Chamber Expected 200-Plus At Annual Banquet In 1966
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Adding a Bicentennial flavor to their marching presentation at the State Band Contest in 1976 was this Color Guard, composed of (from left) Tracey Williamson, Shelia McMinn, Julie Tubbs and Benjy Gurner.
20 Years—March 30, 2006 – A new fire truck has been purchased by the county for the Pine Valley Volunteer Department. First grade students Charlie Dettor, Jack Burns, and Justin Poynor, were pictured inspecting it.
The finalized plans for the third annual Relay for Life was being made. This is a fund raiser for the Cancer Society, that was only a week away.
30 Years—March 28, 1996 – Eddie Ray, president of Mechanics Bank, presented a check for one thousand dollars to Yalobusha General Hospital Administrator Jamie Carter, the bank’s contribution to help build a secure walking trail at the hospital.
Julia Massey and Anthony Williams’ forthcoming marriage was announced for May 11, 1996.
Announcement was made that the City-wide Easter Sunrise Service would be held in City Park April 7; The message would be delivered by Rev. John L. Ford, pastor of First Presbyterian Church. Breakfast would be served in First Baptist Church’s fellowship hall.
Bethel Baptist Church was celebrating their Centennial year with a series of services. Guest speakers scheduled were Rev. N.T. Curbow, Rev. Jim Jefferies, Rev. Glen Brown, and Rev. Tim Posey, all former pastors of the church.
40 Years–April 3, 1986 – Water Valley Postmaster Paul Parker presented a service award and a Postal Service Letter of Commendation to Toy Sutherland, who retired after thirty years of service in the local post office.
Yalobusha County Sheriff Lloyd Defer congratulated Deputy Sheriff Lynn Fly on his accomplishment at the Mississippi Law Enforcement Academy. Deputy Fly finished 11th in a class of 29, with a score of 89.
Wayne Harris, who has spent most of his life playing football, the last few years in professional leagues, was pictured with four bass, weighing three to five pounds each, caught in a local pond. “Looks like Wayne also qualifies as a professional fisherman,” stated Photographer Stan True.
Dr. Buford Calvin Sellers was honored by Oakland Baptist Church for 20 years of service to the church.
50 Years—April 1, 1976 – Water Valley Cub Scout Pack 250 took seven out of eleven available Grand Prix Racing Trophies in the Chicksa District Pinewood Derby. Local winners were: Mike Todd, third place Webelo Division; Lance Clement, first place Wolf Division and first place overall; Sterling Massey, first place Webelo Division and second place overall; Ronnie Stark, third place Wolf Division and third place overall.
The old Valley Theatre Building on Main Street received a facelift and is now Valley Cinema Seven. The theatre is owned by Leon Roundtree of Holly Springs.
The Water Valley High School Band added a bicentennial flavor to their marching presentation at state band contest. Members of the Bicentennial color guard were Tracy Williamson, Shelia McMinn, Julie Tubbs, and Benjy Gurner.
Reigning Miss Water Valley, Becky Reid, helped prepare contestants for the 1976 pageant. Contestants were Brenda Tutor, Melissa Gurner, Malinda Hill, Judy Martin, Debbie White, Nancy Cook, Patricia Campbell, Paula Lowe, Pat Anthony, Cheryl Nichols, Cheryl Jaudon and Dianna Simmons.
60 Years—March 31, 1966 – Mike Hedges, son of Dr. and Mrs. Fred Hedges and a senior at Water Valley High School, is a finalist in the National Merit Scholarship Corporation testing for the classes of 1966.
Mississippi telephone users will begin paying 10 percent in excise taxes on their telephone bills beginning April 1.
Volunteers were requested to meet at Magnolia Youth Field to help with repairs to fences, the pressbox, bleachers, and the concession stand.
The Water Valley Chamber of Commerce expected 200-plus to attend the annual banquet. Gene Triggs, director of the Mississippi A&I Board, was to be the principal speaker.
70 Years—March 29, 1956 – The Water Valley High School Junior Class was presenting their annual play, titled “Father Knows Best.”
The cast included Mary Louise Sartor, Julia Fite, David Vaughn, Jeanene Ray, Charles Larson, Patsy Hart, Barbara Vaughn, Millard French, George Gafford and Jimmy McDonald.
Mrs. Lottie Johnsey caught the record breaking crappie in the Water Valley area. The fish weighed three pounds, thirteen ounces. She was fishing on Enid Lake with her husband, Robert, and his sister, Kate Johnsey.
The Jaycees secured a charter for Boy Scouts and the Lions Club got a charter for Explorer Scouts in the Water Valley area. President of the Jaycees was Harry Fair, and Lions Club president was Lawrence Berry. Jack Gurner was appointed Scoutmaster.
Mississippi drivers licenses fees was increased from $2 for two years to $4.
80 Years—April 4, 1946 – Gilda Lynn Jones, 4-H Club girl from Water Valley, with her Jersey heifer, was named Junior Champion in the District Livestock Show at Batesville. Floyd Boyle, Jr. 4-H Club boy of Coffeeville, showed the Senior and Grand Champion Jersey heifer at the show.
Mayor F. B. DeShon urged citizens of the city to observe Army Day on April 6.
Yalobusha Tax Assessor Guy C. Shaw called attention to changes in the Homestead Exemption Law. It primarily applied to rooms being rented. When rooms were rented it dropped the exemption to one-half and an apartment was counted as three rooms.
The PTA was sponsoring a Box Supper, with O. V. Newman as auctioneer.
There would also be a musical program, with all proceeds to benefit school programs.
Reported in Station JDHS’ column were 12th grade honor roll students, earning a 95 or better – Annie Terrell, Wilma Alexander, Edna Doolin, Gilda L. Jones, and Mildred Person.
The Mississippi Employment Office was requesting employers list jobs available. The need was great for placement of veterans and other workers.
