Announcements: The public is cordially invited to attend a Retirement Reception for Dr. Howard Clark in the Cafeteria of Scott Regional Hospital, Morton on Wednesday, May 2 from 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Mayors Prayer Breakfast-Friday, May 4th at 7 a.m. at Morton Activities Center, Farris Park. Tickets, $5. Available at City Hall.
Morton Day in the Park, Saturday, May 5 at Farris Park, tickets $3. providing access to all events/entertainment of the day.
Excel Learning Center, 383 South Fourth Street, Morton will offer Calligraphy Classes, instructed by Diane Herring, beginning on Tuesday, May 22 and all Tuesday evenings through June 5 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. Registration (fee $25.) is due by May 17. This is a lesson in decorative lettering and to acquire more information or to register, call 601-732-1800 or send fee to Excel, P. O. Box 504, Morton 39117.
We Care Missions Food Distribution dates for May are Friday, May 11 and Friday, May 25 at Fellowship Hall of Morton United Methodist Church, 29 Church Street from 10 a. m.-12 noon.
Congratulations to: Rachel Revette, member of the MHS District 6 Class A Championship team, on being named a Top Performer for the week of April 16-23 in the Sports Section of “The Clarion Ledger”. She drove in five RBI’s in a 14-4 win against Yazoo County and went two for four with a home run. The team is coached by Rob Knight and assistant, Jenna Campbell.
To: The talented musicians representing local schools. The Morton High School Symphonic Band, directed by Jacob Henes was one of only two bands in the Central District of MS to earn Superior in Concert and Site Reading at the State Band Contest in Pearl. Also, The east Rankin Academy Upper School Band, directed by Lynn Dickerson, received Superior rating at the MAIS Spring Contest Festival held at Jackson Prep.
To: Mr. Billy Lewis on the celebration of his 90th Birthday anniversary held at Morton United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Hosted by his children and their families, needless to say, scores of family and friends were present to express their Best Wishes, visit with the honoree and enjoy delicious refreshments. Personal wishes for God’s richest blessings to continue for this dear friend from the Melvin Roland family.
To: Roti Ware, former Morton Panther basketball team member on being named to the Mississippi Association of Community and Junior College 2017-18 All-State Second Team. He led the team in scoring with 16.3 points per game, also averaged 4.7 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.4 steals per game.
Prayers and concern for: Libby Sibley, Liz Nash, Amanda McDonald Engels and continued concern for Derrick Hudson, Patsy Stuart, Kyle Roland Sybil and James White.
Sympathy to the families of: (correction-infant Ginger Ruby Rose Bond-not Ginger Ruth as reported last week), Lenora Grace Thompson Irby (wife of the late Sammy Otis Irby), Charles Bruce Gilmore, Leon Stuart, Linda Faye White Crabtree, Martha Wilson Jordan, Judith Lynn Smith Thompson, Manuel S. Gaytan, Rev. James E. Griffin, Diane Simpson. James Metthew Rogers, Buddy Ray Fitzhugh, Geery Michael Shoemaker and Mildred Jean Wilcher Warren.
Travelin’, visitin’ and such: Nan Warren Ellis celebrated a Birthday Anniversary recently with her children and their families driving in from TN, GA, AL and Pearl to honor the event with the traditional good food, bringing it from afar to the Pulaski home beside the Caney Creek, for her and spouse Buddy to enjoy without the work required to prepare meals for guests. Reports are that the occasion was a wonderful treat for a special lady.
Linda Crotwell recently spent a week in her home state, Texas with long time friend Ethyl Jackson of Natchez. They visited the Bush Library at College Station, shopped the big antique shows in Roundtop. Visited the painted churches of Schulunberg and made a visit to the Wild Seed Farm, Fredricksburg. The thing most enjoyed was the scenic drive among the fields of Texas Bluebonnets and especially a safe travel outing.
Mel and Frisky Roland were among the M Club Alumni attending the Coaches Brunch, hosted by the new head football coach Moorhead and the Maroon-White Spring football scrimmage. Visiting other Alumni, dining at the brunch and, by invitation another burger/hot dog meal served in the M Club facility during the game provided an inside venue of the activities.
Ann Rector spent Tuesday evening in Philadelphia for the reception and dedication of a reading room at the local library. The event honored the late Stanley Dearman, editor of the “Neshoba Democrat” a journalist, a pianist and gourmet cook. The Reading Room is lovingly furnished with his books, music, tapes, easy chairs and other memorabilia collected from excerpts in his writings. The event offered the opportunity for a mini reunion among family. Stan’s wife Carolyn of Navarre, FL is Ann’s first cousin. Other cousins and high school classmates were present for the occasion. The party continued at the Dancing Rabbit Garden Inn, Choctaw where those from out of town stayed over night. The busy Ann has since visited her children Kieth and Denise Rector Boutwell in Flora and at “The Blake”, with sisters Iva Dee Bondurant and Doris Mowrey.
