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Saturday, December 23, 2000 News of Record HATTIESBURG AMERICAN Today in history The Associated Press Today is Saturday, Dec. 23, the 358th day of 2000. There are eight days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Dec. 23, 1893, the Engelbert Humperdinck opera "Hansel und Gretel" was first performed, in Weimar, Germany.

On this date: In 1783, George Washington resigned as commander in chief of the Army and retired to his home at Mount Vernon, Va. In 1823, the poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas" by Clement C. Moore was published in the Troy (N.Y.) Sentinel. In 1928, the National Broadcasting Company set up a permanent, coastto-coast network.

In 1941, during World War 11, American forces on Wake Island surrendered to the Japanese. In 1948, former Japanese premier Hideki Tojo and six other Japanese war leaders were executed in Tokyo. In 1968, 82 crew members of the U.S. intelligence ship Pueblo were released by North Korea, 11 months after they had been captured. In 1975, Richard S.

Welch, the Central Intelligence Agency station Obituaries Alford L. Busby LAUREL Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Memory Chapel Funeral Home for Alford L. Busby, 89, of Ellisville, who died Dec. 21, 2000, at his residence.

Burial will be in Mount Moriah Cemetery in Jones County. Mr. Busby was a retired salesman for Sears in Laurel and a member of Mount Moriah Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Lois Shoemake Busby; four daughters, Janice Busby Jackson of Thomasville, Carolyn Busby Hale of Ellisville, Judy Wijayasuriya of Lafayette, and Peggy Busby Hamilton of Ellisville; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m.

today at Memory Chapel Funeral Home in Laurel. Paid Announcement FLETCHER RHINEHART COMMUNITY LEADER DIES AFTER ILLNESS Fletcher Abraham Rhinehart of Waynesboro, a widely respected community leader and successful businessman, died Wednesday after a lengthy illness. He was 84. Mr. Rhinehart, a native of Greene County, served in the Navy aboard a destroyer during World War Two.

He moved to Waynesboro in 1950 and later opened and operated Rhinehart Feed and Milling Company, a thriving business that for more than 30 years served all of Wayne County in addition to surrounding counties in Mississippi and Alabama. He sold the business and retired in 1983. A respected community leader, Mr. Rhinehart was elected a member of the Board of Directors of First State Bank in April of 1964, a position he held until his resignation on April 1, 2000. Upon his retirement, the Officers and Directors of the First State Bank immediately acknowledged his service, naming him Director Emeritus and praising him for his "leadership, wisdom and good common sense." "He was a pillar of our community, Cecil Bonner said, "a man of unquestioned integrity and great vision.

He had a very positive impact on Waynesboro and Wayne County." For his decades of service to Mississippi's agricultural interests, Mr. Rhinehart was named a member of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Forestry Museum's Hall of Fame in Jackson, where a plaque below his photograph reads "Fletcher Rhinehart, Agriculture Leader, Farmer, Businessman, Public Servant." In 1972, Mr. Rhinehart served as Wayne County Chairman of Senator Trent Lott's first campaign for Congress. He had since been active in Republican Party politics, attending the inauguration of President How to reach us Main switchboard 582-4321 582-4324 Sports 584-3119 News-Sports (Weekend) News 584-3118 Weddings, Newsroom fax. Toll free numbers Circulation.

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On the web The Hattiesburg American is available online at www.hattiesburgamerican.com Chapel Funeral Home for Mr. Ralph K. Todd, 75, of Ovett, who died Dec. 2412000 at his residence. Burial in Good Hope Cemetery in Jones County.

Mr. Todd was a retired merchant seaman and a member of the Church of God. Survivors include two sons, Robert Kelly Todd and Roy Evans Todd, both Laurel; one brother, Ray Todd of Seminary; and one grandchild. Memory Chapel Funeral Home in Laurel is in charge of arrangements. Dian Westbrook Services are scheduled for 3:30 p.m.

today at Saulters-Moore Chapel for Ms. Dian Westbrook, 53, of New Hebron, who died Dec. 21, 2000 at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center. Burial will be in New Hebron Cemetery. Ms.

