It Happened in February

We will be looking back 25, 40, 70 and 100 years to see what was being printed in The Pioneer News in 1998, 1983, 1953 and 1923 in the month of February.

1998 - 25 Years Ago.

Sandra Shepherd, Shirley Hardin, Harry Crigler, Mary Smalley, Tommy Crigler and Beulah McCloud helped their parents Harry and Ellen Mae (Maraman) Crigler celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary.

Also celebrating their golden wedding anniversary were Clifford and Bobbie Johnson of Mt. Washington, along with their children, Ramona Stout, Gene Johnson, Mike Johnson, Terry Chapman and Tim Johnson.

Julie Krebs and Kristi Lynne McCauley, both of Shepherdsville, were named to the President's List at Eastern Kentucky University.

Other academic achievers included Jayda Freibert on the Virginia Tech Dean's List; and five on that list at Campbellsville University including Dewayne Preston Frazier, Samuel Neal Potter, Christopher Chad Floyd, Stacia M. Payton and Stacey Denise Willis.

Jo Ann Yates was hired to lead the Shepherdsville - Bullitt County Convention and Tourism Commission.

Amanda LaFavers and Danny Werkmeister were pictured performing in Bullitt Central's musical production, Rockin' Around the Clock.

For his Eagle Scout project, Ashley Branham of Mt. Washington built benches for the residents of Green Meadows Health Care Center.

Two well-known attorneys were competing for the office of County Attorney: Rodney Burress and Walt Sholar.

Meghan Metzmeier was pictured choosing a duck from the little pond at the Pleasant Grove Elementary School Winter Festival.

Nickie Randall scored 27 points for Bullitt East as the Lady Chargers defeated Shelby County 57-41. Also scoring in double figures was Amanda Mills with 17.

Tommy Kappel, Lebanon Junction funeral director, was recognized by the Kentucky State Coroner's Association for achieving the level of Master Coroner.

Francis and Elizabeth Catherine Sullivan, owners of Sullivan's Bakery in Mt. Washington, were celebrating 40 years of marriage.

And Shirl Ryan wrote about Lowell Myers, local State Farm agent, who replaced Bud Hardy just in time to see his office submerged in the 1997 flood. I guess he figures he is high and dry these days.

1983 - 40 Years Ago.

Ruth Owens of Lebanon Junction wrote about Suzanne Marie Halk, daughter of George and Judy Halk, who modeled flower girl dresses in a bridal extravaganza in Louisville. She also reminded folks of the fixings at Dennie Beeler's dinner in the St. Benedict lunchroom.

Ruth also wrote about a new local country and western band called the "Dark Hollow Boys" that included Dale Eskridge and Paul Dickerson of Lebanon Junction.

Dianna Lynn Tarter of Lebanon Junction received the Talent Award in the Valentine pageant at Campbellsville College as she portrayed a character of Smurfette in a monologue about Valentine's Day in Smurf Land.

The Hebron correspondent reminded folks of the fish supper to be held at Hebron Presbyterian Church before the Lenten Services. Ike Neal was cooking the fish.

The paper's lead story on February 17th was about Irene Carroll and the scholarship fund sponsored by the Bullitt County Woman's Club. The fund was begun partly with a memorial fund set up at the death of T. C. Carroll, Irene's husband, who was prominent in the county for many years.

Leo B. "Buck" Dawson, president of the Peoples Bank of Lebanon Junction, passed away.

Pam Crouch, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Mann of Mt. Washington, toured London and France in a group from Western Kentucky University.

Chuck Journey and Sandy Bleemel were king and queen for Bullitt Central's homecoming game.

Alvin Moorman of Shepherdsville was one of ten Kentucky finalists out of over 1500 candidates nationwide for a full scholarship at Eureka College. The scholarship was named for President Ronald Reagan, a former graduate of the school.

D. B. and Thelma Mattingly of Mt. Washington celebrated their golden wedding anniversary.

Lt. Governor Martha Layne Collins selected Sheriff "Shot" Dooley, Sam Hardy, and Marian Farris to head up her campaign for governor in Bullitt County.

And I remember with pleasure when the congregations of Mt. Zion Baptist and Shepherdsville First Baptist joined in worship with Mt. Zion's choir providing the music and Bill Crosby the preaching.

1953 - 70 Years Ago.

The Lions Clubs of Shepherdsville and Lebanon Junction played two games of basketball with the following participants. For Shepherdsville, Prof. Rodgers, Neil Farris, Robert Tanner, Jimmy Powers, Ted Lesch, Billy Hill, Adrain Jones, Bill Snellen, Lindsey Mattingly, Elihu Meador, Raymond Terry, Burlyn Pike and Woodrow Masden; for Lebanon Junction, Charles Tribble, Charles Muir, David Lovell, Junior Thompson, Russell Argenbright, Coach Smith, J. E. Newton, W. H. Meadows and Marvin Duckett.

