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| PFC Sam E. Beard of Pine Apple, Alabama. |
AUG. 9, 1956
National Guard Unit Back From Camp: Camden’s local National
Guard Unit, Battery A of the 203rd Field Artillery Battalion,
returned here Sunday following two weeks of summer field training at Fort
McClellan, Ala.
Among those attending the camp with the local battery were
the following: Capt. Thomas G. Holman, commanding; first lieutenants Peyton D. Burford
Jr. and Howard A. Taylor; and 2nd Lt. Whilden P. Breen Jr.
(Enlisted men on the trip included Delvin C. Irby, Elijah B.
Luker, Fred Sheffield, Charlie B. Spencer, James A. Acker, John T. Bridges, Lee
Chappell, Travis L. Durant, John C. Luker Jr., Robert L. Rogers, Richard M.
Tait, John M. Andrews, Jack K. Bailey, Stanley G. Bonner, James E. Brock, Dan
D. Campbell, David L. Dailey, Francis B. Dobson, John J. Harvell, William E.
Morgan, John B. Newberry Jr., William H. Smith Jr., Paul L. Spencer, David H.
Tait, John Cook, Charles H. Dailey, William E. Dailey, Jackson E. Knight, Joe
B. Harvell, William J. Lawler Jr., Herod C. Richards, Samuel W. Wilkinson,
Robert J. Bailey, Phillip Collins, Charles F. Dunn, Percy C. Jenkins Jr., James
B. Jones Jr., Richard E. Luker, Gerald D. Morgan, Paul E. Morgan, Darrell Nettles,
Marten E. Norris, Bobby Pearson, T.E. Pearson, Willie G. Pearson, John R. Ross,
Ed D. Griffin and Russell D. Parker.)
Oscar Thomas, local merchant, qualified Tuesday to run for Mayor of Camden in the election to take place on Sept. 17. Thomas will oppose R.R. “Fritz” Carothers, who qualified last week. Incumbent Mayor Charles Tait has said that he will not seek reelection.
78 YEARS AGO
AUG. 12, 1943
Miss Mary Liddell has returned from a week’s visit with Ensign Virginia Henderson at Charleston, S.C. Ensign Henderson received her commission in the Waves after two and one half months training at Smith College, North Hampton, Mass. and has been stationed at Charleston since that time.
The Commissioners Court of Wilcox County was in session last Monday with the following members present: Judge C.H. Albritton, Chairman K.E. Agee, S.P. Dale, H.L. Kennedy and C.E. Powell.
In Memory of Sam E. Beard: The hearts of many friends and
loved ones was made sad when news came last Wednesday, July 28, that Sam was
killed in Southwest Pacific, he was a fine young man only 23 years old, every
one knew him loved him so much, he was very kind to every one he met, last time
he came home he left saying don’t worry mama I’ll be back Christmas.
He leaves to mourn, his dear mother and father, uncle Beard,
four sisters and seven brothers. There is a vacant place in our home, which can
never be filled, let’s try and not weep loved ones but strive to meet him where
there will be no more parting or goodbyes.
He died a noble death, died for his country on the 11th
day of July, would write mama it’s hard over here, but I can stand it, don’t
worry I’ll be back soon.
All loved him, both old and young, he was a member of
Friendship Baptist Church at Pine Apple. Will be missed by all his loved ones
and friends.
91 YEARS AGO
AUG. 14, 1930
Messrs. J.C. and L.P. Andrews were called to Perdue Hill on last Sunday by the death of their uncle, Capt. W.H. Andrews, whose death occurred Saturday night.
BOY SCOUT TROOP 26: We had our meeting in the dark because Mr. Matthews had gotten the key during the week and had gone to Montgomery, and we couldn’t get in. We discussed about how we could get some way to buy scout things. The meeting was turned over to our assistant scout master. He showed us the wigwag signaling while our scout master gave some of the boys the tenderfoot test. After that, Mr. Batty showed us how to us a compass and asked us some questions about it. Some of the boys went home and the rest went in swimming. – Edward Morris, Scribe.
OBITUARY: Whereas, God, the Creator of Heaven and Earth, and all that in them is, and His wisdom has seen fit to remove from us, our beloved Bro. James N. Perdue, to rest forever, in the Celestial, after serving for over a quarter of a century as a Master Mason, in three lodges, doing his full duty, in promoting Masonry and living, kept the tenets of Masonry, all of which, by his death which occurred on the 8th day of July 1930, we have last therefore, resolved, that the entire membership of Wilcox Lodge No. 80, Ancient Free & Accepted Masons, mourns the loss of Bro. James N. Perdue, and recommend to all Masons, that they strive to emulate his Masonic career.
104 YEARS AGO
AUG. 9, 1917
Lt. Emmett Kilpatrick, now of Fort Oglethorpe, Ga., has been recommended for promotion as intelligence officer on the staff of the U.S. Army at Washington.
The regular term of the county commissioners court will be held at the courthouse next Monday morning. A considerable number of our county citizens are expected to attend.
The many friends of Captain John Y. Kilpatrick regret to learn that he recently fell and since then has been confined to his home. His son, 1st Lt. George C. Kilpatrick of the U.S. Army is now in Camden visiting him.
The Wilcox County Masonic Conference will convene with Dale Lodge beginning next Monday night, Grand Lodge Deputy Rennye of Selma will preside. Grand High Priest McCormick is also expected. The eight Masonic lodges located at Lower Peach Tree, Sunny South, Pine Hill, Furman, Oak Hill, Pine Apple, McWilliams and Camden will be represented by their worshipful masters and wardens and other visiting and county Masons. The members of Dale Lodge are preparing to give their county brethren a most fraternal welcome.
Mr. Howell Hamilton died at his home at Fatama, aged about 35 years. He was born and raised in Mims beat and was in early life happily married to Miss Majors. The interment was at Fatama, where many friends gathered to pay their last tribute of respect to his memory.
McWilliams: Joe Bonner was fiercely attacked and bitten on the foot Saturday morning by a vicious dog supposed to be mad. He was killed and his head was sent to Montgomery.
117 YEARS AGO
AUG. 11, 1904
DANGER: A telegram from V.B. Atkins Grocery Co., Selma, Ala., states that Weather Bureau reports that the Alabama River will rise 27 feet by Wednesday.
Camden on a Boom: Never in the history of our town was there
such a boom and spirit of improvement exhibited – the old dry bones of a once sleeping
town, has awakened into activity and taken on new life – during last week 20
odd thousand dollars was raised for a cotton seed oil mill.
The Institute property was bought by the Trustees and will
be remodeled, and made an up-to-date school building in all of its
appointments.
Mr. E.P. Boltz is building a new and handsome residence.
Drs. Moore and Semmes are putting up a drug store with
offices in the building.
Mr. D.B. Jones has let contract for a residence on Broad Street.
Messrs. F.W. Spurlin, N.D. Godbold, R.L. Hawthorne and D.A.K.
McDowell have bought building lots, and Dr. Ernest Bonner, Mess. W.J.J. Hearst,
P. Giddens, R.L. Spurlin and Dr. W.W. Moore are looking around for suitable
building lots.
The A.R.P. Church has bought the residence now occupied by
Dr. O.C. Farish for a parsonage.
Hon. B.M. Miller, some months since, purchased the Gordon residence
opposite the Wilcox Hotel, and will erect an up-to-date modern two-story residence.
Mr. M.M. Pickett in the near future will build a residence
and storehouse on Claiborne Street.
The boom is substantial, and we will not only have an up-to-date
school, but our town generally will improve.
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