Beef Plant Saga Spanned Pages Of The Herald In 2005
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The beef plant saga in Oakland spanned the pages of the Herald in 2005. Community Bank had foreclosed and taken possession of the defunct beef processing plant on February 4, 2005 (above). The facility remained on the market as 2005 came to a close.
10 Years—December 31, 2015 – Another year has passed and much of the local news was captured in the pages of the Herald, a 127 year tradition. In 2015, the newspaper recorded a pair of late winter snows in late February and early March before declaring enough snow, time for spring.
Among highlights captured was the Blu-Buck ribbon cutting and open house as the Main Street renovation project by Kagan Coughlin was nearing completion. The Yalobusha Brewing Company had a big year as a bottling operation got going. Longtime Chamber of Commerce volunteer Mary Sue Stevens received the Braswell Hatcher Community Service Award. Don’t forget the eerie summer sounds when the cicadas emerged by the thousands, creating an almost apocalyptic atmosphere. Christine Fielder was selected as the Farm Bureau Woman of the Year, continuing the long-standing tradition of the county’s fine farmers earning recognition.
20 Years—December 29, 2005 – Sally Amanda McCullar, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Freddie McCullar, became the bride of Keith Wilson McCullar, son of Rev. and Mrs. Charles Keel of Lambert and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence McCullar, also of Lambert. The account of their August 13, 2005 wedding appeared in this issue of the Herald.
Water Valley Schools were rated “Superior” in 2005.
In the Mt. Liberty News, written by Lavelle Potts, it was reported that Mrs. Ruby Barlow took her husband, Bro. Ed Barlow, to both of his doctors.
30 Years—December 28, 1995 – Holley Carburetor donated $500 toward the construction of a secure, 2,500-foot lighted walking tack at the Yalobusha General Hospital Complex. Receiving the check from Holley Personnel Manager, Dwain Vinson, was Loretta Crawford, employee of Yalobusha General. Others present for the event were YGH Nurse Rachel Bell, EMT Larry Schmitz, and Holley Safety Director, Gary Williamson.
Winners in the Woodmen of the World Essay Contest were Davidson Elementary Students, Lacy Harris, honorable mention; Megan Edwards, 3rd, Ashley Wilbourn, 2nd; and Andy Wright, 1st.
Yolanda Holmes was on the President’s List at East Mississippi Community College for the fall semester.
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Zelma Sutherland Sandidge in Mt. Liberty Church on December 21, 1995, and for Frank Rupert Kolb in the chapel of Browning Funeral Home on December 22.
40 Years—January 2, 1986 – The Water Valley Garbage Department has a new truck. Pictured with it were Street Foreman, Michael Scroggins; Mayor Hamric Henry; James Nicholson, Jr., Electric Department Commissioner; Street Commissioner, Larry Hart; and Fred Neely, Sanitation Director.
Water Valley native, Roy Dean Prestage, was named vice-president of Fiskars Manufacturing Company.
The Bank of Water Valley has moved into their new building on the corner of Main and Wood Streets.
Mike Williamson was pictured with a nice 8-point buck, killed last week hunting southwest of Water Valley. Michael Stevens was shown with a 3-point buck he killed hunting in Benton County.
Marty Langston of Oakland was elected County ASCS Committeeman for Yalobusha County. He succeeds Gene Standridge of Tillatoba, who has served in this position for the past nine years.
Larson’s will now operate their fifth Big Star Store. The Winona Store will be managed by Don Larson, son of James and Ann Larson.
50 Years—January 1, 1976 – A large crowd attended the dedication of the new wing of Yalobusha General Hospital.
In her Homemaker’s Corner, Extension Home Economist Mamie Shields, reported that peanut butter was celebrating its 85th birthday.
Pfc. Johnny Herod successfully completed the Pharmacy Specialist Course of the academy of Health Sciences of the U.S. Army at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. John Herod of Water Valley.
On program at Country Music World Saturday night will be Jessey Higdon, the Vallie Echoes, Sam Higdon, and many guests.
The Water Valley Blue Devils basketball teams were to participate in the Lafayette Tournament. The Blue Devils had recently upset Lafayette, 56-53, in the annual Invitational Title.
60 Years—December 30, 1965 – Girl Scouts enjoyed a holiday party. The Daisies looked at gifts before opening them to sort by age groups. Pictured were Libby Hardy; Jessie Faye Maxwell; Debra, Simmons, and Paula Knight. Apple Patrol of the Girl Scouts, Lynette Landreth, Becky Fair, Becky Reid, Carolyn Karr and Diana Williams, were pictured serving at the Christmas party. The Devil Patrol, Sheila Hale, Kay Nolen, Holly Hart and Debbie Snider sang. The Angel Patrol, Marie Landreth, Kitty Craven, Cindy Hudson, Gail Bumgardner and Teresia Campbell enjoyed talking and refreshments.
Amon Clark, foreman of Columbia Gulf’s Banner Station, accepted The Joseph A. Holmes Safety Award, an award earned by employees of the Banner Station for a year without disabling injuries.
70 Years—December 29, 1955 – Three new elected officials were assuming duties in major offices. J. G. (Buster) Treloar would take over the duties of sheriff and tax collector, succeeding Loyd Farmer. Gerald Harris, present deputy sheriff, will take the office of Chancery Clerk. Roy Bennett did not seek re-election to this post, after having served for 20 years. Frank Evans will be the new Circuit Clerk, succeeding Miss Carolyn Kennedy, retiring after a tenure of 12 years. Charles Crawford will continue as Superintendent of Education, and Guy C. Shaw will continue as Tax Assessor.
The entire Board of Supervisors continue serving—Beat 1, Carl Parker; Beat 2, A.T. Moorman; Beat 3, Doc Bell; Beat 4, Vernon Craig; and Beat 5, Luther Harrison.
Baptist youth were to present a program at First Baptist Church January 1. Ann Appleton, second year student at Mississippi College and Tommy Howard, WVHS Senior, were in charge of the music, and Arnold W. Carothers, a senior at Ole Miss, will preside.
The WVHS Blue Devils basketball team were to meet Grenada in a Tuesday game. The team hoped to be in top physical form, after having Jimmy McDonald, Barry Bolen, and Jim McMinn on the injured list.
80 Years—December 27, 1945 – Listed in the “News of Our Men and Women in Uniform” Column were: Bill Wilcox; Pat Holloway; Cubert R. Patton; Jack Myrick; John F. Nicholson; Harris L. French; and E. F. Beeler.
Woodrow Johnson, dis- charged about two months ago from the Army, was fatally wounded Christmas Day as he was returning from a hunting trip, when a gun accidentally discharged.
