Tag: History
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...
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....
Files from yesteryear: 1955
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...
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...
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....
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...
Files from yesteryear: 1951
From the files of 1951
Mr. and Mrs. Collidge Hughes and Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Hughes visited Mr. and Mrs. T.E. Woodard, in Haleyville on...
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...
Files from yesteryear: 1937, 1954
From the files of 1937
Miss Jeanette Green returned Wednesday from Roswell, New Mexico, where she has been since January. Her many friends are glad...
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...
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....
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...
Files from yesteryear: 1936, 1950
From the files of 1936
The dry season threatens the water supply in Cullman and Cullman County.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Crouen are visiting relatives here,...
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...
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,...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
Files from yesteryear: 1936, 1950
From the files of 1936
Mr. G.W. Tingle passed away on October 10. There were 12 children born to this union. Burial was at Mars...
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,...
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...
Files from yesteryear: 1930, 1950
From the files of 1930
The bodies of two Cullman County soldiers arrived home, Emory McConnell and Ulyses Yeager.
Mr. Jessie Smith is erecting a cotton...
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....
Happy 200th birthday, Col. Cullmann!
Friends of Frankweiler hosts party to celebrate town’s founder
CULLMAN, Ala. - A small crowd of Cullmanites of all ages and backgrounds joined together at...
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...
Files from yesteryear: 1900, 1950
From the files of 1900
We are in receipt of a copy of E.T. Paul’s latest and greatest March entitled, “Dawn of the Century March.”
Fifteen...
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...
Files from yesteryear 1916, 1930
From the files of 1916
Electric washing machines are advertised by C.A. Stiefelmeyer for $44.00 for one model and $52.50 for the other model.
Doctor Sidney...
April Walking Tours begin with walk through 1873-1900
CULLMAN, Ala. – This year’s April Walking Tours series kicked off at the Cullman County Museum on Saturday, April 1, with guide Michael Sullins...
St. Valentine’s Day: Just where did it come from?
Love can be a confusing thing, so it’s fitting that the calendar day devoted to love should be the subject of some confusion itself....
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...
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,”...
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...
Frankweiler Fountain flows again!
CULLMAN, Ala. - To celebrate the twinning of Cullman and its German sister city Frankweiler, the Cullman German Club built the Frankweiler Fountain on...
East Point Cumberland Presbyterian Church to celebrate 100 years
Photo with cars is the current church building, one without cars is the original before the renovations over the years.CULLMAN, Ala. - On Sunday,...
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)...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Files from Yesteryear: 1950
From the files of 1950:
Henry Ford Turner of Hanceville is working on his doctorate at the University of Alabama.
Three men were arrested, on Sunday,...
Files from Yesteryear: 1936, 1950
From the files of 1936:
Congressman-elect, Luther Patrick of Birmingham will speak at the Cullman County Courthouse on Saturday afternoon at two o’clock. It is...
Files from Yesteryear: 1932, 1933
From the files of 1932:
Miss Mildred Kinney was hostess at the Entre Amies meeting Thursday evening.
The Fidelity Club met recently with Misses Marie and...
Files from Yesteryear: 1902, 1932
From the files of 1902:
Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Crider, formerly of Loretto, now of Jefferson County, were visiting friends here last week.
Mrs. Casper Arnold,...
Files from Yesteryear: 1952
From the Files of 1952:
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Horton of Hanceville were guests on the Bud Collyer, Toni Break the Bank Television program. They...
Files from Yesteryear: 1952, 1957
From the Files of 1952:
L.W. Yates is serving as Superintendent of Cullman City Schools.
F.G. Manley brought a giant persimmon into the Tribune office this...
Files from Yesteryear: 1957
From the Files of 1957:
Second Blast Victim Dies
Edwin Earl Howard, 16, the second victim of the explosion here on June 16, which had...
Files from Yesteryear: 1957
From the Files of 1957:
New Harmony News
Vester Plunkett is ill in the Arab Hospital.
Jim Tom Noles is in a Birmingham hospital.
Mr. and Mrs....
Files from Yesteryear: 1957
From the Files of 1957:
Friends and relatives who visited Aunt Lula Boyd and Mr. and Mrs. Homer Pike during last week were Mr. and...
Belly up for a brew
CULLMAN, Ala. - Last weekend, Cullman celebrated its German heritage, and without a doubt, beer was part of the Oktoberfest celebration. For years, alcohol...
History on parade: Oktoberfest walking tour features west side life, Tribune...
CULLMAN, Ala. - For the 11th consecutive year, Cullman’s Oktoberfest celebration- though condensed by COVID- featured an evening walking tour led by Michael Sullins...
Files from Yesteryear: 1957
From the Files of 1957:
Akers Family Reunion
The annual Akers family reunion was held on June 16 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E.M....
The first 5 families
The city of Cullman is gearing up to celebrate its German heritage during this week’s Oktoberfest festivities, and while many are aware of the...
Files from Yesteryear: 1940
From the Files of 1940:
Census Shows Cullman to Lead in Farms and Industries, 7th District
In a complete return of the Business and Manufacturers,...
