Farmers’ Goal In 1946 Was To Grow 1,000 Acres Of Peas
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Looking Back From 1996
It was three decades ago when Daryl Burney had (some) hair and Ouida Pullen was presented the Goodyear Conservation Award for being one of the first landowners to be in full compliance with the 1985 Farm Bill. She converted rolling cropland to grass, installed erosion control structures and diversions and maintained a good working relationship with the District Natural Resources Conservation Services. The presentation was made at the 12th Annual Wildlife Tasting Buffet and Seminar where Burney was the emcee.
20 Years—March 16, 2006 – “Good Stuff Antiques” was celebrating their first year anniversary. Located on Blackmur Drive and owned by C. J. Wakefield and Brad Van Winkle, it was an antique mall with 40 vendors. It also included the building next door, which was called, “Somewhere In Time Furniture.”
The Wildlife Tasting Buffet was well attended. Daryl Burney, Emcee, presented Charles Johnson awards for a first, second, and third place finish in the Tasting Contest.
Ten members of Mississippi National Army Guard’s 1st Battalion, 114th Field Artillery, returned from duty in Afghanistan.
Michael Rhyne recently completed an internship in Dr. Lee Pullen’s office. He plans to return to work in the office of Dr. Pullen upon graduation from the UMC School of Dentistry.
30 Years—March 14, 1996 – Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Holt celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at a family gathering.
A ribbon cutting, hosted by the Water Valley Ambassadors, celebrates the Grand Opening of the Early Bird Cafe, owned by Jim and Bobbie Bowie.
The 1996 Northwest Community College Beauty Review was being held. Contestants from Water Valley were Lara Leigh Smith, Laura Carr and Shonda Avant.
Pictured was John Forsyth, co-owner of Magnolia Blossoms Ceramics, showing examples of his products to Water Valley Ambassador Hamric Henry.
Water Valley High School Band members were pictured standing in line to board buses for a trip to Disney World, near Orlando, Fla.
Joeli Williamson received a “Superior” Rating in the Young Pianist Club, participating in the National
Federation Junior Finals, held under the auspices of the Mississippi Federation of Music Clubs.
30 Years–March 20, 1986 – John Crow, Jr., president of the Yalobusha County Bar Association, was pictured showing a portrait of retired Mississippi State Supreme Court Justice Kermit R. Cofer of Water Valley, which will hang in the courtroom of the Yalobusha County Courthouse in Coffeeville.
The Water Valley Blue Devil Boosters planned to build a new field house. Officers of the Boosters Club were: Wayne Harris, president; W. R. Newman, vice-president; Mary Sue Stevens, treasurer; and Mrs. Larry Kimzey, secretary.
Estimated cost to build the building was $30,000, and contributions had already reached $7,000.
Michael Stevens, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Bennett Stevens, is a national Award Winner in Science.
Making the official first trip up the newly built ramp at the Yalobusha County Courthouse in Water Valley were Mike Hogan, Mrs. Helen Tatum, and Superintendent of Education, Henry Womble.
SFC Gary King of the Water Valley National Guard Unit awarded Sgt. Randy Hughes a certificate in recognition for his perfect score of 300 points in a training exercise.
50 Years—March 18, 1976 – Joe Pegram was among 24 University of Mississippi law students listed on the Dean’s List for the 1975 Law School fall semester.
Seven Yalobusha students were among the 398 listed on the fall honor roll at Mississippi Valley State University. Students listed were: Joe E. Turner, Delice H. Reese, Linda Campbell, Gregory Phillips, and Johnny Hudson, from Water Valley; and Linda C. Harris and Linda Nicholson from Coffeeville.
Paige Williams, six-year-old daughter of Alice William and Bobby Williams, would give up her crown during the Little Miss Water Valley Pageant to be held April 17.
Tharwin B. Carr, son of Walter Carr, Jr., has been selected to attend technical training in the U.S. Air Force Civil Engineering Mechanical School at Sheppard AFB, Texas.
In Yalobusha Academy Kappers it was announced that Carol Cook had been selected as Student of the Week.
50 Years—March 17, 1966 – Ross Ingram was elected first vice-president of the Louisiana – Mississippi Ginners Association.
The Davidson High School Tigers have become District Champions for the second consecutive year. Now the Tigers will compete in the state finals in the coliseum at Jackson.
Four new Chamber of Commerce Directors have been elected. Elected to serve for the next three years are John Ashford, Barron Caulfield, O. T. Parsons, Jr., and Paul Parker.
In a directive issued to the 90 local selective service boards in the state, deferment for school teachers will be considered on an individual basis, according to needs.
Morris Bumgardner of Market Street, Water Valley, has returned from Kansas City where he successfully completed the course for auctioneering and auction sales management at the Missouri Auction School.
Major Bennie Bray, son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Thad Trusty, received special training at Englin AFB in preparation to go to Viet Nam.
60 Years—March 15, 1956 – “Red” Cotton, president of Yalobusha County Sportsman’s Club, announced an increase in the club’s membership to 57. He also stated that the primary aim of the club for the coming year would be the promotion of game and fish conservation.
4-H Club boys, who were showing animals at the livestock show in Batesville were: Harry Sartain, Jr. and J. L. Crawford, III, dairy cattle; Wayne Mills, Mike Boone, Danny Ross Ingram, and Vernon Herron, beef cattle; Paul Henry McCullar, Hubert Clark, Jr., Harry Duvall, James Edwards, Billy Morgan, Frank Berle Brooks, Vernon Heron, James Ernest Cook, Bill York, Luke Purdy, Mike Shaw, Carl Vick, James Clay House, John Wood, Deeby Peeples and Kay Tatum, hogs; and John Odis Campbell, chickens.
The youth of North Main Methodist Church were in charge of the morning worship service. On the program were acting superintendent, Sammy Greenlee; opening prayer, Elizabeth Nunn; a duet by Charles Beene and Joe Elliott, Jr.; and giving the 23rd Psalm from memory, Linda Bynum. Ray’s, Gregory’s, and
Simmons’ Stores all had sale prices for Easter attire, including ladies dresses and suits, hats, shoes, gloves, along with clothing, shoes, ect. for children and men.
Playing at the Valley Theatre was “Don’t Fence Me In,” starring Roy Rogers and Dale Evans.
80 Years—March 21, 1946 – A series of meetings was planned for farmers in the area by the Service Club of Water Valley to discuss contracts for growing peas. The goal was to plant 1,000 acres of peas.
In his column, Yalobusha County Agent W. Y. Parker predicted a food shortage and was stressing the need for growing more produce in the home gardens.
In the “News of Or Men and Women in Uniform” Column it was reported: Wayne Murphree had enlisted in the regular Army for a three-year period and was reporting to Camp Shelby. He had selected the Air Corps as his branch of service.
Hervis Hamblett receive his discharge from the Army at Camp Shelby. He had served with A.A.A.F.A. and participated in battles in Rhineland and Central Europe. Shortly after returning home he suffered multiple injuries in an automobile accident, including a broken leg, and was being treated in Campbell’s Clinic at Memphis.
Navy Lt. (j.g.) Maurice T. Cofer was spending leave with his mother, Mrs. Dixie Pilcher, after completing 26 months of active sea duty.
Radarman 1-c James White, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam White, received his discharge from the Navy, after spending 33 months in service.
