Three Boy's basketball teams, sponsored by the YMCA, left at noon today for Memphis, Tennessee, where they will play.

Junior Hi-Y Team-Buddy Moses, Martin Swayze, Joe Dixon, Sandy Williams and Sammy Smith (14 years of age and under).

Team of 13 year old boys and under-Thomas Emmons, Ralph Strickland, Lester Leatherwood, Billy Lewis, Randy Thomas and Terrell Kingen.

Team of 12 year old boys and under-Don Jobe, Dan Harrison, Bobby Kitchens, John Timlake and Jimmie Ray Burress.

Other boys making the trip will be Carol Sharp, Jimmie Kemp, Jimmie Landrum, Richard Leonard, Thomas Utley and William Reynolds.

Parents who accompanied the group to Memphis were Noel Strickland, J.W. Timlake, J.E. Burress and Raymond Reynolds and wife. Coach C.C. Pyle accompanied the group on the trip to assist in handling the players.

Charles Hardison, 24, and Nell Bolden, 18, of Pulaski, Tennessee.

Cecil Ray Stover, 23, and Louise Rawlett, 19, of Martin, Tennessee.

Funeral Service Information

Mrs. Mary F. Rutherford-Antioch church by Rev. W.C. Wallace. Burial in Antioch cemetery.

Mrs. Stoke McDaniel-Tate Street Pentecostal Church by Rev. A.D. Gurley. Burial in Henry cemetery.

Kendrick News By Mrs. Ida V. Dyson

M/M Charlie Smith of Memphis recently visited in the homes of his brother, M/M Robert Smith, and his sisters, M/M Leslie Bingham and M/M Frank Rickman.

M/M Leo Johnson of Corinth visited in the home of his mother, Mrs. Clovis Johnson, Sunday.

M/M Luther Davis recently visited in the homes of her parents, M/M Walter Brown, in Corinth, and her uncle, M/M Bynum Rainey of Theo Community.

Mrs. Rainey has been dismissed from a Memphis hospital. Friends wish for her a speedy recovery.

Loyd Davis of Savannah, Tennessee, has returned home after spending a week with his grandparents, M/M J.T. Davis.

M/M Thurmon Simmons spent Sunday in the home of his mother, M/M J.T. Rickman.

Mrs. Mace Burcham is spending the week with her daughter, Mrs. J.C. Lambert at Michie, Tennessee.

M/M Kennie Borden of Gift Community spent Sunday in the homes of her parents, M/M J.T. Davis, and her brother, M/M Luther Davis.

M/M Billy Joe Flannagan of Corinth and baby spent Sunday in the home of his parents, M/M Henry Flannagan.

W.T. Baker visited his son, J.W. Baker, who is in a Memphis hospital, Sunday. People of the community will be glad to hear that Mr. Baker is reported much improved.

Miss Lucy Powell, Clerks 42 Years Before Retiring By Betty Lou White

Miss Lucy Powell, whose small but lively figure has become a familiar one in Corinth's business world, recently retired after 42 years service in downtown stores.

For a great many years, Miss Lucy worked for Brackstone's in Corinth. The Elite Shop also thrived under her capable hands and for the past eight years, Miss Lucy has been a valued employee of Worris.

Miss Powell, member of the Waldron Street Christian Church, takes an active part in the church organizations. She and her brother, J.M. Powell, have a home which they occupy.

Rev. Newman Chosen "Man of Year" by Jackson Civic Club Rev. W.C. Newman, former minister of Corinth First Methodist Church and now pastor of the First Methodist Church at Jackson, Tennessee, has been named "Man of the Year" by the Jackson Exchange Club.

M.C. McCoy to Head Lodge 116 F&AM; Thos. Hardin, Commandery.

An installation service will be held at the meeting of Corinth Lodge No. 116 F&AM tonight at 7 o'clock at the Masonic Hall. Worshipful Master J.C. Olive will surrender the gavel of authority to M.C. McCoy, who was recently elected as head of the organization for the coming year.

Other officers to be installed are Orma R. Smith, Senior Warden ; George Coleman, Junior Warden ; Willard Hutson, Senior Deacon; Richard Heyer, Junion Deacon; J.C. Droke, treasurer; L.S. Wright, secretary.

Following the installation of the newly elected officers,

Officers of the Mary Savery Commandry No. 14, K.T., will also be installed for the new year at the meeting tonight, it was announced today by Joe Young, Eminent Commander, New E.C. of the group will be Thomas G. Hardin.

Other commandry officers to take seats are W. Doyle Young, Generalissimo; M.C. McCoy, Captain General; H.G. Perrey, Prelate; C.C. Pyle, Senion Warden , J.C. Olive, Junior Warden ; M.L. Tankersley, Warden; H.E. Tinin, Sword Bearer; Leroy Scott, Standard Bearer; J.C. Droke, treasurer; L.S. Wright, secretary; C.W. McCord, Sentinel; and W.G. Barr, Color Bearer.

