ONE HUNDRED NINETEEN YEARS CONTINUOUS SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OLDEST NEWSPAPER AND BUSINESS INSTITUTION IN LIBERTY AND AMITE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI 1825 ESTABLISHED AS AMITE DEMOCRAT ESTABLISHED THE SOUTHERN HERALD 1865 II I II I I I I VOL. 119 -USPS505-96ff LIBERTY, MISSISSIPPI 5 JULY, 1984 ZIP CODE 39645 NO. 12 I III II IIIIII I III Locals Attend Extension Homemakers Council $tRepresenting Amite County at the Mississippi Extension Homemakers Council held at Mississippi _ ate University are Mrs Paula Campbell, Amite County voting delegate; Mrs. Mayola Porter, Miss ASa bara McCoy, Mrs. Ors Martin, Miss Holly Alford and not pictured, Pauline Alford. A "Get Acquainted Party ', Keynote Address by Ms. Marilyn Van Derbur, Former Miss America and an wards Banquet were highlights for those attending. Mrs. Flora Mae Wilson s ceramic magnolia e hibit was selected to be shown with other cultural arts at the National Homemaker meeting in l(entucky. Amite County Farmers now Eligible for USDA Disaster Emergency Loans loss from drought or other weather-related disasters, and are unable to get credit elsewhere, may apply for reduced-interest loans to cover up to 80 percent of their losses up to $500,000. The loans carry a 5 percent interest rate for the first $100,000, and 8 percent interest on funds over $100,000. For those able to get credit elsewhere but who choose to apply for FmHA loans, the interest rate is 13.75 percent. Farmers who think they are eligible may apply for assistance at the FmHA County Office, Liberty, MS 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. McPahil urged farmers to file their applications as early as possible to ~peed processing and check delivery. Farmers in Amite County who suffered 1983 Crop losses because of natural disaster may now apply for Farmers Home Administration (FmHA) Sn ergency loans, FmHA Acting County Supervi- Sor James L. McPhail said today. The county became eligible under new legisla- tti�n which provides that counties bordering on hOse whl v na h b r disaster "ch ha e been reed e "gi le fo " aSsistance are also eligible for such assistance. froThe legislation also extends to eight months, up nl six months, the time allowed to file loan aPPlications. For Amite County farmers, this ~eans the deadline for application is Nov. 13, 1984. blcPahii said farmers who suffered a qualifying Li l Ir._ Don Barrett, State Director, Farmers Home Administration, visited the local county office, in eerty, last Wednesday. Mr. Barrett commended the local staff for their efforts in serving the people of Amite County. Mr. Barrett is aware of the problems the county office staff and the people of this have faced due to the absence of a permanent county supervisor during recent months. Mr. tL' tt stated that he appreciates the patience and understanding of the people of this county during ms time and is pleased to announce that Mr. Lawronce G. Kerley will be the new permanent county i!Per ob" r and will begin work here on July 9, 1984. Mr. Barrett further stated that funds are le, to families with verw low to moderate incomes, for rural housing loans. Anyone interested in loans, should contact the county office for more informahon. eat l. Ms, Wilson, $taading, left to right, are, KImt, MePhaik Barrett. HELEN'S COMMENTS- I sometimes think I am married to a one legged man. At least that is the way it looks when I start to match his socks. I know I put both socks in the washer, then in the dryer, but only one comes out. HS I can't imagine a woman voting for Walter Mondale just because he picks a woman for a running mate (if he does). I wouldn't vote for any candidate, not even Thad Cochran, just because he had a female running mate. Women who would do such a thing are not thinking about the best candidate, they're just thinking about women. If a woman ever runs for a national office and I think she is the best candidate, I will certainly vote for her, but not because of her sex. How silly. TRUCK MISHAPS KILLS YOUTH A pickup truck crashed into a ditch on the Gillsburg Road east of Liberty Wednesday, July 27,1984, killing a Livingston, La. girl riding in the back of the truck and injuring two other Livingston area residents, authorities reported. Robin Gordon, 14, was pronounced dead of head injuries at the scene by Amite County Coroner Pete'McGehee. Chief Deputy John Manchester said Miss Gordon was riding in the back of the truck, which was loaded with lumber and tin. Highway Patrol investigators said the truck was driven by Miss Gordon's grandmother, Lillie W. Stewart, 52, who apparently lost control of the vehicle abeut 1:30 p.m. Wed eglay, four miles east of Liberty. Mrs. Stewart was treated and released from Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center. Another girl, Shani Frazee, 15, was riding in the back of the truck with Miss Gordon when the accident occurred. She was listed in satisfactory condition at SMRMC Friday with cuts and bruises. Robert E. "Coot" Wroten's Statement to the Voters of First District of Amite County During the time since I announced my candidacy for Supervisor of District 1, I have tried to see each of you and I do appreciate the interest you have shown. My experience during the past 15 years operating and maintaining heavy equipment and being President of a construction company will be beneficial in the maintenance of our roads and right of ways and in handling the financial and business affairs of our County. The office of Supervisor is an important part of our County government and I promise I will be honest, dedicated and efficient. I will work with other elected officials for the best interest of the people. I have the qualifications and experience to serve as your Supervisor, and I ask you to