Looking Back

25 Years Ago - November 25, 1997

At the Nov. 17 special session for Falmouth City Council, the second reading of the ordinance for hiring a city administrator was read. Steve Hasson was chosen by council to fill the position of administrator.

Newly appointed school board member Steve Thomas was sworn in at the Nov. 20 meeting by Pendleton County Circuit Court Clerk Marvin Sullivan.

Residents and visitors entering or leaving the city of Falmouth can enjoy the Christmas decorations on the entrance sign located at the intersection of West Shelby Street and U.S. 27. The Christmas Parade Committee purchased the decoration for the sign.

After seven months of serving their customers from crowded trailers and working with the bare necessities, on Oct 14, Falmouth’s postal workers were able to return to their downtown workplace.

Over 130 people gathered at the Falmouth Wesleyan Church on Thurs., Nov. 6, to attend the fourth annual holiday program sponsored by Woodhead Funeral Home and Hospice of Hope.

50 Years Ago - November 24, 1972

The Lexington burley tobacco market on opening day Monday had an average of $78.89 [per hundred], which was less than expected. The trend was about the same all over the state.

Pendleton County Merchants announced a united effort to “shop at home” this Christmas and to give away $500 in cash prizes in script and a 25” color TV set, value $650, grand total $1,150 in prizes. Merchants begin giving out tickets this Friday, Nov. 24.

Joe Green named has been new Falmouth policeman, replacing Joe Blackaby who resigned.

Gil Ammerman, 14-year-old freshman of Pendleton High School, went deer hunting last Wednesday after school by himself and within the hour was back home for help to bring home the eight-point buck he had just killed.

The 53rd annual convention of the Kentucky Farm Bureau was held at the Phoenix Hotel, Lexington, Nov. 16-19. Those attending from Pendleton County were Mr. And Mrs. Tommy Ammerman, Mrs. and Mrs. J. C. Beckett, and L. E. Conrad.

75 Years Ago - November 21, 1947

Pendleton County 4-H Club members will exhibit samples from their 1947 tobacco crop at Hafer Farm Supply Store, Falmouth, on Nov. 22. Each member will exhibit three hands each of flyings, lugs, bright leaf, and red.

Rotarians from three counties “turned on” Monday night and held one of the biggest inter-city meetings ever staged in Falmouth.

The L-L-L Restaurant, Falmouth, will serve a special Thanksgiving dinner from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. We will serve roast turkey, sage dressing, and side choices. Price $1.50.

A Junior Chamber of Commerce of Falmouth and Pendleton County is to be organized at the American Legion Hall this Wednesday night, Nov. 19, at 7:30 o’clock.

The new modern and up-to-date store front of R. Risk Arnold’s on Shelby St. in Falmouth is rapidly being finished. Last week, the large modern plate-glass windows were installed in the hardware store and Arnold’s Annex. When finished, it will be the most modern store front in Falmouth.

Butler Theatre of Butler announces that on Sunday and Monday, Nov. 24 and 25, Deep Valley will be shown at their theatre.

The Ladies Aid Society of the Falmouth Baptist Church will meet with Mrs. Seaman Rule on Thursday afternoon, Nov. 20, at 2:30 o’clock.

100 Years Ago - November 24, 1922

The junior class of the Butler High School entertained the seniors at the school building in that place on Thursday evening, Nov. 16, with an elegant four-course dinner.

The local football team defeated Butler at the Fair Grounds Park Sunday for the third time this season. The score was 26-0.

The county [farmers’] union will meet at the city hall in Falmouth Saturday at 10:00 a.m. A large attendance is desired.

E. F. Bradford of this city has sold one of his fine pointer pups to a party in Mississippi for $60.

Howard Rowland, an expert blacksmith, has opened a shop at Browning’s Corner and is prepared to do horse shoeing, blacksmithing, and all kinds of repair work. He solicits your time.

Gardnersville Lodge, No. 172, I.O.O.F., will give an oyster supper on Tuesday night, Dec. 5. All members are requested to be present.

I am taking orders for Christmas presents. If you are wanting a present for sweetheart, wife, or husband, I will be glad to show you my line of presents. Rings for women and men, silk umbrellas for ladies and gents; also manicuring sets, beauty boxes, purses and other presents too numerous to mention. Yours for a big Xmas, J.W. Kellum, at the Fountain Store, Falmouth, Ky.

Pursuant to instructions given in an order passed by the mayor and board of councilmen of the City of Falmouth, Ky., held on the 16th day of November, 1922, the undersigned city clerk will receive sealed bids for as follows: one one-ton truck with metal band hoist dump body. Truck to have a closed cab and equipped with an electric starter. All bids must be in the hands of the city clerk by 7:00 p.m., Dec. 1, at which time same shall be opened in open session of the city council of the City of Falmouth, Ky., and contract will be awarded to the largest and best bidder. The city council reserves the right to reject any or all bids.--Jno. A. Woodhead, City Clerk.