Twenty-five years ago today (December 28, 1949) Corinth suffered one of its severest setbacks when a disastrous fire ripped through the heart of the business district, leaving in its wake smoldering buildings and jagged walls of what once had been fine buildings. Damage was estimated into the thousands.

The fire is said to have originated in a small coffee shop located opposite the present postoffice, which was then a brand new building, and spread rapidly through the old opera house and fanned by a brisk north wind it gutted all buildings in the block. The blaze spread to other parts of the business section, according to old-timers, until the entire downtown section was threatened.

Heroic action on the part of the local volunteer fire department, augmented by hundreds of ordinary citizens who manned bucket brigades and other means of checking the progress of the blaze, saved the bulk of the business district.

Bitter cold hampered the firefighters. The water which was pumped onto the burning buildings by a Model-T fire engine, froze to the raincoats of firemen, causing untold discomfort.

Nearby cities were very helpful. Jackson, Tennessee, sent its firefighting equipment aboard flat cars to Corinth. To keep the engines warmed up and ready for action when they reached Corinth, the firemen kept their motors running enroute, and found to their dismay after unloading their equipment that it was frozen and useless. To add to this, the hose lines would not fit the hydrants in use in Corinth and the trip was a futile gesture, although the firemen plunged into the work of rendering whatever assistance they were able to give the local men in squelching the fire.

The strong north wind whipped large timbers from the burning structures through the air like so many straws and lashed them onto the tops and sides of buildings sometimes several blocks distant from the fire. This created a hazard and volunteers were kept on the alert in all parts of the city-even in the residential area-to prevent new blazes breaking out.

Undaunted by the loss created by the fire, Corinthians buckled down to the task of rebuilding and soon replaced the fire-gutted area with handsome homes for business establishments which stand today as a monument to the never-say-die spirit that has characterized Corinthians since the city was founded by hardy pioneers.

The lesson of the great fire still is fresh in the memories of many residents of the city who remained here to recoup their losses. They recall vividly the task they faced and the obstacles they overcame to build a more lasting business section that was laid waste by fire-the friend of man, but at times can be a devastiting enemy.

Despite a heavy demand, Christmas baskets were delivered to approximately 130 families in Corinth and Alcorn County during the happy Christmas season.

M/M J.C. Bishop, Jr., and children, Lynn and JimCy, returned to their home in Laurel, Monday after spending the Christmas holidays in the home of his parents, M/M J.C. Bishop, 1012 Bunch Street.

M/M Charles Buchanan of Jackson, Mississippi and M/M Richard Lanning of Memphis, spent Christmas night and Monday with M/M Garnet Lanning.

Mrs. R. Wesley Featherstone and daughter, Susan, arrived Monday noon to visit in the home of her parents, M/M J.C. Bishop, for a few days.

Mrs. M.F. Allen and Freddie Allen, of Birmingham, Alabama, returned to their home Monday afternoon, after having spent the Christmas holiday with relatives at Jacinto and in the home of her sister, Mrs. J.C. Bishop, on Bunch Street.

M/M Malcom Harvell of Memphis, Tennessee, and M/M Jack Harwell of Raleigh, North Carolina, are spending several days in Corinth with relatives and friends.

Mrs. R.W. Morgan spent part of the Christmas holidays in Booneville with relatives and friends.

M/M Gus Pfitzer of Chattanooga, Tennessee were the weekend guests of her mother, Mrs. J.H. Frink and her sister, Mrs. Con Farris.

M/M Davis Fooshee are spending several days visiting points of interest in Florida.

Miss Alere Taylor, daughter of M/M Will R. Taylor, of the Farmington Community, arrived here Monday for a three days visit with friends and relatives. Miss Taylor has completed her training at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, and is a registered nurse there.

M/M Ralph Lancaster and children, Max and Gary of Memphis, Tennessee, spent Christmas in Corinth with relatives and friends. Mrs. Lancaster and children will remain until this weekend, however, Mr. Lancaster will return to Memphis today.

M/M L.Q. McCoy had as their Christmas guests, M/M W.H. Mason and Mrs. L.Q. McCoy, Sr., Washington, D.C., L.Q. McCoy, Sr. of Memphis, M/M Homer Lee of Memphis, Tennessee, and Mr. McCoy and family of Booneville.

Terry Wood, who is employed at Tupelo, Mississippi, has been spending the Christmas holidays in Corinth with his parents and other relatives and friends.

M/M John Howard are spending several days in Macon, Georgia with relatives and friends.

M/M Manning Cranford and children, Gerald and Adaline, have returned home after spending Christmas in Greenville, Alabama.

