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2A THE COLUMBIAN- PROGRESS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1981 Begins today PRVEPA brings Cochran Members of Pearl River Valley Electric Power Association are reminded this week of the annual meeting, and everyone is reminded of the bargains awaiting them during Pearl River Valley Days i in Columbia. The merchants have gone all-out with getting ready for the big days which begin today Participating businesses are offering prizes and opportunities for people to register for them. After the Deaths Funeral services for Bobby Joe Cotten, 35, were conducted from the chapel of Colonial Funeral Home Friday, Sept. 18, at 2 p.m. The Rev.

B. Alfred Jones officiated. Interment was in Woodlawn Cemetery. Funeral services for S. T.

Smith. 71, were conducted from the Expose Church of God in Christ Saturday, Sept. 19, at 2 p.m. Elder Fred Idom pastor, and Sister Jessie Dean Pittman conducted the funeral. Smith Funeral Home was in charge of Funeral services for Dr.

Errol Delmar Malvaney, 48, of New Orleans and formerly of Columbia and Brookhaven, were held Wednesday, Sept. 16, at 3 p.m. from the chapel of Colonial Funeral Home in Columbia. Dr. J.

Roy McComb officiated. Interment was in Woodlawn Cemetery. Dr. Malvaney was found The Rev. Marsh Calloway, former pastor of Columbia Presbyterian Church from 1945 to 1950, Funeral services for Joseph M.

Strickland, retired Colonel of Vandenberg Airforce Base, Vandenberg, 64, were conducted at the Vanden- Funeral services for James E. Williams. 50, formerly of Columbia, were conducted from Pine Burr Church of the Lord Jesus Christ Friday, Sept. 11. The Rev.

Ben Pullen Funeral services for Mrs. Bess Iris Brockman. 49. were conducted from the chapel of Colonial Funeral Home Saturday. Sept.

19. at 3:30 p.m. The Rev. Charles Phillips of Darbun officiated, assisted by the Rev. Valton Douglas of North Columbia Baptist Church.

Interment was in Funeral services for (Ret) Edward C. Webb. U.S.A.F.. 65. were conducted from the chapel of Colonial Funeral Home Saturday, Sept.

19. at 2 p.m. The Rev. Kenneth Jordan officiated, assisted by the Rev. O.A.

Varnado. Interment was in Lott Cemetery. Webb died at his residence on Route 4, Columbia, Thursday afternoon, Sept. 17. Born Oct.

7. 1915. in Pike County to Carl Vernon and Myrtice Simmons stores have had their individual Registration at the meeting will drawings to determine the winners, begin at 11 a.m. and run until 2 all registration slips will be taken to p.m. Members must register to be the courthouse for the big drawing eligible for the attendance and for the grand prize, a microwave participation prizes.

The Shrine oven or a moped. Club will sell lunches. This year's meeting will be held Senator Thad Cochran will be the at the new pavilion at Columbia featured speaker at the Saturday, Water Park on Highway 35 Sept. 26, 2 p.m. session.

By-Pass, north of Columbia and Entertainment by Ward Hurt and west of Highway 13 North. The the Gospeltones will begin at noon roads will be marked, and there will and by the Kendalls at 12:30. be plenty of parking space. Bobby Joe Cotten Mrs. Cotten died after being hit by a car in Hobbs, N.M., Sunday, Sept.

13. Born in Many, Dec. 17, 1945 to W.J. and Lillie Mae Gunter Cotten, he was a graduate of Colum- bia High School and a member of First Baptist Church. Survivors include his parents who live on National Guard Road; one brother, Larry Cotten of Aberdeen, Scotland; one sister, Mrs.

C. C. (Billie) S. T. Smith arrangements.

Mr Smith died Saturday, Sept. 12, at Forrest General Hospital. Born April 15, 1910, in Marion County, he joined St. John Missionary Baptist Church at an early age. In later years he united with Expose Church of God in Christ.

He served as a deacon and was a faithful member until his death. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Annie Mae Smith; six sons, Randolph Smith of Rockingham, N.C., Robert Smith and Jerome F. Smith of Ft. Price, Anthony C.

Dr. Errol Delmar Malvaney dead at his residence in New Orleans Monday, Sept. 14. A staff physician with the Veteran's Administration Hospital in New Orleans where he was chief of staff of Rheumatoid and Joint Diseases, Dr. Malvaney had recently been appointed to the Committee of Deans of Louisiana State University and Rev.

Marsh died Monday, Sept. 14, at his home 807 Crockett W. Columbia, Texas. He is survived by his Tulane University Medical Schools. He was a graduate of Columbia High School, Millsaps College and Tulane Medical School.

The son of the late E.D. Malvaney of Brookhaven and Columbia, Dr. Malvaney is survived by his mother, Mrs. E. D.

Malvaney, Columbia; a sister, Mrs. W.W. (Betty Calloway wife and two grandchildren. Steve Calloway who teaches in Tyler, Texas, and his granddaughter, Col. Joseph M.

Strickland berg Airforce Base, Wednesday, Sept. 16. Colonel Strickland died Friday, Sept.11. A native of Mississippi, Colonel Strickland is sur- James E. officiated.

A nephew, John Henry Hibley, assisted. Interment was in the church cemetery. Mr. Williams died in Belzoni Sept. 9.

