Files from Yesteryear: Oct. 11, 1934
From the files of Oct. 11, 1934
Bees and Butterflies
Roy Ward spent Thursday in Birmingham.
Best Quality Shoe Repairing at reasonable prices. Cullman Shoe Hospital. adv.
Lewis Vogle spent last Monday in Birmingham.
Fall Styles in Men's Oxfords, well made, up to date last. Cullman Shoe Hospital. adv.
Henry...
1950s Rock and Roll and Candlelight Walking Tour tonight at Cullman County Museum
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s 16th annual Candlelight Walking Tour, part of the Oktoberfest tradition, will swing into action tonight with some tunes to kick off the event. Beginning at 6 p.m. at the Cullman County Museum, 1950s music will rock and roll across the...
Files from Yesteryear: Sept. 27, 1951
From the files of Sept. 27, 1951
Fairview News
Mrs. Edith Hancock of Columbus, Ga. spent last week-end visiting relatives here and at Vinemont.
J. B. Mauldin of Cullman visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Mauldin, Sunday.
Clifford Screws of Fairview and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond...
Files from Yesteryear: Aug. 30, 1917
From the files of Aug. 30, 1917
FAIRVIEW DOTS
Cullman, R. 2, Aug. 27.—The people around here have pulled some fodder.
Our singing school was closed last Thursday and all the pupils regretted to see it stop.
Mr. Dovard Mann spent a few days vacation here with his...
Files from Yesteryear: Aug. 16, 1945
From the files of Aug. 16, 1945
Valley Springs News
Home from Germany for a 30 day furlough is Sgt. Bill H. Teague, son of Mr. and Mrs. Will Teague and better known as Bill. He served as Sgt. in the 1st Army, 83rd Division and...
Files from Yesteryear: Aug. 9, 1945
From the files of Aug. 9, 1945
HANCEVILLE HAPPENINGSBy HAZEL CARSTENSEN
Misses Dorothy Jackson, Margaret Hudson and Wanda Gibbs are visiting friends in Washington, D. C., this week.
Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Johnson of Tucson, Ariz., are visiting relatives.
Dickie Green, Wayne Hyatt, Twally Garner and Leon...
Files from Yesteryear: Aug. 2, 1962
From the files of Aug. 2, 1962
Parks Buzzing With Excitement
EAST SIDE PARK
The park has buzzed with excitement of the circus Friday at 2 p.m. Ring toss, horse shoes and other activities were enjoyed between work on circus day. The kick ball game between Charles...
Files from Yesteryear: July 19, 1945
From the files of July 10, 1945
Etha News
The Rev. Roosevelt Pepper is supplying the pulpit at Shady Grove. Rev. C. E. Rush supplied his pulpit there last Sunday night.
Miss Ora Herrin is visiting Mrs. E. M. Hines.
O. W. Harris is visiting his brother, Judge...
Files from Yesteryear: July 12, 1934
From the files of July 12, 1934
Bees and Butterflies
Chal Morrow is spending a few days in Birmingham.
Miss Edna Graham of Logan, is spending a few days here as the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Montgomery Wednesday.
Prof. S. R. Butler, of...
Files from Yesteryear: July 5, 1956
From the files of July 5, 1956
Etha Community News
Miss Betty Barronton and Mrs. J. D. Burns and Cynthia are guests of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Barronton.
Mr. and Mrs. Verbon Sparks and baby of Birmingham were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Evaughn...
Cullman County Historical Society talks quilting, U.S. Semiquincentennial Celebration
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Historical Society met on Sunday, June 22, to discuss ongoing projects, upcoming events and local preservation efforts.
Julia Floyd of the Dripping Springs Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) presented plans for a new patriotic monument...
Files from Yesteryear: June 14, 1951
From the files of June 14, 1951
TEEN CHATTER
Seems lots of people have left for camp these days. Leaving Monday were: Barbara Cook, Bobby Bland, Betty Jean Fricke, Harold Keller, Peggy Armstrong, Joyce Chandler, and Hershel Arnold. Going to Camp Dunroamin near Fayetteville, Tennessee, Wednesday,...
