Years Ago

As it appeared in the Fifty Years Ago column in the Sunday, Dec. 11 1966, edition of the Rome News-Tribune

Submarine warfare was the topic of conversation in Rome a half-century ago as reports came that Germany had torpedoed another British ship, the Arabia. This again placed the United States and Germany on the brink of war because the U.S. had threatened in April, after the German torpedoing of another British ship, the Essex, to break off diplomatic relations with Germany

Lloyd George had been chosen head of the government in England.

Suffragettes were in profuse evidence this week half a century ago at a speech given by President Wilson. Banners and placard urging rights for women hung from the walls of the building where the speech was made.

Ground was broken in Lindale this week 50 years ago in preparation for the construction of a new Methodist church. The church was to be built on the triangular lot on Avenue B in New Town.

The plant and business of the Acme Lumber Co. was purchased this week by the Georgia Manufacturing Corp. whose officers included F.W. Quaries, president; W.L. Hume, manager; Jule Glover, secretary-treasurer. The company was located in north Rome.

Rome was among a list of cities mentioned as a favorable location for a government armor plant. City officials were making mighty strides to procure the plant for the city.

A congenial group of guests enjoyed in elegant dinner this week at the home Mrs. John H. Hawkins.

The beautifully appointed dining table had covers laid for Miss May Young, Miss Lou Gray, Miss Mary Jones, Mssers. Frank Murray, B.M. Brown, Dr. A.F. Rutledge and the hostess.

Lindale was the scene of an unusual wedding ceremony this week a halfcentury ago.

William Brock and Miss Effie Barrett were married by the Rev. T.D. Fitzpatrick. The ceremony was performed in the street as the preacher was about to board a train.