Jan. 22, 1953 The Star Herald Kosciusko, Ms.   Samuel Davis Downs, former Attalan dies at Drew   Samuel Davis Downs, former resident of Kosciusko, died at his home in Drew after an illness of several years.  He was 84   He was born in Attala, the son of the late Jim & Mary Steen Downs.  He was a member of the Methodist Church.   Funeral serices were held at Aponaug Methodist Church, with Rev. Mae A. Robinson of Drew, officiating.  Burial was in the City Cemetery under the direction on Jordan Funeral Home.   Pallbearers were W.T. Jenkins, Earl M. Jenkins, O.B. Fulger, J.F. Bishop, J.J. Lollar & J.H. Hudson.   Besides his wife, Mrs. Bertha Munn Downs of Drew, he leaves 3 daughters, Mrs. Ella Beach, of Skene; Mrs. Iris Riddell & Mrs. Bertha Hanna of    Drew;  1 son, Ira Downs, Drew;  1 sister Mrs. Lou Counts of Greenwood; 2 brothers, Bill Downs, Batesville & Bob Downs, Sunflower