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With the Henry County Fair kicking off Friday, we'll be sharing old fair photos this week to get everyone in the spirit....
08/07/2025

With the Henry County Fair kicking off Friday, we'll be sharing old fair photos this week to get everyone in the spirit.

In photo are the Dress R***e winners of 1947, from the different communities in Henry County.

From the Grove Tower of 1960-61:Coach Mel Pratt explains the finer points of sliding to the members of the 1961 Varsity ...
08/06/2025

From the Grove Tower of 1960-61:
Coach Mel Pratt explains the finer points of sliding to the members of the 1961 Varsity baseball squad with the help of a demonstration by Larry Laycook. Members are, kneeling, Sammy Cole, Robert Hitt,
Jim Williams, John Foust, Roy Lawrence, Ron Frey and Jerry Mustain. Standing are Dennis Owens, Michael Childs, Tom Williams, Bill Moody and Bill Mitchell.

Did you know Oliver's Hospital was the first hospital in Paris, built in 1921.It was located on Thompson Street and is n...
08/05/2025

Did you know Oliver's Hospital was the first hospital in Paris, built in 1921.

It was located on Thompson Street and is now an apartment building.

Located directly behind Ridgeway Funeral Home, it was owned and operated by Dr. A.A. Oliver.

In the book, "Paris--The City Beautiful" by Sue Fox, it is referred to as "Oliver's Hospital". By the time the postcard seen here was printed, it was referred to as Paris General Hospital.

At the time it was built, it boasted of 20 modern rooms with 'modern equipment throughout'.

Atkins-Porter School was a beautiful building, located at the corner of Highland and Walnut Streets in Paris, It was an ...
08/04/2025

Atkins-Porter School was a beautiful building, located at the corner of Highland and Walnut Streets in Paris, It was an educational landmark for many generations.

We know you'll recognize people in this photo, the 1955 graduation photo for the school.

Do you remember Lakeview Grocery and Cafe at Paris Landing?On their postcard, they advertised "boats, motors, guides, gr...
08/03/2025

Do you remember Lakeview Grocery and Cafe at Paris Landing?

On their postcard, they advertised "boats, motors, guides, groceries, restaurant, gas, oil, novelties, all kinds of bait."
For reservations, phone 159J.

Let's take a stroll down Memory Lane. Do you remember the menu at the Avalon? Good food and good variety. And look at th...
08/03/2025

Let's take a stroll down Memory Lane.

Do you remember the menu at the Avalon? Good food and good variety. And look at those prices. Lobster Tails for $3.00?

The Grove High School Glee Club from 1949.First row; Carolyn McClain, Sarah Lyon, Martha Marshall, Maunone Mitchell, ...
08/03/2025

The Grove High School Glee Club from 1949.

First row; Carolyn McClain, Sarah Lyon, Martha Marshall, Maunone Mitchell, Doone Fish, Ann Powers, Gail Barton, Betty Lou Jackson
Second row; Frances Arnett, Ann Fitzsimmons, Rebecca Blanton, Bobbie Jean Hedges, Dianna Diggs*, Margaret Smith*, June Turner*, Rebekah Scott*, JoAnne Paschall
Third row; Doris Freeman, Virginia Britt, Sue Neal Burnette, Madelon Owen, Shirley Paschall, Patricia Yarbrough, Mrs. Pardue
Fourth row; Joyce Willoughby, Jane Williams, Julia Crutcher, Carol Fish, Harriet Wheatly, Margaret Ann MeGehee
Fifth row; Jean Williams, Betty Kistenmacher, Bobbie Jean Burton, Mary Ann Fitch, Martha Sue Fitzsimmons, Virginia Hobby.
(*) indicates Class of 1952

Do you remember the Rio Motel? It was located on Tyson Ave. near the intersection with East Wood St. (roughly where Bass...
08/01/2025

Do you remember the Rio Motel?

It was located on Tyson Ave. near the intersection with East Wood St. (roughly where Bass Realty is now).

It was a large motel, with good-sized signage as you can see. It featured 'private baths', as well as electric heat and air conditioning.

Note the sign for Smothers & Moody Insurance and Real Estate Agency at the front.

Top Athletes for Grove High 1960-61:Winning Athletic Honors for Grove were:Jerry Mustain, All Lake Conference Guard;Samm...
07/31/2025

Top Athletes for Grove High 1960-61:

Winning Athletic Honors for Grove were:
Jerry Mustain, All Lake Conference Guard;
Sammy Cole, All Lake Conference Forward;
Jerry Guthrie, Best Tackler;
Larry Guthrie, Best Blocker;
Jack Veazey, Most Valuable Player, Best Spirit.

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