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our a a Thursday, June 20, 1991 PETAL Journal Weddings engagements Petal's McNeil tunes up with prize in country song By JAMES DANIELS Special to the JOURNAL Paul P. McNeil of Petal has something to sing about these days. The Petal resident has been named both the winner and a runner-up in the second American Songwriter Song Lyrics Contest for 1991. The contest is held once every two months and is sponsored by American Songwriter magazine. McNeil's two winning songs "A High Mountain Night" and "Pink Butterfly" are featured in the magazine's current May-June issue.

"The publisher (of American Songwriter) called me and told me that 'A High Mountain Night' had won the contest before I even received a copy of the magazine," said McNeil. "And then someone called me from Miami (Florida) asking for my permission to set 'Pink Butterfly' to music. That's when I found out that I also had a song selected as a runner-up." The purpose of the contest is to promote the art of songwriting and give amateur lyric writers an opportunity to become actively involved in the songwriting industry, according to information printed in the contest's literature. A panel of judges from the music industry selected the winner and runners-up. McNeil's winning lyrics were inspired by the television series "High Mountain Ranger," he said.

The lyrics for "Pink Butterfly" a personal favorite of McNeil was inspired by his 10-year-old daughter, Reagan. "I was working on another song one night when (Reagan) came into the room and handed me a piece of paper with a red heart and a pink SAVE $7.00 Now Only SAVE plus 1.95 coupon sitting tee CLIP go 08 (Reg. $14.95) d110 (2) 8x10's. (2) (10) Wallets Mini SAVE and 18 Advertised package includes traditional poses only Limit one special package per subject Black and white backgrounds and special effects portraits not available in advertised package Not valid with any other otter ages welcome Families and groups of no more than six $200 per additional subject Poses selertine Shooting Thurs. thru June 20-24 Photographer Hours: Daily 10:00 pm Sunday 12:00 pm 501 NEW RICHTON PETAL MS 39465 aclusively al Wal Mart AGFA sou Prato better give WAL-MART Bring in any lower euced advertised otter and WELL MATCH IT' butterfly inside and said to me, 'Daddy, I love you.

Look here what I've made. Most of his songs are inspired by everyday life, McNeil said. But the songs he really enjoys writing are those which leave the listener "feeling good inside," he said. "Country music is about everyday life," said McNeil. "Some of it is silly and some of it's stupid.

I write sad songs, Christmas songs and some country gospel songs. But I prefer the songs that leave you with a good feeling, like 'Pink McNeil said a songwriter can get ideas for lyrics from just about anything. Putting such abstract thoughts into words is the hard part, he said. "You can get an idea for a song from anything and said McNeil. "I always carry a pen and paper with me.

Whenever I get an idea, I write it down immediately. "Some people just write songs, and some people just set lyrics to music," he said. "I start singing my songs as I write them. I also have all of my songs on tape. I have to do that so everyone will know the tune for McNeil said that he is currently working on a humorous country song.

He also said that he will continue to submit his works to the contest in the future. "(Winning the contest) is not that big of a deal to me," said McNeil. "I'm really kind of embarrassed by it. But I will continue to enter the contests. But that's as far as I plan to go with it.

The magazine doesn't do anything else with the songs after that." As the winner of the second lyric writing contest of the year, McNeil won a Casiotone MT-520 electronic keyboard. His winning song will now advance to the overall winner's competition along with the other five issues' winners. Lee open house celebrates 35 years The staff of the Lee Chiropractic Clinic, Inc. will host an open house June 24-29 in honor of Dr. Quentin Lee's 35th anniversary in his South Mississippi practice.

Lee, a native of Petal, graduated form the National College of Chiropractic in 1954 and began his professional practice in Petal in 1956. He completed post graduate courses in nutrition, physical diagnosis, radiation safety and spinal diagnosis at the Texas College of Chiropractic. He holds certificates of proficiency in x-ray, neuro- vascular examination and Lee diagnosis. He has also attended research seminars conducted by the National College and the Parker College. Lee is a member of the American Chiropractic Association and has been a I charter member of Mississippi Associated Chiropractors, since its inception.

He also was selected as a fellow in the International College of Chiropractic. Lee was chosen Chiropractor of the Year in 1980. He is married to the former Marie Walters of Ovett. They have two children Dan Lee of Jackson and Ellen Fisher of Petal and two granddaughters, Heather and Devin Fisher, both of Petal. Lee and his wife are members of Lynn Ray Road Baptist Church of a Video 'Junction WALMART SHOPPING CENTER, PETAL You're Invited to our Grand Opening Friday, May 21st 10:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.

FREE Register for YOGURT FREE Movie Rentals FOR ALL Nintendo Rentals New Members: Bring in this coupon and receive FREE Regular Rental upon joining No New Releases Limit 1 or Ninetendos Per Membership Over 300 Drive Children's Thru Movies Rentals 544-4150 EasterlingHolland Mr. and Mrs. T.P. (Tippy) Easterling III announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristie Ann, to Ryan Gene Holland, son of Mr. and Mrs.

