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Hartselle Enquirer

A look back

By Staff
Researched by Dr. Bill Stewart
April 6, 1956-Guy Holloway is a medical patient at Hartselle Hospital. The Sparkman twins (Ronnie and Ronald) recently had surgery.
April 6, 1956-Jimmy Millwood, Joy Turney, Virginia Ann Fitzgerald, and Bill Stewart, Jr., recently participated in the annual library science convention held at Florence State Teachers College.
April 7, 1956-The Calvaleers Quartet, featuring MCHS graduate James Mays, performed in concert tonight at Riddle Auditorium.
April 7, 1956-Katherine Anne Dunaway is visiting friends at UA this weekend.
April 8, 1956-The MCHS school columnists have selected "Too Young to Go Steady" as the song of the week and dedicated to all who go steady.
April 9, 1956-Tyler Brothers, a name formerly connected with the grocery business in Hartselle, now is to be associated with an auto service station. James and Bill Tyler have recently bought out the stock of G. T. Miller's Cities Service station on West Main and are now operating at that place.
April 10, 1956-A musical ensemble composed of Bobby Hargett, piano; Bobby Cain, trumpet; Skipper Drinkard, sax; and D. C. Holloway, guitar, entertained members of the Kiwanis Club at their regular Smith's Restaurant meeting tonight.
April 11, 1956-Cadet Lt. Ralph Pattillo is now back at Gary Air Force Base at San Marcos, Texas, after spending a furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. V. Pattillo.
April 12, 1956-Billy Don Aldridge, MCHS Tiger football standout, underwent nose surgery at St. Vincent's hospital in Birmingham today.
April 12, 1956-The foundation lines were laid out this week for the new home of Dr. Fred Sherrill, Jr., on High Street, next door to the present Sherrill residence.

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Home away from home: Ukrainian exchange student to graduate from Hartselle High School  

Breaking News

Tornadoes hit Hartselle, Lacey’s Spring; one dead

Danville

One killed, damage reported in overnight storms

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Gallery: Hartselle Drama presents Shrek the Musical

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

Breaking News

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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