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Happiest puppy in the shelter

Jack is the happiest puppy in the shelter and needs a loving new home. He is a five-month-old lab mix, who loves to play with everyone. If you are interested in adopting please call 564-2900 or 901-212-6066 to meet Jack or any of the Humane Society’s other wonderful dogs and cats.

Championship rodeo at fairgrounds

The Deep South Championship Rodeo, produced by J Bar B Rodeo Co., visited the Marshall County Fairgrounds last weekend for two big shows. There were 250 contestants from eight states. This was the sixth rodeo of the year, and there will be 38 in 2007, according to Jerry Bolden. (Below) Youngsters decked out in their western clothing and enjoying the event are (from left) Wyatt Hall, Wylie McMillen and Dylan Melton, all from Potts Camp and students at Mary Reid School. (middle photo) Chad Jaggers of Milledgeville, Tenn., tries to stay atop the not-so-happy bull. (Bottom) Stephanie Skelton of Early Grove participates in the barrel-racing competition on Saturday night.

Photos by Ronnie Day

Recipes from Martha Ruth Leonard
Better Homes and Gardens After Work Cookbook
Cranberry Ring
1/2 cup cranberry-orange relish 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 tsp. ground cinnamon	1 tbsp. light corn syrup 1/4 cup margarine, melted 2 pkgs. refrig. buttermilk biscuits (20 biscuits)
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In saucepan combine cranberry-orange relish and light corn syrup; heat just to boiling. Spoon mixture into greased 6-1/2 cup ring mold. Combine brown sugar, melted margarine and cinnamon. Spread one side of each biscuit with some of the brown sugar mixture. Stand biscuits on edge in ring mold. Bake at 375 degrees till done, about 25 minutes. Allow to cool in pan 3 minutes. Invert onto serving plate. Makes 20 rolls.
Thyme-Buttered Crescents
1/2 cup margarine, softened 1/2 tsp. dried thyme, crushed	1 tsp. lemon juice 1 pkg. refrig. crescent rolls (8)
Cream butter until fluffy. Stir in lemon juice and thyme. Keep herb butter at room temperature for 1 hour to mellow before using. Preheat oven. Unroll crescents, spread 2 tsps. herb butter on each crescent. Roll crescents up and bake according to package directions. Serve hot.
Sour Cream Rhubarb Squares
1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 tbsp. margarine, melted 1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar 1 egg 1 tsp. baking soda 1 cup dairy sour cream	1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 cup shortening 2 cups all purpose flour 1/2 tsp. salt 1-1/2 cups rhubarb cut in 1/2 inch pieces
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In small bowl mix granulated sugar, chopped walnuts, melted margarine, and ground cinnamon till crumbly; set aside. Cream together brown sugar, shortening and egg. Stir flour, baking soda and salt together thoroughly; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream. Stir in rhubarb pieces. Turn into greased and floured 13x9x2 inch baking pan; sprinkle with crumbly mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes. Serve warm. Makes 9-12 servings.

Pages from the Past

10 Years Ago - January 30, 1997

Inmates earn GED

A class of 47 graduates were presented GED diplomas last week at the Marshall County Correctional Facility, signifying that they were now high school graduates. Warden William Henderson is director of programs, Mary Thornton, director of education and teacher is Ras Pickens.

Restoration expert visits

William Seale of Alexandria, Va., was in Holly Springs Monday to consult with Mrs. Lester Glenn Fant III on the restoration of the Clap-Fant Place. In addition to being a historian and the author of several books on historical architecture, he has overseen the restoration of numerous historic properties including four governors’ mansions and seven state capitols.

Marshall County EMRs announce new officers

Marshall County EMR officers recently elected were president, Shane Griffen, vice president, J.C. Pruitt, chairperson Cathy Cartwright, secretary Pat Hollowell and treasurer, Pat Nave.

25 Years Ago - February 4, 1982

New Beta Club

Mt. Pleasant Christian Academy initiated members of its newly organized Beta Club. Members of the Marshall Academy Beta Club were on hand to induct the new members. MA sponsor is Mrs. Donald Crain, sec./treas., Laura York, vice president, Lisa Jenne and president Edward Knight. Officers for the MPCA club are: president, Dana Johnston, vice president William Moore, sec./treas. Melissa Bumpas and Mrs. Sara Hurdle, sponsor.

Barbour bona fide Republican

(Commentary by Paul Pittman) With President Ronald Reagan’s State of the Union address last week came stepped up GOP activity statewide. In the GOP effort to unseat Senator John Stennis, two Republican candidates are now on the scene. Haley Barbour, a Yazoo City lawyer, has told political associates that he is all but certain he will make the race. Barbour, a card carrying Republican, is the first bona fide homegrown Republican to present himself on the statewide scene.

50 Years Ago - January 31, 1957

Fire destroys Sol Cox’s store

The second major fire in two months on the Courthouse square in Holly Springs, destroyed Cox’s Dry Goods Store and the office of Mid-South Cotton Growers Association Saturday night. Faulty wiring is said to have been the cause. Efforts of the firemen and a double brick wall kept the fire from spreading to the adjacent buildings. Mr. Cox’s merchandise was a complete loss.

Two doctors open office in Byhalia

Dr. Billy Hoover MD and Dr. M.V. Harvey MD, of Olive Branch opened a joint office in Byhalia Jan. 12. The two young doctors also have an office in Olive Branch and will continue their practice there. Dr. Harvey is on duty in Byhalia each morning and all day Saturday. Dr. Hoover is on call each afternoon. Mrs. R.H. Beard, the former Joyce Norsworthy of Byhalia, is the receptionist at the Byhalia office.

Beverly Brooks is Betty Crocker winner

Beverly Brooks of Byhalia High School was named The Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow. She received the distinctive “Homemakers of Tomorrow” pin, which is a badge of honor symbolizing that “home is where the heart is.”

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