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100 YEARS AGO…
Burk, 9-year-old son of Luther McDonald of the Sharp community, was instantly killed when he fell from a wagon driven by his father, receiving a crushed skull. Mr. McDonald was driving an empty, wide-tired heavy wagon, with the lad riding in the rear. Someone passed and the boy leaned over the side of the wagon to wave a greeting, lost his balance and fell out. His head fell immediately in the track of the heavy rear wheel which passed over it, crushing the skull and causing instant death. The accident happened near the Sharp church and the father drove on several paces before he knew anything had happened.
The American Legion arranged to present Mrs. Byrde Greenwood in a splendid miscellaneous program at the City Hall on Oct. 29, and the public was anticipating with much pleasure the return of this talented dramatic reader to the city. Mrs. Greenwood would be assisted by some of the local musicians who were cooperating with the Legion in making a success of this attraction. Mrs. Greenwood left last week for Taylor, the next place in her itinerary.
Attention was directed to the display ad of the Hotel Larrieu in The Reporter. Mrs. Larrieu announced the re-opening of her dining room on Oct. 1. This was good news to the traveling public as well as to local citizens who enjoyed taking a good meal away from home once in a while, and those who took their lunch downtown. Breakfast and supper would be served a la carte, while a special 5-cent luncheon would be served beginning at noon. Mrs. Larrieu solicited and appreciated your patronage.
40 YEARS AGO…
The Rockdale Volunteer Fire Department’s long search for a new fire station site appeared to be over. City council members approved the purchase of 126-by-220-foot lot on the northwest corner of Wilcox and Bell and also approved the expenditure of $25,000 in city funds for the purchase. Total price tag was put at $36,000.
Vern Robinson was displaying merchandise at his new business, Vern’s Jewelry at 133 N. Main St. (formerly Favor Jewelry), and had scheduled a grand opening for Sept. 29. Visitors to the firm could register for a $200 gift certificate at no obligation, and discounts on merchandise offered during the grand opening would run from 20 to 50 percent and more.
20 YEARS AGO… From opera to children’s songs to Broadway to gospel and blues, Rockdale’s Matinee Musical Club showcased dozens of talented performers before a crowd of 250 in the junior high commons. Even Willie Nelson (Bill Cooke) and Elvis (Matt Everett) showed up. “Matinee With Friends,” was staged by the Matinee Musical Club, affiliated with the National Federation of Music Clubs. Director Jo Randall served as mistress of ceremonies.
10 YEARS AGO…
The eighth annual Kay Theatre Walk/Run/Unrun was set at the theatre, corner of Main and Davilla. The annual event was to raise funds for restoration of the 1940s-era theatre as a community center and performing arts venue. In seven years the event had raised $56,650.
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