puckett is the grandson of Mrs.

Bell Puckett and the late Duffee Puckett 'from 17 X- Bankers Trust Art Exhibit Local artists are featured in an exhibit today through tomorrow at Bankers Trust in Magee. Artists featured in the exhibit are Dot Fagan, Jean Allen, George Honea, Pamela Glisson McLean, Bob Jones. Jim Minter, Ricky Fulkerson, Roseanna Welch and Greg Herrington. Kennedy Springs Gospel Sing Kennedy Springs Baptist Church plans a gospel sing at 8:00 p.m. Saturday, May 17 featuring the Midways.

Everyone fa invited to attend to enjoy gospel singing and refreshments. Piano Recital The piano students of Mrs. Thelma Winborne will be featured in recital tonight (Thursday) in the Magee School Activities Building. Elementary students will perform beginning at 6:30 p.m. and junior high and high school students at 8 p.m.

No admission will be charged; the public is invited. Miss Simpson County Pageant The Miss Simpson County Pageant will be held at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 31 at the Sanatorium Auditorium. Admission at the door will be $2 for adults and $1.50 for students. The public is invited.

Goshen Baptist Church Film Goshen Baptist Church of Magee will present the rjm "Burning Hell" at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. May 28 at the church. Everyone is invited to attend. Lynn Gray plans June 3 wedding The engagement of Miss Marjorie Elisa White to Lyndon F.

Knight is announced by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lowery White of Mount Olive Mr. Knight is the son of Mr. and Mrs.

W. F. Knight of Hattiesburg. Vows will be exchanged June 29 at 4 p.m. in the New Hope Baptist Church, Mount Olive, with the Rev.

John E. Bridges officiating. The reception immediately following in the home of the bride-elect's parents. Grandparents of the bride-elect are Mr. Estus White, and the late Mrs.

White of Mount Olive, and Mrs. Mareip Smith of Hales, secretary and Margaret Childress, treasurer. The appointive committees will be announced by the new president when the club re-convenes in September. 1976. In her acceptance talk, the new president expressed appreciation for the honor, and read an article entitled vMissis-sippi.

Through The Eyes of a Frenchman," which was most appropriate, inasmuch as this is Centennial celebration period, Mrs. Malley is honoree of shower Mrs. Robert Malley was honored with a pink and blue shower in the home of Mrs. Audrey Batton Tuesday, April 29. Business Women meet; name 'Best Citizen1 Mr.

and Mrs. Velton Ray Gray of Magee announce the engagement of their daughter. Odie Lynn, to Stevie Randall, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry B.

Bridges of Prentiss. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr a and Mrs. Earl Byrd of Mize. and Mrs. J.

M. Cook of Mendenhall and the late Odell Gray of Mize. The bridegroom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. J.

N. Higdon of Magee and mother is Mrs. Mavis Warren Ates of Magee. The mother is the former Elizabeth 'Ann Posey of Mize. Beanie Steves Clark Mr.

and Mrs. Bennie Clark of Mount Olive announce the birth of a son, Bennie Steven, on Friday. April 25. at The final meeting of Mendenhall Business Women's Club for the current year was held Thursday evening. May 8 in Margaret Childress home, on Highway 13; her co hostess was Ruby Lee.

Mangum, ceremony, and a reception will follow in the Church Fellowship Hall. Friends and relatives of the couple are, cordially, invited to attend..