Alexander City High School - Echo Yearbook (Alexander City, AL)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1944 volume:

c � Qariflon Qrrff MONT OMKRY ALABAMA e ECHO ot ?- - AS A TRIBUTU to the men ami women who hare made Alexander City what it is today, we present this issue of THE ECHO. Their pa- tience, kindness, industry, and cooperation are ideals of successful living. Published by Senior Class ALEXANDER CITY HIGH SCHOOL Alexander City, Alabama Auditorium dicat el We respectfully dedicate this issue of THF. ECHO to Pro- fessor J. M. Pearson, who for fifty seven years has worked with the students of the Alexander City Schools. His patience, high ideals, and good sportsmanship have been an inspiration to all who have known him. ALMA MATER Dear ole’ high school We love her. Our ideal and pride, We will hold up her standards Whatever may betide. We will follow her colors Flung out to the sky, We will give our heart’s devotion To ole’ A. C. High. CLASS POEM Twelve long years have now gone by Years of study, work, and play In which we’ve only had one goal And that was—commencement day. And now that day has finally come Bringing joy and fun and tears We know that it was worth the work Which we’ve done all these years. Some of our classmates have gone to war, Perhaps to man a gun; But, God willing, they’ll all come back Whenever their work is done. And now, today, the time has come For us to say goodbye To all the students, teachers and books, And we say it with a sigh. We do not ask for future wealth Or future fame to possess; But only the right to live and follow The road to freedom and success. EVELYN GUNN, Class Poet. THE FACULTY ADMINISTRATION Superintendent Assistant Snperintendent PROFESSOR J. M. PEARSON MR. H. L. NIPPER Principal MR. J. T. GREENE MRS. J. C. ASKEW English MRS. L. J. BALLARD Mathematics MR. P. F. BRIA Band Director MRS. G. S. CAMPBELL Commercial MISS SARA CHAPMAN Home Economics MRS. J. M. HEACOCK MRS. D. T. HORNSBY Science English MRS. A. J. NOLEN Science Second Row MRS. J. B. RICE English MRS. T. D. RUSSELL MRS. W. C. SANDLIN MR. E. D. SANFORD Social Studies English Athletic Director Third Row MRS. J. A. WRIGHT Social Studies MR. E. O. YARBROUGH Mathematics LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT CLASS OF ’44 Alexander City High School Alexander City, Alabama 1 First Graduates—1913 CLASSES HISTORY OF ALEXANDER CITY SCHOOLS In 1874 Youngville ceased to exist and Alexander City began to live. Prior to that time but little attention had been paid to the cause of education. There had been a few schools considered good then, and there were some private schools in which children might learn to spell, read, and write a little, but there had been no united effort to build a good school which all children might attend. At the time there were 3 private schools around the court square and at recess and during the lunch hour the children met there and played together. This example was used in a speech made by Mr. A. G. Holloway trying to unite the town under one school system. A program was given sponsoring this cause, and as a result a one-story building was erected on the hill where the present high school now stands. The hill at that time was rocky and covered with low bushes and brush. Often when it rained, there was so much mud and mire that it was difficult for the children to climb the hill. In 1887 J. D. Dickson and J. M. Pearson assumed control of the school. Dickson taught in the east end of the building