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Daily News for Sunday, January 22, 2017
Knifley Round table translates Billy Joe Fudge into French COF writes: "Frenchy" Dubois stopped by the Round Table and opined that iffen Billy Joe was ta have been born in the shadow of the Etoile, he woulda been tagged Guillaume Jose (Jozay, not Hozay) Truquer.Comments re article 88251 Charles Marshburn Question on the Fudge Papers 2017-01-22 23:21:20 | Comments | Printable version
Virginia Carol Thompson Polley, 74, Glasgow, KY (1942-2017) She was a homemaker and member of the Seven Springs Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She was the daughter of the late Alvis & Della Hiser Thompson. Her husband, Larry Polley, survives. Click on headline for complete obituary Virginia Carol Thompson Polley age 74 of Glasgow, KY, died Sunday January 22, 2017 at her home. Graveside service will be 2pmCT, Monday, January 23, 2017, at the Seven Springs Cemetery. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-01-22 23:01:50 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
More than 10 Adair Countians in Women's March in Washington 'It was an astonishing experience to participate in this powerful, peaceful and historic event.' - Wendy Butler Burt Click on headline for complete story By Wendy Butler Burt Yesterday in Washington, DC, and in countless locations across this country and around the world, hundreds of thousands of women, men and children of all races, religions, and ethnicities gathered to declare their peaceful commitment to protecting the rights of ALL Americans and protecting the Earth. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-01-22 17:09:23 | Comments | Printable version
Great snows of 1917-18 made it easy to step over fences Billy Joe Fudge writes: My Grandmother, Lucy Clark Demumbrunn's Granddaughter, recounted stories about snow being so deep during the Winter of 1917-1918 that all one had to do was comfortably step over the fences. --Comments re article 88250 JIM The big snow of January 1917 2017-01-22 08:19:27 | Comments | Printable version
Blakeys in concert at Knifley, Sun 22 Jan 2017 The "Blakeys" will be singing at the Knifley Christian Church, 7710 Eklhorn Road, Knifley, KY at 6pmCT, Sun 22 Jan 2017. Bro Hugh Withers and congregation invite everyone to come and hear some good gospel music. - Marsha Bennett Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-01-22 07:24:28 | Comments | Printable version
Charles Marshburn: Question on the Fudge Papers Comment about: Kentucky Color - Lucy Clark Demumbrunn Chapter VI Charles Marshburn writes How do you pronounce Billie Joe Fudge in French? On a serious note though, am enjoying the history of his family. - Charles MarshburnThanks, Charles Marshburn - CM's standard "We don't know," applies. Which means that the floor is now open for serious, reliable answers. - ED 2017-01-22 07:21:31 | Comments | Printable version
JIM: The big snow of January 1917 The snow brought travel to a standstill in Pellyton, wreaked severe damage on a Gradyville meeting house and the Elrod mill shed, witnesses couldn't make it to Columbia for Judge Carter's Circuit Court, and much time was spent by Columbia businessmen raking snow from rooftops after Goff Bros. Livery Stable roof caved in. It's all contained - and much more - in this work by JIM - Click on headline for complete story By JIM Come mid-January 1917 and several days thereafter, a long spell of disagreeable weather dominated conversations across county. In the News edition dated the 24th, the Gadberry correspondent reported "some of the worst weather of the winter," with the snow "about eight inches deep on the level." (On a brighter note, the writer commented, "it has been a fine winter on wheat and grass...") Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-01-22 06:41:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Jim: History
Kentucky Color - Lucy Clark Demumbrunn Chapter VI Pierre Boucher was an ancestor of Adair County's Lucy Clark Demumbrunn. He played a major role in the French Canadians' battles with the Iroquois Indians. Click on headline for complete Chapter V NEXT EARLIER CHAPTER: Kentucky Color - Lucy Clark Demumbrunn Chapter V By Billy Joe Fudge The new governor, Du Plessis-Kerbodot, shortly after promoting Pierre Boucher (Boo-shay) to Captain became greatly disturbed that the raiding bands of Iroquois were injuring and killing the settlers. Of course, Pierre was disturbed about it also. According to historical accounts of these tenuous times, it is plain that Pierre was very defense oriented. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-01-22 06:34:06 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky Color by Billy Joe Fudge
Rides XVI: David Webster's 1962 Buick Invicta station Wagon The story: 2016 was a banner year in the life of this Downtowner, who lives a short walk from the Center of the Universe, 500 Public Square, Columbia, KY, who is a proud native of Taylor County, KY, works in Hardin County, KY, is married to a beloved ACES teacher, and is looking forward to a family restoration project for the 44 year old Buick Station Wagon - which fits right in the historic neighborhood. Click on headline for complete story with photo(s) By Ed Waggener David Webster's latest automotive acquisition is this 1962 Buick Invicta Station Wagon, which he plans to restore with the help of his twins, Eli & Evie, both of whom, at 8 weeks old, are showing signs of mechanical genius. The car has a Dynaflow transmission, is powered by a 425 V-8 engine, and is big enough to start a busline, seating, with three rows of bench seats, up to 9 people. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-01-22 05:47:54 | Comments | Printable version