Westbrook was a mail carrier. RoSE Survivors and Delores include Johnson her of parents, Silver Creek; two sons, Gene Neal of Monticello and Chase Westbrook of New Hebron; two daughters, Kim Lee of Silver Creek and Truly Mullins of New Hebron; five sisters, Royce Donnie Perry Weathers Diamondhead, of Darlene Freeman of Houma, Sandy Dickerson of New Hebron, Sue Elliott of Silver Creek; three brothers, Larry Johnson of Lafayette, Michael Johnson of Folsom, Mitchell Johnson of Charlotte, N.C. and eight grandchildren. Visitation will be 8 a.m. today until service time at Saulters-Moore Funeral Home.

Hulett co Winstead Funeral Home, Inc. 582-1571 205 Bay Street Serving South Mississippi Since 1910 MEMBER BY NATIONAL INVITATION SELECTED MORTICIANS F9 MOORE FUNERAL SERVICE 805 Hardy Street 544-2141 Mr. Lewis Henry Vittetoe Hattiesburg Services 11:30 a.m. Saturday Moore Hattiesburg Chapel Graveside services 2 p.m. Friday Woodlawn Cemetery Knoxville, Tenn.

Mr. William L. Stewart Petal Services 10 a.m. Saturday Moore Petal Chapel Interment Hillcrest Cemetery Mrs. Diane Westbrook New Hebron Services 3 p.m.

Saturday Saulters-Moore Chapel Interment New Hebron Cemetery Mrs. Catherine Cornelson New Hebron Services 1 p.m. Saturday Saulters-Moore Chapel Interment New Hebron Cemetery Member Order of the GOLDEN RULE Crime scene chief in Athens, was shot and killed outside his home. In 1980, a state funeral was held in Moscow for former Premier Alexei N. Kosygin, who had died Dec.

18 at age 76. In 1986, the experimental airplane Voyager, piloted by Dick Rutan and Jeana Yeager, completed the first nonstop, -world flight without refueling as it landed safely at Edwards Air Force Base in California. In 1997, a jury in Denver convicted Terry Nichols of involuntary manslaughter and conspiracy for his role in the Oklahoma City bombing, declining to find him guilty of murder. Ten years ago: Slovenians voted overwhelmingly in favor of their republic's secession from Yugoslavia. Five years ago: A fire in Dabwali, India, killed 540 people, including 170 children, during a year-end party being held near the children's school.

The charred bodies of 16 members of a doomsday cult, the Order of the Solar Temple, were found outside Grenoble, France. The same cult lost 53 members in 1994 in ritual killings in Switzerland and Catherine Cornelson Services were set for 1 p.m. today at Saulters-Moore Funeral Home Chapel for Catherine Cornelson, 75, of New Hebron, who died Dec. 21, 2000, at her residence. Burial will be in the New Hebron Cemetery.

Mrs. Cornelson owned Cornelson Tax Service for 20 years and was Methodist. Survivors include, three daughters, Melanie Glossom of Seminary, Freddie Bass of Columbia, and Carrianna Worthy of Prentiss; a brother, I.M. Stout Jr. of Santa Fe, N.M.; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Saulters-Moore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Alma W. Kervin LAUREL Services will be at 10 a.m. today at Memory Chapel Ronald Reagan in 1981. "He was there from the beginning for me, "Senator Lott said after learning of the death.

"I am grateful not only for his support but for his friendship, his effective leadership, and his voice of reason. "Mr. Rhinehart and his wife of 53 years, the former Wilodyne Muckelrath of Smith County, have been active members of First Methodist Church in Waynesboro, each serving in a variety of positions over the span of five decades. Each of the Rhinehart's four children are accomplished educators and each has earned an advanced college degree. Their daughter Rebecca Ann Rhinehard of Waynesboro, recently retired from the Biloxi School System, holds a Specialist's Degree in education and presently serves as a reading consultant.

Beth Herring of Waynesboro earned a Ph.D in Education in 1999 and currently serves as Third and Fourth Grade Principal of Waynesboro Elementary School and serves as an Adjunct Professor for William Carey College. Ginger Houston of Springfield, Virginia, holds a Master's Degree in Speech Pathology, and son Ken Rhinehart of Hattiesburg holds a Master's Degree in Geology and serves as a Professor of Environmental Science at the University of Southern Mississippi. In Addition to his wife and four children, Mr. Rhinehart is survived by two grandchildren, Kate Rhinehart Houston, age 17, and Jeffery Powell Houston, 13, each of Springfield, Virginia, and by sons-in-law Russell Herring of Waynesboro and Tom Houston of Springfield, Virginia. Viewing will be held at 5 p.m.