and Pearson in the west end with no partition between them. There were about 75 or 80 children in the school. There were no uniform books, and as the books were donated, often there weren’t enough to go around. They had no patent desks to write on, and the majority of the class used slates and slate pencils. The ceiling was high and the room was heated with the open grates and stoves. At first the water was carried from a spring in the hollow back of the present Grammar School building. Later, after striking rock in many attempts, a well was dug on the end of the present football field. This school also was supported by means of tuition, paid according to the advancement of the pupil. The school was not graded until 1901. At that time only ten grades were offered, but some of the pupils did work far beyond that limit as there were no graduations then. In 1908 the corner stone was laid for the present high school building. Soon after this, the eleventh grade was added, and in 1910 the school was placed in the list of accredited schools. In 1913 the school began to give diplomas to its graduates, the first class consisting of four girls. In 192 5 the present grammar school was erected, and in 1930 the audi- torium was added. There are 4 schools under the present school system. Si NioR Class Oj i-ici rs—1944 JULIA SMITH . JAMES EARNHARDT . MARIE LILES . MARY E. ADCOCK . Social Committee Harold Forbus, Chairman Rebecca Brown Kathleen Abrams Jimmy Thomas James Earnhardt . . . . . President . . . . Vice President Secretary . . . . . Treasurer Finance Committee John Duncan, Chairman Jean Williams Julianne Ballard Euline Turner Lynn Tate James Thomas CLASS OF 1944 James Abernathy Kathleen Abrams Mary Edna Adcock Margaret Avery Coley Baker Julianne Ballard Ruth Bence Bill Bessc Rebecca Brown Marie Bush Elizabeth Causey Gerald Champion A. C. H. S. Karl Dean Cole Kvclync Dean Marguerite Dean Rebecca Dennis June Drake John Duncan James Karnhardt Mary B. Karnhardt 1 larold I orbus Georgia B. Fuller Kvelyn Gunn Virginia Havens CLASS OF 1944 Vt'anda Hodnctc Helen Holt I larold Ingram Collcn Jones Marie Files Bobby Little Virginia Locke Sara Dell Machen B. 1 . Mann Ldilli Mann Merlcne McGill Doris McKissick A. C. H. S. Lois McGuire Mary Milner Lorene Mooney Marguerite Moore Jimmy Mullane 1.anelle Neighbors Ethel Nelson Pauline Patterson Charles Pemberton Helen Riley Irene Sacks Paul Scherer CLASS OF 1944 Mary F. Scott Carolyn Scott Edna Simpson Julia Smith Christine Spraggins Bertha Talley Lynn Tate Evelyn Templeton Edna Earl Templeton James Thomas Jimmy Thomas Gladys Thompson A. C. H. S. Eulinc Turner Margaret Turner Frankie Turner Gwendolyn Turner Mary Wesson Jean Williams Helen Windham Jim Windham CLASS OF ★ ★ ★ ★ Firs Row: J. Adamson� G. Alford, B. R. Anderson, M. Bailey, G. Ballard, J. Ballard. Second Rou : M. Barnes, C. Bence, O. Brown, L. Bullin ton, E. Bush, A. J. Campbell. I bird Rou : F. Champion, R. Cooley, I.. Daniel, V. Davis, C. Dean, I . Duna- way. Fourth Row: G. M. Forbus, S. F. Forbus, C. Fuller, F. Gavins, B. Flanks. CLASS OF ★ ★ ★ ★ First Row: E. Adcock, J. Allen, N. J. Bailey, E. Baker, F. Bishop, R. Bishop. Second Row: M. Bradley, E. Brewer, H. Brewer, M. J. Brown, A. Causey, I. G. Christian. Third Row: H. Clark, S. oClayton, H. Fuller, J. Fuller, J. Gardner, J. L. Goss. Fourth Row: E. L. Hall, E. Hamilton, J. Hanson, F. Har- ris, G. Holloway, J. Hudson. Fifth Row: R. Johnson. No Pic- turess