MID-SOUTH MEMORIES
25 years ago — 1997
Philanthropist Mertie Buckman is giving $1 million to Girls Incorporated of Memphis, the first endowment for the organization that has helped empower girls since 1946. The gift was announced Sunday during an opening ceremony for the agency’s newly renovated and expanded North Memphis center at 686 N. Seventh.
50 years ago — 1972
Singing His Praise: John Lennon has been named the Singer’s Singer in a poll of his fellow musicians made by New Musical Express, a British pop music magazine. Fellow ex-beatle Paul Mccartney ranked 15th, tied with Van
Morrison and Randy Newman. The voting polled the opinions of musicians such as Little Richard, Bob Dylan, David Cassidy and Rick Nelson.
75 years ago — 1947
Memphis, just “Doin’ What Comes Naturally” — for Lloyd T. Binford — has slammed the door on “Annie, Get Your Gun.” The Mary Martin company of the Broadway musical smash, produced by Rodgers-and-hammerstein with an Irving Berlin score, was to have played Ellis Auditorium Oct. 29-Nov. 1. But in deference to the chairman of the Memphis censor board, the engagement here has been canceled.
100 years ago — 1922
More than 20,000 pupils of the Memphis city schools, granted full holiday for the occasion, will join the Hegira today for the great Tri-state Fair, because this is Children’s Day and they will be honored guests. Reduced prices will be in effect all day for those under 18 years, and special events are planned for their entertainment.
125 years ago — 1897
CHATTANOOGA – The city council tonight passed an ordinance on the second reading, regulating water rates, and it will be finally passed next Tuesday night. The rate adopted is a compromise based on the existing rates at Knoxville, Nashville, Birmingham and Atlanta.