Holly Springs p.20

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Title

Holly Springs p.20

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"The national known Trumpteers [sic] quartet of New York thrilled a large audience at MI college last Wednesday.
Mrs. Celestine Forster Dixon and three children of Detroit visited her parents last week.
Wilfred Foster left for Michigan university last Saturday, The Marshall County colored school will open for the Summer.
A social was held at Rest college for the Summer school teachers.
Little Mckinny lost his life last Monday when he jumped from a cotton truck. His little friends and school buddies offer sympathy for his mother and family.
Prof.Boyd spent eight weeks in traveling. He traveled over three counties, Marshall, Panola and Tate. He will remain principal for the 10th year of old historic Cedar Grove school.
The Dawsing Sisters, Mrs. Albernice Newman and Miss Lena Mae Dawsing, thrilled a large audience at the Mississippi Industrial College Sunday, July 1. Their mother, Mrs. Lena Mae Dawsing, Sr., witnessed the singing. A reception was given in the Veterans’ Building. This city shocked Tuesday to learn of the sudden death of Prof.White, the son-in-law of Dr. and Mrs. L.M. McCoy.
On the Fourth of July many activities were going, One glorious spot was M.I. Campus which was a scene of much gaiety. A picnic was given by the Anderson Chapel church; ball games and bicycle races were the main activities.
Mr.Anderson of Chicago sang at Anderson Chapel last week.
Rev.J.Y Trice of Booneville spent the fourth visiting Mrs. Minnie Boga ."

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N/A

Publisher

Chicago Defender

Date

1951-7-14

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N/A, “Holly Springs p.20,” African American Fourth of July, accessed March 28, 2024, https://africanamerican4th.omeka.net/items/show/434.