Beating the Heat

Here in Clinton, in central Mississippi, it hasn't rained in over a month, and it has already been the hottest summer in recent memory with the temperature being in triple digits on several days.

One way to beat the heat on the fourth is to take to the water as these two young ladies have done.

Happy Fourth of July

Plantersville Park Commissioner

Working at the Plantersville park is Jay Curry, the town's Park Commissioner.

Work Day at the Park

Renee Morris, newly elected Plantersville Alderwoman, spray washes at the Plantersville park.

I borrowed this picture and several more I will be sharing from Gloria's facebook web site.

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.

Texas Cousins

Rea and Martha Morris stopped by Clinton for a short visit and then traveled to Tupelo where this picture was made.

Rea's grandfather and my grandmother were brother and sister. Archie, the grandfather, moved to Texas when he was a teenager. Rea doesn't remember visiting Mississippi before yesterday; however, he and his family did visit Plantersville in the summer of 1948 when Rea was four or five. I posted a picture in March on this blog of Rea and his family. I have only vague memories of that visit.

Memorial Day

We spent the holiday weekend in Tupelo. Hope everyone had a wonderful Memorial Day.

Mr. Donald Holland

Sympathy to Steve and Mrs. Sadie and their family on the death of Steve's brother, Don.

Kindergarten Graduation

My granddaughter, Carly, lower right corner, receives her diploma from her principal during graduation ceremonies held yesterday morning at Madison Ridgeland Academy. Three of the five classes are shown in the picture.

Golden Anniversary

Someone sent this for posting:

"Golden Anniversary" is the headline in the Sunday 'Journal' followed by a photo of Leon and Jean Willis. The announcement reported that the couple will be honored for their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception Saturday, May 23, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Eggville Church of Christ. Hosting the celebration will be their children, Ramon Feather, Donna Willis, and Jimmy and Serena Willis, and their two grandchildren.

Jean is my cousin and was known, as were many of us, by her double name, Mary Jean, at Plantersville High School.

Congratulations to Leon and Jean.

Mr. Ted Jutman

Sympathy to Jean Jutman and her family on the death of her father, Ted Jutman. A graveside service will be held at the Plantersville Cemetery on Monday at one o'clock.

Congratulations to Linda Partlow

Linda Partlow, who coached for over twenty years at ICC, was recently inducted into the Mississippi Association of Junior and Community Colleges Sports Hall of Fame.

Linda coached tennis and softball. Her teams won nine state championships, five regionals and were runner ups five times. She was coach of the year four times and "was elected to the NJCAA Women's Tennis Hall of Fame in 2001"

Some of us are old enough to remember when a very young Linda began playing tennis at Cecil's.

During her tenure at tennis coach at ICC, her strongest competitors were usually the team from Hinds, where I taught. I kept up with Linda through our coach.

Stennis Family

Aunt Lucille was the youngest daughter; my Dad was the baby, two years younger than Aunt Cile.
She is pictured here in 1984, I believe, with her family, her son Tom and her grandchildren, their spouses and children.

From left: Aunt Cile, Ginger, her husband, Johnny, Tom Stennis, Janet, Mavis, Karen; behind Karen are Lamar and his wife.

The three children are Ginger's, I think; I know the two oldest are.
Aunt Cile died at the age of 98 in 2004. Ginger and Johnny divorced; Ginger is remarried and lives on the coast. Lamar and his family and Karen who is unmarried live on the coast also. Janet lives in Connecticut and about ten years ago adopted a son who was born in Russia.

As I wrote on this blog before, one of my cousin-in-laws, Margie, used to babysit Ginger.