St. Bernard Prep Chinese Class’s Spring Festival This Friday
Photo shows Chinese dancers from the Confucius Institute of Troy University, who sponsors the event.
CULLMAN - Students at St. Bernard Prep School are ringing in the Chinese New Year – the year of the monkey - with a Spring Festival in the St. Bernard...
Veteran Memorial: Pfc. William Anthony “Shoo-Fly” Schaufler
William Schaufler was born January 1, 1916 in Cullman. His parents were Albert and Loretta M. Schaufler. He earned the nickname “Shoo-Fly” while working as a popular shoeshine boy at the Cullman Drug Store.
Schaufler served in the Army during World War II as a...
Details of 3-year bicentennial celebration announced
Left to right- Gov. Robert Bentley, Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson, Sen. Rusty Glover, R- Mobile and Carolyn Feltus (chairwoman of the Mobile Bicentennial Launch Committee) signing 1818 Alabama map in front of the Capitol at the bicentennial press conference.
MONTGOMERY - Gov. Robert Bentley...
Guardian of Cullman’s history, Elaine Fuller
“We were honored to induct Elaine into the Alabama Tourism Hall of Fame in August,” said state tourism director Lee Sentell. “She has been a tourism leader for Cullman, north Alabama and our entire state for the last three decades.”
CULLMAN - Cullman County Museum...
Veteran Memorial: Joseph Edward Reeder and Albert “Buck” Reeder
Joseph and Albert Reeder were brothers born to Richard and Ida Reeder of Route 8, Cullman County. Joseph, the elder of the two, was born August 8, 1917 with Albert arriving November 28, 1921.
Both Joseph and Albert would enlist for military service and serve...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Mobile County
The Alabama honeysuckle border was inspired by an 18th century, Southern applique quilt.
The Cullman Tribune is celebrating the Alabama Bicentennial (1819-2019) with statewide field reporting by Alabama Master Gardener/Botanical Artist Ben Johnson South. This year-long feature, "The 67-County Alabama Garden Party," will spotlight...
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 little daughter, Gladys and Miss Caroline Schlosser visited Birmingham this week.
Oster and “Baby” McMinn returned home on Tuesday, from Memphis,...
Files from Yesteryear: 1950
From the Files of 1950:
Fairview Organizes P.T.A.
Parents and teachers of the Fairview School area have had two meetings, recently. The outgrowth of these meetings is an organized P.T.A.
Officers elected for the school year 1950-1951 are: Mrs. Gus Buttram, president; Mrs. Ray Campbell, first vice-president;...
Files from Yesteryear: 1958
From the Files of 1958:
Johnson Family Reunion
Members of the late Isaac Johnson, Senior family enjoyed a reunion on Sunday, at Brushy Lake, in the Bankhead Forest.
Honored on that day was Mr. Johnson’s widow, Mrs. Julia Ann Johnson, who was celebrating her eightieth birth anniversary.
Attending...
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 been nursing Miss Katherine Girley, has returned to her home at Reform, Alabama.
Mr. and Mrs. Hermon Calvert of Akron, Ohio,...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Lawrence County
The Alabama honeysuckle border was inspired by an 18th century, Southern applique quilt.
The Cullman Tribune is celebrating the Alabama Bicentennial (1819-2019) with statewide field reporting by Alabama Master Gardener/Botanical Artist Ben Johnson South. This year-long feature, "The 67-County Alabama Garden Party," will spotlight...
Files from Yesteryear: 1926 and 1938
From the Files of 1926:
Miss Mary Clara Goehler and Max F. Buettner were married on September 5th, at high noon, at Saint Paul’s Lutheran Church, with the Reverend Henry Meyer officiating.
Earl Wilhite, of Dayton, Ohio, is the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs....
Files from Yesteryear: 1937 and 1994
Each week, we're going to share a few items from The Cullman Tribune's archives. It may not be "important" news, but we think it's interesting to see what was "news" at different points in history. And who knows? Maybe someone from your family will...
Veteran memorial: Lionel F. Smith
Lionel F. Smith was born June 18, 1910 in Limestone County. By 1940, he and his wife Lois Rhea Smith would live on 5th Street East in Cullman. He was an engineer with the Civilian Conservations Corp.