Files from Yesteryear: May 31,1956
From the files of May 31, 1956
--Back -- a -- Bit---From the Tribune Files of 1906 & 1936
50 YEARS AGO
Prof. Homer F. Morris will begin a 20 day singing school in the basement of the M. E. Church South next Monday.
Mrs. A. Dreher will...
Files from Yesteryear: May 24,1951
From the files of May 24, 1951
Two Scout Troops Spend Night In Woods
Two Girl Scout Troops—Cullman No. I and Logan No. I—enjoyed a camping trip together last week-end.
The fun began immediately after school Friday when the Cullman troop journeyed to Logan where they joined...
Files from Yesteryear: May 17,1945
From the files of May 17, 1945
To and Fro
By EAGLE EYE
After a leave here with relatives, James E. Dunlap, Pharmacist’s Mate, first class, has returned to duty in a Naval Hospital on the Pacific coast. Son of Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Dunlap, of...
Files from Yesteryear: April 26,1934
From the files of April 26, 1934
CLASSIFIED ADS
ONE CENT A WORD ADS
FOR SALE—Will sell at a bargain my light twin Johnson Motor, in good condition. R. E. Lee, City. 26apr-1o.
FOR SALE—Young fresh Jersey Milk Cow with third calf for sale. See J. H. Dorrough,...
Files from Yesteryear: April 19,1945
From the files of April 19,1945
To and FroBy EAGLE EYE
Friday the thirteenth was a lucky day for competition when the Cullman County High school judging team won the state contest at Auburn. Winning first place, the Ingram News-Herald, the Graton High School, the F....
Files from Yesteryear: March 15, 1928
From the files of March 15, 1928
HOLLY POND ITEMS
Holly Pond, March 13—Seems like rainy weather is the order of the day.
Mr. and Mrs. Lovie Crumbley are announcing the birth of a son at their home. Glad to report mother and babe doing nicely.
Mr. and...
Files from Yesteryear: Feb. 8, 1945
From the files of Feb. 8, 1945
Wedding Image
SGT. and MRS. BENJAMIN HERMAN REID are pictured following their wedding on January 22. Mrs. Reid is the former Nina Kathryn Gantt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Gantt, of Steppville, and Sgt. Reid is the...
Files from Yesteryear: Feb. 2, 1928
From the files of Feb. 2, 1928
GROUND HOG SEES SHADDOW FEB. 2nd—BAD WEATHER FORECAST
When Mr. Ground Hog looked as he emerged from his winter home Thursday, February second, he saw his shadow. He tarried outside in the sunshine only a short while for his...
Files from Yesteryear: Jan. 25, 1933
From the files of Jan. 25, 1933
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Jan. 19 - Claude Glass, 27 to Miss Annie Hudson, 21.
Jan. 20 - Hubert Edmondson, 24 to Miss Fredylee Roberson, 18.
Jan. 20 - Allen Day, 20 to Miss Elsie Rene McCain, 18.
Jan. 20 - L. O. Hesterly,...
Files from Yesteryear: Jan. 10, 1963
From the files of Jan. 10, 1963
Newlyweds Are Invited To See Show Free
The Ritz Theatre is inviting all 1963 newlyweds to be guests of the theatre when the Tennessee Williams comedy, "Period of Adjustment" is shown in Cullman Jan. 13-15. All couples are invited...
Files from Yesteryear: Dec. 21, 1961
From the files of Dec. 21, 1961
Wesleyan Service Guild Has Christmas Party
Miss Jane Shelton was hostess for the Christmas party of the First Methodist Wesleyan Service Guild at the home of Miss Evelyn Winn on Monday evening.
The program “The Meaning of Christmas” was presented...
Files from yesteryear: 1951
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 daughter, Reba Faye and Talmadge Vaughn on Saturday night. They are now honeymooning in Texas.
