MARCH 25, 1948
Air Marker Planned For Camden: The State Department of Aeronautics announced last week that Camden is one of the towns which has been selected for an air marker. The marker will be painted on the roof of a prominent building so as to be readily seen by passing aircraft. It will consist of the name of the town in 10-foot letters, together with the latitude and longitude, meridian arrow and another arrow indicating the direction of the nearest airport.
Mrs. Will Liddell was a Mobile visitor Saturday. While there she autographed copies of her book, “With a Southern Accent” as the Haunted Bookshop’s guest at a writer’s reception in her honor.
Camden Loses In Legion Finals: Camden’s American Legion Post
No. 84 basketball team, after going all the way to the finals in the State
Legion Tournament, lost to Montgomery’s Post No. 2 by the score of 38-37. In
defeating Camden, Montgomery became State Champion.
The final game in the tournament was played Saturday night,
March 20, at the Sidney Lanier Gym. Previously, Camden had advanced to the
finals by defeating Haleyville, 45-43. Montgomery had defeated Foley, 53-42, to
meet Camden in the championship game.
The Camden Town Council at a meeting Friday afternoon passed a resolution approving the proposed sale of the Camden Phone Co. to T.O. Crutchfield. Approval by the city government of transfers of telephone franchises are required by law.
86 YEARS AGO
MARCH 26, 1936
FREE PICTURE SHOW: The children of Camden wish to thank the firm of J.R. Liddell & Son for the splendid picture show on Wednesday afternoon. A number of souvenirs and prizes were awarded. The show was sponsored by the makers of Robin Hood Shoes for children.
DEATH CLAIMS HON. PAUL EVERETT JONES: As we go to press, we learn of the unexpected death of Hon. Paul Everett Jones, prominent local attorney, and Deputy Solicitor for Wilcox County, Alabama. Mr. Jones was a leading citizen in this section and greatly loved by a host of friends.
Fred Ratcliffe, son of Dr. and Mrs. H.A. Ratcliffe, was in an automobile wreck a few days ago. Friends are glad that his injuries are not serious.
Mrs. Heustis Jones, Mrs. Sallie Miller Brice will leave Thursday to visit the Azalea Trail in Mobile.
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Reginald Albritton is rapidly nearing completion and will be ready for occupancy early in April.
AMATEUR BROADCAST FOR BENEFIT OF CAMDEN BASEBALL TEAM: Time, March 31, 8 p.m., Place, Grammar School Auditorium. Four cash prizes will be given to the winners. If you desire to enter, see Eugene Watts and give your selection. Admission 10 cents and 25 cents.
Ride out to the Bridgeport road and see the beautiful azalea at the home of Mrs. A.J. Bigger.
97 YEARS AGO
MARCH 26, 1925
Mrs. John Miller and Mr. Estin Purifoy attended the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra in Selma Tuesday night.
The death of Mr. Clemment Clapp of Selma, which occurred early Sunday morning, will be sad news to his many Wilcox County friends. He lived at Lower Peach Tree and at Camden during his childhood.
FRISBY-LOWERY: Mr. and Mrs. Frank Oliver Lowery of Sunny South, Alabama, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Anne Louise, to Horace Frisbie Jr. of Lamison, Ala., the wedding to take place April 9, 1925 at the home of the bride’s parents.
Barbara La Marr will be at the Camden Theatre Saturday night in one of her best pictures, “The Shooting of Dan McGrew.” Miss La Marr plays the role as the “Lady who is known as Lou.”
McWILLIAMS: A very sad accident occurred last week when “Grand Ma” Grimes fell and broke her hip. Mrs. Grimes is about 74 years of age and has been an invalid for a great many years.
MOORE ACADEMY: Dot Grimes and friends dehorned a cow Saturday afternoon with her Chevrolet.
LOWER PEACH TREE: The boat passed here on time heavily loaded with freight for our wharf and way landings between here and Mobile.
111 YEARS AGO
MARCH 30, 1911
Obituary: What was not supposed to be serious, developed into a very sad shock to the entire community Monday last when Thos. Lee DeWitt passed away. Lee was employed by the Hamrod McKay Lumber Co. in the capacity of logging, and while felling a tree, a limb broke from a nearby tree, falling on and bruising his body. The physicians were summoned immediately and everything done possibly for his recovery, but the pain was too great to be borne. On Monday, the 14th, the funeral took place at the Lamison Baptist Church at four o’clock, Rev. Morgan of Jackson, Ala. officiating.
Last Sunday night, a terrible cyclone came over the town and neighborhood of Jones Mill in Monroe County and did much damage. Seventeen people were seriously injured and one killed out right, many houses were blown down. Steve Byrd, who formerly lived near Pine Apple, was killed. Frank McCrory, formerly of Awin, is badly injured and is not expected to recover.
Friends of John Miller, Esq. will be pleased to learn that he passed a very creditable examination before the Supreme Court and is now a full fledged attorney. We predicted for Mr. Miller a successful career.
Mr. Robb Dunn killed a wild turkey gobbler last Wednesday morning that weighed 23 pounds.
Russell D. Liddell, the former Cashier of the Camden National Bank of Camden, who left here some months since has returned to Alabama. While he was in Europe, he resolved to return to this state and has voluntarily surrendered to the authorities. He went direct to Mobile for this purpose and has since been taking medical treatment. He admits drink got him into trouble.
124 YEARS AGO
MARCH 30, 1898
The best pickle you ever stuck a tooth in at E.O. Rentz for 20 cents per quart.
Mr. J.L.B. Robbins happened to the painful accident of having his hip dislocated a few days since. He is getting along very nicely but still confined to his bed.
Lumber is being hauled for a fence which will be built around the M.E. church.
Mr. Lambert, our cow and tax man, passed through the city with 81 head of cattle last week.
Miss Patton Benson, who has been visiting relatives in our city, returned to her home in Forest Home last Saturday. Miss Benson, during her stay in our midst, has won many friends who will always be glad to have her visit our town.
We are in receipt of a piece of music called “Bellview Waltz” by Miss Stella Spurlin of Camden. It is beautifully printed on good paper and clean type. The waltz is very musical and shows that the composer has unusual musical talent. It is six pages in length and full of variety. Camden should be proud of her talented daughter. This music is for sale at the Jewelry Store of Col. W.F. Spurlin. Price 50 cents per copy.
The members of the Memorial Association are required to meet at the residence of Mrs. W.F. Spurlin Thursday afternoon, 31st inst., at four o’clock. A full attendance is desired.
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