Elbert R. Holland, all of Petal. Wedding vows will be exchanged at 2 p.m. July 6 in Macedonia Baptist Church. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the ceremony and reception to follow at the church.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Byrd and Madeline Easterling and the Petal. late She T.P.

is Easterling 1988 II, all of a graduate Petal High School and is a senior at the University of Southern Mississippi. She is employed by Delta Tel-A-Communication Inc. in Laurel as manager. The future bridegroom is the Paul McNeil Local typist takes top state honors Baranda Lee of Petal has been named Mississippi State Typing Champion and will advance to the national championship round in the AEG Olympia National Scholastic Typing Lee Contest. As state champion, Lee will receive an AEG Olympia electronic portable typewriter and certificate of award.

The competition for the national championship will be conducted at each contestant's school. The test will include a timed writing and a timed production test of a standard business letter, a tabulation from the rough draft and a full-page memorandum. Students in the national competition will compete for cash awards of $500 for the designated national champion, $350 for the first runner-up and $200 for the second runner-up. Births BRELAND Mr. and Mrs.

Howard E. Breland Jr. of Petal announce the birth of a son, Brooks Evern, born April 18. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs.

Howard E. Breland Sr. of Petal and 1 Mr. and Mrs. James Stringer of Hattiesburg.

THOMPSON Mr. and Mrs. Frank M. Thompson of Petal announce the birth of a 6-oz. son, Frank Matthew Thompson II, born April 19.

Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Edgar J. Phillips and Mr. and Mrs.

Huey M. Thompson, all of Petal. OTT Mr.and Mrs. David M. Ott of Hattiesburg announce the birth of a 7- 10-oz.

daughter, Jean Lorraine, born May 16. Grandparents are Judge and Mrs. Thomas D. Ott of Hattiesburg and Mrs. Beverly M.

McCain of Petal. WEATHERSBY Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Kyle Weathersby of Sunrise announce the birth of an 6-oz. daughter, Alexandra Jade, born May 18.

Grandparents ar Mr. and Mrs. Luke L. James of Bay St. Louis.

FLOYD Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Nixon Floyd Jr. of Hattiesburg announce the birth of an 2-oz. daughter, Suzanne Cordia, born May 18.

Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. John I. Efird Jr. of Hattiesburg and Petal.

Ryan Holland, Kristie Easterling grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Tulon Holland and Martha Albright and John Albright, all of Corinth. He is a 1989 graduate of Petal High School and attends USM. He is employed by Fred's of Petal.

Bynum- Jenkins Mr. and Mrs. Daniel T. Bynum of Laurel announce the engagement of their daughter, Lisa to James L. Jenkins, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Alton Jenkins of Petal. Wedding vows will be exchanged at 6 p.m. July 6 in Calhoun Baptist Church. Friends and relatives are invited to attend the wedding and reception to follow at the church.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. R.G. Bynum and the late Mr. and Mrs.

Curtis Evans, all of Laurel. She is a 1984 graduate of West Jones High School and is employed by City Finance Co. The future bridegroom is the HamlettMassey The parents of Traci Renee Hamlett of Hattiesburg and William Perry (Bill) Massey of Petal announce the couple's engagement and forthcoming marriage. Parents of the bride-elect are Lloyd Hamlett of Greenville and Mrs. JoAnne Presley of Hattiesburg.

Parents of the future bridegroom are Perry Massey of Atlanta and the late Sue Massey and Lavada Ott Gibbs of Petal. Wedding vows will be exchanged at 2 p.m. July 20 in Petal-Harvey Baptist Church. Friends and relatives are invited to attend the ceremony and reception to follow in the Family Life Center. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Clarence Peters of Blackwell, Okla. and Mrs. Doris Crew of Sasakwa, Okla. She plans to graduate from the University of Southern Mississippi in James Jenkins, Lisa Bynum grandson of Mr.

and Mrs. Lee Shelbourn and the late Mr. and Mrs. C.F. Jenkins, all of Petal.

He is a 1981 graduate of Petal High School and is employed by Nordan Smith Welding. Lee Bill Massey, Traci Hamlett August with a BS degree in photojournalism. The future bridegroom is the grandson of Mrs. C.V. Massey of Macedonia and Mrs.

Coy C. Lowery of Leeville. He will attend USM in the fall majoring in management. LIZ AND EDDIE Brewer of Petal will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with a reaffirmation of their wedding vows and reception from 3 to 5 p.m. June 29 in Green's Creek Baptist Church.

The public is invited to attend. Getting married? To have your wedding or engagement published in the Petal Journal: Complete a wedding or engagement form available at the Hattiesburg American office; Drop the information by the office; Or call the Journal at 582-4321. Due to timeliness, engagement announcements will take priority over wedding announcements..