consider my candidacy and vote on July 10th. YOUR VOTE AND SUPPORT WILL BE SINCERELY APPRECIATED. ROBERT E. "COOT" WROTEN TO THE VOTERS OF DISTRICT 5 I would like to take this opportunity to announce my candidacy for Constable of District 5. I am a life long resident of Amite County, living in the Gillsburg Community, where I run a dairy with my father and brother. I am a member of the Gillsburg Baptist Church. I am married to Martha Ann Hutchison Wilson. We are the parents of five daughters: Penelope, Paulette, Jeanette, Jennifer and Kelly. I am a graduate of Liberty High School and attended Southwest Junidr College three semes- ters. I will do everything in my ability to make the people of the 5th District a Constable that everyone will be proud of. I will do everything in my power to help any other law official in any way that I possibly can. I will also do everything I can to stop the drug traffic, drunken drivers, and litterbugs from traveling Our streets and high- ways. I am asking each and everyone of you for your vote and support on July 10, 1984. By helping me win this election I will surely help each and everyone of you in every way possible. Thanks for your vote and support. Mike Wilson Judge Edwin Benoist, District Circuit Judge, sentenced Kenneth Elmore to a fifteen years prison term for sexual battery last Wednesday after Elmore had been found guilty of the charge the previous week by a jury in the last week of Circuit Court in Amite County. Appeal bail was set at $20,000 which was paid. Elmore left the county until an answer has been received on the appeal according to his lawyers. Cheese, Butter Distributed by and Flour to be County Welfare The Amite County Welfare Department announced today that U. S. Department of Agriculture surplus commodities including cheese, butter and flour will be distributed at the Harrison Building in Liberty on Thursday, July 19, 1984 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. All households receiving Food Stamps are eligible to receive USDA foods. Any self-declared household may simply complete an application giving total household income. Applications will be taken any atternoon trom 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. in tl e Amite County Welfare Office. SEVENTEEN YEAR OLD HANGS SELF Jeffrey Cullen Crosby, 17 year-old son of Donald and Charlene Crosby of Route 2, Summit, located in Amite County, was pronounced dead at 5:25 p.m. Sunday, at the family home, by Amite County Coroner Pete McGehee, who ruled death suicide by suffocation. According to Amite County Deputy John Manchester, a call was received at 4:55 from the Crosby residence. The youth was found in a barn located behind their house with a rope tied around his neck, hanging from a rafter. According to official reports, family members became worried and began looking f. r the youth following a Sunday afternoon quarrel. At first the family thought the youth was playing a joke, but after lowering him to the ground and checking for signs of breathing, the Amite County Sheriffs Department was called. Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Young Crosby was bern November 13, 1966 in Brookhaven, he was a Senior at Bogue Chitto High school and had attended Liberty Attendance Center, and was a member of the Mars Hill Baptist Church in Amite County. Survivors include his parents; one brother, Stacey; three sisters: Anita Faye Melton, Regina Ann and Elizabeth Crosby, all of Summit, Grandmothers, Mrs. Cullen Crosby of Bogue Chitto and Mrs~. Jessie Smith of Brookhaven; two nephews, Chris and Josh Melton of Summit. Services were at 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 3 at Calvary Baptist Church in Lincoln County, with burial in the Church Cemetery. Brookhaven ELECT KAY W. Justice Court Judge Post 2 of Amite County It is your right. i i I am a candidate for Justice Court Judge Post 2 of Amite County which covers districts 4 and 5 and part of 1. First let me apologize if I don't get, to see each one of you before election day. As you know election day will be July 10 and time is running short and I know I can't see each of you, but your vote and support will be appreciated. De let me take a few minutes of your time to tell you something about myself. My name is Kay Waiters Blalock, daughter of Pauline Campbell Waiters and the late Luther Waiters, Sr. and the granddaughter of the late "Bill" and Ruth Campbell of the East Fork Community. I have 5 children and 1 granddaughter. I have been a resident of Amite County and the East Fork Community since I was 9 years old, I am a high school graduate. I am one of the people. I am a christian and a member of the East Fork Baptist Church, a choir member, assistant Training Union teacher to the youth group, and pianist for the girls youth choir. I believe in justice and doing what is right, l~lect a new face and new ideas. Elect me, Kay W. Blalock, your next Justice Court Judge Post 2 of Amite County. I see a change for the better. I am one of the people. Thank you, Kay W. Blalock ELECT Roy E. Carraway FOR Justice Court Judge Post No. 2 . Amite County To the voters of Amite Cousty in the Liberty and New Zion areas of 1st District, 4th I District and 5th District. I would like to take this opportunity to ask for your vote and support in the up coming July i 10th Primary. I have been a Justice Court Judge in the 4th District for the past eleven years. I am 58 I years old, married and have one daughter. A retired veteran with 26 years of Military Service. I I have been trying to visit as many voters as possible in the short time that I've had to II campaign. It will be impossible to visit each one of you. II Your vote and support will be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Roy E. Carraww imms-a-=mamsmmtm,mmmm--i ~! it ~i�] 7