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HaHietburtj American Friday, iux 3a, I til Pag 2 Kyker hassle heads back to court abandon the newsstand because the Saenger Center is in the process of being renovated and the space is needed for a dressing room. Miss Kyker has been fighting the city'i efforts to move her because she wants to see the newsstand remain open for SO years a desire expressed by her parents. "I'm trying to do it for sentiment and tradition," Miss Kyker said. "My mother and dad wanted to run the stand for 50 years. I'm trying to do it for them." A settlement reportedly was close to being reached between Miss Kyker and BY KEN PILARSKI America Iter! wrHtr The Kyker Newsstand controversy apparently Is heading back into court Hattlesburg Attorney Rex Jones, representing Fannie Kyker, filed an appeal in Forrest County Circuit Court Thursday afternoon.

Miss Kyker had lost a legal showdown in front of County Judge Dickie McKenzie June 17, when he reinstated a previous order that she must vacate the property. No hearing date has been set. The city wants Miss Kyker to Fourteen sentenced after pleading guilty place In page layout and design (publications other than daily or weekly), and an honorable mention in page layout and design (all dailies). She was runner-up for the overall communications award, 'The Sweeptsfokes," which was won by New York Times columnist Andree Brooks. AWARD-WINNING Hattiesburg American photographer Mary Ann Wells displays the Outstanding Achievement Award plaque she received from the National Federation of Press Women in Philadelphia, Pa.

Her NFPW honors included a first place in photography (all publications), a second the City of Hattlesburg, but a story that appeared in Thursday's edition of The American apparently had ended that possibility for the time being. In the story, Mayor Bobby Chain said he had given Miss Kyker 10 days to abandon the newsstand, and that she had been offered a plaque commemorating the Kyker family. The plaque, according to Chain, would have been erected at the site of Kyker's Newsstand, marking it as a historical landmark, However, the mayor put a stipulation on the plaque-Miss Kyker had to leave the newsstand within the time limit and not cause any more problems. After seeing the story, Jones said, "That's It, we're filing the appeal in circuit court right now because of the mayor's arrogant attitude in that story." Chain could not be reached for comment today. Mississippians recommended for judgeship WASHINGTON Sen.

Thad Cochran has received numerous recommendations from throughout Mississippi for a vacancy on the Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that will be created when Judge James P. Coleman takes senior status July 1. Although it is not required that President Reagan replace Coleman with another Misslsslppian, presidents traditionally replace appeals court judges with somebody from the same state. As Mississippi's highest ranking Republican office holder, Cochran will be able to make the recommendation to Reagan.

Several weeks ago, Cochran asked Mississippians to submit nominations to him. His press secretary, John Perkins, said Thursday that he had received a large number of recommendations from throughout the state. Perkins declined to reveal any of the persons nominated. Cochran hopes to make a recommendation to Reagan this summer. Story hours held Tuesdays at Library The summer reading club is holding story hours each Tuesday at 10 a.m.

at the Main Street Branch of the Hattlesburg Public Library System, where a member of the Medical Auxiliary comes to share stories with the children after which participants enjoy creating simple crafts. Medical Auxiliary members participating are: Mrs. William H. Gullard, III, Mrs. William R.

Arnett, Mrs. William Raulston, Mrs. D.G. Kobs, Mrs. Marcus Hogan, III and Mrs.

Karen Chapley. The story hours will continue through the end of July and are open to members of the summer reading club and non-members. For more information call the Hattlesburg Public Library System at 582-4451. McNeill firefighters plan July 4 activities McNEILL The McNeill Volunteer Fire Department will sponsor a day of carnival activities beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 4 at the McNeill Firehouse in Pearl River County.

Activities include a bake sale, arts and crafts display, decorated bicycle contest parade, cake walk, apple dunking, prettiest baby contest, and a flag-raising. There will also be a drawing at 2:30 p.m. for prizes, which include $100 worth of groceries, $50 worth of groceries, $140 worth of gasoline, and more. Fellowship of Christian Athletes adults to hold meeting here June 30 The Adult Chapter of the Mississippi Fellowship of Christian Athletes of Forrest and Lamar Counties will meet for a dutch breakfast at 7 a.m. Tuesday, June the Southernaire Restaurant All interested persons are invited to attend.

