This was the progress of street work  in Pascagoula on May 2.

Burtons Named Oldest Married Couple at Old Settler's Day at Jackson County Fair

PASCAGOULA -- Elma and C.D. Burton were named the oldest married couple during Old Settler's Day on Thursday at the Jackson County Fair.

She said they received a number of gift cards and discounts as prizes.

Sandra Burton accompanied her parents to the annual program for senior citizens, which is held each Thursday of fair week, this year from Oct. 21-28.

Memorial Birthday Celebrates Polk's Life

MOSS POINT -- The descendants of Gladys Mildred Cox Polk will celebrate her birth during a three-day memorial observance, Nov. 23-25.

Polk would have marked her 100th birthday Nov. 24 this year. She passed away Monday, May 2, 2011.

A welcome reception will be held Friday, Nov. 23, at 4 p.m. at the home of Ralph and Callie Marshall, 4425 Griffin St.
 

"We are asking that you come and greet your friends and relatives. Refreshments will be served," said Callie Marshall, daughter of Gladys Polk.

A banquet will be held Saturday, Nov. 24, at Pelican Landing Conference Center on Mississippi 613, just north of Downtown Moss Point. The event will begin at 4 p.m., and a very entertaining program will be presented and a formal dinner served. Attire is casual to formal, and is the choice of attendants.

At 11 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 25, the family will attend worship services in Polk's honor at First Missionary Baptist Church.

Tickets for the banquet are $20 for adults, $10 for children ages 12 years and under, and free for infants and toddlers.

Family and friends are encouraged to confirm your attendance by sending banquet fee (cash, check or money order) to Callie Marshall, P.O. Box 8661, Moss Point, MS 39563 on or before Nov. 16.

Questions may be directed to calliet@cableone.net, or call 228-327-4787.