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Sweetheart!

Sadie is a sweetheart of a dog! She’s approximately 1 year old and loves to play ball. She knows sit, stay and is completely housetrained. A boxer mix, Sadie loves children and will be a great family dog.
For an appointment, please call the Marshall County Humane Society at 662-564-2900 or email dogsncats11@gmail.com for more info. See Petfinder.com for a complete list of animals for adoption.

Recipes from Martha Ruth Leonard
Our Favorites Recipes
U.C.C. Women
First Congregational United Church of Christ
Dubuque, Iowa

Cucumber Cream Salad

3-oz. pkg. lime or lemon-lime Jello
1 tsp. salt
1 cup boiling water
2 tbsps. vinegar
1 tsp. grated onion

pepper to taste
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 cups drained, minced cucumbers

Dissolve Jello and salt in boiling water. Add vinegar and grated onion and pepper. Chill until very thick. Blend in sour cream and mayonnaise; then fold in minced cucumbers. Serves 8-10. Stores well in refrigerator.

Normandy Pork Chops

1 tbsp. salad oil
8 thin-cut pork chops
1/2 cup chopped onion
3/4 tsp. salt
3/4 cup apple cider or juice

2 med. unpeeled apples
cored and wedged
1 tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 cup cider
1 tsp. chopped parsley

In a large skillet, heat oil. Brown chops and remove. Add onion to skillet. Sauté 2 minutes. Return chops to skillet and sprinkle with 3/4 tsp. salt. Add 3/4 cup apple cider. Top with apple wedges. Cover and simmer 15 minutes. Dissolve 1 tbsp. cornstarch in 1/4 cup cider. Remove chops and apples to large serving dish. Stir cornstarch mixture into skillet. Bring to a boil and cook 1 minute. Pour sauce over chops. Sprinkle with parsley. Serves 4.

All Martha Ruth’s recipes have been “taste tested” in her kitchen

Pictures from the Past

Many of the pictures in the newspaper’s old files have no names or dates. If you know anything about the photo and would like to share the information with our readers, please call 662-252-4261 or send an email to
southreporter@dixie-net.com. This week’s photo has nothing written on the back. Last week’s photo: Renee (Howell) Manns sent the original cutline from the photo, “Visit LeBonheur -- Byhalia High School cheerleaders made a Halloween visit to the children at LeBonheur Children’s Hospital on October 29 (1988). They handed out treats including balloons, toy watches and bracelets, to more than 100 children who were hospitalized. The happy smiling faces of the children made this a very special Halloween for the BHS cheerleaders. Back row (l-r) Ronna Howell, Latrice Blair, Cyndi Brown, Tangela Harper, Timera Faulter, second row (l-r) Renee Howell, Sheritta Washington, Jameka Calhoun. Front is Stephanie Pannell. Not pictured is Missy Wilkins.”

Pages from the Past

10 Years Ago - November 21, 2002

Minor considering run for transportation post

Bill Minor, a 20-year veteran of the State Senate, is thinking about a run for a different office. The Holly Springs resident said he will soon make a decision about whether or not he will seek the job of Northern District highway commissioner, after Zack Stewart, five time commissioner, announced he will not run for re-election next year.

Cookie-filled trailer stolen; reward offered for clues

The Holly Springs Police Department is looking for a cookie thief. Officers are investigating the theft of a new trailer loaded with Nabisco cookies, all valued at approximately $560,000.

25 Years Ago - November 19, 1987

Plan community program

An organizational meeting was held last week between fire chiefs and a committee of the Holly Springs Chamber of Commerce to plan a program to recognize the different communities in the county. Joining in the planning were Mike Davis and David Childers of the Chamber and community leaders: J.S. Smith of Red Banks; Charlotte Beesinger, Cayce; Terry Rodgers, Barton; Jimmy Collins, Potts Camp; Leon Owens, Victoria; and Ivy Wayne Teel, Mt. Pleasant/Slayden.

Draw for turkeys

Bert Bonds drew the names of the 200 lucky winners for free turkeys. Senior citizens submit entries for the turkeys given away by Bonds and his sons Bobby and David. Drawing the names this year were Amery and Battle Ewing, Bobby’s children.

50 Years Ago - November 22, 1962

Telephone company employees honored

Mrs. Sidney S. Morgan and Mrs. Julia S. Smith, telephone operators in the Holly Springs office were honored with a buffet supper in the lounge of the telephone office Oct. 26, in honor of their 20 years of service. After the presentation of their 20-year pins, the delicious supper was also enjoyed by telephone officials, Miss Ava Divine, chief operator and all the telephone girls.

Open house at new Baptist church building

The First Baptist Church will hold open house in its new educational building Sunday from 3-5 p.m. The value of the new building and equipment exceeds $180,000. The new, three-story fireproof structure houses offices, church parlor and 13 Sunday school rooms. The church was established in 1840. Dr. Earl Kelly has been pastor since June 23, 1953.

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