Features
Flashbacks
Aug. 20, 1959
A new Liberty Cash food store will be opened in Kosciusko probably about the first of October, according to Frank C. Wilson of Grenada, a native Attalan now in the supermarket business in Mississippi and Missouri. He has leased the former Franks Furniture Co. building near the new Highway 35 and East Jefferson Street crossing, from Ben Weiner, who recently purchased the property from M.F. Franks.
•
Attala County’s first bale of cotton of the 1959 season was ginned Saturday afternoon at the G.W. Comfort Gin here. It was grown by Maurice Crowder on his farm at Sallis.
•
Chamber of Commerce manager Frank Gayden disclosed today that about 2,000 four-page illustrated brochures had been printed here, highlighting the history of Kosciusko. The attractive and unusual pamphlet was completed after the work of many months by Manager Gayden and his wife, Mrs. Janis Hull Gayden, who serves as a secretary at the Chamber of Commerce office. The idea for the pamphlet originated with the Gaydens when so many requests came in almost every mail for information concerning the history of Kosciusko.
•
The Central Mississippi State Dairy Show and Attala County Livestock and Poultry Show is in full swing here at the Central Mississippi Fairgrounds. Entries in the various divisions of the show have exceeded all expectations, according to Frank Buchanan, Attala County Agent, and member of overall committee to supervise the exposition.
•
Pvt. William Earl Overstreet, son of Mrs. Christine Overstreet and the late Homer H. Overstreet of Kosciusko, is now serving with the Military Police Detachment US Army in Fort Dix, N.J.
•
Aug. 23, 1984
Montfort Jones Memorial Hospital officials are not ready to don rose colored glasses, but an upturn in economic indicators in July has them breathing easier about the next fiscal year. Administrator Thomas Bland said the new numbers have led to revised projections for the 1985 fiscal year that envision more income and lower write-offs than were anticipated a month ago. A tentative budget that was worked up last month projected total expenses and income of $4,915,800 for the next fiscal year, using economic data that was available through the end of June.
•
The operation of Kosciusko schools during the 1984-85 education year will cost $3,915,727, according to a budget presented to city officials Tuesday night. The budget amounts to about a five percent increase in total expenditures over the $3,739,952 figure adopted for the 1983-84 school year and a 10 percent hike in local ad valorem taxes.
•
Although it was already in full swing, Active Sportswear was officially dedicated in Kosciusko this week with what a co-owner called “a lot of community pride.” IDC Chairman Marlin Ivey presided at the dedication.
•
Life Scout Bob Stewart of Boy Scout Troop 44 was awarded the Eagle badge during Sunday morning services at Kosciusko’s First United Methodist Church. Making the presentation was Scoutmaster John Morris Ward. Present for the awarding of scouting’s highest honor was Stewart’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.C. “Bill” Stewart, his pastor Rev. Charlie Wiggers.
•
Garan employees recently presented pins designating five and 10 years of service to the organization were Lottie Winters, Tommie Adams, Barbara Fowler, Kathy Lee, Lora Wilder, Bernice Micou, Rosie Foster, Emily Adams, Willie Whitcomb, Bessie Lusk, Lyndal Black, Leroy Watson, Katie Gibson and Linda Gibson.
•
Miss Yolanda Jamison and Christopher S. Winters have been awarded the Annie and Dan Shumaker Memorial Scholarship to attend Jackson State University.
•
Miss Barbara Gayle Ricks and Charles E. Newman Jr. exchanged marriage vows in an afternoon ceremony on July 21 at 2 p.m. at Liberty Baptist Church in Noxapater.
- Features
-
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Flashbacks
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. -
Flashbacks
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.
- Flashbacks
-
‘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.
- More Features Headlines
-