The agenda will include thoughts and testimony by young athletes who returned recently from the FCA National Conference and a brief planning session for a kickoff event for local high schools and junior highs in late summer. Those interested may call Joe Garvin at 582-7671 or 264-8536 for further information or to confirm attendance on June 30. Community center day scheduled at Brooklyn The Brooklyn Community Center will have a community center day Saturday, beginning at 1 p.m. A beauty pageant will be held at 1:30 and a gospel sing at 6 p.m. Donations go to the improvement of the Brooklyn Community Center.

The following persons were sentenced Thursday by Forrest County Circuit Judge Jack Weldy after pleading guilty to the charges against them: Gwendolyn Jones, charged with aggravated assault; sentenced to the time she has served either in jail or receiving mental treatment at state hospitals since June, 1977. Willie Lee Simms and John Lee Frazier, charged with aggravated assault. Both received suspended five-year sentences and were placed on probation and ordered to make restitution for medical expenses in the amount of $986 each to victim Claude Jackson. Homer Lee Stratum, charged with child desertion; sentenced to one year at corrections. The sentence was suspended on the conditions that Stratum pay $2,000 in back child support and continue to pay child support of $50 per month.

Larry Walker, charged with burglary; sentenced to three years at corrections. The sentence was suspended and Walker was placed on probation, ordered to serve SO Saturdays in the community improvement program and to make restitution of $163 to T. J. Bevon. Otis Britton, charged with burglary; sentenced to five years at corrections with the last two years suspended.

Stanley Steve English, charged with burglary and possession of controlled substance. He was sentenced to five Guardsman reports strong-arm robbery A National Guardsman from Memphis told authorities he was robbed at knifepoint early today at Camp Shelby. Larry Kobinson told officers he was urallrlno anna a mart An iha Kqoa tuhan U.l.U ipy IVMW VII fcUV UUD 11.1 1 two whie males offered him a ride. After he got into the car, one of the men pulled a knife and relieved him of $175, he said. Robinson told officers the robbers told him to remove his shirt and trousers before getting out of the car but that he managed to get away with his pants on.

Military authorities and the Forrest County Sheriffs Office are investigating. Seen and heard The Petal Lodge No. 516, will confer a Master Mason degree at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, at the Masonic Temple on New Richton Road. The degree will be conferred by past grand masters of Mississippi An evening meal will be served at 6 p.m.

Visiting Masons are welcome. Showers Stotionory 0cloUd mm 60 Roin Showcn Stotionory Orcluded fJMHJ t50 years at corrections on the burglary charge. The sentence was suspended and English was ordered to complete the program at the Restitution Center. The drug charge was passed to the files. Melvin Alexander, charged with aggravated assault; sentenced to five years at corrections.

The sentence was suspended and Alexander was placed on probation, ordered to serve 50 Saturdays in the community improvement program and to make restitution for medical expenses to 'Johnny White. Bruce Sumrall, charged with burglary; sentenced to five years at corrections. Leroy Draughn, charged with forgery; sentenced to five years at corrections. Stephono McCullum, charged with grand larceny; sentenced to three years at corrections with the sentence suspended provided he completes the program at the Restitution Center. Alfred Calcote, charged with forgery; sentenced to three years at corrections with the sentence suspended provided he completes the Restitution Center program and makes restitution of $40 to First Magnolia Federal Savings and Loan.

Marvin Delane Hall, charged with receiving stolen property; sentenced to three years at corrections. The sentence was suspended and Hall was placed on probation and ordered to serve 50 Saturdays in the community improvement program and obtain counseling at Pine Belt Mental Health Center. Steven Melton Hall, charged with receiving stolen property; sentenced to three years at corrections with the sentence suspended provided he completes the Restitution Center program. Otha Earl Windham, charged with burglary; sentenced to three years at corrections. The sentence was suspended on the condition Windham complete the program at the Restitution Center and make restitution of $45 to Southern Beverage Co.

Louisiana woman injured in accident POPLARVILLE A 42-year-old Louisiana woman was seriously injured in a one-car accident about midnight Thursday on Interstate 59 near the Millard interchange in Pearl River County. Pearl River County Sheriffs Department officials said Birdie Plauche', of Lafayette, apparently fell asleep at the wheel, left the road and hit a tree, The car she was driving, a Mercedes, was totalled. The accident victim was listed in stable condition today at Slidell Memorial Hospital. NATIONAl WEATHER SERVICE, NOAA, U.S. D.pl.

of Commerce, NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE, NOAA. U.S. Dept. or Commerce Laserphoto Map) NATIONAl WEATHER SERVICE, I i -Obituaries- Mrs. Zola Jackson Services will be held at 3 p.m.

