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Happy dogs These two wonderful dogs are in need of a loving home. Both are under a year old and are playful and very intelligent! To adopt, call 662-564-2900 or see all the Marshall County Humane Society pets at www.petfinder.com.

Photo by Ronnie Day

Making the turn

Renee Fennell competes in the barrel racing division of the Deep South Championship Rodeo. It was held Saturday night at the Marshall County Fairgrounds and produced by J Bar B Rodeo Co.

Recipes from Martha Ruth Leonard
Dixie Delights
Hot Virginia Dip
1 cup chopped pecans 2 tsp. butter 2 8-oz. pkgs. cream cheese, softened 4 tbsps. milk	5-oz. dried beef, minced 1 tsp. garlic salt 1 cup sour cream 4 tsps. minced onion
Saute pecans in butter. Reserve. Mix all other ingredients thoroughly. Place in a 1-1/2 quart baking dish, top with pecans. Chill until serving time. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Serve hot with crackers or small bread sticks.
Broccoli Chowder
2 lbs. fresh broccoli (about) 2 (12-1/2-oz.) cans chicken broth 3 cups milk 1 cup chopped, cooked ham 1/4 tsp. pepper	1 cup light cream 1/2 lb. Swiss cheese, shredded 1/4 cup butter or margarine 2 tsps. salt
Cook broccoli, covered, in 1 can chicken broth, in large kettle, for about 7 minutes, or until just tender. Remove broccoli from broth, cool and chop coarsely. Add remaining chicken broth, milk, ham, salt and pepper to broth in kettle. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Stir in remaining ingredients and chopped broccoli. Heat just to serving temperature. Salt and pepper to taste. Four-six servings.
Easy Biscuits and Beef
1 lb. lean ground beef 1/2 small onion, chopped 3/4 to 1 cup bottled barbecue sauce	8 uncooked biscuits 1 - 1-1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
Brown ground beef and onions. Drain. Mix in most of the barbecue sauce. Roll biscuits flat and place 4 biscuits in individual ovenproof serving bowls. Spoon beef mixture onto flattened biscuits. Top with remaining flattened biscuits. Then top with spoonful of barbecue sauce and shredded cheese. Bake at 400 degrees for 10-13 minutes. Four servings.
Pecan Honeymoon Squares
1/2 cup vegetable shortening 1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted 1/2 tsp. salt 2 tbsps. milk 2 eggs	1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 1 tsp. vanilla 2 tbsps. all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1-1/3 cups flaked coconut 1 cup chopped pecans
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Blend shortening and brown sugar. Add flour and salt. Stir in milk. Pat evenly in greased 9x9x2 inch pan. Bake for about 20 minutes or until light brown. Beat eggs. Add brown sugar and vanilla. Beat until thick. Stir in remaining ingredients. Pour onto mixture in pan. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool. Frost and garnish with cherries if desired. Cut into squares.

Pages from the Past

10 Years Ago - January 22, 1998

Bluesman dies

Marshall County’s Junior Kimbrough, 67, internationally known blues artist, died Saturday of a heart attack. Kimbrough and his music have had a profound effect on the music world. He did more than just keep the blues alive; he has been a part of the resurgence of the blues in the area where it was born, as well as being a catalyst for worldwide appreciation of the honest, gut-wrenching music.

Mississippi born teddy bear could be next state toy

Rev. Steve Holland is dead serious about making the teddy bear the state toy. In recent years, his idea has met with indifference, and a few chuckles. Holland filed the bill again in 1998, calling stuffed bears “a universal symbol of love, comfort and joy for all ages.” His proposal traces the origin of the teddy bear to a hunting expedition in Smedes, by President Theodore Roosevelt on Nov. 14, 1902, who refused to shoot a small, black bear.

25 Years Ago - January 20, 1983

Womanless beauty review

Norman Britcliffe of Mt. Pleasant was crowned “Most Beautiful” Thursday night at Marshall Academy in the Womanless Beauty Review, sponsored by the Patriot Performers. Runners-up were C.B. McClatchy, Bob Lomenick, Gene Brown, and first alternate Manny Burch.

Redistricting

Proposed plans for Marshall County’s redistricting of supervisory districts involves changes to all five districts, with the major change coming in District Three. All districts within the city limits, except District Three, will also have changes.

Aldermen pass on another gas hike of 3.97%; more coming

Gas prices are going up again. In fact, they have already gone up. The board of aldermen voted to increase the natural gas rates 2.94 percent to residential, commercial and industrial users. The increase is caused by another increase by Tennessee Gas Transmission to Holly Springs Utility Department, of 3.97 percent. Tennessee Gas has increased gas rates more than 40 percent in the last year.

50 Years Ago - January 30, 1958

Miss Jackson weekend visitor in Holly Springs

Miss Margaret Helen Jackson of Michigan City, an honor graduate of Mississippi Industrial College, was honored with a classical record concert recently at Providence Baptist Church in Holly Springs. She spent the weekend in Holly Springs with her sister.

Entre Nous Bridge Club

Mrs. Leslie Tomlinson was hostess to the Entre Nous Bridge Club Wed. afternoon at Johnny’s Cafe. Mrs. Robert E. Tyson was high score and Mrs. Henry Fort Gholson won the bingo prize. Guests were Mrs. Sam Lowery, Mrs. Robert E. Tyson, Mrs. H.G. Lanford and Mrs. F.A. DeBardeleben.

Potts Camp boy in Germany

Army Pfc. Clyde W. Alderson, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Alderson of Potts Camp, recently completed a scouting and patrolling course with the 3rd Armored Division, in Germany.

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