M. Blair, M. Bunn, R. Carlton, P. Carlton, C. Forbus, C. Fuller, L. J. Gardner, S. Mason, G. Peters, C. Pitts, N. Price, C. Roberts, L. Roberts, J. Sacks, H. Spraggin. ★ ★ ★ ★ 1945 First Row: F. Harris, M. Huggins, K. Johnson, J. King, J. Long, L. Mallory. Second Row: M. Mann, L. Mask, W. McGhee, D. Mcllwain, W. Mixon, I. Neighbors. Third Row: C. Oliver, V. Patton, B. J. Peters. M. R. Peoples, H. Price, B. . Ray. Fourth Row: L. R. Robinson, H. Sanders, M. Saxon, B. Self, M. Sellers, H. Simpson. Fifth Row: D. Smith, C. Tapley, T. Towns, I. Thornell, R. White, R. Williamson. No Pictures: O. Veazey, A. J. Catch- ings, P. McCain.__________________________________________________________ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1946 Firs Row: D. Jones, H. Lane, D. Little, M. Mann, M. Mason, R. M. McCain. Second Row: C. McClellan, H. McClellan, V. McClellan, F. McDougal, H. Neighbors. Third Row: P. Neighbors, J. F. Nolen, R. Patterson, E. Reynolds, M. Sasser, G. Scarbrough. Fourth Row: H. Scroggins, J. Shaffer, D. Smith, J. Solley, S. Spraggins, O. Sprayberry. Fifth Row: B. Tapley, B. Thornton, C. M. Walker, L. Walker, J. Warren, D. Worthy. first Row: M. Adams, I. Adcock, V. Allen, M. Bentley, F. Black, F. Blackburn, V. Boddic, L. Bol an, N. Bon- ner, M. Bradley, A. Brewer, A. Brown, D. Brown, M. Brown, F. Caldwell, B. Campbell, V. Claybrook, V. Cooley, M. Culberson, D. Dean, H. Dean, K. Dean, M. Dean, T. Dean, M. Fincher, R. Funderburke, E. Goodwin, C. Gunn, J. Gunn, L. Hardy, M. Haynes, K. Holman, M. Huggins, H. Jones, E. Lamberth, S. Litsey, M. Lily, L. Lowe, J. McDaniel, M. Majors, E. Mallory, R. McCullough, H. Meadows, D. Morris, J. Neighbors, C. Newberry, C. Ogle- tree, J. Peppers, A. Porter, L. Porch, M. Ransomc, M. Ray, R. Ray, V. Roberts, D. Scott, H. Simpson, H. Smcdley, C. Smith, N. Stewart, B. Tate, D. Tomas, V. Waldrop, R. Wesson, C. Whatley, A. Williams, G. Williamson, H. Yar- brough. CLASS OF '48 First Row: L. Adamson, K. Alford, P. August,-J. Bailey, H. Barnard, B. Bence, C. Bishop, L. Bishop. Second Row: O. Bradford, A. Brewer, A. R. Champion, E. Colley, M. Dennis, N. M. Depoistcr, F. Dunn, P. Fincher. Third Row: J. M. Futral, C. Gilliland, E. Gordon, R. Gordon, V. Greg ;, M. Griffin, W. Hamilton, G. Harris. Fourth Row: W. Harris, F. Hill, J. Havens, B. Hawthorne, P. Hodnett, B. F. House, H. Howard, A. Hudnell. Fifth Row: M. Jones, M. Lewis, A. McAllister, R. Mann, T. Miller, E. Mobley, J. Neighbors, H. Nelson, Sixth Row: S. Orphan, V. N. Osborne, R. Peters, D. Rape, G. Reese, M. L. Riley, F. Robinson, J. Russell. Seventh Row: N. Russell, C. Smith, E. Smith, D. J. Smith, J. Smith, J. Spraggins, N. J. Thornton, S. Trapnell. Eighth Row: L. Veazcy, B. Waites, D. Waldrop, B. Walker, M. A. Walker, B. S. Walton, C. Welch, M. F. Yarbrough. CLASS OF '49 First Row: E. Adams, J. Baker, M. Ballard, E. Black, D. Blair, B. Bolan, G. Bolan. Second Row: M. Bolan, G. Brad- ley, B. Brown, F. Brown, B. Buchannon, C. Bunn, R. Burdcshaw. Third Row: H. Bush, M. F. Buzbec, M. Buz- bee, J. Caldwell, J. Claybrooks, B. Cockron, E. Coker. Fourth Row: J. Coker, T. Cole, C. Colley, B. Culbertson, A. Dean, M. Dean, G. Denny. Fifth Row: K. Duncan, S. Dunn, F. Flournoy, G. Forbus, S. Forbus, B. Ford, E. Fuller. Sixth Row: L. Fuller, E. Futral, B. Graves, L. Graves, H. Graves, C. Harris, B. Hawthorne. Seventh Row: V. Hodge, M. Holloway, I. Huett, M. Isbell, C. Keel, M. Knight, B. Leonard. CLASS OF '4B First Row: M. Majors, J. Mallory, C. McAlister, L. McAlister, M. McClellan, P. McCollough, G. McDaniel, Second