MID-SOUTH MEMORIES
25 years ago — 1995
Lemoyne-owen College has agreed to abandon appeals of an unfavorable audit and will return $277,902 to the Department of Education for loans and grants paid to students in unapproved programs in Mississippi. The college has five years in which to repay the money, federal officials said Friday. Lemoyne-owen’s liability dates to 1992 and 1993, when the school offered college courses at off-campus sites in Tunica and Greenville, Miss.
50 years ago — 1970
Singer Marguerite Piazza, who recently battled successfully against cancer, will become chairman of the 1971 National Cancer Crusade. “She knows the enemy and its warning signals,” William B. Lewis, chairman of the society’s national board, told The Commercial Appeal yesterday. “We think she will be a most effective campaign manager,” said Mr. Lewis. “She will be leading 2 million volunteers throughout this country for fundraising and education about cancer.”
75 years ago — 1945
Climaxing two hours of colorful festivities and keen competition at Overton Park, the 17th annual Wading Pool Revue yesterday afternoon crowned a new king and queen of Memphis children — “Miss and Master Memphis of 1945.” Chosen from 300 contestants representing the various Memphis playgrounds were Ranell Smith of Hollywood and Glen Raymond Sanderson of Vollentine.
100 years ago — 1920
Half of the 16 fire companies of Memphis are now manned by regulars while the others are manned by volunteers during the walkout. The volunteers are working on three shifts in 24 hours. In addition to the eats being brought to them by their families, they are being fed from the Hotel Gayoso.
125 years ago — 1895
The ladies of Shelby County have been left in a most embarrassing position by the County Court. The court had promised them an appropriation of $600 to make an exhibit at the Atlanta Exposition. They have spent weeks preparing the exhibit and were ready to let contracts for some work when the County Court rescinded the appropriation, explaining that there is no money for it. The ladies are in tears and someone should come to their rescue immediately.