KOSCIUSKO —
July 15, 1962
One of the best indicators for telling just what record breaking hot weather we’re having now are the recording meters at the Water and Light Plant. Bill Lewis, superintendent, said that on July 13, we used 1,310,000 gallons of water, which is a record pumpage. The peak time of the day was from 5:15 to 8:15 p.m. when a whopping 273,600 gallons were pumped for an average of 15,000 gallons per minute, he said.
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A crowd estimated at more than 2,000 overflowed the large canvas cathedral for the opening service of the Attala County Crusade for Christ at the Kosciusko Fairgrounds Sunday night. Revival leaders had arranged only 1,600 seats inside the big tent. Some 300 to 500 people were unable to find seats inside the structure. Many had to stand.
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New members of the Jaycees are Joe Goff, Talmadge Bain, Wayne Duncan and Jimmy Peoples. They were accepted as new members at their Monday night meeting at Vicker’s Dining Room.
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The Williamsville Baptist Church of Attala Association has dedicated debt free the pastorium, which was completed in January 1960. The house contains three bedrooms, kitchen, living room, dining area, den, two baths and a carport and is of brick veneer construction. The total cost was approximately $10,000. The deacons of the church, C.F. Barrett, C.A. Lowe, E. L. McCrory, W.C. Sims, H.L. McAdory and J.D. Plunkett participated in the burning of the note with the pastor, Rev. Howard Scarborough.
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Ernest Flint’s assortment of insects won for him first place in the Insects Identification category at the annual 4-H Club Congress, which was held at Mississippi State University in Starkville last week. As a reward for his winnings he received a gold wrist watch. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Hilman Flint of Shady Grove Community.
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The three top winners in the Junior Golf Tournament held here at the Kosciusko Golf Club July 9-11 are being announced by Jaycee chairman Charles England. Top scorer in the event was Earl Bryant with 154, Joe Munn, second with 156, and Roscoe Herod and Bobby Hardison tied for third with 159. Other scorers in the event were Jimmy Teasley, 169, Cem Morgan, 180, Billy Cochran, 192, Robert Rawson, 201, and Robert Adams, 204.
July 16, 1987
Concern for the homeless and needy people in Attala County has led a handful of people to form the Helping Hands Ministries, a non-profit, non-funded organization designed to provide food, clothing and counseling to those in need. The ideal for Helping Hands Ministries originated with Jewel Harden, president of the Helping Hands Ministries, and wife of the Rev. G.E. Harden, minister at the New Life Center in Kosciusko.
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Kosciusko school board members have voted to ask the city board of aldermen for a 10 percent increase in the 1987-88 school budget and extend kindergarten to full day sessions, instead of the half-day sessions provided last year. The full day kindergarten students will be allowed to ride buses and will be provided with a noon meal on the same basis as other students, said board members.
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Woodrow Leach retired July 1 from Mid-State Motor Co. ending a 40-year tenure of service with the firm. He was honored at a company fish fry and was presented a watch.
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Jim Hill, music director at French Camp Academy, is leading the newly organized Community Chorus. First practice session was held in the Kosciusko High School band hall. Officers named are Joe Evans, president; Mrs. Clarence Cooper, vice president; Mrs. Henry James Adams, secretary; Frank Simpson, treasurer. Mrs. Qujette Lawrence is serving as accompanist. The chorus was organized under the direction of the Mid-Mississippi Arts Council. No auditions are required to join and a nominal membership is being charged.
The group plans to present one or two annual concerts.
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Pioneer Day:Annual French Camp event provided activities for all ages
The historic district in French Camp, located adjacent to the Natchez Trace Parkway, was transformed into an area reminiscent of olden days.
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May 16, 1963
The Redbud has been named as Kosciusko’s official tree and the rose as the official flower in a recent promotion of the Kosciusko Garden Club. The project was carried out by the garden club in connection with the Clean Up, Fix Up, Paint Up campaign now in progress. Among other trees suggested were magnolia, dogwood and pine. Running a close race with the rose was the iris, and the dahlia. -
Elvis and a snake. . . Oh my!
Ethel’s 31st May Day brings out people for shopping, food and entertainment Saturday. Here are photos from the day's activties.
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May 9, 1963
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Lacey have received notification from the South America Indian Mission that they have been accepted as missionaries. They have been assigned to the country of Bolivia where the mission has been working since 1926. Lacy is presently serving as the Director of Christian Education in the First Presbyterian Church in Kosciusko. -
Long Creek holds motivational rally for upcoming state testing
More than 200 students and parents filled the Long Creek Elementary Gym in Sallis on May 2 for a pep rally to energize students for the upcoming state test.
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Area native remembers her days as Senate page
Alice Faye Roberts Leslie, 95 year-old Weatherford, TX resident, made a recent trip to her native Mississippi and visited briefly in Attala and Leake Counties with relatives and reminisced about days of her youth.
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Natchez Trace Festival photos
Check out these photos from the 44th Annual Natchez Trace Festival held in Downtown Kosciusko Saturday.
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May 2, 1963
Dale McBride will be the new coach for McAdams High School for the coming 1963-64 season. He will replace Charles Porter who is leaving to accept the head coaching job at Noxapater, it was announced by Glen Cain, Superintendent of McAdams School. -
Communities Matter @ Your Library: Attala County Library celebrates with week-long activities
Activities at the Attala County Library held in observance of National Library Week lived out the theme of “Communities Matter.”
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'Fancy Nancy' tea part held at library
A “Fancy Nancy” tea party was held at the Attala County Library Saturday morning with little girls dressed in their Sunday best dresses.
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