Row: R. Melton, W. Milner, A. Mixon, B. Newberry, J. Nolen, N. Oliver, T. Orphan. Third Row: B. Pitts, A. Pitchford, B. Peters, A. Porch, J. Prestage, G. Rainwater, D. Ray. Fourth Row: J. Ray, E. Raynolds, J. Rigby, R. Sasser, E. Scruggs, A. Smith, B. Smith. Fifth Row: E. Smith, Gene Smith, G. Smith. J. Smith, J. C. Smith, W. Smith, O. Speaks. Sixth Row: G. Spraggins, E. Smith, O. Story, B. Tate, A. Thomas, M. Tidwell, J. Turner. Seventh Row: N. Waller, V. Whaley, F. Williams, M. Willis, L. Worthy, S. Worthy, L. Young. STORY IN Once there was a man who lived in a little village called (1) which, as you know, is very near (2). He was very happy living in his little (3) house, but one night he was (4) of cake and pickles than usual and he had a night- mare. He dreamed he was matching pennies with his ( 5 ) and one of them said, ow do you win (6) time?” Putting a Half—(7) on the man, he said, Do you mean that I’m not playing fair?” The man said, No, but you are so (8) about (9) that I don’t see how you can keep your senses.” An old man who was singing a (10) looked at them and said, Sure, and that (11) has you wrapped around her finger or there isn’t a Shamrock in Ireland.” The Baker sadly replied, If I were sure she loved me, I would be the happiest man in the world.” The old man stopped (12) long enough to say, Let’s take our problem to the Professor for him to trash out.” They rushed to the Pro- fessor’s home but there were a lot of people already there. The man talking to the Professor held a bunch of sweet potato plants in his hand, and he was saying, (13) grow here?” The (14) from the local blacksmith’s shop came to ask advice on a problem at his shop. Mrs. (15) sent a plow to be sharpened but the edges are (16) badly it is impossible. Shall I (17) plow in to the scrap drive, or (18) plow over to her and let her (19) own plow in to the scrap drive, (20) after all, its her (21)!” Even the children had problems to present. A little girl lisped, What shall I do? (22) old dith in town ith at my houth and I’m tired of wathing them!” The Professor answered all questions as they were asked and when everyone was quiet, he asked, Are there (23) questions?” The Banker and his friends came forward. (24), they cried, will you tell us what to do?” PICTURES They told him about the trouble and he thought it over while consuming (25), slaw drenched in grams of (26) oil. He said, Do you see the pond where the (27) are swimming near the (28)? Well, behind there is a forest which is (29) of (30) cow the (31) of Butcher-dodgers. If you will take this BB gun and bring her back here, I’ll help you (32) of the fair maiden The little band went down the lane until they came to a fence that was differ- ent to any they had ever seen. One man said he thought it was made of a new kind of wire called (33). Are you sure? he was asked. I m (34) than a lock on the door, replied the man. Then it is safe for us to cross, asked the man. (35) no danger, he said. But hurry, because a highway is going to be built there (36) Route. They crossed the fence and went on their way. The little man saw a (37) of sunshine on some burlap sacks and exclaim- ed, Her hair is that very color! 