Mailman Retires In 1955 After Four Decade Career That Spanned Horses And Cars
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Serving as junior high cheerleaders for the Junior High Homecoming in 1965 were (front row, from left) Brenda Simmons, Edwina Langdon and Patsy Cooper; (back row, from left) Ruth Throop, Lee Ann Mott and Jane Henry. The mascot was Kathy Hudson.
20 Years—October 6, 2005 – BorgWarner donated $57,00 0to several charities for use following Hurricane Katrina. Employees contributed $7,000 and the company kicked in $50,000.
Andy Mickus, vice president of operations, presented checks to: Linda and Jim Gholson for Yalobusha Baptist Disaster Relief; James Howell for the American Red Cross; Jerry Sanford for Mississippi Disaster Relief; Donna Long, United Way; Patty Tucker, American Red Cross; and Jeanette Whitehead for the Salvation Army.
Yalobusha County Sheriff Steve Shuffield was recognized by the Town & Country Garden Club for helping the litter control problem. Loy McMinn, project chair- man, made the presentation.
Charter members of Town & Country Garden Club, Luella Fair, Teresia Edgar, Martha Edwards, Dot Trusty, and Dale Tyler, presented a program on the founding of the Club.
Mississippi Army National Guard Brig. General Rogers Shields, a Water Valley native, briefed the state on current Hurricane Katrina relief operations.
30 Years—October 5, 1995 – Ben Williams, son of Mary Lou and Snooky Williams, was named “Young Lawyer of the Year” in Mississippi by the Mississippi Bar Association.
Jim Bulian, owner of Milano’s Restaurant, and his staff served nearly 300 Water Vallians a complimentary meal, prior to the restaurant’s opening in the old Jones’ Supermarket building..
Joeli Williamson and Lindsey and Ross Burney will show cattle at the State Fair.
First Christian Church’s minister, Bro. Ferman Anderson, began his 31st year as pastor of the church.
Cam Tyler, president of the Water Valley Area Chamber of Commerce, will head up Octoberfest Day Activities on October 7.
NaKesha Rockette of Water Valley was a sophomore maid in the Northeast Homecoming Court.
Two babies were listed in the Tomorrow’s Men & Women Column: Caroline Fair Dodd, daughter of Harriet and John Dodd, whose Water Valley grandpar- ents are
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Fair; and Kendall Armous Irwin, son of Mike and Dana Irwin, whose Water Valley grandparents are Mike and Peggy Hogan.
40 Years—October 10, 1985 – Kevin Herrera and Brad Surrette were selected as members of the National Future Farmers of American Band, which will play at the National FFA Convention in Kansas City.
The Blue Devils started out fine in the game against Hernando, but the game ended with a 24-6 loss for the Devils.
Representing Yalobusha County at the State 4-H Convention were: Christy Anthony and Jimmy Bailey of Water Valley; Jason Purdy and Art Fielder of Coffeeville; Laurie Craig and Jackie Craig of Tillatoba; and Robert Burford of Oakland.
The Water Valley High School Band was pictured on the field at halftime in the football game against Hernando. Band Directors were Stanley and Becky Crow and the Drum Major was Denise Riley.
50 Years—October 9, 1975 – Mrs. Gil Carmichael was on Main Street, campaigning for her husband to be the next governor of Mississippi. She was accompanied by Dr. Joe Walker, chairman, and John Campbell, co- chairman, of Carmichael for Governor in Water Valley.
Richard Flowers, president of the Water Valley Jaycees, was pictured with a Bicentennial Tag, which will be sold by the local organization.
Junior Auxiliary members, Mrs. Bob Singleton, Mrs. John Lewis, Mrs. Jim Burress, Mrs. Mike Brown, Mrs. Jimmy Maynor, Mrs. Everette Taylor, Mrs. Ron Ostrander, Miss Mim Carpenter, Mrs. Charles Sharp and Mrs. Paul McCullar, attended the State Convention.
In Stan’s Short Shots it was announced that an either sex deer season had been approved for Yalobusha County.
60 Years—October 7, 1965 – Jan Childress, daughter of Dale and Rodney Childress, named Queen of the North Mississippi Horse Show Association.
Former sheriff Loyd Farmer dies in Coffeeville.
The Water Valley Blue Devils beat Coldwater in their homecoming game. The team was weakened by the loss of quarterback, Harold Henderson, and half- back, Bubba Peacock, to injuries.
Homecoming Queen Mary Lou Fortinberry was escorted by senior players, Danny Gordon and Larry Paula Scarbrough and Evans. Senior maids were Martha Lee Pass, junior maids were Brenda Morris and Grace McMinn, and the sophomore maid was Marcia Micheletti.
Sp. 4 Charles Daniels, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Daniels, was undergoing extensive training in Grafenwohr, Germany.
70 Years—October 6, 1955 – I. S. Rogers retired after 46 years of service to patrons of Water Valley mail routes. His service began in February of 1910 and ended September 30, 1955. During the years, he had delivered mail on horseback, using a two-wheel cart, a hack, a buggy, and automobile. He even walked the route one time, when the mud was so deep and heavy he could not even go on horseback.
The Blue Devils fell to the highly favored Batesville team, 26-13, in a battle.
A report in Water Valley Hi-Lites told that a panel discussion on Social Problems of Teenagers was an excellent program. Students serving on the panel were Bennie Cole Taylor, Dickie Tutor, Mary Lou Mize, Julia Fite and Inez Beene. Adult panelists were Mrs. J. O. Wiley, Mrs. Bill Bennett, Mrs. Kermit Cofer, and Mrs. Paulette Harvey. Janice Taylor was the mod- erator.
75 Years—October 5, 1950 – Pfc. Curtis Reynolds, son of Mrs. Fannie Hart Morgan, has recently been re-assigned to Company “C” of the 63rd Heavy Tank Battalion in Bad Tolz, Germany.
Blue Devil Cheerleaders for the 1950 football season were Genora Swearengen,
Dorothy Schmitz, Clara Rose Mays, Joan Taylor, Dale White, Addie Lou Hayles, and Bobby Mathis.
