From the files of Dec. 20, 1951
To and Fro
Moving back to Cullman Friday will be Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Rainey and son Roger. They have been at home in Nashville, Tenn. but will return here since Mr. Rainey has been made manager of the Pure Oil Company for North Alabama.
Boy Blue wouldn’t have been safe at all in a hay stack down on August Dahlke’s farm one night last week. Some pranksters came along and set said hay stack on fire and what a fire it made. However, a passerby reported the fire and it was extinguished before it spread to other stacks. Also the culprits were caught and fined.
The rush of the holiday season has everybody a bit baffled. However, one Tribune subscriber wrote a card this week asking for a change of address “from Rt. 4, Cullman to 2705 35th Ave. No. Birmingham, 7, Ala.” but failed to sign the card so the Tribune staff is doubly baffled.
During the period Dec. 24 through the 27 the Cullman Library will be closed. It will be open as usual Dec. 28 and 29 and then will be closed again Dec. 31 through Jan. 2.
Not only did C. H. Hesterley of Rt. 8, Cullman find many twin ears in his hybrid corn this year but he had at least one “deca-ear”—ten little ears all growing together in one shuck. It is on display at the Tribune.
Each year the Ralph Saunders send original Christmas cards and this year is no exception. Pictured along with the traditional shepherds watching the star are Rev. and Mrs. Ralph Saunders and their three attractive children reading the Christmas story from the Bible. Rev. Saunders, former First Christian Church minister here, is now a minister in Greencastle, Ind.
This week’s census report shows that 33,864 bales of cotton were ginned in Cullman County from the 1951 crop prior to Dec. 1st as compared to 21,351 bales for the 1950 crop.
“I’ve spent the first 75 years of my life working and I plan to spend the next 75 traveling,” commented a former resident of Cullman who was back in Cullman last week for the first time since he left here in December 1880. The old man, a Mr. Kenline, told Allen Hyatt, Cullman High principal, that he always visits churches and schools when he travels and since he was here on a week day he stayed at school most of the time. He, being a retired Kentucky farmer, was especially interested in the agriculture classes of J. D. Hardeman at Cullman High.
Mt. Hermon News
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Garmon made a short visit to R. P. Harris and family, Sunday.
Mrs. M. L. Vines honored her son, Marlon at a birthday party Saturday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Stidham gave the adult class a social at their home, Saturday night. Those present were: Rev. and Mrs. Arthur Holden, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stephens, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Hemrick, Mr. and Mrs. Dolphus Smith, Mrs. Jessie Cheatwood, Mr. and Mrs. Prett Harris, Mr. and Mrs. Talmadge Harper.
Duck River News
Pfc. Carl Henry Horsley of the Marines is spending a 20 day furlough at home with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Horsley.
Billy Ray Horsley and Ellis Stewart left for the Navy last Thursday.
Pauline Johnson spent a few days in Birmingham, with her sister, Gloria Jean Parker.
Miss Faye Doggett attended church at Duck River, Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Shugart and Sandra Faye and Wayne of Birmingham were the Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Horsley.
Barbara Barnett and Helen June Waldrop visited Wanda Horsley, Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Hosey Johnson visited Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Story Saturday night.
Christmas program is well underway and will be at the Duck River Church Monday night, Dec. 24th. Everyone is invited.
Baldwin News
Elbert Moore has arrived from Chowchilla, Calif., to spend the holidays with his brothers and sisters.
J. T. Brown has purchased the property of Ted Edmondson and plans to build a new house on it.
Among those attending the funeral of Mrs. R. C. Calloway were her nephews, Messrs. Elster, Loyd and Leroy Crutchfield, of Birmingham and Mr. Vernon Derrick of Arab, a sister-in-law, Mrs. Ed Crutchfield, of Holly Pond, Charlie Calloway, Tray and Ella Nunn of Hartselle and Ben Reynolds of Wetumpka.
Mr. and Mrs. Opal Pair and Janice spent Friday night with Mrs. Pair’s brother, Calvin Livingston in Birmingham.