Friday and funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at Freemen Funeral Home in Waynesboro. Burial services will be conducted in Greene County at the Sweetwater Cemetery located in the Pine Level community at approximately 11:30 a.m. Canada. One year ago: President Clinton pardoned Freddie Meeks, a black sailor court-martialed for mutiny during World War when he and other munition sailors following refused a to load deadly live explosion at the Port Chicago Naval Magazine near San Francisco that had claimed more than 300 lives.

The Nasdaq composite index briefly crossed 4,000 and closed at a record high for the 58th time in 1999. Today's Birthdays: Photographer Yousuf Karsh is 92. Actor James Gregory is 89. Actor Gerald S. 0'Loughlin is 79.

Emperor Akihito of Japan is 67. Actor Frederic Forrest is 64. Actor James Stacy is 64. Rhythm blues singer Eugene Record (The Chi-Lites) is 60. so Harry Shearer is 57.

Singer-musician Adrian Belew is 51. Actress Susan Lucci is 51. Rock musician Dave Murray (Iron Maiden) is 42. Singer Terry Weeks is 37. Actor Corey is 29.

Rock musician Jamie Murphy (Space) is 25. Thought for Today: "It ain't no use putting up your umbrella till it rains." Alice Caldwell Rice, American author (1870-1942) Funeral Home for Alma W. Kervin, Laurel, who died Dec. 21, 2000, at her residence. Burial will be in Mill Creek Cemetery in Jones County.

Mrs. Kervin was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church of Laurel. She is survived by a brother, W. R. Walters.

Memory Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Woodrow W. Stokes LAUREL Services are scheduled for 3:30 p.m. today at Memory Chapel Funeral Home for Mr. Woodrow W.

Stokes, 84, of Laurel, who died Dec. 21, 2000 at his residence. Burial will be in Myrick Cemetery in Laurel. Mr. Stokes was retired from the Masonite Corporation and a member of Emmanueal Baptist Church of Jones County.

Survivors include his wife, Jettie Stokes Laurel; one son, Woodie Stokes of Hattiesburg; one sister, Dorothy Carmichael of Laurel; five grandchildren; and seven greatgrandchildren. Memory Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Ralph K. Todd LAUREL Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. today at Memory Paid Announcement Helen O'Neal Denham Helen O'Neal Denham, 82, died Thursday, December 21, 2000, in Biloxi, MS.

Mrs. Deham was born in Success, MS, September 29, 1918, and was a resident of Orange Grove, MS. She was retired from Harrison County School District. She was a member of Poplar Head United Methodist Church in Saucier, MS, and a member of Handsboro Chapter Order of the Eastern Star. She was a charter member of the Orange Grove Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary.

Mrs. Denham was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Denham, of Jackson, MS; her parents Loren Eli O'Neal and Jewel Walker O'Neal, a brother Kimble O'Neal, and a sister Juanita Hall. Survived by her son, Godon G. Denham of Jackson, MS. Susan Denham, of Saucier; four grandchildren, Greg Denham, Bonnie Wedgeworth, Geoff Denham, Geremy Denham; three greatgrandchildren, Katie Grace, Baleigh Wedgeworth, Ashleigh Wedgeworth; three brothers, L.E.

O'Neal of Saucier; Emory O'Neal, Orlando, FL; Larry O'Neal, Niceville, FL; five sisters; Merlene Walker, Saucier, Christine Wallace, Chapel Hill, NC; Middie Van Bergan, Concord, CA; Betty Gibbs, Saucier; and Edith Hutchison, Panama City, FL. A Funeral Service will be at 2 p.m. today, Saturday, December 23, at Riemann Memorial Funeral Home, US 49 North in where friends may call after 11 a.m. Burial will follow in Poplar Head Cemetery in Saucier. 49 Hattiesburg City Limits Petal City Limits 59 B02 42 B03 B04- Wes Fourth E09 Hattiesburg Hardy Street Petal 98 Rd.

E08 EMERGENCY 911 METRO E07 006 CRIME STOPPERS Palmer's Crossing Rd Lake 49 Industrial Park 1582-STOP 98 The following is a roundup of crimes reported to area agencies within the previous 24 hours. Hattiesburg Area D03 Motorola Startac cellular phone stolen from 1998 Ford Crown Victoria, 811 Timothy Lane; reported by Derrick J. Ware of 308 Scooba Street; value $326 Area D05 Grand larceny at Big Foot's 5 and 10 Store on 806 James Street; $340 stolen from register and purse of employee Joy C. Wiley. Area D06 Burglary at 3 McCall Street, victim is Janet Bradley.