Mr. and...
Files from yesteryear: 1950
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,...
Files from yesteryear: 1930, 1936
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 charge of the P.T.A. program on Tuesday. A book week program was given and Mrs. M.H....
Files from yesteryear: 1916, 1920
From the files of 1916
W. Tom Vandiver spent Monday in Birmingham.
The Honorable George Parker spent Wednesday at Brilliant.
A dance was enjoyed at the Growlers Club rooms on Friday night.
Mrs. A. Dreher will entertain at the Symphony Club on November 23rd.
Claud Griffin spent the first...
Files from yesteryear: 1900, 1936
From the files of 1900
John Sutterer has recently added another story to his residence.
Miss Sarah Parker is attending commencement exercises in Anniston.
John Shannon and Harry Fuller were in Birmingham the first of the week.
Sheriff A.J. Allgood and Dwight Fuller went to Tuscaloosa on Thursday.
A...
Files from yesteryear: 1930, 1950
From the files of 1930
The bodies of two Cullman County soldiers arrived home, Emory McConnell and Ulysess Yeager.
Mr. Jessie Smith is erecting a cotton gin at Simcoe.
W.C. Waldrop and wife attended the two-day Union Harp singing at Old Redan Church and reported a fine...
Files from yesteryear: 1930
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 Class – Carl Peinhardt, Junior Class – Nelle Hurston, Sophomore Class – Bruce Wallace, Freshman Class...
Files from yesteryear: 1900, 1930
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 Holly Pond was in Cullman on Tuesday.
Miss Minnie Braasch and Edgar Stoll of Vinemont have entered...
Files from yesteryear: 1900, 1936
From the files of 1900
George Patrick of Ryan’s Cross Roads was here yesterday.
C.N. Peek, of Eddy, was in Cullman on Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. R.E. Sanders and baby are visiting in Scottsboro.
J.A. McMinn left Tuesday for New York.
Sidney Dunn, of Birmingham, visited relatives here on...
Files from yesteryear: 1936, 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 of Alabama Odd Fellows, attended the district convention of the Rebekahs in Hanceville on Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. W.P. Herrell have...
Files from yesteryear: 1952
From the files of 1952
Hanceville cheerleaders this year ae Jo Vaughn, Hail Thomas, Belva Sue Johnson, Eleanor Gay Chappell, Margaret Johnson, Barbara Ann Johnson and Mona Ann Seibert.
Private A.P. Alvis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Alvis, formerly of Garden City was killed in...
Files from yesteryear: 1930, 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 hostesses on Thursday at a Valentine party for the Michigan Card Club.
Mrs. Alvie Biggers, Mrs. Ewing Wallace, Mrs. Harry Schlosser...
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: 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. A.A. Griffith and son, Kenneth, have returned home from a two-week visit to Red Boiling Springs, Tennessee.
Miss Lily Clapp, of...
Files from yesteryear: 1936, 1950
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 Monday morning in assembly. The Cullman County High School first opened in September of 1907 with...
Files from yesteryear: 1951
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 spent Saturday afternoon here.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Ratliff spent a few days last week in Birmingham.
Mount...
Files from yesteryear: 1951
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 and children, of Jasper, spent a few days last week with Uncle Scab Noles and other...
Files from yesteryear: 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 Clara Pettus, 16, Lemmuel M. Brock, 67, to Anna Harben, 59 and Bernice B. Calvert, 24, to...
Files from yesteryear: 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...
Files from yesteryear: 1950
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 telegram last Friday that her son, Corporal David R. Young, 19, is missing in action.
Sergeant Milton...
Files from yesteryear: 1933, 1952
From the files of 1933
Mrs. J.E. Pierce and son, Leroy of Cullman, spent the week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Nesmith at Panama.
The 1933 Home Economics Club at Cullman High School includes: Mildred White, Grace Wonderlich, Almedia Newman, Elizabeth Glasscock, Mary Louise...