Smith would enlist in the United States Army...
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 it, the gear slipped into reverse and ran backward into the plate glass window. It will take at least
$150 to...
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, Mrs.Andy Moore, from Crossville, Tennessee, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Jenkins, Mary Ann and Billy, of Cleveland, Georgia, Mrs. HazelParker, Rayford,...
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 insured for $27,777,245, against loss by fire. The state itself is carrying $18,566,815 of this insurance and the balance is...
Mirroring History: Hanceville High School Principals
HANCEVILLE – Mr. J. R. Edmondson was the principal at Hanceville High School from at least 1948 until 1950. Edmondson Hall, a part of Hanceville High School, was named after him.
Today, Mr. Jimmy Collins follows in Edmondson’s footprints as he oversees the school as...
Historic sites in Colony marked with Bicentennial signs
The Reverend Kiki Terry and members of the Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church are pictured with their Alabama 200 Bicentennial sign. / Photo courtesy Drew Green
COLONY - On Sunday, Drew Green of the Cullman County Bicentennial Committee delivered “Alabama 200” marker signs to two...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Clarke County
The Alabama honeysuckle border was inspired by an 18th century, Southern applique quilt.
The Cullman Tribune is celebrating the Alabama Bicentennial (1819-2019) with statewide field reporting by Alabama Master Gardener/Botanical Artist Ben Johnson South. This year-long feature, "The 67-County Alabama Garden Party," will spotlight...
Cullman Walking Tours begin this weekend
Tours meet at the museum steps at 10 a.m. each Saturday in April.
CULLMAN - Get ready to start walking and talking, Cullman!
Annual, statewide walking tours begin this Saturday, April 1. If you have attended these tours before you’ll know that they are a great...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Walker County
The Cullman Tribune is celebrating the Alabama Bicentennial (1819-2019) with statewide field reporting by Alabama Master Gardener/Botanical Artist Ben Johnson South. This year-long feature, “The 67-County Alabama Garden Party,” will spotlight different counties each week. Each county will get its own “quilt block,” along...
Back to the farm
CULLMAN - In spite of a full slate of area competition from events like the Mud Creek Arts and Crafts Festival, Pilot Club Rummage Sale, Sportsman Lake Yard Sale and the Alabama Gourd Festival, this weekend’s Peinhardt Farm Day was declared a success.
Jennifer Tucker,...
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, on Sunday, after suffering a heart attack that same day.
Mr. Blair and his wife, of Leavenworth, Kansas, were guests of...
125th annual singing convention draws capacity crowd to courthouse
Music comes from all directions as the song leader directs from the center. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - Over the weekend, Cullman celebrated what has become a unique tradition in Alabama: the state’s last courthouse singing convention. Singers from all over the state, and some...
Daily schedule
CULLMAN - Oktoberfest is upon us! Below, courtesy of www.CullmanOktoberfest.com, is a detailed schedule for tomorrow through Sunday. To read the history of Oktoberfest in Cullman, visit http://www.cullmanoktoberfest.com/about.html.
You can find details on the more popular events in our online calendar at http://www.cullmansense.com/calendar.
Thursday, Oct. 6
8-5--Farmer's...
Veteran Memorial: William Emry McConnell
William Emry McConnell
William Emry McConnell was born July 21, 1891, in Cullman County to William H. and Martha A. McConnell. He registered for the draft and was called to serve during World War I in 1918. He was in Company C, 323rd Infantry Regiment,...
‘The Science of Alabama History’
CHS coach and science (and now history) teacher Kyle Morris / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Monday morning, representatives of communities and organizations across north Alabama gathered at the Benedictine Sisters’ Retreat Center in Cullman to talk about how people and groups can participate in...
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 the services and Mutual Service directed interment, in the Hopewell Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Louis Wamp, Kermit Gorham, Fred Meadows, Martine Wamp,...
Files from Yesteryear: 1950
From the Files of 1950:
Fairview West News
Mrs. G.M. Purdy, who has had double pneumonia, is slowly improving.
Mr. and Mrs. R.V. Baldwin and children, of Birmingham, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Ballard and her sister and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Henderson Quick 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. W.A. Scott.
