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Hartselle Enquirer

A look back

By Staff
Researched by Dr. Bill Stewart
March 30, 1956 -A program of variety, ranging from popular to semi-classical music, highlighted the spring concert of Director Hollis James's MCHS band tonight. Bobby Adams played a French horn solo while Dale Quillen demonstrated his trombone expertise.
March 30, 1956 -Mrs. Joe Speake provided the commentary at tonight's Easter Parade fashion show presented by the Rainbow Garden Club.
March 31, 1956 -Dr. J. A. Howle, who retired completely from his medical practice some two years ago, recently gave a nice stock of surgical instruments and hospital supplies to Hartselle Hospital.
April 1, 1956 -Billy Mitchell, a popular MCHS student, delivered the message at the First Baptist evening service in observance of youth week. Next Sunday morning, Max Merrill, a UA freshman, will preach. Following tonight's service at Bethel Baptist there was a baptismal service, the baptistery being used for the first time.
April 1, 1956 -A great motion picture that won eight Academy Awards, "On the Waterfront" with Marlon Brando, began a two-day run at Falkville's Mars Theatre today.
April 2, 1956 -Work began today on clearing the site and laying out the foundation for the new Block-Chandler hospital.
April 2, 1956 -Members of First Baptist's Businesswomen's Circle met tonight in the home of Mrs. C. K. Parker.
April 2, 1956 -C. L. Orr, long-time employee of Mitchell Industries, has bought out Tyler Brothers Grocery and took over that business today, operating under the name of C. L. Orr Grocery and Market.
April 3, 1956 -Three pieces of modern new refrigeration equipment are being installed this week by Groover Grocery.
April 4, 1956 -A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ollie Camp at Hartselle Hospital today.
April 4, 1956 -Col. Joe Burleson left Hartselle today to return to his station in France.
April 4, 1956 -Charles Wesley Stewart, now living in Fayetteville, Ark., but formerly a resident of Hartselle, was the guest of relatives and friends in town today.
April 5, 1956 -One person was fined $5 plus $3 in costs for speeding in city police court this week.

At a Glance

Let the games begin: Parks and Rec to hold Community Games this summer  

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OWO registration opens April 3

Editor's picks

HOSA students win big at state level  

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Hartselle corn grower named state winner of national yield contest  

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‘Message of acceptance’: Hartselle High brings Shrek, his friends and tormentors to stage

Hartselle

HACC slates annual meeting for April 28

Breaking News

Hartselle woman charged with capital murder in stabbing death of 8-year-old son

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UPDATE: 8-year-old boy killed, man injured in Hartselle stabbing

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Hartselle stabbing leaves one dead, one injured

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Vote now through April 17 for Hartselle’s Best of the Best

Hartselle

Historical society to present ‘Lost Treasures’ event  

Hartselle

Hartselle Historical Society receives grant for video campaign 

Falkville

Double-homicide defendant ‘heard voices in his head’ 

Hartselle

Riding for a reason: Hartselle man takes 611-mile journey to raise awareness of friend’s kidney disease  

Morgan County

Veteran journalist new Morgan communications director 

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Hartselle man sentenced to 10 years behind bars after killing dog  

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All in a name: Group wants to rename Hartselle street for local war hero instead of disgraced French official

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Small town, big pride: Priceville supports Bulldogs through record-breaking year

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Raising queen bees becomes business for Hartselle father-daughter duo

Falkville

Area schools participate in Read Across America

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Escaped rape suspect back in jail

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Hartselle man arrested on sex charges 

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HPD adds two, promotes officer  

Hartselle

Five Questions for Eve Cheatham: Hartselle City Schools Secondary Teacher of the Year

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