W. R. McAdams is home for a few days. He is being transferred from Camp Polk, La., to Fort Benning, Ga.
South Walter News
The P.T.A. meet at the Walter Junior High School Thursday night. Lunch was served and gifts exchanged.
Mrs. A. B. Burrow and daughter, Carolyn called on Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Burns and family Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. Dona Horsley spent a week with her sister, Mrs. J. A. Dunpimont, who is ill at her home in Vinemont.
Mr. and Mrs. Herman Henderson and son and daughter, Ann, spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Bradford.
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Baker and children, Mrs. J. W. Baker, Mr. and Mrs. Asa Kelly of Cullman visited Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Baker and Carol.
Rev. and Mrs. Votie Daniel and sons, J. Vann and Donnie from Birmingham are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. P. McDowell.
Mr. and Mrs. Leon Minor of Birmingham spent the week-end with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Loyd and Mrs. W. H. Minor.
Loyd and James Holt visited Fay Bice and James Holt visited her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Bice Saturday night.
The Sunbeams will meet Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Floye Norris to complete their Christmas work.
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Edwards spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Johnson.
Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Mayfield spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher Armstrong and family.
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Fulmer of Birmingham spent the week-end with her father, Mr. O. A. Little.
Union Hill News
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Fielding visited their son at Gadsden last Sunday.
Mrs. Hester Bryan and Donald have moved into their new home.
Mr. and Mrs. Barney Gober spent Sunday with friends at Guntersville. Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Williams of Strawberry visited relatives in this community recently.
Jim Berry is building a new chicken house.
Chester Nesmith is building a new home.
Mrs. Bernice Williams visited relatives at Rock Springs last week.
Aquila Nolen of Gadsden has bought a farm in this community.
Mrs. Gussie Marsh visited her daughter at Boaz last week-end.
Center Point Happenings
Lawrence Harbin received some broken ribs, last week in an accident.
Elna McGriff was visiting relatives in Birmingham over the week-end.
Mr. and Mrs. Odis Burks were the Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Graham.
Miss Melba Lambert is home from Auburn, where she is attending school. She is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Lambert.
Shirley Heaton had the misfortune of getting her knee cap knocked off at school last Thursday. She is improving nicely.
Bethany News
Oliver Goodwin and Miss Ruby Calvert were married recently.
Mr. and Mrs. Juston Eady and family have moved to Sardis near Trimble.
Eva Nell Harbison recently had an attack of appendicitis but is some better now.
Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Williams and family of Birmingham spent Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs. Alvie Harbison and Larry and Mrs. Minnie Williams.
Joe Giles of New Mexico, a young student of Howard College preached at Bethany recently.
Devon Harbison of the U. S. Navy, who have been stationed in Norfolk, Va., for the past 8 months, is spending a 30 day leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Harbison.
Carrol Perdue is stationed there too. He had been in San Diego since June but now has been transferred to Norfolk, Va. He is at home with his wife and parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Perdue.
Mr. and Mrs. Amon Moore have bought Juston Eady’s place and they are moving real soon.
Mrs. Emma Harbison, Mrs. Esther Shedd and Mrs. Betty Clay of East Point spent Friday night with Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Harbison, Belva Sue, Eva Nell and Devon.
Mr. and Mrs. Ogle Campbell and children, Mr. and Mrs. Doyal Campbell and Mrs. Vassie Campbell spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Trimble and Darrel at Sardis.
A birthday dinner was held recently honoring Mrs. Emma Harbison on her 79th birthday.
James Freeman of Birmingham spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Freeman.
W. O. Stricklin, who is working away, spent the week-end at home with his family.
Pentecost News
Mr. and Mrs. Claud Sharp and children spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Pick Sharp.
Mr. and Mrs. Devere Holloway visited Chester Holloway and family, Sunday.
Rev. and Mrs. J. L. Patton were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Denney.
Mrs. Virginia Taylor is spending a few days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Buck Parker.
Miss Eva Waldrop is now working in Chicago, Ill.
Mr. and Mrs. Willie Mullins and Mr. and Mrs. Hershel Mullins visited Mr. and Mrs. Harry Monroe in Birmingham, Sunday.
Mrs. Maud Bryant and Sue were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Swann.