W.A. Schlosser, 75, died at his home on Friday morning, April 29th, after a long illness. He was one...
Files from Yesteryear: 1954
From the Files of 1954:
There are seven sets of twins at West Point School this year, including: Ronald and Donald Powell – 7, Judy and Johnny Overton – 7, Doris and Horace Guthery – 9, Onita and Oletha Duke – 11, R.B. and Flora...
Veteran Memorial: Sylvester Patrick Kreps
Sylvester Patrick Kreps
Sylvester Patrick Kreps was born March 17, 1893 in Butler County, Pennsylvania to Peter Joseph Kreps and Anna (Geibel) Kreps. Sylvester’s mother passed away when he was just 2 years old. His father would remarry and relocate the family to Cullman.
Sylvester was...
Veteran Memorial: Bernice Entrekin
Bernice Entrekin was born December 6, 1895 in Carroll County, Georgia. By the age of 8, his family had relocated to Cullman County and settled in Logan. He entered into service with the United States Army on May 28, 1918. He was a member...
Files from Yesteryear: 1938
From the Files of 1938:
Cullman events of 61 years ago are given.
Cullman of 1877, contrast to present day condition as noted in today’s W.A.P.I. Broadcast.
In examining the files of The Alabama Tribune, published by G.H. Parker and G.A. Prinz, which later became the Cullman...
Veteran Memorial: Leo Dwaine Andrews
Leo Dwaine Andrews was born June 25, 1932 in Cullman County and called Vinemont home. Andrews enlisted in the United States Navy and served in the Korean War. The young seaman was attached to Destroyer USS Herbert J. Thomas DD-883, part of Task Force 77.
The...
Files form yesteryear: 1900, 1950
From the files of 1900
Married at Vinemont on November 21 were W.H. Fowler and Mrs. Nancy C. Petts of Chicago. The ceremony was performed by John Moffat, Esquire.
Commissioner Abe Ryan was in the city yesterday.
Claud Copeland is behind the counters at F. Beyer and...
‘Come Home to Vinemont’: school prepares to celebrate community history
Former Vinemont Principal Dr. Jane Teeter talks about community history during last year’s school event. (Photo courtesy Jacqueline Hill)
VINEMONT - Over two days this December, Vinemont Elementary School (VES) will hold its eighth annual celebration of the history and heritage of the Vinemont community. ...
Georgia Woman with Connections to Many Cullman Folks
Harriett Elizabeth (Waldrop) Bush
CULLMAN - Believe it or not, even though she was a life-long citizen of Georgia, this little lady has a lot of grandchildren right here in Cullman County. Harriet Elizabeth Waldrop was born on October 15, 1843 in Henry, Georgia. Her...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Franklin County
The Alabama honeysuckle border was inspired by an 18th century, Southern applique quilt.
The Cullman Tribune is celebrating the Alabama Bicentennial (1819-2019) with statewide field reporting by Alabama Master Gardener/Botanical Artist Ben Johnson South. This year-long feature, "The 67-County Alabama Garden Party," will spotlight different...
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 for several days.
Mrs. Jimmy Duren, of Birmingham, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. James E. Nail and Mr. and...
Veteran Memorial: Louis Carlton Higginbotham
Louis Carlton Higginbotham was born June 4, 1923 and lived in Holly Pond. Higginbotham registered for the World War II draft on June 30, 1942 and served in the Navy Reserve. Before departing for the war, he would marry Ruth Azalie Gatham Higginbotham on...
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 parents decided to return to Georgia, but he bought a farm and remained here. Five children were born to Mr....
Mirroring History: Hanceville High School Bulldog Band
HANCEVILLE – Hanceville High School was originally constructed in 1923, and an elementary school was built in 1936. When a new high school was erected in 1955, the older school became a junior high.
The Hanceville Band was formed in 1952. The first band director...
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 Tucker,
Brenda Dunlap and Bob Humphrey,
Alice Lane and David Howell,
Sandra Griffin and Charles Knighten,
Alice Chandler and David Knight,
Glenda Calvert and Wade...
