The legend of Toby Tubby lives on
Oxford EAGLE writer recounts the legend and possible treasure of Chickasaw Chief Toby Tubby. (July 30, 2010, Page 3B)
Facebook for grownups
In this week’s Oxford Generations column, Marie Barnard, writes about the aggravation of joining a social networking. (July 30, 2010, Page 1B)
Friday’s obituaries
- Milford Lee Hill — 82, died Thursday, July 29, 2010. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the North Ridge Woodhaven Cemetery in Millington, Tenn. Burial will follow in the cemetery. Tutor Memorial Funeral Home of Oxford is in charge of arrangements.
- Robert Lee Smith — 85, died Thursday, July 29, 2010. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Henry Chapel of Seven Oaks Funeral Home in Water Valley. Burial will follow in the Mt. Liberty Cemetery in Calhoun County. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 this evening at the funeral home.
Coming to Oxford – a little ahead of schedule
Assistant News Editor Anne Pringle planned, like many, to retire in Oxford. Sometimes, however, things change and that’s what happened to her, bringing her to Oxford a bit sooner than expected. Pringle writes about the adjustments she and her daughter are making as they get accustomed to living in the community. (July 30, 2010, Page 4A)
Conservation
Local columnist T.J. Ray remembers hard times growing up, and looks at how times and people have changed as things got better. Now, he write, we’ve become a people who seem to have a hard time conserving anything. (July 30, 2010, Page 4A)
Spaghetti Supper Benefit
A spaghetti supper benefit for Joyce Pope will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at the Abbeville United Methodist Church, 25 Business Hwy. 7, in Abbeville. Pope recently underwent multiple bypass heart surgery. Meal includes spaghetti, slaw, bread and dessert for $8 for adults and $5 for children. Eat in or carry out. (July 30, 2010)
Rotary Club of Oxford
Will meet at noon Tuesday at the Oxford University Club. Members will discuss how individual experiences can be mutually leveraged to benefit the Oxford Community through service venues. Members may bring guests. (July 30, 2010)
Rolling Thunder
The members of Mississippi Chapter 1 of Rolling Thunder will meet at 6 p.m. Monday at the Beacon restaurant on North Lamar Boulevard. The public is invited to attend. (July 30, 2010)
Law grad chooses family over career
Oxford EAGLE guest writer, Father Joe Tonos, recently visited with Mary Wamble Leary, which gave her the opportunity to tell a bit about her life, her choices and her “bunch of kids.” (July 29, 2010, Page 3)
Kountry Krafter Homemakers Club
The Kountry Krafters Homemakers Club will host a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Chow Time restaurant on West Jackson Avenue. Guests are welcome. For more information, call Gerda at 234-9983. (July 29, 2010)
