Carrollton Happenings. What's Happening in Mississippi-by Henry A. Martin, Headquarters at Carrollton

Carrollton Happenings. What's Happening in Mississippi-by Henry A. Martin, Headquarters at Carrollton

“Mr. and Mrs. Honner Myles and children Dermott, Ark., were recent visitors of Mr. and Mrs. George Spivers. News came of the death of Mr. Nesby Mitchell of Little Rock Ark. Miss Jessie Allen who has been seriously ill, is no better; she was carried to Jackson, last week for further treatment. Mr. Maurciel McGee of Greenwood was house guest of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Palmer last Sunday. Mr. Phil M. M. Petty and son, Petty were visitors in the home of Mrs. Louise Norwood, last Sunday. Mrs. Mack Sykes has returned to her home in Jackson after spending a few days with her mother Mrs. G. Brown. Mrs. Mariah Enoch is visiting relative and friends in Tutwiler for a few days. Rev. P. L. Daniels of West Point, a visitor in the home of Rev. and Mrs. L.L. Love, last week. Mr. West and William Jones of Jones Chapel community were in on business, last week. Mr. Will Barnard of Greenwood was in town, Monday on business, spent last Sunday with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Handy Neal, near town. Mr. Jimmie L. Hemmingway has returned to his home in Waco, Tex. Mrs. Ann Williams, Miss Corine Cook, Mrs. Fannie Lott and Mr. Pope Myles are still on the sick list. A heavy windstorm visited this section Saturday night, accompanied by heavy thunder and lighting. Not so much damage heard if yet. Prof. Lonnell Threadgill of Greenwood was house guests of Mr. and Mrs. John King, last Sunday. Mrs. Willie Steward of Greenwood was out to spend the day with her mother, Mrs. Rachel Kent, last Sun, from Jackson, where he was a student of Lanier High School, to spend a few days with his father and other relatives, here. Mrs. George Ambrose of Greenwood is visiting Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Fort, this week. Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Petty were visitors here last Sunday, returning home, Winona that evening.”
Ware—Brown
“Saturday, June 16, a wedding of unusual interest was solemnized where Mrs. Ella Ware became the bride of Mr. Jimmie Brown. The wedding took place at the courthouse in Greenwood. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Amie Williams of this city. She is a young woman of excellent ability; after attending the High School here, she continued her studie at Mary Holmes Seminary. The groom us a young man of good quality, ability and inguence. He is interested in his race. June 24, was a regular pastoral day, but because of the anniversary of the church, service was different. Great crowd was present, and the program was fine. Many distinguished visitors were present. Raised in this effort $45.00. A great time was realized at the Spring Hill C.M.E. Church, Sunday 5 sermons were preached and a great crowd was present. Collection $65.00. Greenwood, motored over in their [ill.] new coach, last Saturday, for a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Johnson. Mrs. Willie McCalb of Greenwood, and Mrs. Grover Hall of Sunflower, are visitors in the home of Mr. and MR. Will Burkhead, this week. Madam M.H. Denby of Boston, Mass., one of the great race women and a great singer, will be in recital at Helm Chapel C.M.E. Church, on Monday night. All are invited. Admission 25c. Misses Victoria and Laura Henly and Mr. Clarence Fox motored to the delta and spent the day with their sister Mrs. Emma Brown, returning with them for a short visit. New subscribers this week are Mrs. Emma Worrick, Miss Willie H. Jones and Mr. Roy E. Robinson of Colla. Miss. The Daughters of Elks are giving a grand reception at Harts’ temple, Greenwood, July 4th. Distinguished men and women of the race will be present.”

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Negro Star

1928-7-6