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September 2, 2010

Anonymous The Star Herald The Star Herald Thu Sep 02, 2010, 08:16 AM CDT

KOSCIUSKO — 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. It appears, according to manager Cleo Boutwell, that the repairs will force the Strand to remain closed for about three more week. The alarm, sounded at about 10 a.m., was given by the theatre’s janitor, Louquilla “Rat” Jones. Upon investigating he found he blaze high up in the rear of the theatre where the projection both is located. He dashed upstairs to rescue the show’s four valuable projection lens valued at $650 each and some of the most valuable items of equipment in the building.

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The Army worm plague has evidently swept into Attala County within the past 10 days and is attacking not only farm and pasture lands, but also has been reported destroying many lawns within the towns of this area.

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The First Baptist Church of Kosciusko will be observing homecoming and dedication day on Sunday, Sept. 4. The observance will be on the occasion of the retirement of all bonded indebtedness on the church properties including the main church plant erected in 1950-51, and the lovely pastorium purchased in 1957. The Rev. Lloyd A. Sparkman, pastor, announces the program for the day.

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Fire last Thursday afternoon around 5 completely destroyed one of the oldest, if not the oldest, gin stands at Possumneck. The gin was burned to the ground and two bales of cotton along with a small quantity of seed were destroyed.

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Mr. and Mrs. J. Haywood Nowell announce the marriage of their daughter, Marie Nowell, to Doyle Mitchell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Percy Mitchell. The wedding took place recently at the Carson Ridge Baptist Church.

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Fifty four members of the 1960 graduating class of Kosciusko High School, composed of 78 seniors, will enter colleges of their choice this fall, according to A.P. Posey, high school principal, who has completed transcripts for the students. A high count of 71 per cent of the graduates will seek higher education, the school official said.

August 29, 1985

An Arkansas developer began breaking ground in Kosciusko this week for a new motel, increasing the number of such facilities in town to three. He motel, which will contain 44 rooms, is slated to open around Dec. 1 and operate under the name, Western Motel, according to Springdale, Ark. developer Fred Brandon. His construction company will build the facility on two and one half acres of land he purchased from A.G. Duke of Kosciusko. The site is on the east side of Highway 35 Bypass, about a half mile north of the Huntington St. intersection.

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Last week marked the ninth month anniversary of the Kosciusko Museum and Information Center. The center, which was officially opened Nov. 19, was funded by private donations hat were collected through a Heritage Foundation committee. The total amount of cash and pledges donated to date is $186,000, said Bill Stewart, finance chairman of the Kosciusko Heritage Foundation. In the time that the center has been open there have been 24,556 visitors from 50 states and 30 countries.

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Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Langdon of Attala County were among teachers who participated in a two day Law-Related Education seminar in Jackson.

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When Unity Baptist Church celebrates its 100th anniversary with a special program on Sunday, Sept. 8, there’ll be a history book available, which will serve as a memento of the occasion. Mrs. Elon Thornton, longtime church leader, has prepared and written the 45-page booklet.

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Superintendents of Kosciusko and Attala County schools this week extended the abbreviated school day schedules to continue through Sept. 6. Because of the hot weather the 60 per cent schedule has been in effect since school opened on Au. 21. The short day schedule was to have ended following the Labor Day holiday on Monday. Full school days will begin in city and county schools on Monday, Sept. 9.

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