Files from yesteryear: 1951
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 daughter, Reba Faye and Talmadge Vaughn on Saturday night. They are now honeymooning in Texas.
Mr. and...
Files from yesteryear: 1936, 1950
From the files of 1936
Joe C. Sapp spent Monday in Birmingham.
Coroner J. Grady Moss has a sprained ankle.
Professor and Mrs. Joe Ray, of Hanceville, were in Cullman on Saturday.
Mrs. Conrad Howard and Miss Trichel Cordes spent Tuesday in Birmingham.
Doctor and Mrs. C.E. Herrin...
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...
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 R.P. Hobson will speak at the courthouse here today.
A.D. Brooks has purchased the D.O. McKoy farm, near Logan.
Harp Speegle left...
Files from yesteryear: 1950
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,...
Files from yesteryear: 1937
From the files of 1937
Teachers
Hanceville – J.R. Edmondson, Principal, James Cooper, Frances Fraser, Joe Ray, Dixie Christian, Beatrice Alexander, Mrs. Lucille Rowell, Beulah Caudell, Elton Dalier, Ray Jones, Luise McCreary, Pearl R. Gaines, Rafel Cooper, Lewis Fanning – Assistant Principal, Mrs. D.B. Lamont, Mrs....
Files from yesteryear: 1937
From the files of 1937
County Board of Education: R.E. Moore, Superintendent; Doctor J.G. Daves, President; T.F. Gladney, Vice- President; Judge Tankersley; A. Pinkerton and Charles Gorham.
City Board of Education: R.P. Johnston, Superintendent; M.L. Robertson, President; Doctor E.D. McAdory; G.W. Ponder; D.C. Fuller and S.H....
Files from yesteryear: 1937, 1954
From the files of 1937
October is here -the month of witches, black cats and spooks. Already at Fairview High we are looking forward to the big event of the year, “The Fall Carnival.” There is much talk and speculation about who the juniors and...
Files from yesteryear: 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 DeMonia. They made baking powder biscuits and ended the meeting doing a cheer.
Leroy Box died in Texas. He leaves a...
April Walking Tours begin this Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. – It’s an annual tradition, and it begins this Saturday at the Cullman County Museum: the Alabama Tourism Department’s April Walking Tours. The tours will take place every Saturday in April, across 25 cities and towns statewide.
According to Cullman County Museum Director...
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...
Files from yesteryear: 1936, 1950
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, to make their home.
Glen Jetton of Gold Ridge spent Saturday night with his uncle and aunt,...
Files from yesteryear: 1954
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 Long Beach, California and Navy duty on Monday.
Bob Miller, of the United States Air Force base,...
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 erected on the bluff, overlooking the Vinemont railroad station and will use it as a summer home.
A.M. Weatherford has been...
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 Battle Creek, Michigan.
In the election of November 7, 1916, in Cullman County these were elected: Probate Judge – Fred J....
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...
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 Madsen.
W.B....
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 New Orleans.
Doctor and Mrs. W.H. Martin and pretty little daughter, of Hanceville, were in the city, shopping, yesterday.
Ernest Hancock makes...
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 store building.
S.M. Allison has opened a jewelry shop, near the Bargain Store.
Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Heidelburg will leave the last...
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. A.A. Griffith and son, Kenneth, have returned home from a two-week visit to Red Boiling Springs, Tennessee.
Miss Lily Clapp, of...
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 Mrs. J.G. Daves have returned after a week in San Antonio, Texas.
Martin Burks is recovering from an operation which he...
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 fifth of their crop and demand 15 cents a pound. They also threatened to reduce acreage next year.
The Ladies Aid...
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 Mrs. A.M. McClendon has been named Good Citizenship boy at Cullman High School. Margaret Jones, daughter of Mr. and Mrs....
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 erected on the bluff, overlooking the Vinemont railroad station and will use it as a summer home.
Mrs. M.W. Howard stopped...
