The Star-Herald from Kosciusko, Mississippi • 18

Thursday, January 23, 2003 THE STAR -HERALD www.starherald.net First Lady Pat Nixon is topic for Book Lovers January program The Book Lovers Club held its January meeting at Rib Alley with Mrs. Gladys Mooney serving as hostess. Mrs. Dorothy Ward, program leader, reviewed the life of Pat Nixon. Near midnight on March 16, 1912 in a miner's shack high in the mountains of western Nevada, Thelma Catherine Ryan was born.

Her father, Will Ryan, a trueblooded Irishman, decided they would observe March 17 as her birthday and call her his St. Patrick Babe. Later she was known as Patricia. Leaving Nevada, the family moved to a trucking area 20 miles from Los Angeles. Pat was quoted, "I didn't know what it was not to work hard." She was a tomboy who wore jeans, hand-me-downs from her brothers.

Her mother died when Pat was 14. In 1931 she seized a free trip to New York driving an elderly couple to their home in Connecticut. They were to pay her way home. Back on the west coast she wondered if she could pay her way through college. She could and did.

Varied were the jobs she held. They included cafeteria, library, telephone switch board, dental assistant and a movie extra. She met Richard Nixon while they were trying out for parts in the Community Theater. Nixon announced to a group of friends "That is the girl I'm going to marry." In 1940 they married and went to Mexico for their honeymoon. They left with $200 and returned with $2.

Nixon applied and was accepted as a lieutenant in the Navy. Later he entered the arena of politics. For 27 years Pat loathed most of it. She loved home. By now they had two daughters, Tricia, who married a lawyer Cox, and Julie, who married David Eisenhower.

While Nixon served as vice president, he and Pat made many trips to foreign countries. All received Pat very warmly, but when she reached Venezuela, she was mobbed and spit upon. She was America's First Lady to visit China. She was known for her many visits to hospitals. In 1973 when the scandal of New Book Lovers hear program on Sallis Mrs.

Inez Simpson was the guest speaker at the January. meeting of the New Book Lovers Club held in the parlor of the First United Methodist Church. She gave a talk on "A Place Called Sallis." She told of the many businesses and services that once thrived in Sallis, such as grocery stores, drug stores, gas stations, a school, churches, railroad and cotton gin. Dr. J.G.

Sallis, a large landowner, was the first doctor and one for whom the town was named. Mrs. Simpson distributed pictures depicting the original businesses and homes that she discussed. The program began with the reading of the club collect lead by the president, Mrs. Reba Goss.

Mrs. Ann Sudduth gave the devotional by the author of the hymn "What A Friend We Have In Jesus," taken from a devotional book on Psalms. During a business session, the club voted to make a contribution to help purchase a statue of Thaddeus Kosciuszko to be placed at Redbud Springs Park on South Natchez Street. A report was given on the Christmas dinner, honoring husbands and guests, at Wanda's Banquet Hall. Several items of business were transacted.

At the conclusion of the program, Nancy Jones and Elizabeth Wiseman served refreshments. Visitors Center The visitors center and Estelle Aldread museum is located adjacent to Myrtice Nicholson the Natchez Trace Parkway and Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Meggs is staffed by volunteers. Kathryn McCarty Charlie Hammond Jan.

13-19 Nela Hughes 155 visitors, 18 states and Mary Landrum Canada Robert Hardison Elsie McLemore Volunteers Betty Jordan Lucy Rone Erma Summerhill Thomas Rone Nell Adams Alma Summerlin Jesse and Glenda Hutchison Mary Hallas Frances Henne Martha McKnight Mary McCool Bill McKnight WLA TAX SERVICES 2003 Federal and State Returns Business Individual Filers We can file your federal return electronically and have your refund direct deposited into your account in 8- 14 Special $30 plus Special Filing fees Offer ends Feb. 28th For More Information Call 674-5703 IRS approval Watergate broke loose, Nixon had spent four hours with his wife and daughters. Julie tells us that Pat sat there with hands folded and said not a word. The next day she astounded visitors with her small talk, presented awards to school children who had done the most to beautify the capital. Aug.

9 was the final day of Nixon's presidency. As Pat said goodbye to the staff most was crying. Terry Ivey, one of the staff, remarked "I never will forget the look on her face. Her whole life was in her face." Pat had come full circle. She allowed herself to be forced into a role she would not have chosen for herself; yet she played that role with rare magnificence.

She had times of glory and times of sorrow. Perhaps her philosophy could be summed up this way, I do so die, I never cancel out." Prior to the program, Mrs. Inez Simpson, president, presided. Mrs. Mooney gave the devotional, "No time to Give to Others." She quoted several poems and the scripture Acts 3: 1-6.

