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The Mississippi Enterprise
Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi
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Dedication services for Wilkes School in Money, Leflore County, held on Sunday, May 7, 1961, honoring Mr. C. H. Wilkes and Mrs. Mary J. Wilkes for their community service in education. Mr. A. A. Alexander delivered the dedicatory address, and gifts were given to Mrs. Wilkes.
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The Wilkes School, at Money, held its Dedication services Sunday May 7, 1961. This was a very great service: In honor of the great services Mr. C. H. Wilkes, and his wife Mrs. Mary J. Wilkes, had rendered in the Leflore County, in helping to develop great men and women, the occasion brought a large number together for this Dedication and a fine Program was rendered. Mr. A. A. Alexander, Assistant Supervisor Negro Schools Jackson, Miss., delivered the Dedicatory Address that was fine. Many useful gifts was given Mrs. Wilkes, as a Token for her unselfish service to the community.
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Money, Leflore County
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Sunday May 7, 1961
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dedication service held with program and address; many useful gifts given to mrs. wilkes.
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The Wilkes School held dedication services honoring Mr. C. H. Wilkes and Mrs. Mary J. Wilkes for their services in Leflore County developing men and women. A large number attended, a fine program was rendered, and Mr. A. A. Alexander, Assistant Supervisor Negro Schools in Jackson, Miss., delivered the dedicatory address.