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    Files from Yesteryear: 1918 and 1938

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    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....

    Final April Walking Tour: Ben South’s Cullman Classic Cakewalk

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    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...

    This week in Cullman history (April 25-May 2): Tornado outbreak of...

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    Tornado as it passed near Highway 157 after leaving city of Cullman (Credit: Bill Piper) At least four tornadoes struck Cullman County on April 27,...

    This week in Cullman history (April 18-25)

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    This week in Cullman history (April 18-25) From the April 11, 1946 edition of the Cullman Tribune On Saturday, April 20, 1946, James Folsom- also known...

    Files from Yesteryear: 1955

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    From the Files of 1955:   Fred Harbison won the Grand Championship at the Beef Show with a shorthorn steer. Mary Wood won Reserve Champion with...

    April walking tours celebrate Cullman’s history

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    Greg Richter prepares to lead Saturday’s tour CULLMAN - As part of Alabama’s bicentennial celebration, Cullman is one of 25 cities around the state hosting...

    Files from Yesteryear: 1918 and 1955

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    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....

    Saturday event guide: April 15

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    CULLMAN COUNTY - It's Easter weekend, and the weather is gorgeous. Get out and enjoy one of these fun Saturday events! As always, if you...

    Files from Yesteryear: 1918 and 1938

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    From the Files of 1918: Doctor C. Stewart is attending court in Huntsville this week. A dance was enjoyed by the younger set at Quartette Hall,...

    This week in Cullman history (March 28- April 4): Super tornado...

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    Super outbreak of April 3, 1974   On April 3, 1974, Cullman was struck by a destructive EF4 tornado. The tornado was part of a large...

    Cullman Walking Tours begin this weekend

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    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...

    Files from Yesteryear: 1905 and 1955

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      From the Files of 1905: Charles W. Wollenhaupt, formerly of Cullman, was killed when he was struck by a train near Bessemer, on Monday....

    This week in Cullman history (March 21-28)

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    This week in 1984, meteorologist James Spann visited West Elementary School. The meteorologist- who then worked for Channel 13 rather than ABC 33/40- gave...

    Files from Yesteryear: 1955

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    From the Files of 1955:   R.C. Berry, of Vinemont, has a very long gun (65 inches) of the Civil War era, given to him by...

    Cullman artist/writer salutes Alabama 200

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    CULLMAN - Alabama turns 200 years old in 2019 and the birthday celebration, dubbed Alabama 200, has begun. Cullman, Alabama- based artist, Ben Johnson...

    Files from Yesteryear: 1936 and 1956

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    From the Files of 1936: The E.C. Kinney Store, at Blount Springs, was robbed of about $100.00 worth of flour, lard, etc. on Monday  night. The...

    Details of 3-year bicentennial celebration announced

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    Left to right- Gov. Robert Bentley, Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson, Sen. Rusty Glover, R- Mobile and Carolyn Feltus (chairwoman of the Mobile Bicentennial Launch...

    Files from Yesteryear: 1906, 1936 and 1939

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    From the Files of 1906: Corn is so scarce that a great many Georgia families, who arrived here last fall, have had trouble getting enough...

    Cullman kicks off Alabama bicentennial celebration

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    CULLMAN - Choirs sang and bands played as the city of Cullman officially kicked off its observance of the 200th anniversary of Alabama statehood,...

    Tom Hendrix, man behind Tom’s Wall, passes away

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    FLORENCE - Tom Hendrix, the man behind Tom's Wall in Florence, has died, according to a report from WAAY-TV: "According to family members, Hendrix...

    This week in Cullman history (Feb. 14-21)

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    This week in Cullman history (Feb. 14-21) On the night of Friday, Feb. 17, 1956, a tornado struck Cullman County. No fatalities occurred, but there...

    Bicentennial kickoff set for March 3

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    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...

    Files from Yesteryear: 1957

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    From the Files of 1957: Beal Rites Held Funeral services were held, at Enon, on January 1st, for Mrs. Della Mae Beal, age 56, of...

    “Historic Alabama Courthouses: A Century of Their Images and Stories” by...