1 shall (38) off among the trees and dream of her beauty! He ran off leaving the men dumbfounded. If he doesn’t want to help get the cow so he’ll have a chance to (39) the girl who (40) hair the color of burlap, let’s catch him and give him a (41) in the pond. They caught him and threw him in the pond. There the Baker awoke. He found he had left his (42) candle burning. He put out the light and went back to bed, but someone was knocking on the door. Going to the door he found a neighbor who said, Will you (43) me some coffee? He gave him the coffee and said to himself, (44) no mill, I’m going to sleep late this morn- � � ing. TRLLAPOOSfl COUNTY SCPTffW S77 9.000.03 v Tli O «fOlUf� M � r THE TEAM ★ ★★★★★★★ Firs Row: Manager Fred McDougal, L. McGuire, C. Oliver, F. Bowers, C. Taplcy, J. Earnhardt, E. Adcock, L. Walker, S. Mason, R. Blankenship. Second Row: Coach Sanford, J. Mullanc, H. Clark, T. Towns, H. Price, J. Thomas, O. Brown, J. Adams, L. Bolan, C. Oglctrcc. Third Row: C. Newberry, H. Scroggins, A. J. Campbell, J. Hudson, W. Mixon, E. Brewer, J. Shaffer, R. Bish- op, H. Sanders, E. Goodwin. FOOTBALL AT A. C. H. S. Under the leadership of Coach Sandy” Sanford, the A. C. H. S. Wildcats started off its youngest squad in history. In spite of many injuries and tough opponents the entire squad played well. September 24: The Wildcats opened the season victoriously by defeating Prattville 21-0. Bolan and Price scored the touchdowns. The team was in good condition. October 1: The next week Sylacauga visited the Wildcats on their home field. Both the Wildcats and the Aggie’s played a good game. The Wildcats were de- feated 19-0. October 8: In the third home game of the year the Wildcats defeated the hard-fighting team from Lanett 13-0. Bolan and Brown made the touchdowns. October 15: The following week with many injuries the Wildcats were defeated by Dadeville 6-0. Fans left their seats many times to see plays of both teams. October 22: Alexander City went to Talladega the following week where they met the biggest team of the year. We were defeated 13-7. Captain Self played his last game and as usual was the outstanding back on the field. October 29: The next week the Wildcats traveled to the Valley Vocational School at Lanett. The score was tied until the last quarter of the game when the Valley defeated the Wildcats 12-7. Bolan scored for the Wildcats. November 5: The next week the Wildcats, with many injuries, played Tallassee. They defeated us 19-0. November 12: The following week with many regulars still on the bench the Wildcats were defeated by Phenix City 42-7. November 29: In the last game of the season the Wildcats went to Dadeville. A. C. led the Tigers 7-6 until the last 4 minutes when Dadeville intercepted a lateral and defeated the Wildcats 13-7. Bolan score for A. C. Cheerleaders: Elizabeth Causey, John Frank Nolen, Helen Windham, Paul Scherer Captain: BILLY SELF Alternate Captain: JIM WINDHAM ★ ★★★★★ Players In The Armed Forces: BILLY SELF, Captain JIM WINDHAM, Alternate Captain LOWELL BOLAN OBIE BROWN HERMAN PRICE LEWIS WALKER TOM TOWNS JAMES THOMAS ★ ★★★★★★★ First Row: J. Earnhardt, Forrest Bowers. Second Row: L. McGuire, C. Newberry, E. Adcock. Third Row: C. Oliver, C. Tapley, S. Mason. Lower gate—Pearson Field . . . Tom takes it easy . . . Billy advises Zero and Henry . . . Upsie daisy . . . Signals hep. Every day about this time . . . I’m sitting on top of the world . . . Any wounds today . . . Practice makes perfect . . . Take me out to the ball park . . . Hut, one, two, three, four. ★ ★★★★★★★ Euline at the bat . . . Manager McDougal . . . Please turn around. We want to know who you are . . . Tomorrow’s hero . . . Coach” . . . Every- body gives advice. THE ECHO STAFF Mary Edna Adcock—Editor-in-Chicf John Duncan—Assistant Editor