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Files from yesteryear: 1916, 1936, 1950
From the files of 1916
W. Tom Vandiver spent Monday in Birmingham.
The Honorable George Parker spent Wednesday at Brilliant.
Doctor P.M. Allison has returned home from...
Files from yesteryear: 1964
From the files of 1964
Mrs. Clemons Father Dies Here Sunday
Robert Woods Blair, age 62, father of Mrs. L.H. Clemmons, died at the Cullman Hospital,...
Files from yesteryear: 1964
From the files of 1964
W.F. Looney Dies
Funeral services were held on January 22nd, at the Corinth West Church, for William Frazer Looney, age 73,...
Files from yesteryear: 1905, 1935
From the files of 1905
The Ladies Symphony and a number of friends met at the M.L. Robertson home on the 27th.
Presenting the program of...
Files from yesteryear: 1903, 1933
From the files of 1903
Fred Betz is building two cottages for rent.
Reverend C.E. Sheibe and John Engel left on Tuesday, to a conference in...
Files from yesteryear: 1900, 1930, 1950
From the files of 1900
Vick Clark is among the clerical force at the Racket Store.
Ed Daniel has opened a restaurant in the old Speegle...
Files from yesteryear: 1918, 1938
From the files of 1918
Mrs. John Lewis and children, of Birmingham, are the guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Linton.
Colonel and Mrs....
Files from yesteryear: 1934, 1937
From the files of 1934
Little Mary Landel Carr has been quite ill at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L.J. Carr.
Doctor and...
Files from yesteryear: 1904, 1934, 1954
From the files of 1904
Fresh Michigan celery at Mages every Saturday. – Adv.
To regulate the price of cotton, producers are going to hold one...
Files from yesteryear: 1954
From the files of 1954
The residence of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Jones was completely destroyed by fire on Saturday.
Bobby McClendon, son of Mr. and...
Files from yesteryear: 1918, 1955
From the files of 1918
Marvin Scott, who is on the USS Pennsylvania, will arrive Sunday to spend a few days with his mother, Mrs....
Files from yesteryear: 1905, 1935
From the files of 1905
The Ladies Symphony and a number of friends met at the M.L. Robertson home on the 27th. Presenting the program...
Files from yesteryear: 1936, 1950
From the files of 1936
Congressman-elect, Luther Patrick, of Birmingham, will speak at the Cullman County Courthouse on Saturday afternoon at two o’clock. It is...
Files from yesteryear: 1900, 1930, 1950
From the files of 1900
M. Dickerman has purchased the sawmill, belonging to W. Turney, near Vinemont.
Doctor W.A. Barclift, of Hartselle, is having a cottage...
Files from yesteryear: 1900, 1950
From the files of 1900
The Polytechnic College will close Friday and the scholars will picnic at Blue Hole on Saturday.
Mrs. Judge Fuller and pretty...
Files from yesteryear: 1936, 1900
From The Files Of 1936
The senior class of the Cullman County High School will enjoy a picnic at the George Stiefelmeyer Camp on Friday.
Miss...
Files from yesteryear: 1954
From the files of 1954
Mrs. Cecil Looney, of Geraldine, was the guest last week of Mrs. Lois Weeks. Mrs. Weeks returned home with her...
Files from yesteryear: 1954
From the files of 1954
Shaw Breaks Leg
Ronald Shaw, 16, member of the Hanceville football squad, received a broken leg in the third quarter of...
Files from yesteryear: 1917, 1937
From the files of 1917
Mrs. O. Kinney, Mrs. G.W. Johnson, Honorable and Mrs. A.A. Griffith have returned from a ten day stay in Dawson...
Files from yesteryear: 1937
From the files of 1937
Mr. Bill Clapp and Geraldine Mugrove surprised their friends by getting married last Thursday. They are residing with Mr. and...
Files from Yesteryear: 1964
From the files of 1964
Mrs. Clemmons’ Father Dies Here Sunday.
Robert Woods Blair, age 62, father of Mrs. L.H. Clemmons, died at the Cullman Hospital,...
Files from Yesteryear: 1964
From the files of 1964
W.F. Looney Dies
Funeral services were held on January 22nd, at the Corinth West Church, for William Frazer Looney, age 73,...
Files from yesteryear: 1920, 1934
From the files of 1920
Mr. Conrad Howard spent Saturday night with Professor J.D. Knight.
Mrs. Ella Doss and children spent Sunday with Mrs. James Sargent.
Mr....
Files from Yesteryear: 1904, 1934
From the files of 1904
Nathan Kelley will leave next week for the West.
Get your schoolbooks at C.A. Stiefelmeyer’s. Adv.
