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Marshall County Humane Society News

“Dog Days” of summer are here

The term “Dog Days” comes to us from the ancient Romans and is connected with Sirius, the Dog Star, the brightest star in the night sky. Dog Days began then when Sirius rose just at sunrise (the stars’ positions have changed since then) and were believed to be a time “when the seas boiled, wine turned sour, dogs grew mad and all creatures became languid, causing to man burning fevers, hysterics and phrensies(sic).” Brad’s Clavis Calendarium, 1813.

The ancients made sacrifices at the beginning of the Dog Days to appease the wrath of Sirius thinking that the hot, sultry weather was a result of his displeasure.

Dog days have evolved to have meaning on Wall Street during slow summer trading. Denmark and Sweden call it “the rotting month,” referring to food spoilage from the heat.

It may not make you any cooler to know that people have been sweating like this forever but it will soon be over. The hummers know and are already getting ready for their long migration.

In the meantime, replenish those water bowls and bird baths often and provide plenty of shade for your creatures, both tame and wild. Keep activities like walking or even playing for the morning or late afternoon when it’s cooler.

If your animal needs to be spayed (females) or neutered (males), call 662-252-6196 for an appointment at the Marshall County Humane Society sponsored, low-cost Spay/Neuter Clinic.

For information on adoptions, fostering or anything but the Spay/Neuter Clinic call 662-564-2900. Correspondence and donations should be sent to the Marshall County Humane Society, P.O. Box 625, Holly Springs, MS.


One of each? How about a dog and a cat? We have two wonderful pets, Jersey, a young male cat that loves to play, and Cory, a black lab that is very intelligent and loves everyone. Both are ready for a new home so call the Humane Society at 901-212-6066 or 662-564-2900 to adopt.

Recipes from Martha Ruth Leonard
Cooking and Caring in Connecticut (Connecticut Community Care)
Irish Soda Bread
2 cups flour 1 tbsp. sugar 1-1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. baking soda	3/4 cup raisins 1/4 cup butter, softened and cut into pieces 1 cup buttermilk 1 egg
In a mixing bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, soda, salt and raisins. Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. In a small bowl, combine egg and buttermilk. Add to flour mixture and stir to form a soft dough. Place dough in a greased 8-inch or 9-inch round cake pan. With a sharp knife, cut a cross in the center of the dough. Bake in a preheated, 375 degree oven 30-40 minutes or until golden. Makes one loaf.
Viennese Chicken
1 large onion 1 green pepper, sliced thin 1 carrot, cut in strips 1/2 lb. fresh mushrooms 1 medium tomato diced 2 tbsp. flour 1 tsp. paprika	1 tsp. salt 2 cups cooked chicken 1/4 cup butter 1/2 lb. medium noodles 1/2 cup cup sour cream 1/2 cup sour cream optional chicken broth, as needed
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook noodles and place in casserole dish. Melt butter, cook onion, green pepper, carrot and mushrooms until tender. Stir in tomato, flour, paprika, salt, add chicken and chicken broth. Thicken with sour cream. Place over noodles in casserole. Bake for 20 minutes in 350 degree oven.
Rice and Green Bean Casserole
2 8-oz. pkgs. frozen green beans, with butter 2 8-oz. pkgs. frozen rice pilaf with butter & mushrooms	1 pkg. Cracker Barrel sharp cheese 1 stick butter, melted 1 cup Ritz crackers, crumbled
Grease casserole, brown cracker crumbs with butter. Mix all above ingredients, except cracker crumbs. Pour in casserole, top with crumbs. Bake 30 minutes at 375 degrees.
Broccoli Puff
2 10-oz. pkgs. frozen broccoli cuts 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1/4 cup milk 1/4 cup mayonnaise	1/2 cup sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded 1/4 cup fine, dry bread crumbs 1 tbsp. melted butter 1 beaten egg
Cook broccoli according to package, omitting salt, drain thoroughly. Place broccoli in a 10x6x1-1/2 inch baking dish. Combine soup, milk, mayonnaise and egg, stirring until well blended. Pour over broccoli. Sprinkle cheese on top. Combine bread crumbs and butter. Sprinkle evenly over mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until crumbs are lightly browned.

Pages from the Past

10 Years Ago - August 21, 1997

Named new postmaster at Ackerman

Jimmie Cathey Sr. of Holly Springs has been named the new postmaster at Ackerman. Jimmie brings 20 years of postal experience to the new position. He was a letter carrier in Memphis, Tenn., a distribution clerk in Trenton, Tenn., a clerk in Holly Springs, officer in charge at Ashland Post Office, postmaster in Valley Park and customer service analyst in Jackson. A graduate of Rust College and Lemoyne-Owen College in Memphis, he is a Vietnam veteran, married to Mary Cathey and has three children.

Fair sign erected

Members of the Benton County Fair Association celebrates the erection of a new sign at the fairgrounds where a Kansas City Barbecue Association sanctioned contest will be held in conjunction with the fair. Attending the ribbon cutting were fair president Sonny Childers, who cut the ribbon; Don Moody, B.J. Snow, Tanya Snow, Margo Moody, Marie Cheatwood, Mary Frances Moody, Bradley Johnson, Sandra Derrick, Steve Thompson, Cathy Samples, Rufus Miller, Patrick Thompson, Clara Pipkin, Thomas Daniel, Pete Duke and W.S. Childers. The sign was painted by Margo Moody, materials were supplied by Quartet and the sign was built by Don Moody and Rufus Miller.

25 Years Ago - August 26, 1982

Rust graduate commissioned

Patricia Gipson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Quentell Gipson of Holly Springs, was recently commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army during ROTC advanced camp activities in Ft. Riley, Kansas. Gipson is a 1982 graduate of Rust College and was a four-year ROTC student.

David Allen appointed to mission service

David Allen, formerly of Holly Springs, now of New Albany, was among 70 persons appointed to mission service by the Southern Baptist Home Mission Board. Allen is a church planter apprentice and pastor of Moss Hill Baptist Mission in New Albany.

Moore wins award

Linda Marie Moore of Byhalia has been awarded an upperclassman academic scholarship at Mississippi State University. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest B. Moore, she was valedictorian of her graduating class at Mt. Pleasant Christian Academy.

50 Years Ago - August 22, 1957

The South Reporter has new owners

The South Reporter, owned and operated for the past four years by Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Taylor Jr. and Miss Gertrude Johnson, has been purchased by Joe Hurdle and Cliff Harviel of Holly Springs and Harlan Hilbun of Louisville, Ky., who will operate it and serve as editor. Mr. Hilbun has been in the Methodist ministry for the past 18 years. Before entering the ministry, he published the Magee Courier. Mrs. Hilbun is the former Mildred Pomeroy of Columbus. Her father was in the publishing business there for a number of years. She worked with Mr. Hilbun at the Courier and will work with him here. They have four children and are currently staying with Mr. and Mrs. Humphreys until they can find a house or apartment.

Mother, daughter graduate

A Holly Springs mother and her daughter were both graduated from the University of Mississippi Sunday. The mother, Mary Bitzer Doxey, received her master of music degree. Her daughter, Mary Helen, received a bachelor of science in commerce.

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