Files from Yesteryear: 1940
From the Files of 1940:
Logan News
Jackie Rushing is spending the week in Birmingham with relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Logan will go to Ponders this...
Files from Yesteryear: 1917, 1940
From the Files of 1917:
Mrs. Bud Butler, of Holly Pond, remains dangerously ill.
Mrs. George Parker was hostess to members of the Priscilla Sewing Club...
Deadline approaching to nominate properties to ‘Places in Peril’ 2020
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabamians have just one month to submit nominations to “Alabama’s Places in Peril” listing for threatened or endangered properties. Since 1994,...
Files from Yesteryear: 1898, 1917, 1930
From the Files of 1898:
J.H. Karter, of Cullman, holds the honor of building the first store in Vinemont. It will probably later be as...
Files from Yesteryear: 1900, 1950
From the Files of 1900:
Alvin Ahlrichs has purchased the Cullman Telephone Exchange and the office will be moved to the Protest Building. Arrangements have...
Files from Yesteryear: 1936, 1950
From the Files of 1936:
Everyone is disappointed that schools are closing from lack of funds. Students will not be promoted.
Misses Opal Lee and Virginia...
Files from Yesteryear: 1902, 1936
From the Files of 1902:
Searcy Johnson is now operating the telegraph office at the depot at night.
Misses Claude Allred and Maude Jones visited in...
Files from Yesteryear: 1932, 1952
From the Files of 1932:
Inez and Bertie Young spent Saturday night with their sister, Mrs. H.J. Mize.
Attending the quilting at Mrs. Henry Mobley’s on...
Files from Yesteryear: 1908, 1932, 1933
From the Files of 1908:
The county teachers institute was held at Joppa with County Superintendent D.V. Smith presiding.
Cullman has secured the county high school,...
Files from Yesteryear: 1902, 1932
From the Files of 1902:
Mrs. Louis Nebrig of Garden City was seriously injured when a wild cow hooked her down and trampled her in...
Files from Yesteryear: 1902, 1952
From the Files of 1902:
J.A. McMinn has just opened a full line of groceries at his old stand.
A.W. Lancaster has gone to Falkville to...
Files from Yesteryear: 1933, 1952
From the Files of 1933:
Miss Blanche Linton was married to Mr. Paul Burks at the Vinemont Baptist Church.
Miss Miriam Boyd of Hartford and Rayburn...
Files from Yesteryear: 1904, 1933, 1934
From the Files of 1904:
E.M. Brundridge left Tuesday for the Lone Star State.
G.S. Leeth and Bob Lee returned from Saint Louis on Tuesday. Each...
Files from Yesteryear: 1904, 1954
From the Files of 1904:
Married Sunday at 3 p.m. were Miss Addie Smith and Wiley Burks.
C.W. Holmes, formerly of Unity is now a businessman...
Files from Yesteryear: 1954
From the Files of 1954:
Killed instantly at 6:30 Wednesday morning was Carl Milligan, 35, of Bangor. The accident occurred at the Garden City Heading...
Files from Yesteryear: 1904, 1937, 1954
From the Files of 1904:
A lively group of Decaturites came to Vinemont on Saturday and spent the day hunting chestnuts.
Born to Mr. and Mrs....
Files from Yesteryear: 1937
From the Files of 1937:
School opened at Enon on Monday with Herbert Alldridge and Ethel Brown Harris as teachers.
We are sorry to report that...
Files from Yesteryear: 1937
From the Files of 1937:
The Cullman Bearcats lost to Tuscaloosa Count High, 19-6. The lone Cullman score was set up by Marion Woodall, who...
Files from Yesteryear: 1902, 1932
From the Files of 1902:
J.W. Arnett has sold his farm at Joppa and will leave in a few days for Louisiana.
Reverend J.E. Creel preached...
Files from Yesteryear: 1902, 1952
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...
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...
Files from Yesteryear: 1904, 1934
From the Files of 1904:
C.F.J. Hartung, M.D., came home from Chattanooga this week.
Louis Owen, Esquire and Frank Johnson, of Bremen, were in town this...
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...
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...
Files from Yesteryear: 1904, 1934
From the Files of 1904:
Warm, dry weather continues.
Arthur Sanderman is behind the counter at Vinemont Grocery Company.
Indications point to a victory for the Democratic...
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...
Files from Yesteryear: 1905, 1935
From the Files of 1905:
Work on the new Baptist church in West Cullman is progressing nicely.
S.A. Hamilton has moved back to Cullman from Hartselle.
J.E....
Files from Yesteryear: 1905, 1931
From the Files of 1905:
On November 29th Miss Eda Dreher and T.D. McMinn were married with Reverend W.H. Aufderhaar officiating.
A.G. Glasscock and G.W. Ratliff...
Funny Things from Yesterday: I’m going to the bathroom
When Robert, Jr. was just a youngster, his bedroom was across the hall from our bedroom. The way our bedroom was arranged, Rudene slept...
Funny Things from Yesterday: Cooking on the wood burning heater
This will be the first story of a series of articles about “Old Traditions and Modern Trends.” As many of you know, old traditional...