Mr. and Mrs. John Reese have...
Files from Yesteryear: 1904, 1954
From the files of 1904
Miss Annie McConnell has returned to her studies in Tuscaloosa.
Mrs. Joseph Rudder returned Wednesday from an extended visit in Knoxville.
Captain...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1937 and 1954
From the files of 1937:
Miss Jeanette Green returned Wednesday from Roswell, New Mexico, where she has been since January. Her many friends are glad...
Files from yesterday: 1937
From The Files Of 1937:
Marriages:
August 26
S.S. Abbott, 59, to Mollie Murray, 50
August 27
Otice L. Jones, 20, to Sarah Tankersley, 21
August 28
Meredith McKleroy, 18, to...
Files from yesteryear: from the files of 1937
From The Files Of 1937:
The State of Alabama owns 4,221 buildings. The appraised value of these buildings, including contents, is $36,079,850. This property is...
Files from yesteryear: from the files of 1954 and 1937
From the files of 1954:
Births for July:
Eighty-three babies were born in Cullman County during July. Boys were born to Mr. and Mrs. C. S....
Flies from yesteryear: from the files of 1954 and 1937
From the files of 1954:
Marie Peinhardt was chosen Cullman County’s first Dairy Maid, in the contest held Friday at Klein’s creamery. She is the...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1934 and 1954
From the files of 1934:
Mrs. Johnnie Drake, of Route One, Lacon is ill with typhoid fever in the Cullman Hospital.
Miss Clara Werdt is expected...
Files from yesteryear: from the files of 1904 and 1934
From the files of 1904:
Professor J.L. Gibson has moved to Falkville, where he is in charge of the college there.
Miss Dora E. Schneider and...
Files from yesteryear: from the files of 1920
Miss Audrey Chandler spent Sunday in Hanceville with friends.
Horace Quattlebaum of Akron, Ohio is spending a few days in Cullman.
Mr. Talmadge Bland has accepted...
Files from yesteryear: from the files of 1952
Memorial services will be held at Bethlehem West on May 14, beginning at 10o’clock.
Jimmy Rogers of Berlin was run over and badly injured by...
Files from yesteryear: from the files of 1932 and 1952
From the files of 1932:
Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Wachter announce the birth of a daughter on April 27, whom they have named Dorothy Clair.
Mr....
Files from yesteryear: from the files of 1933 and 1902
From the files of 1933:
Mrs. Charles R. Watson of Cullman announces the engagement of her daughter, Rosa, to William Oscar Dunlap. The wedding will...
Files from yesteryear: from the files of 1930 and 1933
From the files of 1930:
Judge and Mrs. Homer F. Mitchell announce the birth of a son, at their home last week.
Attending the University of...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1900 and 1930
From the files of 1900:
The population of Cullman County is now 17,849.
Uncle Sam Cole, who is very ill at his Holly Pond home, has...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1950
John Wesley Shear, five-week-old son of Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Shear underwent serious surgery on Monday.
Herman Plunkett has been elected president of the West...
Files from yesteryear: From the files 0f 1936 and 1950
From the files of 1936:
Mr. G.W. Tingle passed away on October 10. There were 12 children born to this union. Burial was at Mars...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1936
Mr. and Mrs. Joe H. Ray attended the funeral of their cousin, Mrs. Sam Bradford, at Bethsadia, on Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. Kittie Smith, who has...
Files from yesteryear: from the files of 1930 and 1936
From the files of 1930:
Probate Judge H.F. Mitchell has received Cullman County’s allotment of new auto tags for 1931. The tags are yellow on...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1950 and 1900
From the files of 1950:
Mesdames C.H. Gray, Vann Gibbs, George Burkart, T.Y. Steele and Mary Plunkett visited Mrs. Max Forbis in Huntsville.
Slim Lay and...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1950
Arthur Jack Hyatt, son of Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Hyatt of Cullman graduated with honors from Florence State Teachers College.
Mrs. A.F. Young received a...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1933, 1902 and 1950
From the files of 1933:
Mr. Charles McMinn died on July 29, 1933. He was born on May 10, 1959. He was married on June...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1932 and 1933
From the files of 1932:
Willie Willingham, Doctor J.D. Caldwell, Ealie Beard and Howard Griffin were injured, none seriously, in an auto wreck on Thursday...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1902:
The old building on the corner of Second Avenue and Fourth Street East is now being removed preparatory to the erection of a large...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1952
Hanceville cheerleaders this year are Jo Vaughn, Hail Thomas, Belva Sue Johnson, Eleanor Gay Chappell, Margaret Johnson, Barbara Ann Johnson and Mona Ann Seibert.
