The Adairville/South Logan Chamber is in the process of placing a series of historical markers telling of historical things such as the great cave on the east side of town, Red River Church where the second great awakening occurred, the early home for Peter Cartwright who went on to be one of the most famous religious leaders this country has ever had, and the haunting frame house also on the west side of town which housed Jesse and Frank James on their frequent stays with their kin in Adairville.
The site of one of the two most famous duels in America is on the west side of town on what is now called the Parker farm. The famous shoot out of the local town police chief and one of the second generation of Youngers. (Famous as bandits and highwaymen.) The former Vice President of the United States, Aaron Burr, who was a revolutionary adventurer, who came to stay with family and to leave several children in Adairville when he went to Europe. Beauty queens, generals, the world’s most famous poker player, famous rodeo clown, world record holder in speed boat racing. The family of Commander Armstead, the commander at Fort McHenry when the Star Spangled Banner was written. A boy singer who was a talent winner in the Ted Mack Original Amateur Hour radio show. Martha Ewing who was a near Miss America who turned her finalist position into performing at the famous Latin Quarter, then as a Roxiette, appearing on Broadway in a number of productions, then in a number of movies with Burt Lair. She went on to be one of the top women in the world in golf. There is probably no small town in America that claims so many remarkable people lived there. And there many more.
Community Announcements: There will be a Gospel Meeting at the Adairville Church of Christ on July 12-16. Check with the church for starting time.
The Senior Citizens (50 and up). Dolly McGuire sent two emails to me with public announcements. On July 17th, at 10 a.m. a Home Health Representative will be taking blood pressures.
On July 22 a representative of the American Red Cross will be teaching Disaster Preparedness.
Anyone interested in the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (this is different from the regular program) contact Juanita Marshall at 726 9884 or 539-6051.
Mary Lynn Kisselbaugh and Richard Moore are to wed Saturday July 25. This is going to be a very special wedding for two very special people.
Special News: Mildred and Joe Bloodworth were in a very bad auto accident in Springfield last week. Mrs Bloodworth died last week and Joe died a couple of days ago. They were very special people in our community and they we be very missed. Joe's funeral will be this weekend.
The Red River Fish & Game Club is housing the big annual Jakes Day (World Turkey Federation) this Saturday at the James Lake property. All children between ages 3 and 16 can participate. Over 100 children are already signed up. The Fish & Game Club has voted to pick up the fee for any other child that attends. Each child that is registered gets a free membership, will receive the club's magazine, a free t-shirt, and have a chance to win one of many trophies. Registration is at 9 a.m. The many fun activities will last three hours then a free lunch will be served and lots of prizes awarded to the kids.
The South Logan Historical Society sponsored a successful Bike Night last Saturday. There were nearly 40 beautiful and expensive motor bikes. The mayor judged the top prize winners and the historical Society had a successful evening clearing over $500 on the event.
There will be an historical visit to the Adairville City Cemetery on Friday, October 3. Some of the historical well-known people buried there will come to life and tell their own story. Put that on you calendar. More such events are in the planning.
The Adairville/South Logan Chamber of Commerce is working on the annual city wide yard sale for the fall. They are also working on a Jesse and Frank James Festival possibly also for the fall.
All for now. Got to go.
With A Smile: A blond joke. Recently on a Delta Airline flight to Toronto I witnessed a very attractive blond woman who got up on the flight and left her seat in economy class and went forward to the first class section. She sat down. Immediately the flight attendant walked over to the blond and asked to see her ticket. The blond simply said, "I am blond, I am pretty, I am going to Toronto and I don’t want to move.”
The flight attendant went after the co pilot of the plane. He also told the blond you will have to move. Her reply was “I am blond, I am pretty, I am going to Toronto and I am not moving.”
The captain came out next. He stated that he was married to a blond and he new how to handle the lady.
The pilot went up to the blond and whispered in her ear. She immediately thanked him and got up and returned to coach/economy class. The flight attendant asked the pilot what had he said to make the blond move. The pilot’s answer was I simply told her first class did not go to Toronto. She wanted to go to Toronto so she got up. She is a blond!
Till next time. Good night Mrs. Orndorf, Mrs. Moore, Mary Crotzer, Mrs Peggy and Mrs. Calabash where ever you are!
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