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PROGRESS IN PEARLINGTON-Ribbon-cutting ceremonies facility. Participating in Saturday’s event are,-front from left, for the first completely new business in Pearlington in 15 years Lucille Bello, Doris Bello, Roy Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Pullman, marked the grand opening Saturday of the Rain-R-Shine Beat One Supervisor Burt Courrege Mr. and Mrs. Baldree, Washateria on Hwy. 604 across from the Pearlington Com- Leanne Baldree, Jimmy Baldree, and Frank Bello; and rear munity Center. Ten washers and five dryers are featured in from left, Donnie Pullman, Hancock County Chamoer e:: the establishment owned by Mr. and Mrs. James Baldree and Commerce President Richard Thomas, Jim Wood, and Mr. and Mrs. George Pullman. Baldree, son of Mrs. Pullman Pearlington businessman and Hancock County Pori kmst-and principal of Waveland Elementary School, built the missioner Roy Baxter. (Staff photo by Edgar Perez.)