Homeplace within $1,150 of $5,000 matching challenge Deadline is February 1, 2017 for Homeplace on Green River to raise $5,000 - $1,150 still needed - to receive a matching grant of $5,000 by an anonymous donor for a total of $10,000 to build a pavilion to protect an early 1800s log pen. If you wish to help, please mail your check to: Homeplace on Green River, P.O. Box 4212, Campbellsville, KY 42719. Or you can email George Kolbenschlag at kolbensc@gmail.com Click on headline for complete story By George Kolbenschlag News from Homeplace on Green River, Kentucky's Outdoor Classroom Thanks to some generous folks who are helping Homeplace on Green River with its fund drive, we are now at $3,850 towards our $5,000 goal. It's good to know there are folks out there who believe it's important that we preserve historical examples of our farming for futures generations. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-01-22 05:23:26 | Comments | Printable version
Today, SUNDAY with CM -22 Jan 2017 Haiku by Robert Stone for January 22, 2017: Though familiar,--Robert Stone, Sunday, 22 January 2017. -1000 haiku countdown finished, now for some more days, Day 1958 2017-01-22 05:05:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today Birthdays and Anniversaries for January 22 Happy Birthday Phyllis McKinney Burris (1952) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bryant Harrison Rogers | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cozetta Thompson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Frankie Froedge | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Gracie Schorman (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Holly Roy (1985) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jarrett D. Perkins | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jennifer Cook | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kelly Shepard | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mackenzie Bennett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mindy Coffey (1981) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Patsy Wilson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ronnie Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sarah Arnold Sproles | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Terra Huddleston (1982) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Vicki Smith | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Judith E. Antle, Adair Co., KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ricky Lee (Maynard) Hamlett, Gradyville, KY (1956) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Georgia D. Botner , Russell County, KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Preacher James Sullivan, 93, Russell Co., KY (1920-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James F. Graves, Taylor County, KY (1924-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Evelyn Rowe, Russell County, KY (1920-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Martha Ruth Williams, Cumberland Co., KY (1928-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edith M. Wilson, 77, Metcalfe Co., KY (21 Jan 1938) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nora Porter Hammond, 63, Russell Co., KY (1952-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sue Barnett Miller, Taylor Co., KY (1941-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Frances Heistand Fair, 62, Taylor Co., KY (1954-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Earl Eugene Clark, Green Co/Adair native, KY (1924-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hazel Bernice Wilson, 74, Russell County, KY (1942-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Steve Ashbrook, 61, Nancy, KY (1955-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sandra Marie McFelea, Taylor Co., KY/Orange Co., IN native (1952-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara (Burton) Pendleton, 77, Adair Co., KY (1940-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Justin Ray Atwood, Liberty, Casey Co., KY (1992-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mack E. Davis, Pulaski Co., KY (1930-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Linda Kay Stiles, 73, Taylor County, KY (1944-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Annie Green Acree (1917-1983) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brandie Rae Lobb Caven, 28, Green Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Leroy Joyce, Taylor Co., KY (1927-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Garnett Lee Franklin, 80, Columbia, KY (1942-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gerald M. (Jerry) Collings, Green County, KY (1934-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Harry Lloyd (Buck) Confer, 81 Glasgow, KY (1934-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Dwight London (1960-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jeffrey Allen Smith, 68, Russell County, KY (1952-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jerry Dale Meadows, 62, Green County, KY (1957-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joe Allen Curry, Sr., 82, Adair Co., KY native (1938-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, L.C. Estes, Green Co., KY (1929-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Linda Sue Whitlock Spell, Taylor County, KY (1948-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lula Mae Dooley, 82, Campbellsville, KY (1938-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Mitchell Flanagan, Russell County, KY (1922-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patricia Ann (Patsy) White, 74, Adair Co., KY (1948-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pete Ray Cook, 80, Russell Springs, KY (1939-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Randell Wayne Mann, Russell Co., KY (1960-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tremaine J. McArthur, 87, Campbellsville, KY (1932-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Sunday, January 22, 2017 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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