An expansive history: a guide to Downtown Cullman’s most historic buildings
CULLMAN, Ala. - The National Register of Historic Places criteria for evaluation allow for prioritization of the preservation of historical sites based on their quality of significance in American history, including places that are associated with events that contributed to the broad patterns of...
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 telegram last Friday that her son, Corporal David R. Young, 19, is missing in action.
Sergeant Milton Wilhite was injured severely...
Confederate Memorial Park to host Civil War Living History & Skirmish
Marbury, Ala. - Confederate Memorial Park, a historic property of the Alabama Historical Commission, will host a special living history event on Saturday, April 23, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Using authentically reconstructed Civil War barracks, living historians will present outdoor demonstrations on a...
The people behind the Hay People
CULLMAN, Ala. - Each fall, Cullmanites mark the times with colorful mums around downtown, and the annual appearance of the hay people is a public reminder that Oktoberfest is almost here. The two practices share a common origin.
In 1999, Cullman residents Pat and Philip...
A legacy of Civil War history – remembering Fred Wise
CULLMAN, Ala. - “He was a people person. He loved the public and he got excited when people came and talked and shared history,” Volk said of her father Fred Wise, owner of Crooked Creek Civil War Museum. “He wanted to share his love...
Do you believe in the Metal Man?
FALKVILLE Ala. – Alabama certainly has its fair share of urban legends and strange occurrences. Recently, on an adventure through the backroads of Cullman and Morgan counties, I heard mention of the “Falkville Metal Man.” Though I had never heard of him before, I...
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 Arab on Friday night.
Cars Collide On One Way Street
Some $475 damage resulted at 3:37 p.m. on Monday when two cars...
Alabama historical site Brindley Cemetery restored and rededicated
CULLMAN, Ala. - A rededication of the Brindley Cemetery was held Friday afternoon with the descendants of Mace Thomas Payne Brindley (Brindley Mountain namesake) in attendance. The family swapped stories passed down over the years as they remembered the man and his family who...
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 degrees.
Last week’s Mystery Farm was an easy one to identify. A dozen people called in rapid succession to identify it...
Senior Spotlight: Ruth Brigham, pt 2
In 1951, Harold and Ruth Brigham moved their young family from Washington D.C. to Cullman County. They would call Hanceville home and eventually have a third child, Tim. Once their children were old enough to attend school, Ruth would go to work as a...
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, 18, to Gladys Murray, 16; Asa Henry Hogland, 21, to Bertha Ogletree, 18; Cephas T. Turner, 19, to Lerone Puryer,...
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. G.W. Thorn, of Hanceville, suffered painful burns on her leg last Wednesday.
The Bremen Community was shocked by the death of...
Veteran Memorials: Pvt. Irving Davis
Pvt. Irving Davis was 26 years old when he was drafted during World War I. He was born in Crane Hill, Alabama and was inducted into the service on Oct. 2, 1917. He served overseas from May 1918 until his death on Oct. 13,...
365 AMERICAN JOY-GIVERS for 2021: ‘The Winners Circle Birthday Party’
Brooke Astor was known as “The Queen of New York.” Her beloved country house, “Holly Hill,” in Briarcliff, New York is the regal setting for “The Winners Circle Birthday Party.” The Westchester County estate has more than 10,000 square feet, including 24 rooms, 13...
WWI Veteran Memorials: Pvt. Johnie Pichelmayer
It was supposed to be the “war to end all wars.” The Great War, as it was referred to at the time, is what we know today as World War I. One of the deadliest conflicts in our nation’s history, it is estimated that...
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 ago.
The marriage licenses issued on March 20, 1930 included Howard George Hyde, age 17, to Miss Nettie Williamson, age 17.
Miss...
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 Mr. and Mrs. John Ashwander. The table was centered with a beautiful cake and spring flowers were used to beautify...
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. The event was a surprise dinner in honor of the sixtieth birthday of Mr. W.E. Grimmett. The children combined their...
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 this week goes to a seven column paper, from a six column.
