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August 6, 1959
A throng of Kosciuskoans was on hand to meet and greet movie personalities when they visited Kosciusko for the first time Wednesday afternoon just prior to the World Premier of the “Natchez Trace” movie at the Strand Theatre. The street in front of the theatre was blocked from traffic for the half hour that the movie actors visited here, appearing in the lobby of the theatre. They were introduced by Lloyd Royal, co-producer of the film with Tom Garroway, both Mississippians. Greeted by theatre manager Cleo Boutwell, Frank Gayden for the Kosciusko-Attala Chamber of Commerce, and Mayor T.V. Rone, who presented the stars with the “keys” to the city, the film personalities made friends with Kosciusko folks and were kept busy with autographs by many young movie fans. In the group were William Campbell, Ann Kelly, Al Scott and other supporting actors. Manager Boutwell reports an excellent turnout of moviegoers for the film.
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A majority of Attala voters “rolled with Ross” for governor with returns showing a total of 2496 in Barnett’s third try for Mississippi’s top office. Closely following was Lt. Gov. Carroll Gartin with a total of 1924, and third in line was Dist. Attorney Charles Sullivan with 789, and last Robert F. Mason with 34.
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Mr. and Mrs. L.H. Ramage and Mr. and Mrs. P.J. Ramage, both of the Hesterville Community of Attala County were honored by their children Sunday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. L.H. Ramage at the double celebration of their 50th anniversaries. The grooms of 50 years are brothers, and the brides of 50 years are first cousins.
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Postmaster Hilliard Jordan reports that good progress is being made in the Post Office Department’s intensified campaign against obscene mail. A million American boys and girls of high school and junior high school age may receive obscene literature and pictures in the mail this year even though they neither wanted nor solicited them, says Jordan.
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Due to the resignation of the regent, Miss Nannie Sullivant, the Samuel Hammond Chapter of the DAR had a call meeting in the aldermen’s room at city hall. Mrs. Robert Graham, the vice regent, accepted he office of regent. Mrs. Dallas Bailey was elected to the office of vice regent.
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The Natchez Trace Parkway between French Camp and Mathiston is expected to be officially opened to public travel within 30 days.
August 9, 1984
The Attala County Library is tops in the state in per capita usage, but needs additional money to remain that way, officials told county supervisors Monday in a request for a budget increase. Mid-Mississippi Regional Library director Richard Greene asked for just over $11,000 in higher salaries and benefits budgeting to hire one new clerk, another $4,000 for book purchases and nearly $2,500 more for operation and maintenance. If approved, $11,367.25 of those increases would come from donations to the library from Attala County and the city would pick up the remaining $5,865.
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A total of 184 people will ride one of he four buses leaving from Kosciusko on Sept. 29 for the World’s Fair in New Orleans. The trip is being arranged by the Kosciusko-Attala Chamber of Commerce. This is the second trip arranged by the CofC. Three buses carrying 138 made the one day trip on June 30.
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The McAdams High School cheerleaders recently took part in the National Cheerleader Camp at Mississippi State University and came home with 10 ribbons. Members of the squad are Teresa Guyton, Temperance Roby, Angie Wilson, Tammy Riley, Lana Kitchens and Gloria Riley. Sponsors for the squad are Sandy Ellard, Diane Grey, Sarah Allen and Shirley Ellis.
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Those having 15 and 20 years of service at Garan were honored by plant personnel and presented pins designating their records. They are Lucy Hobson, Frances Dismuke, Marjorie Williams, James Moss, Myrtle Davidson, Bobbie Davis, Bea Latimore, Wilma Steen, Ken Felts, Jane Howard, Otha Eving and Melvin Hughes.
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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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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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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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