This is a type of pin fastener was most popular during the 1930s. It was worn similarly to a brooch, but with a clip mechanism instead of a pin stem to attach it to clothing. The underside of the clip usually contains prongs to hold it securely in place.
Selmer is a town in McNairy County, Tennessee, United States, in the southwestern part of the state. The population was 4,541 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of McNairy County. It is named after Selma, Alabama. Buford Pusser served as the sheriff of McNairy County from 1964 to 1970.
Willa Mae Pennington's body was found in the Volga area along Route 172, Sheriff Dwayne Price said. The other victim was identified by the county coroner as Herman Eddie May. His body was found Monday night. The worst of the flooding hit along Route 172 in the Staffordsville and Flat Gap areas. More than 1,000 people are impacted by these storms, and 60 homes have been destroyed. Some 50 National Guard troops are among the first responders taking part in the search and rescue efforts.