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. Sinyard, J.E. Weissend, Carl Teichmiller, Spencer Howard, M.C. Cleghorn,, C.L. Jerrolds, Alton F. Ray, T.R. Segroves, O.J. Latham, J.H. Fitzgerald,...
As Alabama marks 200 years, some parts celebrating 300
Reenactors in Wetumpka, on Saturday, Nov. 4 at the Alabama Historical Commission’s celebration of the 300th anniversary of the establishment of Ft. Toulouse by the French in 1717. Photo courtesy Dolan Trout
WETUMPKA - Since March of this year, Alabama has been recognizing its establishment...
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:
Mayor Barbara Gaddy, of Sacred Heart Junior College, City Clerk, Margaret Ussery, of Sacred Heart Junior College, Councilwomen Ollie Carden,...
A Fair View at Fairview
CULLMAN - Senator John Sparkman was born December 20, 1899 in Hartselle, AL. He was the seventh of 11 children of Joseph Whitten and Julia Mitchell Kent Sparkman. He represented Alabama for 42 years in the U. S. Congress, first in the House of Representatives...
2016 Oktoberfest has officially begun!
CULLMAN - Cullman Mayor Max A. Townson kicked off the Oktoberfest 2016 opening ceremony by presenting the colors of the United States and Germany while the national anthem was played by the Hanceville High School German Band. The opening prayer was administered by Chaplain...
Cullman Bicentennial Committee awards $1,000 grant to Agriplex for summer programs
Bicentennial Committee Chairman Drew Green, right, presents the grant check to the Agriplex Board. L-R: Dr. Bill Peinhardt, Rachel Dawsey, Mike Roden, Billy Troutman, Bonnie Baty, Jackie Walker (receiving check), Tim Scott and Jerry Eddleman
CULLMAN - Recently, Cullman’s Alabama 200 Bicentennial Committee Chairman Drew...
67-County Alabama Garden Party: Lauderdale County
The Alabama honeysuckle border was inspired by an 18th century, Southern applique quilt.
The Cullman Tribune is celebrating the Alabama Bicentennial (1819-2019) with statewide field reporting by Alabama Master Gardener/Botanical Artist Ben Johnson South. This year-long feature, "The 67-County Alabama Garden Party," will spotlight...
Veteran memorial: Lovel J. Dye
Lovel J. Dye was born in Cullman County on October 9, 1924. He lived with his family in Baileyton until he entered the military on June 7, 1943 at the age of 19. PFC Dye was a member of the United States Infantry 7th Army...
Final April Walking Tour a total cakewalk
Cakewalk tour guide Ben South
CULLMAN - The last of the historic April Walking Tours was held this weekend, and they ended on a sweet note. Led by Ben South, the final tour was a traditional southern cakewalk, showing attendees the sweeter side of the...
Files from Yesteryear: 1955
From the Files of 1955:
Saluting – Finis Saint John was born in Cullman, attended the public schools and the Cullman County High School, Marion Institute, Howard College and the University of Alabama Law School, graduating in 1931. He is the son of the late...
Files from Yesteryear: 1918 and 1938
From the Files of 1918:
On September 22nd, Mr. and Mrs. Asa B. Fuller, Mr. and Mrs. S.J. Griffin, Mr. and Mrs. Gus Herzig, Miss Mae Hauk and Doctor G.W. Bledsoe assisted the Welti Community in organizing a Red Cross Auxiliary.
G.D. Elmore is chairman and...
126th annual singing fills Cullman County district courtroom
Singers and spectators filled Judge Kim Chaney’s district courtroom for the 126th annual Cullman County Courthouse Singing Convention, the last traditional shaped note singing convention held in any courthouse in the United States. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - Crowds filled the district courtroom...
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 piano and vocal selections were Mesdames, Beyer, Brown, Hartwig, Hays, Dreher, Coe, Parker and Miller and Misses McMinn and...
Files from Yesteryear: 1903 and 1933
From the Files of 1903:
Fred Betz is building two cottages for rent.
Miss Julia Bauer went to New Orleans on Tuesday, to attend the carnival.
C.A. Stiefelmeyer and W.H. Heck left this week for Northern markets.
