From the files of Feb. 14, 1946
TO AND FRO
By EAGLE EYE
Would you like to know exactly what Valentines were like 86 years ago? If so by all means see the lovely sentimental one sent to Lonny Sheppard by an admirer on February 14, 1860. This Dallas County Alabama woman was the grand-mother of Mrs. O. P. Jackson of Cullman and Mrs. Albert Burkart of Hanceville who now are the proud possessors of the old Valentines.
After 22 months of fighting in the Pacific Theater Howard Henry has arrived home with a discharge and Monday morning returned to his former job at the Peoples Drug Company.
In Chicago the first of the week was Rev. Henry Meyer, pastor of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, conferring with Dr. J. W. Behnken who has recently returned from Europe where he spent six weeks touring the war torn countries interviewing ministers and layman concerning the state of the churches in Europe.
Still in the lead in number of Farm Bureau Membership is Cullman County. In the latest release Cullman was listed as having 1853 members with Limestone County next with only 1700. The total State membership has already passed the 50,000 mark.
Expected here for a few days next week is Lt. Herbert Steindorff who is scheduled to be released from the Air Force in Montgomery. After a short stay with his father, Herman Steindorff, here he will return to Nebraska to join his wife and young son for a trip to South Dakota to visit other relatives.
Among the thirteen pledges to the Auburn Chapter of Delta Kappa Pi, national honorary education fraternity, who were entering last week was Hilda Tucker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Tucker of Cullman.
Discussion of the various problems regarding the marketing of truck, vegetables, poultry, etc. will fill the program Friday Feb. 15th when an all day clinic will be held at the Cullman County High School. All farmers in the county interested are urged by county agent, H. G. Pinkston to be on hand at this session which begins at 9:30 a. m. to hear state authorities discuss the local problems.
Leaving Tuesday night for New York City were Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Graham of The Jewel Shop for several weeks shopping tour. At least they hope to be able to find some merchandise in the big city for their shop.
Another one hundred percent meeting was made by the Rotarians on Tuesday evening. Carl Stiefelmeyer who had been on a trip to Atlanta, Ga., arrived in Cullman in time to make the meeting, and another perfect club record!
Saturday, February 16 will be the last day of the Victory Clothing drive according to an announcement made by the Collection Chairman R. C. Roberson today.
S-Sgt. William M. King, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. King of Cullman, has been discharged from the Army after 42 months service in an M. P. Company.
Eugene England and Jack Drake of Birmingham were guests of Mr. and Mrs. D. D. England of Vinemont on Sunday.
Gloria Davis who is a student at the University of Alabama spent last week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Davis of West Point.
Arthur Cecil Hulsey, S2c, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Hulsey of Cullman, has been separated from the Navy after 24 months service, 18 of which were spent at sea in the Pacific.
Ellis Turner, S1c, son of John Turner of Garden City, is expected home with a discharge shortly after serving in the Pacific.
HANCEVILLE HAPPENINGS
By HAZEL CARSTENSEN
Mrs. Pearl Schlaf spent Wednesday night with, Mr. and Mrs. Duff Reid in Blount Springs.
Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Hammonds of Decatur spent Sunday with, Mr. and Mrs. Elzy Vest and family.
Mrs. Lillie Self Vest spent Thursday in Birmingham.
Durwood Waldrop who spent 2 years in the Pacific is home with an honorable discharge.
Lieut. Dorothy Allred NCSSNR of California has returned home with a honorable discharge. Lieut. Dorothy Allred served 21 months overseas. She will spend a few days here with her mother Mrs. Jim Allred.
Mrs. Bill Clapp, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Billy Pichelmayer and Mrs. A. M. Pichelmayer attended the funeral of Mrs. Carl Sutterer in Cullman Sunday after noon.
Jimmie Paul Reid of the U. S. Navy is spending a 27 day leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Duff Reid in Blount Springs.
Pvt. George W. Barnett of the Marines is now stationed in Tentsen, China.
Mrs. Georgia Coburn, Mrs. J. C. Head, Mrs. M. F. King and Mrs. E. A. Mayfield of Birmingham spent Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Ben Thomas.
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Smallwood spent the week-end in Tuscumbia.
I. Y. Steele and Van Gibbs spent Monday and Tuesday in Louisville, Ky.
James Wood of Birmingham spent the week end at home.
GOOD HOPE NEWS
Corporal Frank L. Hendrix has arrived home with his discharge.
Dorothy Cordis is visiting relatives in Mobile.
Addie Reid has returned from Mobile after visiting with friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Reid and children were the Sunday night guests of Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Reid and family.
Homer Woodall of Birmingham is visiting his brother, Willie.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Cordes and daughter Evelyn were the Sunday guest of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Calvert and family.
CENTER POINT NEWS
Howard Tanner is home with a discharge.
Mr. and Mrs. Brown Graham spent Saturday night with, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Lindsey of Berlin.
Mrs. W. R. Butler, who has been sick is improving.
Mr. and Mrs. Birdo Hendrix, Mrs. Cindy Hendrix, Perry Hendrix, Mrs. Ollie Mae Dye, Louise Stidham and Doris Engle spent Sunday afternoon with, Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Hendrix.
Mr. and Mrs. Noah Farr, Mr. and Mrs. Ethel Tanner and son, Kathryn Tanner spent Sunday with Cleve Tanner.
Maxine Stanley spent Sunday night with, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stanley.
Hoyt Stewart is home with a discharge.
Imogene Butler is employed at Wagners Studio.
Mr and Mrs. Curdy Stidham, recently entertained a group of friends at a chicken stew.
FLAT ROCK NEWS
Gee, what a rain fell at Flat Rock Friday and Saturday, Will’s dipping vat is almost out of bank now. But Will killed his hog Thursday and he had a job helping can meat this last rainy spell instead of making axe handles, he did manage to get loose and work in his black smith shop some Saturday.
A few met at Flat Rock church Sunday, February 10th for Sunday school even though the roads were bad and the wind blew hard, with a little snow and rainfall.
Mrs. Loren Mauldin is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Oscar Wooten in Birmingham, Mrs. Wooten had a heart attack.
Mrs. Elzie Mauldin is visiting in Gadsden.
John Mauldin went back to Gadsden to get his car.
Alva Phillips spent Sunday night with his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Will Thomas. Alva and his mother and dad, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Phillips who used to live on Crane Hill, Rt. 1, have sold their place in Cullman County and bought in the Blooming Grove community in Walker County near Curry, Ala. They really like their place in Walker County but Alva is still very much attached to that bunch of young folks he left at Sulphur Springs.
Eva Lee Thomas who has been doing office work for the Utopia Cleaners in Birmingham, for the past 18 months says she likes her work fine for it’s the kind of work she always had in mind to do, but would like to hear that the roads from Trade to Cullman could be gotten over any day, so she would have an idea when to make a trip home.