Her closing poem was "The Life you Live," written by her late brother Wayne Stone. Following the program, a social hour was enjoyed by Mrs. Nellie Gary, Mrs. Charlsie Hammond, Mrs. Nettie Mai Lewis, Mrs.

Mooney, Mrs. Simpson, Mrs. Ward and Mrs. Margaret White. Allison Claire Shannon, Robert Kendall Autry Ill Shannon-Autry wedding planned Mr.

and Mrs. Douglas Shannon of Meridian announce the engagement of their daughter, Allison Claire, to Robert Kendall Autry III, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert K. Autry Jr.

of Kosciusko. The wedding will be April 26, 2003 at 4 p.m. at Poplar Springs Drive United Methodist Church in Meridian. Miss Shannon is the granddaughter of Mrs. Bobbie Sanderford and the late Mr.

and Mrs. Melvin Sanderford of Meridian and Mrs. Dale Young of Boligee, Ala. The bride-elect is a graduate of Meridian High School and a summa cum laude graduate of Mississippi State University where she was a member of Phi Sorority. She is currently employed at Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company in Jackson.

The prospective bridegroom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Carson Jr. and the late Loyce Stricklin Carson of Lexington and the late Mr.

and Mrs. Robert Kendall Autry Sr. of Lexington. The bridegroom-elect is a graduate of Kosciusko High School and Delta State University where he was a member of the golf team for four years. He is currently employed at Merchants Farmers Bank in Madison.

A reception will be held in the fellowship hall of the church immediately following the ceremony. Family and friends are invited to attend. Journalist is topic for 21 st Century Club Mrs. W.C. Leonard presented the program on Jon Meacham, the young managing editor of Newsweek magazine, at the January meeting of the Twenty-First Century Club held in the home of Mrs.

John Clark Love Jr. Meacham was raised by his paternal grandparents after his parents were divorced. His grandfather was a judge from Tennessee, and most every morning he gathered with his friends and local business men for a coffee time. This interest in politics was avidly discussed while young Jon listened intently to the discussions, and so he grew to know and love politics, both local and national, Mrs. Leonard told the group.

An interest in Ronald Reagan caused Jon at age 12 to write a letter to Reagan and he Hesterville by Jeannette Alexander for The Star-Herald Jessie Ramage visited with Maidee Devine and others at the Attala Nursing Home on Friday. On Wednesday, she visited with Frank and Frances Bigby, Betty Herod, and Mr. and Mrs. James Stephens on Wednesday. Continue to remember Brenda Self in your prayers, as she is still not feeling well.

Also remember Katie Cummins who has been in St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson. Gwen Bingham and Jessie Ramage visited with Bill and Dot Butler on Saturday. Wavelon and Gay Carter entertained their children and grandchildren over the weekend. Visiting from Tuscaloosa, Alabama, were Thomas and Sharon Carter.

Peggy and Michael Davide and children, Johnathan, Joseph, and Jacob, from Biloxi also visited as did Reagan and Johnny Carter. Bridal Registry Denae Rone John-Mark Cain March 8, 2003 Wendy Smith Starks Hathcock March 22, 2003 Meredith McCullum Ben Aldridge April 5, 2003 Allison Shannon Rob Autry April 26, 2003 Peeler House Antiques Gifts 289-5165 On The Square, Kosciusko Happy Birthday La Wanna Forty one and so smart. Yet still so special in our hearts. Recently she has been so blue, cause actually she thought she was Look at me I'm THREE! Happy Birthday Tanner! We Love You, Mom Dad received a personal invitation to Washington D.C. for the inauguration.

After graduating from the University of the South, where he excelled in English composition, Meacham's first job was with The Chattanooga Times. From there, he progressed to D.C. and was co-editor for the Washington Monthly. He did not go unnoticed and while in his 20s, was interviewed by Maynard Parker and Katherine Graham for Newsweek. After only three months with the magazine, he was selected to become the managing editor.

As a policy in the journalism world, he was encouraged to write a book, which is now at press. In March 2003, "Franklin and Winston, Partners of an Intimate Relationship," will be available for reading. Jon Meacham has accomplished much for a 30- year-old journalist, Mrs. Leonard said. Mrs.

Doug King, club president, presided and Mrs. Frank Bailey gave the devotion on New Year's resolutions. Mrs. Richard Carter, first vice president, introduced Mrs. Leonard for.

the program presentation. Mrs. Don Weaver, COhostess, served refreshments to the 22 members PATTERSON JEWELERS Bridal Registry Denae Rone John-Mark Cain March 8, 2003 Wendy Smith Starks Hathcock March 22, 2003 289-3731 On The Square, Kosciusko Ain't it nifty look who's Fifty Happy Birthday Deborah MEET OUR EMS CREW! WAYNE CLARK Paramedic Wayne is originally from Arlington, VA. He has been paramedic for 10 years. Wayne received his training in Monroe, LA.

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