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    ALABAMA - Professor of politics (emeritus) at Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia, Delos Hughes has gathered a wonderful pictorial collection of courthouses...

    The Cullman County Public Library System, part 1: the early years...

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    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...

    Files from Yesteryear: 1957

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    From the Files of 1957 Hanceville Happenings Holiday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clate Hamrick were Mr. and Mrs.  Bert Hamrick, Mr. and Mrs. Quinnon Holmes...

    Files from Yesteryear: 1957

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    From the Files of 1957: Mrs. James Cole, J.C. Dye and Harvin McKinney were Sunday afternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Brown Keller. Ronnie and Eddie...

    This week in Cullman history (Jan. 24- 31)

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    This Week in Cullman History (Jan. 24- 31) This week in 1951, the historic Stiefelmeyer warehouse on East Second Street was razed. The warehouse had...

    “Hey, grandpa, what’s this gizmo?”

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    This milk can was mistaken for a propane tank by a 25-year-old who had never seen or heard of a milk can. CULLMAN - Ever...

    Files from Yesteryear: 1957

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    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...

    This week in Cullman history (Jan. 17- 24)

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    This week in Cullman history (Jan. 17- 24)     At noon on Jan. 20, 1919, John W. Sparks was sworn in as the new sheriff of...

    Files from Yesteryear: 1917 and 1937

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    From the Files of 1917: Mrs. Leigh Taliaferro returned to her home in Nashville, on Saturday, after a visit with Mr. and Mrs. G.S. Leeth. D.T....

    Friends of Frankweiler preserves ties to the old country

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    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...

    This week in Cullman history (Jan. 2- 9)

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    Destroyed Texaco station at Simcoe On the night of Jan. 3, 1982, severe thunderstorms struck Cullman County. Areas affected included Simcoe, Walter, Phelan and Fairview,...

    This week in Cullman history (Dec. 29-Jan. 4)

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    This week in 1982, the Wal-Mart Distribution Center officially opened for business. Present at the ribbon cutting (and pictured left to right) were: Plant...

    Heads up, private collectors! “American Pickers” filming in north Alabama

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    Mike Wolfe, Danielle Colby Cushman and Frank Fritz If these faces look familiar, you must be a fan of the History Channel's “American Pickers." The...

    This week in Cullman history (Dec. 15-21)

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    On Dec. 17, 1967, the Cullman County Public Library opened its main branch at 200 Clark Street NE. The new building was financed by...

    Drew Green named chairman of Cullman’s Alabama Bicentennial Committee

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    Last week the Cullman Alabama Bicentennial Committee met for the first time to discuss the upcoming state bicentennial. The state is branding it “ALABAMA...

    Guardian of Cullman’s history, Elaine Fuller

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    “We were honored to induct Elaine into the Alabama Tourism Hall of Fame in August,” said state tourism director Lee Sentell.  “She has been...

    Files from Yesteryear: 1902, 1932, 1933, 1952

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    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...

    Historical Profile: Mr. George Hoenig – 1845 ~ 1931

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    Photo: George Hoenig on the right with his son-in-law, Bob Mize, on the left.   CULLMAN - George Hoenig was born in Grossumstadt, Darmstadt, Hesse, Germany...

    Files from Yesteryear: 1907, 1992

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    From the Files of 1907 Hanceville News  Misses Kate and Mary Stender, of Cullman, spent Sunday with parents, in Hanceville.  Miss Dela Matthews returned Saturday from a...

    Historical profile: The old Reid homeplace

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    GOOD HOPE - Located on Reid Road in Good Hope, this old house holds many happy memories for my family and me. Although it...

    Signs of the times: Battleground historical marker

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    BATTLEGROUND - Battleground is just one of the many Forrest-Streight historical markers that stretch across north Alabama. Located at the intersection of Highway 157...

    Lonesome grave in Holly Pond: who is buried there?

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    HOLLY POND – Have you ever walked through an old cemetery and wondered who was buried there? What did they look like? Were they...

    Letter from Private Glenn R. Reid from Boot Camp

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    Reporter Sharon Schuler Kreps shares a private family letter.   GOOD HOPE - The following letter was written by my grandfather, Glenn Ray Reid, on July...