Crossville Chronicle, Crossville, TN

Area News

May 22, 2008

LOOKING BACK: A weekly historical news feature

May 1887

Mr. George Martin of Pomona sent for our inspection delicious strawberries raised in his garden. He asked if anyone in Crossville could beat them. We think it doubtful but if anyone wants to send us their strawberries accompanied by sugar and cream we will take great pleasure in judging.

Lee Dunbar found the skin of a bull snake shed this spring. It is over six feet long but according to prevailing opinion about two feet of the tail is missing which would make the reptile eight feet in length. Although harmless in nature its size is sufficient to make the ordinary traveler go around him.

Mr. Forbes has removed the old barn at the corner of Main and Second Street and will place a fence on the lot. This is an improvement worthy of imitation.

May 1945

You will have an opportunity to have electric power in your home soon. A county-wide meeting is to be held at the court house. The manager of Volunteer Electric Cooperative and John Odom, county agent will be there to give you all the details.

Mr. & Mrs. W.E. Anderson received a telegram which said, “It’s a long stretch from no-man’s land to you but I made it well and safe. See you soon!” The message sent from San Francisco was from their grandson Ham A. Selby. He was taken prisoner by the Japanese after the fall of Bataan three years ago.

May 1987

An apparently little known fact in this area is that a recipient of this country’s highest honor, the Congressional Medal of Honor, is buried in a local cemetery. Many have heard so much about Sgt. Alvin York from nearby while very little seems to be known about Crossville WWI veteran, Sgt. Milo Lemert. On May 25 a Memorial Day program sponsored by American Legion Post 163 will dedicate a Congressional Medal of Honor grave marker. This should have been done years ago but seemingly little was known about Milo Lemert and his heroic acts under enemy fire. Editor Mike Moser brought it to the attention of Congressman Jim Cooper who will be the speaker at the dedication.

Text Only
Area News
  • Meth lab seized from motel room

    A Cumberland County couple have been charged in connection with the seizure of items commonly associated with the clandestine manufacture of methamphetamine that were seized from a local motel room Friday.

    February 10, 2012

  • No suspects known in stabbing

    Crossville Police say they have little to go on after a Cumberland County man was found in the parking lot of a local nightspot suffering from a stab wound and injuries received in a fight.

    February 10, 2012

  • SMHS Top Ten.jpg Lyon, Smith earn top honors at SMHS

    Katherine Lyon has earned valedictorian honors at Stone Memorial High School in the Class of 2012, while Anna Smith is the salutatorian.

    February 9, 2012 1 Photo

  • TVA burglary draws 8-year sentence on plea

    A Cumberland County man observed by a Tennessee Valley Authority employee driving the employee's service vehicle out of a secured lot has pleaded guilty to two of the several charges he was facing and has been sentenced to eight years in prison.

    February 9, 2012

  • go red2.jpg Go Red encourages proper diet to fight heart disease

    Heart disease kills more women than all forms of cancer combined, but the American Heart Association estimates 80 percent of cardiac events in women could be prevented if women made the right choices in diet, exercise and not smoking.

    February 9, 2012 1 Photo

  • DCS commissioner defends decision on closing Taft

    Department of Children's Services Commissioner Kathryn O'Day on Wednesday defended Republican Gov. Bill Haslam's decision to close the Taft Youth Development Center in Bledsoe County.

    February 9, 2012

  • Water service restored to Renegade

    Water service was restored to 86 residences on Renegade Mountain Monday afternoon after it had been turned off for several days following a fee dispute between the Renegade Community Club and the Laurel Hills Condominiums Property Owners Association.

    February 9, 2012

  • CCHS Top Ten.jpg CCHS names Top Ten for Class of 2012

    Abigayle Marie Claflin has earned the top spot in the Cumberland County High School Class of 2012, followed by Taylor Nicole Vaden as the class salutatorian.

    February 8, 2012 1 Photo

  • Health reform law saves $2.1 billion for 3.6 million Americans with Medicare

    Nearly 3.6 million people with Medicare saved $2.1 billion on their prescription drugs in 2011 thanks to the Affordable Care Act according to data issued today by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Savings for people with Medicare will increase over time.

    February 8, 2012

  • BOE ready to present vision to community

    After months of work, the Cumberland County Board of Education approved a revised mission statement, belief statements and vision statements in January and is ready to start presenting the document to the community.

    February 8, 2012

Section Teases
Seasonal Content
Parade
AP Video
Denver's Largest-Ever Drug Bust Nets Dozens Marines: No Punishment for Nazi-like Flag Vets Look to Translate Military Skills Into Jobs Expert: Removing LA School's Staff 'Appropriate' Raw Video: School Bus Burst Into Flames LA School Reopens Amid Sex Abuse Scandal $25B Settlement Reached Over Foreclosure Abuses Pentagon: Allow Women Closer to Front Lines Obama Gives Education Waivers to 10 States Giffords Aide to Run for Her Seat LA School in Sex Abuse Scandal Reopens Winter Slamming North Asia, Parts of Europe Syrian Forces Renew Bombardment of Homs States, Banks Reach Foreclosure-abuse Settlement Raw Video: Italy's Mount Etna Bursts Into Life Greeks March; Angry Despite Debt Deal Raw Video: U.S. Pullout Celebration Raw Video: Annual Empire State Building Run-Up Man Killed in Courthouse Shootout Air Force Airlines: Leaders Get Polished Service
Community Calendar
Loading…
Events by eviesays.com
Hyperlocal Search
Premier Guide
Find a business

Walking Fingers
Maps, Menus, Store hours, Coupons, and more...
Premier Guide
Popular Searches
Powered by Local.com
Weather Radar