Saturday at ML Olive Baptist Church on Country Gub Rd. for Mrs. Zola R. Jackson of 411 Boling who died Tuesday at Forrest General Hospital. The Rev.

F.L Woods will officiate. Burial will be in Pine Ridge Cemetary, with Owens and Sons Funeral Home of Palmers Crossing in charge. Mrs. Jackson, a lifelong resident of Hattiesburg, retired as a teacher in 1975 after 37 years of service. She was a member of Mt.

Olive Baptist Church, where she was active as a Sunday School teacher, a member of the Mission Society and was involved in teaching a Bible study at Conva Rest Nursing Home. Survivors include her husband, A.B. Jackson three daughters, Mrs. Joyce Robinson of Riviera Beach, Mrs. Darnelle J.

Manning, of Grenn-sboro, N.C., and Mrs. Linda J. Armstrong of Independence, a son, A.B. Jackson Jr. of Hattiesburg; a brother and sister-in-law, Mr.

and Mrs. Ezekiel "Tommy" Jordan of Hattiesburg, a sister, Mrs. Ollie Faulkner of Hattiesburg; an uncle, Sylvester Jordan of Saginaw, six grandchildren, three sons-in-law and a number of nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grandnephews. Family hours will be from 7 to 9 tonight at the church. Sherwood Steele WIGGINS-Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m.

Saturday at Woodlawn Cemetery for Sherwood Michael Steele, 34, of Lake Charles, who died Wednesday in Lake Charles. Mr. Steele was a native of Lakeland, and a worker in the steel construction business. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and a member of the Catholic faith. Survivors include his wife, Mrs.

SammieSonnier Steele; two daughters, Rena Michelle and Rebecca Ann Steele, both of Lake Charles; a son, Sherwood Michael Steele II of Oklahoma City; his father, Doff Steele of North Carolina; his mother, Mrs. Blondie Breland of Wiggins, and two sisters, Mrs. Diane Dooley of Tuscaloosa, and Miss Melinda Steele of Maryland. Ilulcll Winslead S3une.ta One 582-1571 205 Bay Street Mrs. Artemecia Johnson Lee Rt.

2, Wiggins Services 10:00 Friday Sand Hill Baptist Church Interment Sieal Cemetery Mrs. Ann Creek mur Mrs. Ann Creekmur, 77, of 2915 Laramie Circle, died early today at her home. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Dorla Medlin of Hattiesburg; two sons, William R.

Creekmur of Hattiesburg and Robert Joe Creekmur of Vienna, four grandchildren, Pam and Robbie Creekmur, both of Bentonville, William W. Burnett and Sandra Ann Medlin, both of Hattiesburg; two brothers, Bobby Perry and Harry Peaco, both of Vienna; two sisters, Mrs. Violet Botkin of Coaitsville, and Mrs. Betty Mead of Vienna; and a number of nieces and nephews. Moore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Trannie Watts Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Piney Grove Baptist Church for Mrs. Trannie Watts, 80, of the Sheeplo community, who died June 19 at Methodist Hospital The Rev. Thomas McSwain will officiate.

Burial will be in the church cemetery, with Hall Mortuary in charge. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Johnny and Margaret Watts of Hattiesburg; three grandchildren, Johnny Marie Watts of Jackson, Marvin Watts of New Orleans and Dennis Watts of Hattiesburg; a foster daughter, Mrs. Willie Pearl Tisdale of Sheeplo; two brothers, Champ and L.S. Collins, both of Hattiesburg, and a number of nieces and nephews. Family hours will be from 7 to 9 Saturday night at the mortuary.

HATTIESBURG AMERICAN SUBSCRIPTIONS PUBLISHED DAILY AND SUNDAY Horn Delivery By Independent Carrier end motor route. One Month $5.00 One Year $60.00 We recommend to subscribers that prepayments made directly to your Independent Contract Carrier be limited to one month. you prefer payments ol longer duration contort The Hattieiburg American, (25 North Main Hattieiburg, MS. Single Copy By counter salei andor rack sales Dally 20 cents Sunday 35 cents Mall Rates In Mississippi Three months 15.00 OneyeaYear 60.00 Mail Rates Outside Mississippi Three Months 1 8.00 One Yeor 72.00 Your newspaper dealer and carrier are In-dependent Contractors and payments by subscribers ore not subect to control by The Hattlesburg American Publishing Company. HATTIESBURG AMERICAN USPS 237-280 Second class postage has been paid at Hattlesburg, Ms.