Reverend C.E. Sheibe and John Engel left on Tuesday, to a...
Veteran Memorial: Bertis Emry Green
Bertis Emry Green
Bertis Emry Green was born May 14, 1917, to parents Jesse James and Mattie Estelle Green. They lived in the Etha community and worked as farmers. On January 7, 1937, Bertis married Lois Irene Holcomb and they had a daughter, Vivian Inez.
In...
Files from Yesteryear: 1959
From the Files of 1959:
Hanceville Club Meets
The Hanceville 4-H Club met on Monday, October 26th, in the club room at Hanceville School. Everette Chandler, assistant county agent, met with the group. Officers for the club year 1959 were elected. They are: president, Maurice...
Files from Yesteryear: 1951 and 1959
From the Files of 1951:
Bearcat Banter
Bill Baggett and Pete Taylor, who opened the season sitting on the bench are now Cullman’s only offensive fullback and quarterback. Adam and Brandon are both out for the most, if not all, of the remaining games, due...
Files from Yesteryear: 1933, 1992
From the Files of 1933
This year Easter comes on the nineteenth day of April. The seniors at Cullman High School are planning for class day and graduation. Mr. Killingsworth announced that Flora Baker is Valedictorian and Dorothy Reinstodler is Salutatorian of the Class of...
Signs of the (bygone) times
Drew Green, left, delivers an “Alabama 200” sign to the Little School House in Garden City.
CULLMAN - As part of the Alabama 200 Bicentennial celebration, Cullman’s Bicentennial Committee is offering sandwich board signs for placement at historic sites and certain public places around the...
Files from Yesteryear: 1938
From the Files of 1938:
Mrs. John Traughber, age 45, of Cullman, Route Six, died on June 3rd. Mrs. Traughber, with her husband, were managers of the South Park Tourist Camp.
The funeral services were conducted from Moss-Scheuing Funeral Home Chapel, on June 4th and interment...
Crowds enjoy Hanceville’s Mud Creek Arts & Crafts Festival
HANCEVILLE - Historic downtown Hanceville was abuzz on Saturday, as crowds enjoyed the 7th Annual Mud Creek Arts & Crafts Festival. The breezy and slightly cooler weather made for a great day for those in attendance.
Lashan Johnson, 44, of Cullman was a vendor at...
Files from Yesteryear: 1902, 1932 and 1952
From the Files of 1902:
W.C. Boub spent Monday in Trimble.
Issac Cofer has received the contract to build the McMinn Bridge, near Trimble.
J.M. Black, of Walter, was in town on Thursday.
“Uncle” Joshua Oaks, of Simcoe, was in town on Wednesday.
James Harbison and David Strickland were...
Files from Yesteryear: 1904, 1937 and 1954
Each week, we're going to share a few items from The Cullman Tribune's archives. It may not be "important" news, but we think it's interesting to see what was "news" at different points in history. And who knows? Maybe someone from your family will...
“Historic Alabama Courthouses: A Century of Their Images and Stories” by Delos Hughes
ALABAMA - Professor of politics (emeritus) at Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia, Delos Hughes has gathered a wonderful pictorial collection of courthouses in Alabama, those wonderful buildings which were and are the center of every county seat in the state. Those buildings...
Files from Yesteryear: 1904, 1934 and 1994
Each week, we're going to share a few items from The Cullman Tribune's archives. It may not be "important" news, but we think it's interesting to see what was "news" at different points in history. And who knows? Maybe someone from your family will...
Veteran Memorial: Leon Nelson Harris
Leon Nelson Harris
Leon Nelson Harris was born November 21, 1925 in Cullman County. His parents were Ele Nelson and Bertha Harris. Leon graduated with the Class of 1944 from Cullman County High School. He registered for the draft the day after his 18th birthday...
Files from Yesteryear: 1940
From the Files of 1940:
Miss Warnke Is Bride of Ted Graveman On Wednesday
Miss Mary Warnke, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Warnke and Ted Graveman were married on Wednesday afternoon, October 9th, at 3:30 in the Sacred Heart Rectory with Father Phillip, O.S.B. officiating...
