Happy 2008

I hope all of you have a wonderful New Year.

Aunt Grace at Mike's

This is a picture of Mike's Restaurant taken around 1945. I am about 90% certain that the woman in yellow near the front door is Grace Birmingham. Aunt Grace worked across the street; she commuted with Mr. Wright and others from Plantersville usually arriving in Tupelo before the store where she worked opened and she, most days, ate breakfast and lunch at Mike's.

Looking at the picture again, there are two women in yellow near the door. Aunt Grace is the one in the center behind a pole.

Three French Hens

Happy third day of Christmas. Wishing you faith, hope and charity for the new year.

We returned from Tupelo/ Plantersville late yesterday; as usual we had a wonderful time though I had the cold that a lot of folks seem to be enjoying during the holiday season.

Merry Christmas

The Christmas season officially begins today for us. We will celebrate here today and leave for Tupelo tomorrow. Want to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas. I appreciate all who read this blog, who sent pictures, who made comments and who offered support.

Fireworks on Christmas Eve

June Harris sent the following inquiry:
"I want to know if people still do fireworks on Christmas Eve in Mississippi. We always did when I was there, but we're the only people I know who did that. By only people, I mean, us folks in Northeastern Mississippi. I don't recall ever doing fireworks for Fourth of July, but they were a must for Christmas Eve. Roman candles, the whole deal."


George responds: If I recall correctly, Roy Partlow's store's parking lot was ablaze with fireworks on Christmas Eve and maybe even the weeks leading up to Christmas. I, also, think I received fireworks along with fruit and candy from Santa.

June's question brings back memories of the activity on Christmas Eve at Mr. Roy's store next door to us. Customers, mostly men, carried out boxes of fruit and candy and other goodies. I even recall a time, probably 1947 or 48, when many, if not most, of those boxes were loaded onto wagons pulled by horses or mules.

In Memory of Doris

This brick in loving memory of Doris Traylor is now surrounding the fountain at the Sanctuary Hospice House.

Happy Birthday

My mother, Vera Stovall, celebrates her 92nd birthday today.

Christmas in Plantersville

I appreciate very much the pictures of the parade and party that Karen Balint sent and need your assistance in identifying those in the pictures.

If you have pictures or stories of Christmas in Plantersville past or present, please share them with us during this holiday season.

Christmas Party

Preschoolers and children of First Baptist Plantersville attend a Christmas party on Saturday, December 8.

Children in Christmas party pictures sent previously:

1st row (l-r): Dustin Matthews, Selena Lyle, Hunter Garrett, Julian Clark, Millie Morgan
2nd row (l-r): Matthew Morgan, Katelynn Wood, Camie Grissom, Sebestian Tackett, Elisa Garcia, Sarah Roper, Colewyn Matthews, Bradley Taylor, LaPortia McCoy, Kilynn Gardner, Alyx Yawn, Deliah Till, Karen Balint
3rd row (l-r): Paris Buchanan, Terrell Gardner, Morgan Clark, Jason Morgan, Tristan Matthews, Christopher, Bill Morris, Maya Buchanan, Hannah Taylor, Samantha Chaney, Reayanna Gardner and Allyssa Matthews.

From Karen Balint

A Girl and Her Pony

Three on Bikes

Ride Cowboy Ride

What's a parade without horses?

Dewey Davis

Dewey Davis drives the tractor in the parade. Dewey is kin.

Merry Christmas From FBC

Plantersville Christmas Parade

This picture and the ones following are from the Christmas parade held in Plantersville on Dec. 8.

First Baptist Church Pals won first place.

Thanks to Karen Balint for the pictures.

Happy Birthday Carly

Five years ago today I became a grandfather; today is my precious girl's fifth birthday; check out her Candyland birthday cake.

Borden Family

Richard and Cathy with their sons Rickey and Benji and their grandchildren, Clay, Cooper and Pip.

Cathy and Richard Borden

This picture of Cathy and Richard Borden was taken in 1964; for a picture of the Borden Family now check out the next picture.

Pictures courtesy of Cathy Johnson Borden Garrett

Christmas Parades

Tis the time for Christmas parades; this picture was taken at the Madison Christmas parade held this past Saturday on a beautiful day.