Mrs. Gladys Timbes left Sunday night for New Orleans, Louisiana, where she will visit with her daughter, Mrs. Orville Archer, Mr. Archer and their daughter for several weeks.

M/M Bob Warren of Blytheville, Arkansas, are spending several days in the home of her parents, M/M John McCarter.

M/M Garnett Lanning spent Christmas eve and part of Christmas day in Memphis, Tennessee, in the home of M/M Richard Lanning.

Mrs. Charles E. Kelly of Memphis, Tennessee, is spending the holidays in Corinth her sister, Mrs. V.A. McClure.

M/M Edwin Meeks of Shreveport, Louisiana, are spending several days in Corinth with M/M Houston Meeks.

M/M Dave Rice, daughter, Jane and son, David of Memphis, Tennessee, were visitors in Corinth yesterday. M/M Rice are former residents of Corinth and this visit marks the first time they have been in Corinth for a number of years.

M/M Luther Honeycutt of Indianapolis, Indiana, were guests of Mrs. W.L. Honeycutt, M/M John Dean and M/M Nelms Honeycutt on Christmas.

M/M Frank Rogers had as their guests during the holidays, Mrs. Rogers' sister, Mrs. Victor Phillips and Mr. Phillips of Talladega, Alabama.

Rites Today for Mrs. Minnie Moss (December 27, 1949) Memphis Resident, Former Corinthian, Buried Today at the Henry Cemetery

Funeral service for Mrs. Minnie Pearl (Pat) Moss of 226 Court Street, Memphis, Tennessee, was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the West Corinth Tabernacle with Rev. L.J. Ivy, pastor, officiating. Mrs. Moss, a former resident of Corinth, was reported found by Memphis police shot to death in her apartment at Memphis early Sunday night. Police reported that she killed herself with a .22 caliber revolver. She was 36 years of age.

Mrs. Moss was born at Burnsville, Mississippi, and was employed as a waitress at Memphis. She was married to Hubert Glover of McNairy County, Tennessee, in 1929, and to J.V. Moss in 1948. Burial was in the Henry cemetery with McPeter's Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

She is survived by her father, C.R. Pace of Corinth, one daughter, Mrs. Mary Worsham of Jackson, Tennessee, and a number of uncles and aunts and other relatives.

McDaniel Rites will be held Wednesday (December 27, 1949) Native of County Died Yesterday Afternoon At Corinth Hospital

Mrs. Kanada Jennings McDaniel of 1817 Proper Street died last night at 6:31 o'clock at the Corinth Hospital following a serious illness of one month. She had been in failing health for the last two years. Funeral service will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Tate Street Pentecostal church with Rev. A.D. Gurley officiating. She was 47 years of age.

Mrs. McDaniel was a native of Alcorn county. She was a member of the Pentecostal church. She was married on Sept. 30, 1922, to Stoke McDaniel, who survives. She had many friends and relatives in the community who were grieved to learn of her death.

Burial will be in the Henry cemetery with McPeter's Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

In addition to her husband, Stoke McDaniel of Corinth, she leaves one son, Terrell McDaniel of Corinth, and one sister, Neva Carroll, also of Corinth. She is also survived by one grandchild, Dannie McDaniel of Corinth, four uncles, Ben and Will Bass, and John and Ed Carroll, and three aunts, Mrs. Julia Michetti, Mrs. Ella Spears and Mrs. Jennie Bass and several cousins.

Pallbearers will be Roy Normas, T.T.Lynch, Dave Loyd, Leonard Huggins, Alf Inman, Alvis Rowland, Cecil Bennett and George Steen. Rites for Mrs. Rutherford to be Wednesday (December 27, 1949) Resident of City, 93 years of age, Died Yesterday Morning

Final rites for Mrs. Mary Frances Rutherford of 1810 Madison street will be held Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from the Antioch church with Rev. W.C. Wallace of Ripley, Mississippi, officiating. Mrs. Rutherford died yesterday morning at 9 o'clock at the home of her son, Claude Rutherford, following two weeks of serious illness. She had been in failing health for the past three years. She was 93 years of age.

Mrs. Rutherford was a native of Tippah County, Mississippi, and was a member of the Missionary Baptist church. She was married to Z.T. Poole in 1872, who preceded her in death in 1889, and to Alec Rutherford in 1895, who preceded her in death in 1909. A host of friends and relatives were grieved to learn of her death.

She leaves four sons, N.T. Poole of Memphis, Tennessee, Claude Rutherford of Corinth; Walter Rutherford of Ripley, Mississippi, Luther Rutherford of Ripley, Texas; and two daughters, Mrs. Johnnie Ray of Iowa Park, Texas, and Mrs. Tommie Lee of Houston, Texas. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

Burial will be in the Antioch cemetery, five miles northwest of Ripley, Mississippi, with McPeters Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Her grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

Bobbie Brewer Wilson