Family reunions and the importance of tradition
CULLMAN - Not so long ago family reunions were common in the area, with most remembering them from their childhood days. Members of a family would arrive with their children, their children’s children and covered dishes for an afternoon of fellowship, laughter and even...
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, on Sunday, after suffering a heart attack that same day.
Mr. Blair and his wife, of Leavenworth, Kansas, were guests of...
The Cullman County Public Library System, part 1: the early years (1890-1946)
CULLMAN - The main branch of Cullman County’s public library system- located at 200 Clark St. NE- is a well-known local landmark. However, the library did not always reside at its current location- in fact, for many years, it did not have a permanent...
Files from Yesteryear: 1957
From the Files of 1957:
With the passing of 1956, we have a new page to start on Teen Chatter. It was really started off with a big bang.
Saying goodbye to “56” and hello to “57” were Faye Mann and David Griggs, Jorene Burgess and...
Files from Yesteryear: 1940 and 1957
From the Files of 1940:
ROTC Unit Receives High Rating For 22 Years
Three Auburn students, from Cullman County, are serving this year as officers in the ROTC Unit. Their recent appointment by Colonel John J. Waterman, commandant, has been approved by President L.N. Duncan.
M.W....
Files from Yesteryear: 1902, 1932, 1933, 1952
From the Files of 1902
Albert Shell is recovering from an illness.
Beautiful kitchen cabinets - $6.00 at Drehers’. Adv.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Allred, Junior, of Birmingham are visiting relatives at Fontella.
J.S. Jones, Frank Bridges, Joe Little and John Lee, of Trimble were in the city...
Files from Yesteryear: 1918, 1935 and 1938
From the Files of 1918:
One hundred and fifty-nine of Cullman’s promising young men have been called to go in training for military service under the selective draft.
Americans are in the thickest of battle-new registrations will be held every three months for men who reach...
Group enjoys meeting at Peinhardt Living History Farm
CULLMAN, Ala. – Members of the Cullman Historical Society enjoyed a change of scenery at their meeting on Sunday. The group usually meets at the Cullman County Museum, but this time enjoyed a field trip to Peinhardt Living History Farm.
Members were given a tour...
Get to Know Marie Louise Betz, Cullman’s First Native Born Citizen
CULLMAN – Cullman’s humble beginnings started with just five families, one of them being the Betz family. Frederick and Catherine (Keck) Betz and two children traveled from Cincinnati in April 1873 and settled down in the area.
Shortly after that, the town of Cullman was...
Files from Yesteryear: 1940 and 1957
From the Files of 1940:
Lutheran Ladies Aid Meets At Church
On Tuesday afternoon, December 10th, the Lutheran Ladies Aid met at the Lutheran Church. A beautiful program was presented. Scripture was read by Mrs. Ernest Grund. The Life of Paul was studied. A map was...
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 the Bulldogs game with Arab on Friday night.
Cars Collide On One Way Street
Some $475 damage resulted at 3:37 p.m. on...
Files from Yesteryear: 1940 and 1957
From the Files of 1940:
Lutheran Ladies Aid Meets At Church
On Tuesday afternoon, December 10th, the Lutheran Ladies Aid met at the Lutheran Church. A beautiful program was presented. Scripture was read by Mrs. Ernest Grund. The Life of Paul was studied. A map was...
Files from Yesteryear: 1933 and 1952
From the files of 1933:
Doctor Dodson and daughter, Jane and Doctor J.C. Martin and daughters, Eunice and Grace left, on Wednesday, for a visit to the World’s Fair, in Chicago.
Maurice Norwood spent Monday afternoon, in Birmingham. Henry Wilhite and son, Verbon spent the past...
Friends of Frankweiler preserves ties to the old country
CULLMAN - Cullman's German heritage organization Friends of Frankweiler (FoF) held its regular meeting Sunday afternoon at the Cullman County Museum.
For those who may not be familiar, FoF is a group which, by its own definition, is "devoted to maintaining and encouraging cultural exchanges...
Mirroring History: Cullman Christian Church
CULLMAN – The beautiful church perched on a corner and located at 321 3rd St SE, Cullman, Ala. has been used as a place of worship for many years.
