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100 YEARS AGO…
Rockdale’s first bale of this season’s cotton was received just about one week earlier than last year. The bale was produced by Claud Robison on the Long Hudson place on Brushy Creek. It weighed 410 pounds and was bought by Henne & Meyer at 27-1/2 cents, which was a considerable premium above the market price. The bale was ginned for free by the Farmers Union gin and the manager, D.S. Hollowell, bought the seed at a premium of $5 per ton. The seed from the bale brought Mr. Robison $12.30. He also received the $50 cash premium offered by the Rockdale Chamber of Commerce. Last year’s first bale was produced by Ottie Alford on one of the Coffi eld farms and was brought in on Aug. 3. It weighed 432 pounds and sold for 23 cents.
On July 27, Miss Johnnie Cone’s Sunday school class, together with invited guests, met at the Methodist church and from there they drove to McCowen’s bridge on the Little River. In spite of the clouds which seemed to gather in the east, Mother Moon shone out in all her glory and spread her beautiful light over the banks of the river, down on the gravel bar, where they had a delightful spread and watermelon feast. The feast was both good enough for a king and, in reality, was enjoyed by a King, as one of the young lady’s friends was a King. After spending a few hours in merriment and enjoying some delicious grapes by the water’s edge, they decided to steer their cars homeward, each declaring they had enjoyed the outing very much.
40 YEARS AGO…
It was Louis Rinn’s day in court. No, he wasn’t in any trouble. In fact, it was Milam County Commissioners Court and Rinn, 72, of Rockdale, was honored as commissioners declared it “Louis Rinn Day” in Milam County. Rinn was praised for having directed the surplus food distribution for Milam County residents during the past year. A retired postal employee, Rinn served the city of Rockdale as a part-time building and safety inspector. He was a longtime treasurer at his church, St. John’s United Methodist, and also had been treasurer of Rockdale Athletic Association for many years. Described as a “tireless worker for many worthy causes,” Rinn was congratulated by County Judge Phil Smith.
The Gause community was to celebrate it 110th birthday on Aug. 6 with a parade and day-long activities, according to County Agent Vivian Pittman. Activities would begin with a parade through the Gause business area. During the program a marker honoring Professor D.S. Smith Sr., the town’s pioneer in education, would be unveiled. Activities also included a flea market, exhibits and entertainment.
20 YEARS AGO…
A 19-year-old Thorndale High School graduate was part of history in a big way. Army Private Second Class Jason Cooper participated in the July 22 raid in Mosul, Iraq, that resulted in the deaths of Saddam Hussein’s notorious sons, Uday and Qusay.
10 YEARS AGO…
Stabilizing work had finally begun at the former Cameo Insurance building, 113 E. Cameron (US 79), the most seriously damaged structure from the Aug. 29-30, 2012, collapse of a 125-year-old brick firewall. After months going through municipal decisions and appeals, the city council agreed to let owner Gloria Thrasher stabilize the structure and proceed with a renovation plan, pending the approval of city officials. The possibility of razing the building still existed, though, if specified deadlines were missed.
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