Old Post Files

Published 11:00 am Wednesday, March 19, 2014

70 Years Ago: 1944

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Curtis announce the birth of a daughter, Betty Ann, on Feb. 28. • Services are held for W.J. Melton.

60 Years Ago: 1954

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Mr. and Mrs. George Brent of Redwood announce the birth of a son, Larry.

50 Years Ago: 1964

Mr. and Mrs. James R. Morris Jr. announce the birth of a daughter, Amanda, on March 20.

40 Years Ago: 1974

Miss Deborah Louise Merideth and Aubry Oscar Long are married March 1 at Bowmar Avenue Baptist Church. • Joey Smith celebrates his third birthday.

30 Years Ago: 1984

Contractor Johnny Jabour presents the key to Deposit Guaranty National Bank president B.B. Hosch during the grand opening of the branch at 825 Crawford St.

20 Years Ago: 1994

The cit votes to tear down the Carr Central school building on Cherry Street and then make a decision on what will happen with the property.

10 Years Ago: 2004

Warren County supervisors began a series of informal weekly meetings that they hope will allow them to discuss pending board actions and receive information before formal actions.