Private...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1936 and 1952
From the files of 1936:
Mrs. H. Parker was a nice hostess on Thursday for a dance.
George Stiefelmeyer, Grand Master- Elect of the Grand Lodge...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1930 and 1936
From the files of 1930:
Miss Eunice Butler has recently graduated from Alverson Business College in Birmingham.
Mrs. John Luyben and Mrs. F. Mallery were joint...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1900 and 1930:
From the files of 1900:
The Chicago Glee Club will sing in Kullman’s Hall on Wednesday. Reserved seats are 35 cents, on sale at the...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1950 and 1900
From the files of 1950:
Mrs. Fred Kelley and Charles, Junior are here to visit her mother, Mrs. C.W. Sandlin, who is seriously ill.
Cullman upset...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1930 and 1950
From the files of 1930:
The honor roll of seniors at Cullman High School for the first semester includes: Maria Callahan, Charon Denson, Alfred Glaser,...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1900
Mrs. Annie Mackentepe and son, after an extended trip to Cincinnati and other northern points, have returned home.
Nine cheeses, about $40 worth, were stolen...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1950
Mrs. Jess Latham and Mrs. Homer Pike spent Friday afternoon with Mrs. Tom Waldrop at Concord.
Betty Loyd of Mountain View and William McDermic were...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1936 and 1950
From the files of 1950:
Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Edwards are announcing the birth of a little daughter.
Editor J.C. Norwood of The Cullman Tribune is...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1920 and 1936:
From the files of 1920:
Apple pickers are busy now in the Mellon Orchards near Anniston. Three thousand trees on 35 acres are expected to...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1950:
Lionel Bennefield, of Joppa, had been improving in a Birmingham hospital. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Desser Bennefield could not be reached on Friday...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1930 and 1950
While employees of the Cullman Furniture Company were loading a truck, on Monday, the engine died and when a driver got out to crank...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1936 and 1900
From the files of 1936:
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Todd, of Hanceville, visited Beech Grove relatives on Sunday.
Mrs. Race Lowery spent Sunday with her parents,...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1936
The Vinemont 4-H Club elected officers at the school on Wednesday. President-Marie Drake, Vice-President- Dorothy Lawrence, Secretary-Daisy Edge, Cheer Leader-Myron Nesmith and Song Leader-Naomi...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1930 and 1936:
Clyde Gammon, of the Logan 4-H Club, has won a trip to the National Convention in Chicago. Clyde won the trip for producing 1,020...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1950 and 1900:
From the files of 1950:
Two Cullman people were seriously injured and several others received lesser injury in a highway crash on Saturday morning.
Mrs. James...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1950:
Funeral services were held on Friday, at Hopewell for Mrs. Ruby Dial McNeal, who died in Birmingham, on November 16.
Reverend J. Gilbert Speake conducted...
Files from yesteryear: from the files of 1930:
The bodies of two Cullman County soldiers arrived home, Emory McConnell and Ulyses Yeager.
Mr. Jessie Smith is erecting a cotton gin at Simcoe.
W.C. Waldrop...
Files from Yesteryear: From the Files of 1930:
The Good Hope 4-H Club met January 20 at the school. Mrs. Rounds called the meeting to order. A demonstration was given on making...
Files from Yesteryear: From the Files of 1930:
Presidents of the various organizations on the Cullman County High School campus are Boys Council – Juel Lee,
Girls Council – Myrtle Wise,
Senior...
Files From Yesteryear: From The Files of 1900:
Arthur and Walter Oden are at the bedside of their father, Captain E.J. Oden.
Reverend Anson West has about recovered from an illness.
D.L. Aldredge of...
Files from Yesteryear: From The Files Of 1950:
A couple of bootleggers made the mistake of driving with lights too dim. When officers stopped the vehicle to investigate the lights, they smelled...
Files from Yesteryear: From The Files Of 1936:
This dry season threatens the water supply in Cullman and Cullman County.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Crouen are visiting relatives here, before leaving for California,...
Files From Yesteryear: From the Files of 1930
The County Board of Education has moved into its newly remodeled building, which is one of the finest in the state.
Mrs. T.A. Smith had...
Files from Yesteryear: From the Files of 1900
R.W. Riley of Joppa was here on Monday.
A.J. York attended the sheriff’s convention, in Montgomery, this week.
Doctor J.S.O. Whitson, of the “Free State of...
Files from Yesteryear: From The Files Of 1950 and 1900
In observance of Youth Week in Cullman, a group of high school and college students became city officers for a day on Tuesday.
They were:...
Files from Yesteryear: From the Files of 1930
The first crate of Cullman County strawberries was sold by D.C. Chambers of Route One, Cullman this week for $5.50.
