50 Years Ago in the Greensboro Watchman May 18, 1972
C.A. Fredd, director of the Tuscaloosa State Trade School, will present the baccalaureate message at Greensboro Public School, East, at 3 o’clock Sunday afternoon, May 21. Dr. Fredd holds several degrees and has a wealth of experience as a speaker and educator. He has spoken on commencement programs and other occasions for many of the... Read More
100 Years Ago in the Greensboro Watchman May 18, 1922
Mr. Will Straiton has been appointed to a clerkship in the Greensboro postoffice, a position he will fill with credit to himself and entire satisfaction to the public. He is thoroughly capable. MARRIED – Mr. Darrell Albright and Miss Ruby Stokes were married in Greensboro n May 13th and are receiving the congratulations of their... Read More
125 Years Ago in the Greensboro Watchman May 21, 1897
We don’t know whose cow it is, but there is one in the neighborhood of the Watchman office that has been sending forth the most melancholy and disconsolate wails one ever heard for a week or two. Something must be ailing the animal. We suggest sending it to the pasture. The 38th Anniversary the Belles... Read More
Greensboro artist, wood-worker Robert Fitzpatrick will show May 19 in Selma
Greensboro resident and artist Robert Fitzpatrick will be having an art reception in Selma on Thursday, May 19. The event is part of the Selma and Dallas County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Information’s ongoing Business After Hours series. The series of art receptions is slated to have 25 artists in total featured, with Fitzpatrick... Read More
Alabama Youth Outdoor Experience set for Saturday, May 14 in Marion
Perry County Extension Office will be hosting their inaugural Alabama Youth Outdoor Experience on Saturday, May 14 at the Ralph eagle Memorial Arean on Hwy 14. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. youth up to 15-years-old can participate in a variety of activities such as: shooting sports, aquatic education, fire safety, and wildlife conservation. There... Read More
Daniel Eugene Johnson
Daniel Eugene Johnson, age 61, of Akron, passed away May 8, at DCH Regional Medical Center. Services will be held on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at 11:00am at Five Mile Primitive Baptist Church in Akron with Elder Luke Laird officiating and Magnolia Chapel South directing. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be... Read More
Sunshine School alumni picnic set for July 2
There will be an alumni picnic on July 2 for alumni of Sunshine High School in Newbern. The picnic is scheduled to go from 4:00 p.m. until and will be held at the Newbern Ball Park. The organizers are asking all classes who plan to have a setup there to provide a donation of $50... Read More
Donate to Pleasant Valley cemetery fund
Remember your family members and loved ones by contributing to the maintenance and upkeep of Pleasant Valley cemetery. Send your donations to: Pleasant Valley Cemetery Fund, c/o Ren Kynard, 1605 Water Oak Rd., Greensboro
Hattie Holmes Anderson
Hattie Holmes Anderson of Newbern died April 30 at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa at the age of 57. She was born Aug. 18, 1964. The visitation was held Thursday, May 5 at Phillip White’s Julia L. White Funeral Home in Uniontown. Funeral services were held Friday, May 6 at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist... Read More
Eugene Tabb
Eugene Tabb died April 29 at the age of 61. He was born Feb. 12, 1961. The viewing will be held Friday, May 13 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Melvin Miller Funeral Service in Marion. Funeral services will be Saturday, May 14 at 11:00 a.m. at Green Leaf Baptist church on Scott Station... Read More