Please send pictures of the parades in your home town.

Methodist Young People

As best as I can tell, this picture is the last of the scores of pictures sent by Amy Bostick.

Pictures

I have about exhausted the pictures that Charlotte and Rodney composed and that Amy sent. I hope you have enjoyed these pictures as much as I have. Before we all become immersed in the holidays, I hope some of you will send stories and pictures for posting.

Amy and Friend

Nice Day

It is a cold day here in Central Mississippi so thought it would be good time to show these young Methodist enjoying a nice, warm day on one of their trips.

Settling Down

Looks as if this group of young people are settling down to perform or to sing.

More Stars

Christmas Time

Stars, Wise Men and Angels

Geronimo

This young Tarzan is about to make a big splash.

Amy and Friends

Amy, where was this picture taken?

Praise Players

The Praise Players handbell choir from First Baptist Church Plantersville performed at the community Thanksgiving service.

Thanks to Karen Balint for sending these pictures.

Brother Danny and Pals

Brother Danny Balint of First Baptist Church Plantersville with his pastor's pals.

Another Pose

Posing

Handicraft

These young folks with the aid of their teacher seem to be into handicrafts.

Charles, Ashley and Sam Kelly

Charles Kelly, on the left, with his children, Ashley and Sam. Charles and Sam are lawyers in Dyersburg, TN. Charles is the son of Morris Kelly and grandson of John G. and Sarchie Kelly of Plantersville. His grandfather on his mother's side was Dr. Sam Nabors of the Evergreen community.

For a picture of Charles when he was two go to the May 31, 2006, posting on this site.

Cool Guys

Pensive

Six Flags?

Was this a youth trip to Six Flags or somewhere else?

More Angels

And a Little Angel

Who is the little angel?

Angels

This picture has a note that indicates the angels are Bill Diggs and Angie Jeffreys and that the picture was taken in 1983.

Choke Hold

Good Garfield

Amy Jeffreys and friends.

Flowing Water

Post Thanksgiving

I hope that everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. We spent the day, as we have for the past fifteen years or so, in Pontotoc at the home of Paul and Laney Sims. Tip, that's what we call him, is, as many of you may know, the pastor of First Baptist in Nettleton.

Happy Thanksgiving

Wishing all you Pilgrims a Happy Thanksgiving from these little Indians and from Carole and me.

Next week will be a busy one, I may be able to post some and I may not.

Fist Raised

The Can Man

Jack Wuichet aka The Can Man - receiving the City Spirit Award on behalf of Plantersville at a ceremony in Jackson.

Willing Workers

The Willing Workers Sunday School Class at FBC Plantersville maintains the Prayer Garden at the church, which began with Aleene Sample. (back row, left to right): Brenda Walker, Betty Peters, Frances Wuichet, Bobbie Sheffield, Jo Kelly, Martha Wood, Norma Davis, Peggy Brewer, Jo Nell Stanford. Seated (l-r): Doris Parker and JoAnn Bouchillon.

Plantersville Pastors

Pastors from the Community Revival: Lynn Fair (Plantersville Methodist), Danny Balint (FBC Plantersville), Celester Davis (New Zion Baptist) and Glen Parks (New Chapel Methodist).


Picture courtesy of Karen Balint

First Baptist Plantersville Children

Brother Danny's wife, Karen, send this picture with these comments: "I am enclosing attaching a picture of some members of the childrens handbell choir who shopped and filled 11 shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child. The boxes will be shipped to under privileged children around the world.

Just a note for you, the Tinker Bells were the first handbell group we started with 2-3 grade girls. We have started a second group, "The Joyful Noise" with 1-3 grade boys and girls. The two groups combined become "The Praise Players." The Praise Players will be playing the prelude and postlude for the Community Thanksgiving Service this Sunday night at New Zion Baptist Church."

Identified left to right: Katelynn Wood, Hunter Garrett, Reayanna Gardner, Morgan Clark, Sarah Roper, Selena Lyle, Elisa Garcia and Samantha Chaney.

Camping Out

Who is this camper and where was this tent pitched?

Double Trouble

Hold Me Tight

Arm Load

The baby is almost as big as she is. This picture and next two feature babies; how old are they now?