Survivors include his vived by his wife, Sarah; his son Joseph, both of Lompoc, two daughters, Janice Etehr of Ridgecrest, Calif. and Linda Mahon of PleaWilliams wife, Mrs. Evelyn L. Williams of Columbia; two sons, Michael and Mitchell Williams of Baxterville; one daughter, Kathy Toitor and two grandchildren of Sleepy Eye, two Bess Iris Brockman Antioch Cemetery. Mrs.

Brockman died Friday, Sept. 18, at her home in Columbia. She was born April 18. 1932, in Marion County to the late Chancie Pittman and Emmie Turnage Pittman. Survivors include one daughter.

Emily Price of Darbun; two granddaughters. Kim and Kenie of Darbun; her mother. Mrs. Emmie Pittman of Foxworth, three sisters, Mrs. Katie Ginn of Darbun, Mrs.

Verda Stringer of Improve and Mrs. Bernice Watts of Hattiesburg: 1 four brothers, Ben Pittman of Foxworth, Clint Pittman of (Ret) Edward C. Webb He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife. Mrs.

Pauline Berry Webb; one daughter, Mrs. Jerry (Patsy) Colston, Atlanta, one grandson. Cliff; two sisters, Mrs. 0.A. Varnado of Pittsburg, Texas.

and Mrs. Elsie McDaniel of Jackson. Pallbearers were Billy Fussell. Danny Fussell, Harold Williamson, Clifton Pittman. Charles Vige, Douglas Hammond, John Mikell and Mike Fussell.

NEVER 1 Mrs. William Winter visited Columbia High and Primary schools Monday. Shown visitGovernor's wife visits ing in the classroom of Mrs. Eddie Ray Breakfield, left, are Mrs. Winter, John Sapen, principal; Andy Mullins of the Governor's Staff, and Dr.

Milton Walker, superintendent of city schools. Sanford of Columbia; two nieces and two nephews. Pallbearers were William Hal McNeese, Dusty Harrington, Ralph Prine, George Sanford, Denzel Moree and Johnny McCain. Smith, Ellis C. Smith and Eddie Marshall Smith of Columbia; one sister, Mrs.

Vanilla Jones of Hattiesburg; one brother, Ellis Smith of Columbia; 53 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were sons and nephews. Ann) Perkins, Brookhaven, and two nephews, Billy and Don Perkins. Pallbearers were L.D. Williams, Jeff Williams, J.C.

Bell, Harry Bell, Mark Walton, Emmett Malvaney, Dr. Wayne Sturdivant and Dr. W.F. Sistruck. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to the Arthritis Section of Tulane School of Medicine, New Orleans, La.

70211. Marsha, who lives in Houston. He was preceded in death by his only child, Marsh Calloway Jr. santon, a brother, Henry Strickland of Liberty; a sister, Jean Miles of Columbia, and six grandchildren. Interment was at the Lompoc Cemetery.

brothers, Jessie Lee Williams of Ovett and Toxie Williams of New Orleans. Pallbearers were nephews; Bo Johnson, Joey Thompson, Virgil Dennis, W. D. Hibley, Stacy Dennis and Roger Jones. Gulfport, Robert Pittman of Foxworth and Elwood Pittman of Columbia and a number of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers were Billy Smith. Bennie Smith, Larry Pittman, Jerry Pittman, Billy Holland. Dale Holland, Dennis Wayne Pounds and Arvin Broom. ican Campaign Medal, European-African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with six stars, Army of Occupation Medal (Germany). World War II Victory Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award and the Belgian Fourragere.

He retired from the Air Force in 1957 and moved to Columbia. Following his retirement, he worked with the civil service. At the time of his death, he was a security guard at W.E. Walker. New Arrivals Brian Scott Smith Mr.

and Mrs. Ricky Smith of Columbia announce the birth of a seven pound, three and one-half ounce son who has been Mr. and Mrs. Mike Stringer announce the birth of their first child, a daughter who has been named Elizabeth Lee. Born named Brian Scott.

He was born Sept. 8 in Southwest Regional Medical Center, McComb. The mother is the former Vicky Bowman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.C.

Bowman of McComb. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. George Elizabeth Lee Stringer Aug. 26 at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg, she weighed eight pounds and three ounces.

The mother is the former Smith Jr. of Foxworth. A sister, Shannon, and a great-grandmother, Mrs. Bertie Beard of Foxworth, also welcome the baby. Lisa Sims.

Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Sims of Columbia are the maternal grandparents.

Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ball, also of Columbia. Mrs. Simon Lott of Columbia is the paternal great-grandmother.

WELCOME E.P.A. 1 A MEMBERS TO COLUMBIA! To Greet You We Have Special Prices On New Fall Clothing And Shoes. Check For Special Prices In Every Department! 1 Group Lingerie, Robes, Gowns, Pajamas OFF All Fall Piece Goods OFF Men's Fashion Jeans OFF Sizes 8 to Boys' Jeans OFF All Ladies Fall Dresses OFF All Ladies Coats Jackets OFF All Sizes 3 mo. Girls to 6x Dresses OFF All Girls Boys Coats Jackets OFF Sizes 3 mo. to 6x All Ladies New Fall Dress Shoes OFF REGISTER FOR $25 GIFT CERTIFICATE Lam Webb, he enlisted in the Air Force at Randolph Field, Texas, in 1936.

During World War II he served with the Ninth Air Force in the European Theatre, participating in air drops. He was in the original air drop over Normandy on D-Day, 1943. Webb was transfer-. red to Camp, Shelby in July, 1945, discharged in 1945. He reenlisted in 1946 as a B-17 engineer.

His awards include the American Defense Service Metal, Amer- "Over ACentury Of Service" BRO.