Jean Williams—Feature Editor James Thomas—S torts Editor J. Duncan, M. E. Adcock, M. F. Not in Picture: James Earnhardt—Business Manager Julianne Ballard—Circulation Manager Mary Frances Scott—Advertising Mgr. Mrs. J. C. Askew—Faculty Advisor Scott, J. Williams, J. Earnhardt J. Ballard, J. Thomas ALEXANDER CITY HIGH SCHOOL BAND Mr. P. F. Bria, Director A. C. CLUB C. Newberry, W. Mixon, J. F. No- len, F. Causey, P. Scherer, F. Mc- Dougal, J. Mullane, L. McGuire, F. Bowers, F. Adcock, J. Thomas, J. Earnhardt, A. J. Campbell, F. Lam- berth, L. Walker, M. Bentley. Man- ager—Lambert; Cheerleaders—Causey, Scherer, Nolen, Ray. Not shown in group: T. Towns, B. Self, O. Brown, R. Blankenship, C. Oliver, S. Mason, J. Adams, hi. Price, T. Taplcy. BETA CLUB V. Havens, M. Dean, J. Williams, L. Robison, M. Wesson, M. Liles, M. Adcock, J. Ballard, M. B. F'arnhardt, F. Nelson, B. Hanks, R. Williamson, M. Avery, H. Ingram, L. Bullington, L. Dunaway, G. Ballard, P. Scherer, R. White, H. Forbus, J. Duncan, J. Earnhardt, Mr. H. L. Nipper, Spon- sor. Not shown in group: B. Bessc. FLOAT 1901 SUNBEAM GROUP BEAUTY CONTEST—1926 KEY TO: STORY IN PICTURES 1. Templeton 15. Adcock 30. Merline 2. Pemberton 16. Bence 31. Champion 3. Brown 17. Turner 32. Earnhardt 4. Fuller 18. Turner 33. McGuire 5. Neighbors 19. Turner 34. Scherer 6. Avery 20. Causey 35. Doris 7. Nelson 21. Turner 36. Forbus 8. Mooney 22. Abernathy 37. Ray 9. Besse 23. Moore 38. Wanda 10. Ballard 24. Dean 39. Marie 11. Colleen 2 5. Cole 40. Scott 12. Carolyn 26. Wesson 41. Duncan 13. Williams 27. Drake 42. Talley (Will-yams) 28. Bush 43. Lynn 14. Smith 29. Havens 44. Milner 1 PRESENT Post Office Airport WE PREDICT THAT Nurses, Gladys Thompson, Doris Mosely and Sara Dell Machen will stroll on the grounds of Alexander City’s new wonderful hospital. The class of ’44 held its 20th annual reunion with the Old Maid’s Club in charge of the program. Club members: Helen Riley, Helen Holt, June Drake, and Marie Bush, and Ruth Bence. Saturday, night brings forth Corny tunes from Paul Scherrer’s famous band, which includes Coley Baker, Bill Besse, and James Abernathy. Vocalists, Pau- line Patterson and Frankie Turner await their turn to perform (apologies to scrap drive) Madame Earl’s Beauty Salon shows customers, Misses Williams and Temple- ton, the finished product. The Power’s Model is Euline Turner. IN 1964 Good Gurgle Baby Food presents Baby Elizabeth Snooks Causey 8 times a week with John Duncan announcing. Gurgling the hit of the day, Catswal Kfen Ces” are Julia Smith, Margaret Turner, and Lanelle Neighbors. The Great Yehudi Houdini Forbus tries to hypnotize a chorus girl— Wanda Hodnett. It is reported that Charles Pemberton, Edith Mann and Irene Sacks were hypnotized 20 years ago and still bow to the wishes of the great Forbus. Swoon-crooner, Jimmy Sinatra Thomas is in competion with Forbusini. His velvety voice lulls the minds into a trance, Mary Mildner, Lorene Mooney, Bertha Talley and Rebecca Brown. Miss Virginia Havens remarks to her Algebra class This is too, too simple.” The class includes Marguerite Moore, Edna Simpson, Lois McGuire, and Col- len Jones. Dentist James Earnhardt performs his first operation on Ethel Nelson, while nurses Marguerite Dean and Caro- lyn Scott look on. Flash!! Judge Harold Ingram just issued a decree permitting women to carry rolling pins with them all the time to assure perfect harmony in the home, but the Thomases and the Mul- lanes carry their problems to divorce court. The