The company that manufactures the iconic lighter — known to all served in the military — is now a nonagenarian. Zippo Manufacturing Company recently celebrated its 90th birthday. And during this time, Zippo lighters have been manufactured continuously in Bradford, Pennsylvania. The company had its beginning in the early 1930s at the Bradford Country Club. Its founder, George Blaisdell, observed […]
Starnge BUT TRUE
Short life for MLB baseball* A town in Washington has a treetop bridge over a busy road that’s just big enough for squirrels, called the Nutty Narrows Bridge. * Russian author Vladimir Nabokov came up with the idea for smiley emoticons in 1969. * Now here’s a great way to “go green”: Residents of Surabaya, Indonesia, can pay their bus fare with plastic waste, […]
Democrat reader likes Steve Flowers’ column, Pictures from the Past
Dear Editor, I reside at Clarke Place in Grove Hill. Every other week we go to a store in Grove Hill to shop for items. About 18 patients and some workers at the home go and today (Sept. 9) I bought two cold drinks and other items. And, of course, I bought a great newspaper for only 75 cents, y’alls […]
Tucker
James Roy Tucker, 80, was born Jan. 16, 1942 in Milwaukee, Wisc. He passed away following a long battle with congestive heart failure Aug. 23, 2022. A graduate of Princess Anne High School, James continued his education by attending Elon College on a football scholarship, then graduating from the Apprentice School of Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company before […]
Turner
Voncille Sealy Turner, 92, of Whatley, passed away Sept. 5, 2022. She was born on May 16, 1930 to parents Claude Amos Sealey and Addie Mae Truell Sealey. Voncille worked at Vanity Fair as a seamstress, later retiring. She loved quilting, gardening, gospel singing and cooking. Many of her friends and family always patiently waited for the treats she had […]
Finlay
Louis Malone Finlay, Jr., 90, of Gainestown and Jackson died September 6, 2022 following a brief illness. He was born January 31, 1932 in Mobile to Louis Malone Finlay, Sr. and Sally Smith Finlay. Louis attended the University of Alabama where he was a member of the Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity and later graduated with a degree in Business Administration. […]
Gates
Martha Sue Jones Gates, 75, was called to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, September 9, 2022, with her loving family by her side. Martha was a true, proper Southern lady – loving, giving, softspoken, strong, sweet, and polite, yet feisty. She also enjoyed serving her community and country as a poll worker. Martha loved her church ( […]
Few
Laura Powell Few, 72, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 6, 2022. She was born in Clarke County, Alabama to Bobby Neal Powell and Wanda Brown Powell on July 11, 1950. Laura was a firecracker with an insurmountable zeal for life. She was one of the most hard-working individuals you would ever come upon. Laura […]
Church Announcements
The New Greater First Baptist Church of Thomasville will hold its Fall Homecoming and Revival. Homecoming service Sunday, Sept. 18 at 11 a.m. Dr. Clifford Jones of Greater Peace Baptist Church Opelika, Ala. will bring the morning message. Services will resume Monday through Thursday nights at 6:30 p.m. Reverend Byron A. Jackson of Greater Thankful Baptist Church Anniston, Ala. will […]