Probate Judge, S.L. Fuller has received warrants for 253...
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 erected on the bluff, overlooking the Vinemont railroad station and will use it as a summer home.
Swiss and Limburger cheese...
Files from Yesteryear: 1936, 1950
From the files of 1936:
Joe C. Sapp spent Monday in Birmingham.
Coroner J. Grady Moss has a sprained ankle.
Professor and Mrs. Joe Ray, of Hanceville, were in Cullman on Saturday.
Mrs. Conrad Howard and Miss Trichel Cordes spent Tuesday in Birmingham.
Doctor and Mrs. C.E. Herrin and...
Files from Yesteryear: 1916, 1920
From the files of 1916:
W. Tom Vandiver spent Monday in Birmingham.
The Honorable George Parker spent Wednesday at Brilliant.
A dance was enjoyed at the Growlers Club rooms on Friday night.
Mrs. A. Dreher will entertain at the Symphony Club on November 23rd.
Claud Griffin spent the first...
Files from Yesteryear: 1902, 1932
From the files of 1902:
Since the new bell, recently presented to the M.E. Church South, has been properly hung, its volume and tone are all that could be desired. Mrs. Susie Bounds, although not a member of the Methodist Church, was largely instrumental in...
Files from Yesteryear: 1952
From the files of 1952:
Gerald Sandlin, age seven, was seriously injured earlier this week when he was hit by an automobile near his home at Phelan. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Sandlin.
Harry Schlosser, age 53, was found dead in a...
Do you Remember? The Calico Shop
CULLMAN, Ala. - If you were in Cullman from the late-50s to the mid-80s, chances are you wore something or received something hand sewn with fabric and materials from The Calico Shop. Gertrude and Luther Hinds opened the upscale fabric store, which was located...
Do You Remember? Dipper Dan
CULLMAN, Ala. - Many remember the white chairs with the red heart backs and red seats when reminiscing about visiting the Dipper Dan Ice Cream Shop. It was also the place that hosted the greatest of birthday parties with the birthday boy or girl...
Files from Yesteryear: 1933, 1952
From the Files of 1933:
Mrs. J.E. Pierce and son, Leroy of Cullman, spent the week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Nesmith at Panama.
The 1933 Home Economics Club at Cullman High School includes: Mildred White, Grace Wonderlich, Almedia Newman, Elizabeth Glasscock, Mary Louise...
8 Alabama properties included in 2020 Places in Peril list
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Historical Commission and the Alabama Trust for Historic Preservation this week announced the 2020 Places in Peril, a program that highlights significant endangered properties. Since 1994, the Alabama Historical Commission and the Alabama Trust for Historic Preservation have joined...
Files from Yesteryear: 1936
From the files of 1936:
Ralph H. Sanders is the new minister at the First Christian Church in Cullman. He is a native of Savannah, Georgia.
Mr. and Mrs. Bertis Rascoe are building a new home in West Cullman.
From January 1, 1935 to June 30, 1935,...
Files from Yesteryear: 1900, 1930
From the files of 1900:
Miss Fannie Watts of Etha is attending music school at Holly Pond.
D.E. Jones is postmaster at Jones Chapel.
The sixth annual session of the West Cullman Singing Convention was held at Bethlehem West on August 3, 4 and 5.
J.M. Wilks presided....
Files from Yesteryear: 1900, 1950
From the files of 1900:
The weather this week is the warmest of the season.
E. Hauk is having a well drilled on his lot on First Avenue East.
Miss Pearl Petters of Birmingham is the guest of Mrs. P.B. Arnold.
Sweet potatoes are being shipped at the...
Files from Yesteryear: 1930, 1950
From the files of 1930:
Professor and Mrs. R.P. Johnston spent last weekend in Nashville with relatives.
The Cullman Baptist Association will meet, with Etha Baptist Church, on October 28-30.
Mr. and Mrs. Charley Boschung spent Sunday in Jasper.
The recent school census shows 752 people in Cullman...