Forrest County House fire on Sullivan Kilrane Road with one fatality. Petal Police report two wrecks and two fires, no fatalities. One wreck at South Main Street and the second at North George Street; one fire at Pine Street, a second at Gandy Street. Purvis Police made one DUI arrest on Aldon Road Highway Patrol Troopers report one wreck on U.S. 11 north of Lumberton Lamar County Police reports a break-in at 9th Avenue in Lumberton, of Wreck on Burnt Bridge and Madden with an injury Tire slashing at 2137 Oak Grove Road Stolen car from Foxgate Apartments.

Check forgery at 965 Old Salt Road Killing of two dogs at 5079 Old Highway 11 Vandalism at 309 J. D. Hatten 5 Road One domestic at 8421 U.S. 98 Wreck West Fourth and Weathersby, no injury Cat murder at 5121 West Fourth Street; vandalism on Cole Road. Numbers to know Hattiesburg Police: 544-7900 Forrest Co.

Sheriff: 544-7800 Petal Police: 544-5331 Lamar Co. Sheriff: 544-2412 Purvis Police: 794-6512 Sumrall Police: 758-3531 Jones Co. Sheriff: 425-3147 Laurel Police: 425-4711 Perry Co. Sheriff: 964-8461 FBI: 582-8202 Highway Patrol: 582-3529 Safety tips In cars, children 12 and under should be properly restrained in a rear seat. Infants should never ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger air bag.

Public records Fire calls Hotline numbers 11:30 a.m. Friday, 7510 U.S. Cocaine information: 49 North at Auto Auction, UPS driver 800-262-2463 found unconscious in vehicle. AIDS Hotline: 800-342-2437 Transported conscious to Forrest Alzheimer's: 800-621-0379 General by Triple A. Al-Anon: 800-627-1402 4 p.m., Friday, 210 East Third American Cancer Society: Street, grass fire, no injuries.

800-ACS-2345 6:55 p.m., Friday, U.S. 59 North Sudden Infant Death: of Hardy, southbound, two-car acci- 800-232-7437 dent, two in vehicle. Child Find: 800-292-9688 injuries one Transported to Forrest General. Child Abuse: 800-422-4453 Compulsive Gambling: 8:43 p.m., Friday, 214 800-522-4700 Broadway Drive, Dumas Juvenile Diabetes Foundation: Apartments, fire damaged apart- 800-223-1138 ment 53 rented by Kimberly Vietnam Veterans of America: Williams. No injuries.

800-775-8387 Apartment destroyed by fire From staff reports 8:43 p.m. The residence of Kimberly The cause of the fire is unknown Williams of 214 Broadway Drive and under investigation by was ruined by fire Friday evening. Hattiesburg Fire Department inFirefighters were called to the vestigators. Dumas Apartments and Rooms at No injuries were reported. Births and birthdays FORREST GENERAL Joseph Alexander Reid, 8-pound, 2-ounce son, born to Allen Ray and Melissa Ann Reid of Lumberton, November 16, 2000.

Grandparents: Joe and Linda Reid of Lumberton, Anniece Alexander and the late Charles Alexander of Purvis. Ja'Kolby Richard James Antwon 6-ounce son, born to Tamika Sha'nell Darby and Carlos Antwon Smith of Petal, November 16, 2000. Grandparents: Mr. and Mrs. Robert Darby of Petal and Lula Mae Smith of Hattiesburg.

Dorrian JaShod McSwain, 6- pound, 9-ounce son, born to Marilyn L. McSwain and Fredrick E. Coleman of Beaumont, November 16, 2000. Grandparents: The Rev. and Mrs.

Purvis McSwain of Beaumont, and Diane Brewtson and Troy Coleman, both of Hattiesburg. Kamecia Danielle Love, 8-pound, 4-ounce daughter, born to Reginald Love and Arnisha Gamble of Hattiesburg, November 17, 2000. Grandparents: A.B.and Bobbie Love of Oakland, and Alvin and Gerrutha Gamble of Hattiesburg. Jy'Darrius Cortez Williams and Jakisha Moneka Williams, 4-pound, 15-ounce son and 5-pound, 11- ounce daughter, born to Jacob and Nakisha Wiliams of Foxworth, November 17, 2000. Grandparents: Jessie Mae Bridges of Tylertown and Willie J.

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