President’s brain trust includes the highly intellectual group — Mary Edna Adcock, Bobby Little, Mary Brown Earnhardt, and Julianne Bal- lard. Governor Forrest Bowers holds a con- ference with reporters Georgia Bell Ful- ler, Kathleen Abrams, Marie Liles, Sec. takes notes while Champion, legal ad- visor looks on. t i' I FEATURES Gloria Denny Best All-Round John Duncan and Marie Liles Most Athletic Elizabeth Causey James Thomas Personality Mary Milner S James Earndardt Most Popular Elizabeth Causey and James Earndardt Most Dependable Evelyn Templeton and John Duncan Most Representative Juniors Imogene Thornell and Louis Bullington Life at ACHS 1. Run to dinner; 2. Grammar school at play; 3. Every day about this time; 4. Chowtime; 5. All aboard. Life at ACHS 1. Playmates; 2. Scrap for the Japs; 3. Now. Coach, you can’t out-talk a woman; 4. Tickets please; 5. F an ’em out, Elizabeth; 6. It isn’t any trouble to S-M-I-L-E. Life at ACHS 1. Hey, look! 2. A Marine comes home; 3. Ain’t ’ they cute? 4. Deep thinkers; 5. Let’s play ball; 6. Look at the birdie. Life at ACHS 1. Why the frown, girls? 2. Our modern scoreboard; 5. Scrimmaging; 4. Kick that goal! 5. 3:01. Picture: Ox team carrying water to the Hog Mountain Gold Mine HISTORY OF ALEXANDER CITY By Harold Forbus Long before white men had settled in the territory which is now Alexander City, the Hillabee and Elkahatchee Creek banks furnished ideal fishing and hunting grounds for the Indians. In 1833, Georgia Store was built by a white settler, who moved here from Georgia. He brought with him articles to trade to the Indians. The commu- nity was called Georgia Store until 183 5 when James Young and his family made this their home. The name of the community then changed to Youngville. Youngvillc was a thriving community and was the main supply place for the farmers that lived in this part. Farming wras the main occupation at this time. This was due to the fact that Youngville was bounded by rich, fertile soil. In 1861, at the beginning of the War Between the States, the Confederate States levied a tax of one tenth of the farm products produced to feed the soldiers and their families. Youngville was chosen to be the depository for the products grown around this territory. Large supply houses were built and food poured into Youngville. In 186 5 Rosseau Army and a division of Sherman’s Army moved into Youngville and destroyed this depository. It was said that a few years ago, bits of charred grain and corn were found where the depository once stood. No addition had been made to the population of Youngville until 1874 when the Central of Georgia finished their railroad to the point. The change was magical. Youngville became a perfect place for business. From the few people who were here before the railroad was finished the population increased to 1 500. Again the name of the community was changed. This time to Alex- ander City, in honor of Gen. E. P. Alexander, the President of the railroad. Alexander City increased in population and size but on April 13, 1902 the greatest calamity that has hit Alexander City struck. Almost all the town was destro.yed by fire. It was discovered about noon that fateful Friday in a wooden structure and because of high winds it spread very rapidly. It soon became ap- parent that the whole business section would be destroyed. In the end every business house and some of the dwellings were completely destroyed, with their merchandise and furnishings. A telegraph operator set up his