Mailbox.I have never lived in Mississippi, but ever since I visited Oxford as Field Secretary from California for Delta Gamma in the mid-1960s, it has held a special place in my heart. When I married my "Mississippi husband" nine years ago, I understood why it had stayed special for such a long time. I love your magazine and often give it as gifts to friends and relatives who love it as well, whether they have ever been in Mississippi or not! I especially enjoyed Glenda Wadsworth's "Life on the Road" and Kelli Bozeman's editorial comments in the May/June issue. Thank you! Penny Bryant Houston, Texas “Houston” redirects here. For other uses, see Houston (disambiguation). Houston (pronounced /'hjuːstən/) is the largest city in the state of Texas and the A brief letter of appreciation for your feature article on Kosciusko, my former hometown, and profound gratitude for the generous mentions of our three Delta Gamma founders in your May/June issue. I am Mary Comfort Leonard's grand-daughter, and although I was a child of 8 at her death, I remember vividly her persona. I was an Alpha Psi member at Ole Miss, as were my daughter-in-law, Lisa Paris, and granddaughter Rachel Marie Paris. We all share that pride that Delta Gamma was founded right here in Mississippi and great pride in our ancestor. How elated e·lat·ed adj. Exultantly proud and joyful. e·lat  ed·ly adv.e·lat I am to know that Mississippi Magazine's editor and art director are sisters! I'm a longtime subscriber and wish you continued success in this joyous joy·ous adj. Feeling or causing joy; joyful. See Synonyms at glad1. joy ous·ly adv. magazine.
Rose Leonard Paris Indianola Eileen Bailey's article "A Literary Landscape" (May/June) was absolutely wonderful! We appreciate your help in spreading the word about the Faulkner Garden at the Union County Heritage Museum in New Albany New Albany, city (1990 pop. 36,322), seat of Floyd co., S Ind., near the falls of the Ohio River opposite Louisville, Ky.; inc. 1819. The city was a shipbuilding center in the 19th cent., and the riverboats Robert E. Lee and Eclipse were built there. . In addition to the contributors listed, Wal-Mart was also a substantial financial contributor to the garden project. We invite all of your readers to visit the Faulkner Garden. Many thanks! Gwyn Pennebaker, president New Albany Garden Club New Albany I enjoyed your article on Crystal Springs and its history and tie to the tomato business ("Where in Mississippi is ... Crystal Springs?," May/June). My grandfather, P.T. Johnson, was the local blacksmith, and his motto was, "I can fix anything but a broke man." I grew up in Crystal Springs and loved every minute of it. The tomato festival was a very big deal back then. Two of my friends, Price Batton and Cliff Thomas, were "little mayors" at the festival. I had the honor to be an alderman ALDERMAN. An officer, generally appointed or elected in towns corporate, or cities, possessing various powers in different places. 2. The aldermen of the cities of Pennsylvania, possess all the powers and jurisdictions civil and criminal of justices of the in the parade. I think I am the only one who thinks Crystal Springs was the "tomatropolis" of the world and not the "tomatopolis." Eudora Welty Noun 1. Eudora Welty - United States writer about rural southern life (1909-2001) Welty , in her Photographs book, has a picture of the giant tomato that used to be on Highway 51, and it is plainly labeled "Tomatropolis." There was a audible warning at the powerhouse that sounded when frost was predicted. I can't describe the sound other than it rose and fell continuously and it was called the "squeedunk." Many thanks for the memories. Scott Kimball The Woodlands, Texas Thank you for the great article on Yazoo City Yazoo City, city (1990 pop. 12,427), seat of Yazoo co., W central Miss., on the Yazoo River; inc. 1830. It is a trade, processing, and industrial center in a cotton, cattle, and soybean area. Oil is refined, and clothing and fertilizer are manufactured. ("On the Edge of the Delta," March/April). Although I'm from Indiana, I have become fascinated with your state since I saw "My Dog Skip," about the life of author Willie Morris William Weaks "Willie" Morris (November 29, 1934 — August 2, 1999), was an American writer and editor born in Jackson, Mississippi, though his family later moved to Yazoo City, Mississippi, which he immortalized in his works of prose. . After seeing the movie, I knew I had to see where this heart-warming heart·warm·ing or heart-warm·ing adj. 1. Causing gladness and pleasure. 2. Eliciting sympathy and tender feelings: a heartwarming tale. story took place and learn more about Willie Morris. I traveled to Yazoo City three years in a row and have many fond memories of all the places I visited in your state. I can see why Willie loved this place where the hills meet the Delta. I hope the Gulf Coast will recover to its full glory after Katrina. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Again, thank you for the great article on Yazoo City. Georgia Hardy Jasonville, Indiana Jasonville is a city in Greene County, Indiana, United States. The population was 2,490 at the 2000 census. History Jasonville, Indiana is rich in history including a big fire in 1914, a booming mining community of the past, and the establishment of Shakamak State Park. After an absence from our home state for more than 50 years (25-plus in Latin America Latin America, the Spanish-speaking, Portuguese-speaking, and French-speaking countries (except Canada) of North America, South America, Central America, and the West Indies. and 25-plus in Florida), we've decided to "come home" to enjoy some of the wonderful places we read about in Mississippi Magazine. Thank you! Geraldine R. Lee Florence As a child of the South and a native of Jackson, I have delighted in Mississippi Magazine since its inception. Though my husband and I have resided in various states and currently live in Louisiana, we still continue to "think in Mississippi!" Bless your heart! Rebecca Ford Tull Pineville, Louisiana Pineville is a city in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is adjacent to the city of Alexandria, Louisiana, and is part of that city's Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 13,829 at the 2000 census. |
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