Published: August 27, 2008 10:56 am         

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August 28, 1958

Dr. Charles A. Pender of Kosciusko, who received his doctor of medicine degree in 1908, is one of 42 physicians who will be honored by the University of Tennessee Medical Units at commencement exercises in Memphis on Sept. 22.

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Fenwick Brothers, Kosciusko contractors, were low bidders on the construction of the Tipton Street Elementary School, and also for the renovation of the Attala Training School’s vocational training shop and addition of a Home Ec Department to the present high school building. According to Supt. James T. Coleman, Fenwick Brothers bid of $146,606 for the construction of the new 14 classroom building similar to the Northside School which is nearing completion, and $8500 on the renovation alteration project.

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Major expansion of one of Kosciusko’s pioneer industries is evidenced in the beautiful new LuVel milk plant, now occupied and in production, located on the new Highway 35 bypass just south of Kosciusko. The completely new building and machinery gives LuVel the most modern milk plant in the state. Looming huge in the foreground of the building is the dramatic new “All Jersey” sign which identifies the new plant and also advertises the company’s switch to its much publicized all-Jersey milk product. All LuVel milk is now processed and packaged at this plant. The ice cream manufacturing continues at the former location on East Jefferson Street.

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John Ables, head coach, and Glenn Cain, assistant coach of the Kosciusko High School staff were guest speakers at Monday’s luncheon meeting of the Rotary Club. Chairman of the program was Dr. John Burge who introduced the speakers.



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Sept. 1, 1983

While Attala County officials await a decision from a federal judge on a supervisor redistricting plan, the proposed new lines have caused supervisors to rethink a division of road and bridge tax money. Attorneys for both the supervisors and plaintiffs in a redistricting lawsuit signed a letter to federal District Judge L.T. Senter last Wednesday afternoon noting their respective clients approved the compromise sealing plan.

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Personnel of Ivey’s Inc. of Kosciusko held open house at their branch in Nashville last Thursday with over 200 area people attending. The facility, with about 25 persons, has been open since early this year. The office is in a remodeled home near downtown Nashville. Ivey’s president Larry Terrell of Kosciusko participated in the event along with board chairman Marlin Ivey and Hugh Potts Jr., both of Kosciusko.

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The Rev. Harry A. Hughes, who has served as vicar of St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church for the past several months, will be received as a priest by the church on Saturday.

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The north side of the lawn surrounding the Attala County courthouse is getting a new look. Work began last week on the re-sodding and installation of a sprinkler system. Chancery Clerk Charles England said the $15,775 contract has been awarded to Twin Creek Plant Farm of Kosciusko.

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Kosciusko High School begins its 1983 football season Friday night with a home game against New Hope. Defensive players who will be among the crowd charged with the responsibility of defending Kosciusko’s real estate against the Trojan attack are defensive end Willie C. Wright, linebacker Lacey McAdams, defensive tackle Aubrey McMillan, and linebacker Jimmie Earl Hull.

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Kosciusko will get $293,911 worth of street paving work from a federal grant program that is channeled through the state, and Sallis has been awarded $136,000 from the same kitty for a new water well.