William M. Dean of Arkadelphia...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1936 and 1900
From the files of 1936
Shirley Martin, 14, of Walter, won the county spelling championship on Wednesday. Juanita Thrift, age 13, of White City was...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1936:
The August Dahlke residence, nine miles from Cullman on the Jasper Highway, burned around 6:30 a.m. on Saturday.
Alton Perdue’s chicken house burned on Saturday...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1936
The Cullman County High School was closed on April 1, 1936, due to lack of funds. Mrs. Oldacre spoke to the student body on...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1951
Teen Chatter
Out Friday night were:
Leona Giles and Donald Patrick,
Edigna Edwards and Bob Ward,
Martha Pierce and Raymond Tucker,
Jackie Culver and Kenneth...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1951
New Harmony News
Charley Benefield was buried at New Home last Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Carmon Maze spent last week with relatives in Gadsden.
Mrs. Delia Noles...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1951
North Walter News
Mr. and Mrs. Leak Hosey, of Akron, Ohio, were the Wednesday night supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Earnesteen Gable.
Mrs. Johnnie Guthrie...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1951
Mr. and Mrs. Collidge Hughes and Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Hughes visited Mr. and Mrs. T.E. Woodard, in Haleyville on Sunday.
Reverend Lewis Eidson is...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1951
Oak Level News
Reverend J.S. Shults filled his appointment here on Sunday and Sunday night.
Mrs. Loy Hinkle, Freida and Frances, attended the wedding of their...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1919 and 1951
The first bale of cotton sold in Cullman this season was brought in by J.W. Stisher of Berlin and sold to Ponder and Kelly.
E.C....
Files from yesterday: From the files of 1954 and 1901
Laminack Family Reunion
The Laminack family had its annual reunion on September 6,at Sportsman Lake.Those attending were Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Laminack, Mrs. Jack Stisher,...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1954
Couples out on Sunday afternoon or night were:
Ann McKoy and J.W. Cadle,
Pat Schaefer and Roger Gentry,
Jean Morgan and Darrell Mulaney,
Judy Wesson and Perry...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1954
Sergeant First Class Taylor Weldon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Weldon, spent a few days at home last week and will return to...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1954
Mrs. Cecil Looney of Geraldine was the guest last week of Mrs. Lois Weeks. Mrs. Weeks returned home with her for several days. Mrs....
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1954
Shaw Breaks Leg
Ronald Shaw, 16, member of the Hanceville football squad, received a broken leg in the third quarter of the Bulldogs game with...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1954:
Dear Sir:
I wish to extend my congratulations on the eightieth birthday of The Cullman Tribune. The writer is a bit older, having been born...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1954
Mr. Persall, who was born in Newton County, Georgia on February 6, 1869, came to Cullman County when he was 19 years old. His...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1954
Mrs. Icie Rowe Alley will receive a masters from the University of Alabama on Friday. Richard Johnston and Gloria Florence will be awarded bachelor...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1904 and 1934
From The Files Of 1904:
George Markland has bought a lot on Highlands, with the view of building a nice residence.
Some very naughty boys cut...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1917
Marriages:
August 19 – Ledmon L. Pugh, 23, to Aubrey Casen, 20.
August 20 – Luther Seibenhener, 21, to Elvia Pruett, 16.
August 21 – Albert Smith,...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1937
Mr. Bill Clapp and Geraldine Mugrove surprised their friends by getting married last Thursday. They are residing with Mr. and Mrs. William Clapp, Senior.
Mrs....
Files From Yesteryear: 1955
From The Files Of 1955:
Bill Rasco, son of Mrs. Mildred Rasco has been recognized for outstanding service as editor of the Crimson-White, the University...
Files from Yesteryear: 1930
From the Files of 1930:
Kenneth Legg, the two-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Legg is recovering nicely after breaking his leg two weeks...
Files from Yesteryear: 1930
From the Files of 1930:
Sunday, March 2 was the 80th birthday of Mrs. T.M. Gibbs, of Hanceville. The family gathered at the home of...
Files from Yesteryear: 1920
From the Files of 1920:
On Sunday, September 19, 1920 a big dinner was given at the home of William E. Grimmett, near Good Hope....
Files from Yesteryear: 1900, 1930
From the Files of 1900:
The length of public schools in this county will be increased this year from three to four and-half months.
The Tribune-Gazette...
Files from Yesteryear: 1900, 1950
From the Files of 1900:
M. Dickerman has purchased the sawmill, belonging to W. Turney, near Vinemont.
Doctor W.A. Barclift of Hartselle is having a cottage...
