Premium Paid for First 1966 Bale of Cotton Mayor Solon Milton reports the following merchants and individuals donated $94.50 to the premium offered for Celeste's first 1966 bale of cotton. E. M. Blakemore produced the first cotton last week. Those who donated were First National Bank, $15.00; Cyanamid Farm Supply, $15.00; Celeste Insurance agency, $7.50; Bickham's Grocery, $5.00; J. R. Love Company, dress length; Compton's Grocery, $5.00; O. K. Automatic Washer, $3.00; Stewart's Mobil Station, $2.00; City Food, $1.00; Jack Ruff, $2.00; Johnny Lyon, $2.00; Henslee Hardware, $2.00; Oral Smith, $1.00; Lenna Belle Beauty Shop, $1.00; Neil Williams, $1.00; Harbert Byers, $2.00; Celeste Coop Gin, $25.00; and Opal Mae Stapleton, $5.00. (August 26, 1966, The Celeste Courier)