from the research of Richard F. Butler 1956 was a year of disaster for Decatur County High School as the classroom routine was interrupted by two major fires. The year started with the gym burning in the early hours of January 22, 1956. A dance…
The Alvin C. York Bridge across the Tennessee River at Perryville built so travelers, business men, and the general public might have an easier, more convenient, and safer way of crossing the Tennessee River. This bridge was built in 1930, being opened on July 4,…
Lillye Younger in The History of Decatur County Past and Present provides this history of schools in the Bath Springs Area. The first school at Bath Springs was a log structure located just across from the present Dr. B.M. Brooks home. It was constructed during…
from the collection of Maureen Pierce DECATURVILLE, Tenn. – Participants in the recent fifth annual Dr. Rogers homecoming day, gathered on the front porch of the Houston Chalk home, are from left, Earl Wylie, president of the local civic club which sponsors the event; Dr.…
Labor Day was set as a day to recognize outstanding local citizens in Decaturville for many years. The event was sponsored by the 45-member civic club who set Labor Day as a permanent annual homecoming date for a big celebration in tribute to some outstanding…
transcribed by Athalia Boroughs Taylor from Decatur County Herald Parade – 10:00 a.m. Led by 48 piece Lexington Band Program – Time’s Theatre Invocation – The Rev. E.H. McCaleb Welcome – E.H. Wylie, President Decaturville Civic Club Master of Ceremonies – Roy N. McPeake In…
transcribed by Athalia Boroughs Taylor from Decatur County Herald sponsored by Decaturville Lions Club and Decaturville Businessmen Parade 10:00 a.m. from old school to theatre led by Parsons Band Invocation – Rev. Berkely Poole Welcome – Mr. Will T. Rogers Master of Ceremonies – Mr.…
transcribed by Athalia Boroughs Taylor from Decatur County Herald Sponsored by Decaturville Lions Club Parade – 10:00 a.m. (from High School to Theatre) Led by Selmer Band Program in Times Theatre Invocation – Rev. Berkeley Poole Welcome – Gene Turner, President Lions Club Master of…
THREE ARE KILLED AS BUSES COLLIDE. 15 OTHERS HURT WHEN TWO SCHOOL BUSES DEMOLISHED ON WAY TO SCHOOL PLAY. Lexington, Tenn., June 12. (AP) — Three persons were killed and 15 injured tonight when two school buses, carrying passengers to a school play, collided at…