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The 2010 Turner Marker Dedication

On May 15, 2010 the Belzoni Blues Society presented the Turner Drug Store Marker on the corner of Hayden and Jackson St to recognize the contribution of O.J Turner and Turners Drug Store and the Easy Pay Store to the Blues. Our plans are under way to make this an annual event begining 2012. 
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The Youngest Generation of the Turner unveils the Turner Blues Marker while the oldest generation looks on. Brenda Willis stands in for MS BluesTrail Authority for Turner Drug Store Marker and Dedication.
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Turner family members, Doug Turner, O.J Turner 3rd, Jake Turner Granddaughter and Daughter of Linda Chambers.
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Doug Turner introduces Mother Teresa Lee as the woman who is able to recite the Tallyho Jingle. Mother Teresa sings the Tallyho Jingle for 100 plus attendies.
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O.J Turner and Family. T-Model Ford and Wife, Monroe Jones Blues Legends.
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Mother Lee entertaining the crowd. Willie "Tickle" Archer a young drummer form th eLate Paul Wine Jones Band performing with the legendary T-Model Ford.
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The Crowd Gathers Around Bill Ables and T-Model Ford to hear their performance. Mickey Rodgers, Bill Ables,T-model Ford and his wife dance.
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The Crowd Jukes to the Blues in Town Square. Stan Street, Bill Ables and Mother Lee.
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The audience enjoy the Music in town square.
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Welcome by Helen Sims. Mayor Wardell Walton and Board of Alderman presented a resolution on May 15,2010, to Former Mayor Tom Turner for his outstanding Acheivements in the arts and dedicated to th ecity of Belzoni.
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Alderman Papoola Hooper and Margret Parker congradulate Former Mayor Tom Turner. Doug Turner tells the story of theTurner Drug Store role in the history of the career of Blues men Sony Boy Williamson, Elmore James, Talahoe Tunet, Easy Pay Store, and how the blues and radio program affected the listeners.

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