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July 2, 1959
Work on the grounds for the new million dollar Montfort Jones Memorial Hospital on Highway 12 began about six weeks ago, following the formal ground breaking ceremonies in which members of he Board of Supervisors, selected members of the hospital committee, and city officials participating. On the first floor will be 32,127 square feet of floor space, and on he second floor will be 4,518 square feet, with a total of 36,645 square feet for the entire building.
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Names of 76 Attalans will be placed on the election ticket in the Aug. 5 Democratic Primary as qualified candidates for the respective offices they seek, according to members of the Attala County Democratic Executive Committee, with Clarence E. Morgan Jr., serving as chairman.
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The Jordan Chevrolet Company of Kosciusko, owned by W. Leslie Jordan, is this week being announced as the new Buick dealer for the area. Buick has not been sold locally since the Rhodes Buick Co. ceased operations early this year. Jordan Chevrolet Co. will be taking in its first new car franchise the company has ever handled since it has been in business other than the Chevrolet.
July 5, 1984
June’s rainfall was the lowest Kosciusko weatherman Ed Reese has recorded during his 24 years of keeping weather records. He recorded .45 inches during the month which was marked with 23 days having temperatures in the 90s. The sparse rainfall was an accumulation over three days. The dry spell was not universal. Some areas of Attala have reported adequate rainfall. Highest temperature for the month was 96 degrees on the 21st and the lowest temperature was 41 degrees on June 1. Reese’s weather report this week indicated a repeat for July. No rainfall was registered at Reese’s listening post for the first four days.
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A total of 29 jobs are being eliminated at Montfort Jones Memorial Hospital and three others will be reduced from full-time to part-time as the facility copes with cuts in a key government health care program. The move will reduce total employment at the hospital from the current 164 to 135. Chief of staff, Dr. Jimmy Bailey, said health care will not suffer because of the cuts.
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First Presbyterian Church of Kosciusko recently completed construction of a new building and acquired a new pastor. The Rev. James H. Barnes became full-time minister June 10. The first phase of the church’s three-phase building project will be dedicated in the morning worship service July 8.
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Mr. and Mrs. Noel Godfrey celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on Sunday. They were honored with a reception given by their children, Misses Carla and Connie Godfrey, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Godfrey and Drew Godfrey. Family and friends gathered in the Family Life Center of the McAdams Baptist Church to extend congratulations and best wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Godfrey. – McAdams news by Mrs. L.L. Gowan.
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Art work of Kosciusko artist Jack Olson is displayed this month at the Attala County Library. Included in the group are paintings of five extinct Kosciusko landmarks. He has studied art at Renke Academy in New Orleans, also in Memphis and with Marie Hull in Jackson.
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Service award ceremonies were held recently in the Newton District office of the Mississippi State Highway Department. Central District Highway Commissioner Sam W. Waggoner, presented awards to employees with five or more year of service. Receiving five-year awards from Attala County were Larry G, Black, Jerry L. Rigby, and Larry L. Black.
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After all these years: Shady Grove couple blessed to be married 69 years
Hilmon Flint, 98, and his wife, Ora Belle, 92, of the Shady Grove Community of Attala County could well be described as record setters.
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Flashbacks
September 1, 1960
A Sunday morning fire that could have been disastrous if discovered just 15 minutes later, according to firemen who stopped the blaze, resulted in considerable water and smoke damage to the Strand Theatre in Kosciusko, located just off the square. -
PHOTO GALLERY: Central Mississippi Fair
The 101st Central Mississipp Fair came to a close on Saturday night with rides shutting down at midnight. Throughout the week there were exhibits, a pageant, sports challenge, musical entertainment including the state finals of the Colgate Country Showdown and a livestock show.
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Flashbacks
August 11, 1960
Two new members and two promotions are being announced in the personnel of the Attala County Extension Service staff. W.M. Swoope, who has served here about four years as associate county agent, has been promoted to the position of assistant extension animal husbandman at Mississippi State University. -
Rebuilding history: Community raising funds for Hesterville lodge damaged by storm
The tornado which dealt a blow to the area on April 24 left its mark on the historic Palmer Hall in the Hesterville Community. An effort is underway by a group to raise funds for restoring it for use as the meeting place for Bethel Masonic Lodge and the Hesterville Order of Eastern Star (OES) Chapter. It is also used as a voting precinct.
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August 4, 1960
A special election has been set by Kosciusko’s City Election Commissioners for Sept. 27 to fill the position of City Clerk, following the resignation of Miss Victoria Lee Niles, who is serving her third term in the post. If a second primary if needed, it is scheduled Oct. 11. Members of the commission are J. Will Owen, J.W. Crawford and Mrs. Guy B. Barrett. Miss Niles, resignation is effective Sept. 30, which is the end of the fiscal year for city business. She has accepted a position with the new Montfort Jones Memorial Hospital as bookkeeper and accountant, and will assume her duties there about the middle of October. -
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July 28, 1960
Attala County Mental Health Chapter’s application for charter was approved officially by he Board of directors of the Mississippi Association for Mental Health. Roby Coleman as president and Mrs. Ivy Gibson, secretary are the officers of the new chapter. -
Hilltop move: Couple moves home from Carroll County to Attala
The two story home of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Evans makes a striking pose from its hilltop setting in the Carmack Community, several miles from its original location in the Carroll County town of Vaiden.
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‘Make a Splash Read:' Hundreds take part in summer reading program at the Attala County Library
The Attala County Library was host in June and July to 373 youngsters who enrolled in the summer reading program following the theme “Make A Splash Read,” according to Charla Chandler, children’s librarian and director of the annual event.
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