Dear Editor, The Courier is excellent at bringing issues that affect Clay County residents to our attention. One issue that is close to my heart is an overlooked hazard when entering the Clay County Courthouse in Corning. I hope to lend my voice to some who feel they may not be heard.
The Corning Telephone Company is fortunate in having in its employ Miss Edith Barnhill who answers calls promptly and is accommodating at all times. Last Sunday morning was all one could desire who wished to attend Sunday schools or church services, and we presume the attendance was up to the average. The attendance was: Methodist 191; Baptists 38; Christian 54; Holiness 47. Total 320. The alarm of a fire sounded Tuesday evening at Seven o’clock and the warehouse containing hay and salt back of Bowen and Boyd’s grocery and general merchandise store was found to be on fire. Heroic work was done by our citizens, but to no avail and in a few moments the Bowen and Boyd building was on fire beyond our control. Quite a number of our influential and substantial business men at the opera house Tuesday evening for the purpose of learning the sentiment of our citizens in regard to the building of an electric car line from Corning to Maynard. a distance of 18 miles. Motion was made and carried that Dr. A. B. McKinney act as Chairman of the meeting and S. P. Lindsey secretary. A motion was made and carried that a committee of five be appointed by the chairman to solicit stock. But a substitute was made, that we inform the promoters that we want the road and that we will assist in procuring right of way, take some stock and ask for an expression as to what the promoters desire of the citizens of Corning. For several days past, the citizens living between Knobel and Boydsville have noticed a negro acting somewhat strangely at different times in that community. The officers were notified of the negro’s actions and last Saturday he was captured on the Ball farm near Knobel and brought and placed into the Corning jail by Deputy Sheriff C.B. Cox of Knobel. The negro gave his name as Will Smith. He is the first negro ever placed in either of the Clay County jails and it is very doubtful where jailer D.L. Wall would let him go under any authority as he would make a good attraction for the picture shows of Clay County. There are no colored people in Corning, or Clay County for that matter, and Will is being given the very best attention.
The Clay County Courier received a nice surprise in the form of a gift from Paul Wade, resident at the Corning Therapy and Living Center. The gift, a puzzle completed by Wade, is a beautiful scene of a country cottage. Paul’s hobbies include working on puzzles and gardening. He recently completed the puzzle and had it presented to the Courier. The puzzle was then framed and brought to Paul for a photograph and to thank him in person for his thoughtfulness and the gift. The puzzle will hang on the wall at the Courier office for visitors to enjoy along with a framed noted providing information of the gift from Paul.
The following article appears in the August 2022 issue of Editor and Publisher and is published in the Clay County Courier with permission. By Alyssa Choiniere Editor and Publisher CherryRoad Media CEO and founder Jeremy Gulban started his business with specific goals and values in mind but without a specific set of plans.
By PAM Lowe Clay County Courier There is a new Family and Consumer Science Extension Agent in Clay County, and her name is Christin Holmes. Holmes was hired after the retirement of former FCS Agent, Debbie Baker and started in her new position on August 1.
By PAM LOWE Clay County Courier The Corning Chamber of Commerce held its August luncheon at the Parkview Restaurant on Monday, August 8 at 11:30 a.m. The meeting was conducted by Vice President Amanda Wiedeman.
By PAM LOWE Clay County Courier The Corning City Council conducted a concise meeting on Monday, August 8 at 6 p.m. in the City Hall with a public meeting scheduled immediately following the regular meeting.
Coach Farrell Shelton introduces three Seniors, Landon Lucas, Tim Hufford and Eli Mason during the Corning Bobcats’ segment of the NEA Football Media Day on Wednesday, July 27. Eli Mason, tight end for the Bobcats, explained that beating Piggott is always good, but the team wants to go far and achieve some play-off wins.