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85 YEARS AGO May 26, 1939 Robert Brewer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Brewer, of the Airmount Section, received his diploma Tuesday from the University of Alabama. Young Brewer majored in public accounting. Mr. and Mrs. R. V. Branum are the proud parents of a little girl, Norma Patricia, born to them May 20th.…
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OAKLAND NEWS Written by Minnie Burns and Mother Taken from Thursday, September 6, 1962 We, of Oakland, have received this announcement: Mr. and Mrs. James Oran Nunley announce the marriage of their daughter, Dorene Sue, to George Lee Butler, Lieutenant, United States Air Force, on Saturday, the twenty-fifth of August, 1962, Norwalk, California. Enid Resident…
Read MoreCoffee Time By Sarah H. Williams
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY I am learning to do what the doctor says. Last week I begged Dr. Abraham to let me out of the hospital and he did. I came back last Monday and he put me back in the hospital in the swing bed where I am taking therapy. Under the hands of Emily…
Read MoreCoffeeville First Baptist Church By Craig Baker, Pastor
This week in our “Glad You Asked” series, we consider some questions about the Old Testament (OT). Many Christians view the OT as somewhat mysterious and difficult to understand. Some pastors refuse to preach from the OT saying it is irrelevant to the New Testament (NT) church. One influential megachurch pastor caused a stir a…
Read MoreLibrary News By Patty Bailey
Oakland Friends Book Sale May 4 Oakland Friends of the Library will hold a Book Sale Saturday, May 4, from 10:00 AM -2:00 PM on the lawn of Oakland Public Library, 324 Holly Street, Oakland, MS. Come shop with Friends of the Library. Spring Book Club @ Coffeeville May 9 Coffeeville Public Library is sponsoring…
Read MoreTillatoba News By Patcie Deck
There will be a yard sale, Saturday, May 4th during Oakland’s Yalobusha-Ribbon Festival. This will be at the Ross House in Oakland at 147 Oak Street from 9 to 1. (This is the first house behind the Post Office.) Many Items from the Herron House and some of Carol Denman’s arts. Most items are for…
Read MoreCoffeeville First Baptist Church By Craig Baker, Pastor
This week in our “Glad You Asked” series, I want to address some questions that can be answered briefly. The first question is, “Why do we say ‘Amen’ at the end of our prayers?” The Hebrew word translated in the Old Testament (OT) as “amen” means “truly” or “so be it.” The Greek word translated…
Read MoreLibrary News By Patty Bailey
Libraries Closed April 29 Libraries will be closed Monday, April 29, for a state holiday. Oakland Public Library Extended Hours In an effort to better serve the public, Oakland Public Library will be open until 6:00 PM on Mondays through the end of May. If you work late or have children who get off the…
Read MoreCoffee Time By Sarah H. Williams
Saturday morning Tammy helped me with a shower. I have had a place on my left heel. We got a plastic garbage bag and put it up over my foot and leg and tied it to my leg at the top. When I got out of the shower my leg was dry. I have heard…
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90 YEARS AGO June 1, 1934 On Friday of last week the large residence on Dr. Spence’s place, south of Torrance, occupied by Perkins and Glen Boyle with their families, burned catching on the roof by a spark from the stove flue. Mrs. Grace Brewer returned to her home after a very successful term of…
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