On November 22, 1989, Kathryn Thornton, a native of Montgomery and graduate of Auburn University, became the first woman to fly on a military space mission on the Space Shuttle Discovery. Dr. Thornton also became the second woman to walk in space in 1992. Graduated from Sidney Lanier High School Born August 17, 1952, to […]
A CONTROVERSY SURROUNDED THE CITIZENSHIP OF THE FIRST GOVERNOR OF ALABAMA (From the National Intelligencer of October 13, 1819) ALABAMA – We furnished our readers some time ago with a synopsis of the Constitution of the new state of Alabama. There was one feature of it, however, which we overlooked at the time, and which […]
The name John H. Bankhead is well-known in the State of Alabama. He has contributed much to the success of the state. SOURCE (Clippings and photograph from Tuscaloosa Weekly Times, Tuscaloosa, Alabama May 12, 1899) The Grand Masters of Free & Accepted Masons of the State of Alabama 1811-2011 Many early photographs of the Grand […]
LOCAL NEWS OF PEOPLE IN ALBERTVILLE October 23, 1919 Albertville is a city in Marshall County, Alabama. It was inhabited by the Cherokees until their removal in the 1830s. In 1908, the city was almost wiped out by a tornado. Among the earliest settlers were Thomas Albert and his brother, Dr. W. T. Albert, Gran […]
A cordial is an alcoholic drink that contains a liqueur, or cordial. Most are flavored. This is one that has been handed down from the 1930s. Couple at champagne supper, ca. 1900 (Bain Publishing Co., Library of Congress) CHERRY BOUNCE 1 quart sour pie cherries 1 lb. (2 cups) sugar One fifth light rum Put all […]
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