Six Main Street Buildings Change Ownership During Transaction 70 Years Ago
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Mayor Larry Hart cut the ribbon at Super Lube Tire and Lube as the Water Valley Ambassadors welcomed the new business to town.
A “demolition” crew was busy tearing out the front of the newspaper office on Main Street. The project was billed as a one-month facelift for the Herald office. Looking back a decade later, the crew remembers it taking a good bit longer — though the details have gotten a little fuzzy with time.
20 Years—November 17, 2005 – Yalobusha County Fire Coordinator Frank Hyde received permission to advertise for bids for two new fire trucks—one for the Skuna Valley Fire Department and one for O’Tuckolofa Fire Department.
Yalobusha County Solid Waste Officer Bill McMinn and a Beat Five worker, John Ingram, are pictured working to clear up a dump site under a bridge on CR 4 in western Yalobusha County.
Davidson Elementary School Principal Chester Drewery accepted a check from Lee Ann Corey, a donation from Sayle Oil Co., to assist the school.
Speakers at the VFW Post 4100 sponsored Veterans’ Day Service were Mayor Bill Norris, Rev. Jim Allen, State Representative Tommy Reynolds, Deputy Commander Jack Grass, and Commander James Gordon.
The Playoffs ended for the Blue Devils after a valiant effort, when they lost to the Kossuth Aggies, 14-13. Pictured was quarterback, Antonio Johnson, as he prepared to give the ball to fullback, Shannon Crow, after faking a handoff to wingback, Ronnie Ferrell. Ferrell rushed for 87 yard in the game.
30 Years—November 16, 1995 – Marvin Kuykendall picked off an Amanda Elzy pass and went 41 yards to score his third touchdown of the night. Water Valley defeated Elzy, 40-0, in the first round of District 3A playoffs.
Col. Roger Shields, a Water Valley native, addressed the crowd assembled in the Civic Auditorium for the VFW sponsored Veterans Day Observance November 11.
Jim Hodges presented the proceeds from a barbecue fund raiser to 20-month-old, Matthew, to assist with heart operations needed by the young man.
The home of Betty Ruth and Tommy Swearengen was selected as “Yard of the Month” for November by The Garden Club of Water Valley.
Jacky Chandler and son, Justin, were pictured with a large 10-point buck killed by Justin with a bow and arrow while hunting in Illinois. The deer weighed 250 pounds. Justin is a grandson of Billy Gene Moorehead, Betty McCain Smith, and Marie Chandler, all of Water Valley.
Water Valley Band members, Cameron Surrette and Casey Hart, were among band students who played for the Veterans’ Day program.
40 Years—November 14, 1985 – Holley Carburetor’s name was updated to Holley Automotive Division of Colt Industries.
Dot Trusty, president of the Pilot Club, placed American Flags on graves of the unknown U.S. Civil War Soldiers in Oak Hill Cemetery as part of the annual Veterans’ Day observance. Nell Gholson, whose late husband, Robert Earl Gholson, placed a wreath at the monument honoring war dead from Yalobusha County in Railroad Park.
The Independence Wildcats defeated the Blue Devils to end the season for Water Valley with a 2-8 record.
For 40-plus years Yalobusha County farmer, Herman White, had helped his neighbors when there was a need. With about 200 acres of cotton still in the field, Mr. White had a serious heart problem. About 15 farmers came to help get his cotton gathered. Among the farmer helping were Ricky Winburn, Frank Berle Brooks, Cleo Hughes, and Charles Sharp.
Pre-school winners in the Junior Auxiliary Halloween Costume Contest were Carter White, Captain Hook, son of Linda and Tommy White, and Megan Posey, a clown, daughter of Pam and Tim Posey.
50 Years—November 20, 1975 – Seventh grade students in Mrs. Gary Stepp’s Homeroom, presented a skit for “Open House.” Players were Michael Newman, Woody Walker, Larry Hughes, Earl Bell, Angela Stepp, Will Hobdy, Vicki Rotenberry, Louise Benson, Linda Jones, and Darnell White.
The Devils were 1-3 in roundball play after a pair of wins from a strong Coldwater team.
The annual Battery A Reunion was held on November 11, with 15 local members present, along with many family members, and guests.
The school bond issue for new classrooms and other facilities at Water Valley Line Consolidated School failed. The vote was 768 for and 607 against, but a 60 percent margin was needed to pass.
In Turnage Drug Store’s “Health Tips” it was reported that children living with smokers were more frequently sick than those living in non-smoking homes.
Mrs. Marie Bolen, R.N. of Water Valley, was the instructor for the nurse’s aide class at Northwest Mississippi Junior College. There were 13 students in the program.
60 Years—November 18, 1965 – Bill Gafford of Water Valley, president of Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity at Ole Miss, presented a $100 check to Col. Clark Neal, University finance chairman, for the Yocona Area Boy Scouts.
Two Water Vallians met for the first time in Murfreesboro, Tenn., when Jim Langford and Col. Lloyd White worked together in the area United Givers Fund Drive.
Eastern Star 50-year members were honored at a supper in the Masonic Temple. Honorees were Tom Q. Ellis, Mattie Lee Ellis, Mrs. Nellie Gore, Thad Trusty, Mrs. Virginia Trusty, and Mrs. Ludie Hamner. Chairmen for the Jaycee Christmas Parade were: Paul Strode, float supplies; Jamie Green, clown squad; Harold Allen, float trailers; Robert Jackson, bands; Jim McMinn, auxiliary police; Bennie Turnage, hospitality; Melvin Ford, correspondence; and B. C. Taylor, judges.
Mary Lou Jones, Junior Auxiliary Cookbook Chairman, was pictured as she tested one of the recipes to be included in the book.
70 Years—November 17, 1955 – Julia Fite was elected North Mississippi Area Y- Teen president.
Sgt. James Mitchell returned to Webb A.F.B. in Big Springs, Texas after a 40-day leave here with family. He recently completed a four year tour of duty and has reenlisted for six more years.
A football banquet was held for the Water Valley Blue Devils. Professor Noel Bell was Master of Ceremonies and Hon. Kermit Cofer was the principal speaker.
Included on the Northwest Junior College honor roll were Betsy Brower, Don Brown, Laura Burns, John Mathis, and Dorothy Person, all of Water Valley; and David Brower of Coffeeville.
Duck hunters, Stan True and J. W. Peacock, Jr., were pictured with four Mallards they killed on opening day.
The Water Valley basketball team won their first game, 50-36, defeating their cross-county rivals, Oakland.
80 Years— November 22, 1945 – Six buildings on the East side of North Main Street were sold to Earl Fly and Buford McCullar by the Hirsch Estate. Two of the buildings were formerly occupied by O.T. Hamner, one which was occupied by the Herald and the other was used by the Kraft Cheese Plant for storage; one was occupied by the Teen-Age Canteen; and the other was known as the old bakery. The sixth building, separated from the others, is occupied by Arthur Walker’s barber shop and by Massey’s Shoe Shop.
Richard M. Baird, son of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Baird of Water Valley, is Hospital Apprentice 2-C, U.S. Naval Hospital Staff, Coravallis, Oregon. He has finished his schooling and is now nursing.
Tennessee Gas Transmission has expressed interest in a plan for gas distribution in Water Valley.
The 1945 cotton ginning report showed 5,113 bales ginned in Yalobusha County in the period to November 1, compared to 8,044 bales ginned during the same period in 1944.
Larger and heavier packages may now be mailed to service personnel overseas. The weight limit is now 11 pounds.
