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Dec. 24, 1959
Ray Mikell, representative-elect from Attala County who will assume office Jan. 5, in a statement released to The Star-Herald says that he will introduce an amendment to the Rules of the House as soon as possible after the Mississippi House of Representatives convenes in regular session in 1960. The proposed change would make the Rules Committee composed of the Speaker and two Representatives from each congressional district who shall be elected by the members of the House from their respective districts to total 13.
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The “Aiken Boys” gathered at their 30th anniversary reunion of the 1929 state championship team. They were James Land, Ralph McCool, Bill Davis, Pete Stonestreet, Sam Sims, Hilliard Jordan, Billy McMillan, W. E. Turner, Robert Hardison, C.C. Thompson, Ralph Lane, Doty Jackson, Bud Stonestreet, Allen Tyler, Coach Aiken, Allen Roby, Herman Smith, Garrie Burdette, Ralph Gober, James Pettit, Dr. Sammy Joe Brewer, Sam Power, David E. Crawley Jr., Frederick Brewer, Amos Allen, Carlton Hull, Harry Peeler, Lloyd Owen, Robert A. Ward, Dr. C.A. Jackson, Henry Power, W.C. Williams, Earl Guyton, Walter V. Davis, O.K. Power, Hugh Potts, and Charles Conner.
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Kosciusko Garden Club and the Little Garden Club of Kosciusko have just brought to completion a project which will be of interest to the entire community. The two clubs formulated plans for the beautification of several highways leading into Kosciusko. Highways planted were one mile on Highway 35 toward Carmack, one mile on 35 north of town toward Vaiden and almost a mile on 12 toward Durant. Numerous pyracantha, Magnolias, crepe myrtle, crab apples and redbud trees were purchased for this purpose.
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SP4 Kelly B. Hutchison of Sallis is performing duties as administrative record clerk in the military personnel section of Headquarters 1st Battle Group, 19th Infantry with U.S. forces in Germany. He is the on of Mrs. Burt K. Hutchison and he late Mr. Hutchison.
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Mary Ryn Davidson of Kosciusko, Lucy Simmons Rushing of Kosciusko and Gail Weaver of West, students at Mississippi College, have been named to Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities.
Dec. 25, 1984
Someone apparently went Christmas shopping after hours at McAdams Grocery Friday night. Sheriff’s officers said a burglar broke out front door glass at the business and reached into the store to take a man’s watch, woman’s watch and necklace from a display stand.
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The Attala County Library was a hub of activity last Thursday morning as packages, vans and passenger cars rolled in and carried out a steady stream of Christmas cheer. By mid afternoon the last of 240 boxes of food were on their way to needy families across Attala County as the 1984 edition of the Kosciusko Lions Club’s Christmas basket program came to a close.
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The 1984 fall semester marks the 64th anniversary of Mississippi State University’s Famous Maroon Band. This year’s Famous Maroon Band has around 270 members and is under the direction of Dr. Kent Sills, a Kosciusko native. Members include Nathan Prewitt of Pickens, Keely Foster of Kosciusko, Michael Moore of McCool, Laschelle Jones of Carthage, Curtis Dickens and Joycelyn Turnbo, both of Kosciusko.
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Personnel of Sta-Home Health Care prepared fruit baskets for the agency’s 96 patients. Participating in the project are Renee Freeny, Debbie Veazey, Earline Payne, Minnie Summers, Winnifred Boyd, Charlotte Clark, Sherby Barksdale, Janie Grantham, Suzanne Summers and Sandi Munn.
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Members of he Kosciusko Chapter, Children of he American Revolution, were present at the chapter’s organizational meeting held at the Attala County Library on Dec. 13. They are Leigh Ann Stork, president; Amy Stork, treasurer; Audra Love, recording secretary; Ginny Eaton, chaplain, Elizabeth Weaver, Renee Dorrill; John Edward Dorrill, color bearer; and Amanda Weaver. Other members approved were Emily Howell and Laura Howell.
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Winners were named this week in The Star-Herald’s annual coloring contest. Taking first place was Belinda Joy Burchfield; Meredith Oliver, second; Suzanne Barrett, third place. They were awarded cash prizes.
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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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