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Hundreds of well-wishers lined the streets to show support for the members of the 1st Battalion, 114th Field Artillery, in January, 2005. The soldiers were deploying to Afghanistan.
Forty-six men with Service Battery 1st Battalion, 114th Field Artillery that was headquartered at the Water Valley National Guard Armory left on Jan. 24 for a 12-month deployment in Afghanistan in January, 2005. Main Street in Water Valley was lined with supporters to wave at the troops in the Bluebird bus. The well-wishers continued to BorgWarner as employees in the parking lot waved to the departing men.
A ceremony was held on Jan. 21 to honor the troops at the National Guard Armory. Captain John W. Cochran, the leader of the battalion, reported that his men “stand out” as trained soldiers. The battalion had 10 men from Yalobusha County – William E. Sheffield, Harold L. Vaughn, Tommie L. Turner, Waymond C. White, Michael Phillips, Wayne H. Phillips, Broderick Cook and Rogers L. Gaines, II, all from Water Valley; and Gary Baker and Charles A. Turner from Coffeeville.
The 114th Field Artillery officially came into existence during the 1920s. Through man realignments and reorgnizations, the battalion entered combat during World War II as the 932nd Field Artillery Battalion. The 932nd saw action in Germany, France and Italy. After two years with the Army of Occupation the battalion returned to central Mississippi in time for the call-up for Korea.
15 Years Ago, January 28, 2010 – Yalobusha County Coroner Ronnie Stark and Deputy Coroner Debbie Jackson displayed a new purchase, a coroner’s van. Stark reported the van would allow his department to better serve the citizens of the county.
20 Years Ago, January 27, 2005 – Four teachers at Davidson Elementary School achieved their profession’s highest honor by earning National Board Certification. The teachers were Mary Beth Smith, Becky York, Donna Barnes and Christie Lowery.
30 Years Ago, January 26, 1995 – The area’s first accumulation of snow for the winter started around noon on Jan. 22, continuing on and off until nearly midnight and dropping two to four inches. Roads were not heavily covered and few driving problems were encountered.
40 Years Ago, January 31, 1985 – The public was invited to attend the Eagle Scout Award Presentation for John Scott Spence.
50 Years Ago – January 30, 1975 – Newly elected officers of the St. Cyr Commandery No. 6, Knights Templar were pictured – Robert A. Ellic, Lynn Edwards, Generalissimo; Johnny Kiihnl, Sword Bearer; T. H. Scarbrough, Prelate; Ita Lee Crowson, Standard Bearer; John Raymond Crook, Senior Warden; T. Olin Gore, Jr., Recorder; Roy B. Wright, Warder; and Edward B. Shearer, Treasurer.
Russell Vaughn had a “perfect record” when he retired January 19th after almost 46 years of service with Illinois Central Gulf Railroad. He began his services with the railroad on March 30, 1929. He was promoted to Conductor in the early 1940s.
Dr. M.S. McMillian announced that he will move his office this week from his present location on Cook Street to the new Medical Arts Building near the Yalobusha General Hospital.
Stan True reported in his column that 682 deer were killed in Yalobusha County during deer season.
60 Years Ago – January 28, 1965 – The Water Valley Junior Auxiliary announced a Valentine Charity Ball was scheduled for February 12th at 8 p.m. at the National Guard Armory. Proceeds would be used to aid underprivileged children of the area. Mrs. Harold Williams was chairman for the event.
Coffeeville druggist Jack T. Peeples died of an apparent heart attack at 6 p.m. Thursday. He was 50 years old.
Robert Criss was seeking a senate post and addressed people of Yalobusha County on behalf of his candidacy.
Members of the Yalobusha County home Demonstration Club planted Crepe Myrtle on Extension grounds in Water Valley in honor of Dr. Clarence Poe.
The Frank Hydes were winners of the Water Valley Garden Club’s “Yard of the Month” plaque for January.
70 Years Ago, January 27, 1955 – Clark Motor Company, a new Dodge-Plymouth dealer in Water Valley, celebrated the opening with an open house attended by several hundred people. The personnel at the deader pictured with the article were C.W. Davis, Theo Miller, Steve Reilly, Jim Nicholson, Ross Cardwell, Clay Taylor, Ed Madison, Earl Clark (owner), Shirley Hall (bookkeeper) and D.E. (Doug) Clark (manager).
Pvt. E.B. Shearer, who had a ten day leave with relatives in Water Valley, returned to his base at Camp Carson, Colorado.
Stubbs Department Store opened business in Water Valley. Mr. Harold Williams of Philadelphia, Ms was the store manager.
80 Years Ago, January 25, 1945 – Effective Feb. 1, 1945, the reduction in the use of electricity by commercial customers was ordered by the War Production Board. This curtailment was part of the overall wartime fuel conservation program of the United States Government.
Most of the electricity used in Yalobusha County was generated with water power, but some of it was produced by steam plants fueled by coal, thus affecting users in the area.
Joe Carlisle of Camp Ground was the winner of $15 in War Stamps in the 1944 state 4-H Sweet Potato Production Contest. The purpose of the contest was to stimulate interest for increased production of this crop as an aid in the war effort.
Pvt. Wilton T. Martin was awarded the Bronze Star medal for meritorious service during his service period in France. He was a member of an artillery battalion wire team which had the mission of establishing wire communication with the Infantry Command Post on the front lines. The team laid and serviced the wire under heavy enemy artillery, mortar, and small arms fire.
