History

Lake Construction Outlined In YHS Monthly Meeting By Joy Tippit Special To The Herald COFFEEVILLE – A power point presentation illustrating historical events during the construction of Enid Lake was the program during the Yalobusha Historical Society’s January meeting. Enid Lake Supervisory Ranger Mike Robinson explained the events, starting with the Flood Control Act passed…

YHS Moves Annual Meeting To March By Joy Tippit Special To The Herald COFFEEVILLE – The Yalobusha Historical Society met December 15 in its headquarters at the old Presbyterian Church in Coffeeville. Mike Worsham called the meeting to order and welcomed guests and members.       Stelloise Basinger presented a published listing of the graves…

Tyler Speaks At Historical Society Meeting In Coffeeville The Yalobusha Histor-ical Society met Nov. 17 in the former Presbyterian Church in Coffeeville. There were 24 members and guests present. The opening prayer was spoken by Ralph Litten.  Carl Vick welcomed members and guests. There was no business to discuss.  Carl reported that the YHS  now…

The Yalobusha Historical Society met Oct. 21, 2011 in the former Presbyterian Church in Coffeeville. There were thirty-five members and guests present. The opening prayer was spoken by Ralph Litten.  Mike Worsham welcomed everyone.  Joy Tippit thanked members and friends of rhe YHS for making their General Store a success.  Ann Mills won the hoop of cheese…

    The Yalobusha County Historical Society held its regular meeting September 16,  in Coffeeville at its headquarters the Presbyterian Church.  There were forty one members and guests present.       The opening prayer was spoken by Mike Ayers.  President Mike Worsham welcomed members and guests.  Mike acknowledged the deaths of two longtime members, Bill Davis…

The Yalobusha County Historical Society held its regular meeting on August 18, 2011 in Coffeeville.  There were twenty-nine members and guests present.  Lawrence Litten spoke a prayer.                Carl Vick, in the absence of Mike Worsham,  announced that the sale of the Front Street Building to the Fifty-four Masonic Lodge was finalized in the Coffeeville…

Historical Society Will Have October Fundraiser To Cover Rising Utilities Scott Fernandez Is Speaker At August 18 Meeting     The Yalobusha County Historical Society held its regular meeting July 21, in Coffeeville.  There were 29 members and guests present.       The opening prayer was spoken by Carl Vick, followed by a welcome from President…

The Yalobusha Historical Society held its regular monthly meeting March 17 in Coffeeville. There were 32 members and guests present. Lawrence Litten spoke the opening prayer.   President Mike Worsham welcomed everyone, especially the speaker and several other guests. He reported that Dave and Emma Hovey, editors of THE PIONEER, are getting another issue ready…

The Yalobusha Historical Society met Feb. 17 in the former Presbyterian Church in Coffeeville. There were 44 members and guests present.    The opening prayer was spoken by Lawrence Litten. President Mike Worsham then welcomed everyone, especially the speaker, Mayor Larry Hart, his wife and son and the many visitors. There was no business to…

The Yalobusha Historical Society held its regular monthly meeting in its headquarters in the former Presbyterian Church in Coffeeville on January 20. There were 25 members and guests present.     Lawrence Litten spoke the opening prayer. President Mike Worshamled the audience in giving retiring Program Chairman Opal Wright a hand of applause, and thanked her for…