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Oct. 22, 1959
B.B. Boyd, postmaster of McCool, was elected moderator of the Attala County Baptist Association in its final session at Ethel Baptist Church Friday afternoon Thirty-one Baptist Churches of Attala compose the group.
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If football games were won by the score of 1-0 then the Tipton Hi Bobcats would be looking for a victory of that sort for just one victory is all that is needed for the Bobcats to become 1959 CMAC champions. Last week the Bobcats advanced another step closer by defeating Maben by the score of 27-0, and as the Bobcats had defeated Lexington to the tune of 40-0 so it left the Bobcats conference record at 4-0.
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Jimmy Bruce has been chosen “Whippet of the Week” for his performance last week. Jimmy is a member of the junior class.
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Winners and prizes in the Attala County Plant to Prosper Program for 1959, sponsored by the Kosciusko Attala Chamber of Commerce, have been announced by Frank Gayden, secretary-manager.
Oct. 25, 1984
A list of dignitaries headed by a leading Polish American businessman and a United States Senator will be in Kosciusko Thursday afternoon to participate in the formal dedication of the Kosciuszko Museum and Information Center. Promoters expect a large crowd of spectators to be on hand when the facility is formally opened to serve the dual role of information center for travelers and museum to showcase the area’s culture.
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Officers were named during the Attala Baptists annual associational meeting held Monday night. They are Charles England, treasurer; Mrs. Stacy Chandler, clerk; Rev. Johnny Parks, moderator; Jim Clark, vice president.
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Eight Kosciusko spirit leaders have been responsible for keeping a winning feeling running high through the halls of KHS this football season. They are Kim Taylor, Audra Love, Alisia Adams, Melissa Hutchison, Lisa Pinkard, Tammy Prewitt, Chandra Hull and Michelle White.
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Twenty-seven colorful quilts, delicately stitched in patterns ranging from Dresden Plate to Flying Geese will go on the auction block Saturday night, Nov. 3, in the Attala County Coliseum. Proceeds from the sale of the quilts will benefit St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital in Memphis. Idea for the auction was conceived by Mrs. Kenneth Chennault and Mrs. John Beckham.
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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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