sender and got word to the Associated Press about the fire. About nine that night a trainload of food and supplies was brought into Alexander City, for which they have al- ways been grateful. This great disaster could not daunt the spirit of Alexander City, so the citizens began to build new and better buildings. It was this time that Mr. Benjamin Russell built his first mill. Today it has expanded and grown into one of the largest mills of its kind. In all, there arc six mills, excluding the bleachcry, machine, and electric shops, filter plant, laundry, foundry, and many others. Another factory has been built here after that which is a part of Avondale Mills. Both of these mills, Russell and Avondale, have contributed greatly to the growth and welfare of Alexander City. From the time the United States declared war on Germany April 6, 1917 Alexander City did her bit in winning the war, such as buying victory bonds and sending their sons and husbands away to fight for their country. Then came November 11, 1918. The armistice had been signed. Alexander City, like many towns, had a great celebration because they knew their sons and husbands were safe. Just 2 3 years after the armistice had been signed, the United States entered another war. Alexander City again bade their loved ones goodbye. Today Alexander City is doing more than her share in the war effort. It has gone over its quota in buying War Bonds every time. Some of the things Alexander City is doing to further the winning of victory arc collecting scrap metal, paper, saving waste fats, rolling bandages, and buying even more than their share of bonds. These boys who have gone from here are happy to fight for such a place as Alexander City. This city knows what those boys want when they come home again, and today they are preparing in every way possible to fulfil these things. P [ c. PtJULSOH A. I. A. - H I T t. C. T WONTGOMtH-V • ALA. WE LOOK FORWARD TO THE FUTURE Blueprint of Memorial High School to be constructed after the war Wc pause to pay tribute to the men and women of Alexander City who are serving our country in the Armed Forces. COMPLIMENTS OF HILL GROCERY COMPANY SKINNER FURNITURE COMPANY ASKIN DRUG COMPANY DEAN and HENDERSON INSURANCE COMPANY CARLISLE and FOX FIRST NATIONAL BANK THE SPECIALTY SHOP COMPLIMENTS OF JACKSON THEATERS INVEST 10% OF YOUR SALARY IN WAR STAMPS and BONDS CALLAHAN MOTOR COMPANY I i V i BUY WAR STAMPS and BONDS REGULARLY ALEXANDER CITY, ALABAMA I ( ( s i j j j S i j s s j S S I ' COMPLIMENTS OF SORRELL STUDIO COMPLIMENTS OF j GUNN BROTHERS GROCERY COMPANY I t I I J COMPLIMENTS OF J } s MITCHELL BARBER SHOP ( I ( COMPLIMENTS OF NICK'S CAFE COMPLIMENTS OF DR. J. H. MERRILL, Optometrist COMPLIMENTS OF WATER'S I ( j COMPLIMENTS OF I j j HOUSE JEWELRY COMPANY COMPLIMENTS OF DUNCAN and SON Compliments of The Russell Manufacturing Company COMPLIMENTS OF CARLISLE DRUG COMPANY PHONE 16 ELMORE'S Five and Ten j t COMPLIMENTS OF I i i RADNEY FURNITURE COMPANY COMPLIMENTS OF CLIMAX CAFE Compliments of AVONDALE MILLS OF ALABAMA ★ ★ ★ ' ! ] s j COMPLIMENTS OF ALEXANDER CITY CREAMERY COMPLIMENTS OF J CITY DRUG COMPANY HOWARD DRY CLEANERS ★ ★ ★ ONE DAY SERVICE WHEN REQUESTED COMPLIMENTS OF WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATE STORE DUNLAP FRUIT and VEGETABLE BOWL PLEASING YOU IS OUR BUSINESS 4 4 s 4 4 v 4 4 I j OUR MOTTO: WE SERVE TO SERVE AGAIN PHONE 411 MACK'S TAXI and TRANSFER PHONES 282 and 43 W. C. 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