Published Daily and Sun-day at (25 North Main Hattiesburg. MS' Change of address notice are to be sent to Hattlesburg American (25 North Main St. Hattlesburg, MS 39401 Phone 582-2475 fill MOORE FlfflERflL SERVICE HATTIESBURG WIGGINS-PURVIS Mr. Sherwood Michael Steele Graveside Saturday Interment Woodlawn Cemetery Wiggins, Ms. Mrs.

Ann Creekmur Arrangements Incomplete Mr. Otho Tootle Wiggins Arrangements Incomplete Airs. Laura Smith COLUMBIA Services were held at 10 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church of Foxworth for Mrs. Laura Edgar Dempsey Smith, 88, of Foxworth, who died Wednesday at Clinton Country Manor Nursing Home in Clinton.

Dr. Bill Baker and the Rev. Melvin Farnham officiated. Burial was In Foxworth Cemetery, with Colonial Funeral Home in charge. Mrs.

Smith, a native of Talladega County, lived most of her life in Marion County. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Clinton. Survivors include three sons, Ray Smith of Beaumont, Edgar Smith of Kenner, and Ted Smith of Clinton; 17 grandchildren and 15 greatgrandchildren. Jody Epperson COLUMBIA-Services were to be held at 2 p.m. today at Colonial Funeral Home chapel for Jody Edward Epperson, 19, of Metairie, who died Wednesday night in River Ridge, La.

The Rev. Charles Nicholson was to officiate. Burial was to be in Hopewell Cemetery. Mr. Epperson, a native of Louisiana, was a shipfitter for Kenner Shipyard.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Victoria Epperson; his mother, Mrs. Janet Sandifer of River Ridge and his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mickenhine of Columbia.

Miss Patricia Grace PICAYUNE-Services were to be held at 2:30 p.m. today at McDonald Funeral Home chapel for Miss Patricia Wanda Grace, 34, of Seymour, who died Wednesday in Seymour. The Rev. William Gary Smith was to officiate. Burial was to be in New Palestine Cemetery.

Miss Grace was a former resident of Picayune and a member of First United Methodist Church of Picayune. Survivors include her mother, Mrs. Ethel S. Grace of Picayune and her father, John F. Grace of Purvis.

Current events BRIDGE LESSONS-The VWCA is sponsoring bridge lessons at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at the Y. Mrs. Jessie Haralson teaches the classes. PUPPET SHOWS-Broad Street United Methodist Church is sponsoring puppet shows each Wednesday for five weeks at the following locations: 9:20 a.m., Broad Street United Methodist Church parking lot; 10 a.m., Briarfield Apts.

playground; 10:45 a.m., Glendale Baptist Church; 11:15 a.m., Pinehaven Apts. Activity room; 11:45 a.m., Small World Kindergarten, and 12:15 p.m., Kamper Park Zoo. BAND CONCERT-The University of Southern Mississippi Summer Band will present a concert at 8 p.m. Thursday in the Kamper Park Gazebo. CAREY DINNER in Love," a musical farce, will be presented nightly except Sunday and Monday at the Carey Dinner Theatre in the O.L.

Quave Theatre at William Carey College. Admission is $10. Dinner is served at 7 p.m., and the show follows. For reservations, call 582-5051, ext. 228.

The box office is open from 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., each day except Sunday. MONEY MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP A workshop on "Money: How to Manage It" will be open to all interested persons Saturday, June 27, at First Magnolia Federal Savings and Loan, 130 West Front St. For information, call USM Community Services, 266-7386. BAND CONCERT-The University of Southern Mississippi Summer Band will present a concert at 8 p.m.

tonight at the Kamper Park Gazebo. Dot a fro 67 Until Sohirdoy utvtct HfMUHO ft HOIIY i can Irwiniii 1 SUTIV II' 011)1! j' (AP loMf photo Map) WARM, SUNNY WEATHER is expected in the forecast period Friday until Saturday morning, for most of the nation. Cooler weather Is expected across the northern tier of states. Showers are forecast for southern Texas and northern New England. (AP.