Looking Back from Our Archives
From the Jul 2, 2024 e-Edition
10 Years Ago — Tom Hilton of Tosh Farms discussed the company with prospective employee Ralph Dennie of McKenzie.
*Josh Grant of Sonic in Huntingdon was presented a plaque by Police Officer Lt. Walter Smothers for donating corn dog coupons for the “Click It or Ticket” campaign.
25 Years Ago — Mrs. Robin Luther received a check from Modern Woodmen of America representative James A. Fuchs of Huntingdon. The Modern Woodman of America is a fraternal life insurance society founded in 1883 based on “people helping people.”
*Murray Outdoor Products donated a new riding mower to the athletic department for use at the new high school.
50 Years Ago — McKenzie Banner’s Editors and Publishers received a plaque for their 104 years of service to the community, state, and nation. W. T. Franklin, President of the TPA, gave the plaque.
*Postmaster Dana Ramsay presented W. A. Mitchell a certificate of appreciation for his 32 years with the postal service.
75 Years Ago — Thousands of automobiles across Tennessee had a “Keep Tennessee Green” sticker. This was part of the effort headed by the UT Agricultural Department. J. H. McLeod, Director of the Agricultural Extension Service, was photographed putting a sticker on his car.
*The Park Theatre put an ad for the movie “Fighter Squadron,” a drama of World War II fighter pilots that co-starred Edmond O’Brien and Robert Stack.
*A. J. Woodall Jackson, attorney and veteran of World War II, was elected State Commander of the Veterans of the four-day V. F. W. Convention.
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