Plantersville Fire

Today's Journal reports that a large shed belonging to Mike and Shelia Barber caught on fire yesterday morning. Smoke from the blaze could be seen as far away as downtown Tupelo. The shed contained among other things, tractors, wagons and at least one car.

Shelia is the sister of James Matthews.

I don't know my county road numbers but I think the Barber farm is located east of Plantersville. Someone correct me if I am wrong.

Terri Mims Roberts

My heartfelt sympathy to Larry and Laverne Mims on the death of their daughter, Terri Mims Roberts.

Happy Father's Day

Hope all you fathers have a wonderful day even if most of us can't carry our children on our shoulders anymore.

The Ole Swimming Hole

Cathy Johnson Garrett sent this picture courtesy of Amy Jeffreys Bostick. I think it has been published before, but shows a good view of our old swimming hole at Tulip Creek.

Plantersville Fourth of July Celebration

Event: 4th of July Parade and Celebration in the Park
"The first annual!"
What: Festival
Host: Town of Plantersville Park Commission
Start Time: Saturday, July 4 at 6:00pm
End Time: Saturday, July 4 at 9:00pm
Where: Ivy Industries to Grant-Wuichet Park

Gloria Holland wrote: "I forgot to mention to bring lawn chairs, picnics if desired and the accurate phone numbers are 255-2060 and 231-5421. Volunteers and donations are also appreciated!"

Tulip Creek

Those of you in the Tupelo area probably know that Tulip Creek has been in the news the last day or so.

If I'm not mistaken, I learned to swim in Tulip Creek at the swimming hole there. I know that Cecil took pictures, but does anyone else have any pictures of the ole swimming hole. If I am recalling correctly, the water ran through rocks under a trestle and was fairly clear and someone, was it Cecil, had put up a rope to swing out over the creek on.

Cabin

My grandmother was supposedly born in this cabin somewhere in Monroe County near Smithville. According to a cousin, now deceased, who provided this picture, it was still there a few years ago.

My cousin, Rea, who was in the area last week was unsuccessful in his attempt to locate it. His grandfather was supposedly born in the cabin too.

If anyone knows anything about this cabin or knows anyone who might know anything, we would appreciate the help.

Cathy, Skip, Lucy and George

I had lunch on Tuesday with Cathy Johnson Garrett, her cousin, Skip, her friend, Lucy and her son, Benji who took the picture.

I last saw Skip in 1957 or 58 when Butch and I escorted him to a party at Brother Johnson's request. Skip lives near New Orleans.