It is currently home to Cornerstone Church of the Nazarene. Before it became a Nazarene Church,...
Clarkson Covered Bridge Historical Marker
BETHEL — Clarkson Covered Bridge, also known as Legg Bridge, located about 17 miles West of I-65 near Bethel, is currently the second longest existing covered bridge in Alabama and one of the longest in the United States.
It was named to the National Register...
Files from Yesteryear: 1953
From the Files of 1953:
Simcoe News
Carl Peak celebrated his birthday on Sunday with a surprise birthday dinner.
Douglas Hill, of Birmingham, spent the weekend with relatives here.
Johnnie Hill had as her overnight guests recently, Barbara Jo Pearson, Melba Evans, Gerroldean Schnittker, Evon Aikens and Wilma...
Files from Yesteryear: 1940
From the Files of 1940:
Willingham News
Miss Louise Harris spent a few snowy days with Flora Edna Law last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Archie Rowell are the proud parents of a baby boy, born on January 19th.
Everyone awoke last Tuesday morning, surprised to see such a...
Files from Yesteryear: Shocking tragedy occurred in Cullman last Saturday night (1919)
Reprinted from The Cullman Tribune, 1919
Shocking Tragedy Occurred in Cullman Last Saturday Night
Mr. Graves went to the side of Sheriff Sparks, who said, “Graves get a doctor.” Mr. Graves asked Sheriff Sparks if he had been shot. He replied, “Yes, in his breast.” Mr....
Holiday season traditions: Christmas trees
A Christmas tree decorated with Chrismon symbols and other ornaments at Oak Level Baptist Church near Holly Pond / W.C. Mann
As we count down to Christmas, The Tribune decided to take a look at some things folks often do during the Advent/Christmas season, both...
Files from Yesteryear: 1933, 1953
From the Files of 1933:
Winners in the baby contest on Wednesday evening were: Betty Rose Biggers, daughter of Mrs. Alvie Gibbers, sponsored by Marjorie Thompson, first, Barbara Ann Leeth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.S. Leeth, sponsored by Helen Leigeber, second, Juanita Allen, daughter...
Letter from Private Glenn R. Reid from Boot Camp
Reporter Sharon Schuler Kreps shares a private family letter.
GOOD HOPE - The following letter was written by my grandfather, Glenn Ray Reid, on July 2, 1941. He had just joined the Army and left for parts unknown to begin his boot camp training. The...
Did You Know Sears & Roebuck Sold Houses?
CULLMAN - The beautiful white home was built in the early 1900s by Mr. Valentine Preston Brandon. But Mr. Brandon didn’t cut the timber and build like most folks did back in those days; he did things just a little different. He ordered this...
This week in Cullman history (Jan. 31- Feb. 6)
This week in Cullman history (Jan. 31- Feb. 6)
On Feb. 2-3, 1996, Cullman County experienced a large ice storm. Rain began falling on the night of Feb. 2, freezing almost immediately, and was followed by more frozen rain on Feb. 3. Many people lost...
Final April Walking Tour: Ben South’s Cullman Classic Cakewalk
CULLMAN - The last of this year’s free April Walking Tours will be tomorrow, Saturday, April 29, and it’s going to be sweet. Literally.
This week’s guide will be Ben South, a real character in an outlandish, southern charmer, kind-hearted rapscallion kind of way, and...
Files from Yesteryear: 1940 and 1957
From the Files of 1940:
Loretta Parris, age five, of Vinemont, Route Two, died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Parris on January 24th. Funeral services were conducted by Reverend J.H. Brown on January 27th, at Flint Creek Church, with Drinkard...
Bicentennial kickoff set for March 3
CULLMAN - Plans for the upcoming Alabama 200, three-year bicentennial celebration are taking shape.
The statewide kickoff for the event is March 3, 2017, when towns and cities all over the state will initiate the event in various ways. Cullman’s event will be held at...
Files from Yesteryear: 1951
From the files of 1951:
Hanceville Happenings
Morlar Bradford is improving, at his home, following a recent operation.
Mrs. Doris Vaughn and children, of Kemosah, Wisconsin, are spending this week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R.W. Duren.
Weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. W.O. Mann were Mr....
