[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 47 (Wednesday, March 24, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E545]
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                  TRIBUTE TO MRS. FAY MARTIN JOHNSTON

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                   HON. CHARLES W. ``CHIP'' PICKERING

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 24, 1999

  Mr. PICKERING. Mr. Speaker, I would like to pay tribute to a 
remarkable lady, Mrs. Fay Martin Johnston. Mrs. Johnston was one of my 
constituents from Forest, Mississippi. She passed away on February 27, 
1999.
  Mrs. Johnston was born in Edwards, Mississippi and was a resident of 
Forest since 1941. Mrs. Johnston was the wife of the late Eric E. 
Johnston, Jr. He was the former editor and publisher of the Scott 
County Times newspaper, Mayor of Forest, and noted author of books 
related to Mississippi politics.
  During World War II, Mrs. Johnston assumed publication of the Scott 
County Times newspaper when her husband was called into the Army. She 
literally ``did it all''--writing, editing, and operating the printing 
press in order to get the paper published. Mrs. Johnston was a charter 
member of the Scott County Chapter of the Daughters of the American 
Revolution and was actively involved in the Forest Presbyterian Church.
  Mrs. Johnston's pride and joy was her family that included daughters 
Carol (Mrs. Bob Lindley), and Lynn (Mrs. Ben Catalina) and their 
families, her son Erle ``Bubby'' Johnston III, and his wife.
  Mr. Sid Salter, current editor and publisher of the Scott County 
Times said, ``Fay Johnston was a great lady and matriarch of a great 
newspaper family in Mississippi. She and Erle dedicated their lives to 
this community and were good stewards of the newspaper. In return they 
had the respect of the community and many, many friends here. The 
Johnston family has left a great mark on this city and county.''
  The legacy Mrs. Johnston leaves behind may best be described as love 
of God, love of family, love of Mississippi and country, and certainly 
love of Scott County and the town of Forest. I wish to extend my 
sympathy to her family, while at the same time, express my appreciation 
for her life of service.

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