They also featured games between local "Biddy" teams, boys ten and under, with the following playing for Shepherdsville: Bill Lee, C. E. Roby, Bill Morrison, Billy Scroggins, Chuck Bullock, Anthony Bullock, Mike Rodgers, Gary Feltner, Billy Hackett, Jimmy Bunce, Jimmy Smothers, Joe Caddel, Ronnie Bishop, Melvin Morris, Buddy Messer and Tommy Shaw.

Lebanon Junction's Biddies included Billy Isgrigg, Larry Ward, Benny McDonald, Tommy Price, Lee Barger, Charles Greenwell, Gerald Greenwell and Daryle Lee.

Do you remember when the Shepherd Theatre had its grand re-opening with soft cushion seats replacing the old wooden ones?

The February 6th paper announced the passing of Charlie Bridwell, former county coroner; John B. Hoagland at the Bardstown Junction home of his son, J. E. Hoagland; Frank Richardson who died in Florida and was buried at the Hebron Cemetery; Orlean T. Lee, age 83, of the Belmont community; Selbert D. Owen at his Mt. Washington home; and Mrs. Lydia Shepherd Keith at her home near Bullitt Lick Church.

Miss Betty Berman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edd Berman of Shepherdsville, married P. B. Carter Jr., also of Shepherdsville, at the Shepherdsville Baptist Church in a ceremony performed by the Rev. R. B. Hines.

With Circuit Court in session, the following men were called to duty on the Grand Jury: James A. Coakley, Bud Brown, George D. Bardbury, C. T. Korfhage, Forrest Moore, John E. Stottman, Posey Grant, Hugo Maraman, William L. Crumbacker, Frank Bleemel, Carl E. Vance, J. V. Ashby, William R. French, Vernon Duckett, Neal B. Williams, Mitch Moore, Burris Williams Jr., Elmer Downs, Raymond Moore, Everett Hackett, Frank Cornell, H. C. Williams Jr., Frank Hicks and Hobert L. Roby.

The Hebron correspondent wrote that E. Z. Wigginton passed his 79th birthday and was honored with a turkey dinner. She also thanked Mrs. Haley for a share of the fruits of a recent hog killing.

And the Baptist Student Union Executive Board of Campbellsville College met at the Shepherdsville Baptist Church under the leadership of Gerald "Jerry" Bergen of Shepherdsville. Their weekend activities concluded at the Sunday Evening Worship Hour where Jerry Bergen spoke. He was the son of Thelma (Crenshaw) Bergen and brother of Penny Bergen (later Penny Pack).

1923 - 100 Years Ago.

Two sisters, who had married two brothers, died a day apart and were buried together in the Knob Creek Union Church Cemetery. They were Mary, wife of Tom Corum, and Nomia, wife of Jim Corum. Both sisters died of pneumonia. Both couples lived together in one house near Cupio.

Geo. W. Maraman, one of the most successful merchants in this county died at his home. He was one of the most industrious men in Shepherdsville, and had built up a splendid general store along with his brothers, H. L. Maraman and W. J. Maraman. He was survived by his widow, Mrs. Sue (Swearingen) Maraman, one daughter, Mrs. Geneva Henderson, four sons, Conrad Maraman, Horace Maraman, Henry Maraman and Roy L. Maraman, all of Bullitt County.

Gabe Summers, of Shepherdsville, was elected captain of the Centre College Freshmen basketball team.

The Bullitt County Bank announced that it would begin business in its handsome new brick and stone banking house on Saturday, February 24. This fine building still stands on the northeast corner of the old town square, diagonally across from the old Maraman store building.

The bank's staff included J. F. Combs, President, O. P. Means, Vice President, H. H. Combs, Cashier, Miss Doris Miller, Stenographer and teller; bookkeepers and tellers - Myron L. Combs, Miss Holloway Miller, and Ralph C. Henderson; directors - B. F. Pope, J. W. Croan, R. L. Troutman, and W. N. Griffin.

J. T. Wickersham, of Lebanon Junction, sold an interest in his undertaking business to Mr. Otho Quick, former undertaker of Lebanon Junction and either or both of them were ready to serve the community with the most up-to-date equipment, including motor and horse hearse.

And the paper's editor wrote that someone played a shabby trick on Dr. Ridgway, Charles Morrison and W. E. Ashby. The three men went down Salt River in a motorboat and landed on the Howlett farm and walked up to J. C. Holsclaw's. While they were gone, someone rowed the boat across the river and tied it up over there. When the three men came back and found their boat on the opposite side they were naturally upset. Finally, Dr. Ridgway secured a rig and drove to Bardstown Junction and came home on the train, while Charlie and Willie raved and whooped on the river bank. They finally got Ben Hardy to bring their boat across to them and came home in the gathering shadows of the rapidly approaching night, too late for supper.

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