Looking Back

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10 years ago
Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation announced the purchase of ConAgra.
Rell Porter signed a letter of intent to play basketball for Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va.
Jermaine Traylor signed a letter of intent to play football for Central Arkansas University
 
20 YEARS AGO
A local fund-raiser was held for gubernatorial candidate George W. Bush’s campaign fund. The fundraiser was held at the home of Lonnie ‘Bo’ and Patty Pilgrim.
Susie Thomas receives a National Community Service Award from the American Association of Retired Persons.
Heather Harrel qualifies for regional tennis tournament after placing second in district.
 
30 YEARS AGO
“Hometown Togetherness” is the theme of the annual chamber of commerce banquet. 
Jesse Daniel was named Man of the Year and Betty Chiarello is “Woman of the Year.” Dr. Dan Kincaid receives the agricultural award.
City council told by Department of Health that a 150,000 gallon water storage tank on Cypress Street doesn’t meet state standards.
Track team wins 13-AAA title.
 
40 YEARS AGO
Seven Up-Double Cola Bottling Co. sells to Sam Hatchers of Mount Pleasant.
Billy Rex Lawrence buys Pittsburg Livestock Marketing Co.
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Bigbie awarded Yard of the Month by Rosebud Garden Club.
 
50 YEARS AGO
Willard Burnham joins staff of First Baptist Church as minister of music and education.
Pirate track team wins district crown with Chuck Johns and Barry Collins giving local fans plenty of thrills in the finish line.
Bookmobile made a regular stop at city hall.
 
60 YEARS AGO
Abandoned ice box bill passes in Texas.
Kiwanis Club sponsors rodeo.
A. H. Skipper reported birth of triplet chinchillas.
B. G. Byrd is named Camp County representative on the draft board.
 
70 YEARS AGO
Harris Bros. sell 5,000 bushels of sweet potatoes to S. D. Carpenter.
Olvis Spencer was made keeper to Ferndale Club Lake.
Red Cross subscriptions amounted to $5,252.52.
 
80 YEARS AGO
A number of Pittsburg women go to Henderson to enter golf tournament.
The chamber of commerce takes steps to secure a community canning plant.
 
110 YEARS AGO
A quantity of whiskey and wine, taken from a local prescription house, was poured into the street by Sheriff Stafford.
A hypnotist and mind reader entertained Pittsburg residents with his powers.
The Camp County Medical Society was composed of 20 members
 
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