Early settlers and a controversial county seat choice in creek country
The passage recalls Cheewalle dying in 1840 aged 90 and Amos French marrying into Elk River Mills. It notes Indian attacks, Cheewalle’s reestablishment, and his death in 1869. Robert Pollock, chosen as county seat fixer in 1818, is described as bold and hard with others’ rights. Pollock and son Don faced murder accusations, fled, and were linked to the Murrel gang of highwaymen.
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Amos French
Sanderson
Elk River Mills
Elk
Thens
Robert Pollock
McClellan
Don
Murrel
Teachers Take CD Courses Civil Defense instruction for teachers in Decatur and Hartselle
Curtis Self of the state department of education will conduct Civil Defense classes for teachers in Decatur and Hartselle next month with sessions at Austin 17, Jan 7, and Morgan County High School on Dec 9, 11, 16 and Jan 6, 8. A joint county and Decatur course for Negro teachers will be held in late January to prepare educators for nuclear attack and natural disaster procedures.
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Curtis Self
State Department of Education
Decatur
Hartselle
Austin
Morgan County High School
Young Limestone girl may join Alabama rodeo show
Myra Black, 13, daughter of E Price and wife, from Athens will compete in barrel racing as the Alabama State Championship Rodeo brings its show to Athens next summer. The Clements High School student is seen as a strong contender, with family support and professional talent behind her bid. Ed Black, Myra’s brother, is also mentioned in the family context.
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Clements
Alabama
Athens
Myra Black
E. Price
Black
Athens 5
Myra
Brother Ed
Smokey the Mexican horse shines at Flint Ridge Saddle Club
Myra and Ed Clements entered barrel racing at Flint Ridge Saddle Club with Smokey the colt. Both won first in their divisions while Myra also took third at a show in Athens. Smokey, small in size, helps with cattle and is about three and a half years old. Myra, an eighth grader, enjoys horseback riding basketball piano and voice lessons.
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Smokey
Flint Ridge
Myra
Clements
Lemming Invasion Reported In Swedish City in 1963
In October 1963 the lakeside city of Ostersund in central Sweden reported its first lemming invasion since 1939. Rye conservation officials noted the unusual event as local authorities prepared containment measures and monitored the population surge.
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Ostersund
Sweden
Mobile Flags Back At Half-Staff
Mobile fire stations returned the American flags to half staff after they were raised to full staff by mistake. Fire Chief C Dan Sirmon said he ordered normal positions after misreading a news story about a 30 day mourning period for President Kennedy and noted Alabama Governor Wallace had proclaimed mourning.
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Mobile
C. Dan Sirmon
John Kennedy
George Wallace
Alabama
Simon
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Cheewalle
Henry Sides
Old Grisham Place
Cairo
Mississippi
Cedar Shades
Lentzville Methodist Church
M&j
Florida
Quality Maid Ice Cream
Swift
Stuart
NTIS
Hrolen
Swift’s
Ballard’ Or
Pillsbury Biscuits
Dixie Belle
Bush
U.S. NO. 1
Bell & Howell
2Nd Avenue
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