PULASKI'S PAST: County Allotment for Relief Work is $3,500 (2024)

This month we will be looking way back into the past – all the way back to 1934, 90 years ago. In 1934, America was experiencing the Great Depression, and hadn’t yet experienced the second World War.

I love local history, so it’s been a real treat for me to get to see local articles from such a long time ago. I hope you enjoy this look back too!

Here’s what was newsworthy in Pulaski County this week in 1934, from the pages of The Commonwealth.

County Allotment for Relief Work is $3,500

Taylor Duke, relief administrator of the Somerset area, consisting of the counties of Pulaski, McCreary, and Wayne, was advised this morning ... that Pulaski County had been allotted $3,500 for relief work during the month of June. In May the county allotment was $7,500. During the past week there have been no disbursem*nts of any kind at the relief office here and no shipments of commodities have been received. Approval of the Eubank school project and the county sewing center has been obtained from the State office. The Eubank project consists of completing the gymnasium started several weeks ago, repairing the school building and landscaping the grounds. Forty-three men are employed on the project one day a week. Each will get 18 hours’ time a month. ... The sewing project will be established in the Odd Fellows Hall in the Kentucky Theatre Building. From 24 to 30 women will be employed and four supervisors will be placed in charge. Each woman will be allowed to work 30 hours a month. Clothing for school children will be made at the center.

Have Narrow Escape in Crossing Accident

Lloyd Patrick, of Eubank, driving a Ford sedan, lost control of the car when a tire blew out Wednesday night, as he was approaching the railroad crossing north of Science Hill, and the car crashed into the signal standard, breaking it down, and then badly damaged the cattle guard. Just as the accident occurred a freight train came in sight and the occupants of the car had barely time to get out of the car before it was struck and completely demolished. In the car with Mr. Patrick were Ed Jenkins and James Wild. None were injured.

Burglars Visit Garage

Thieves who entered the garage of Mr. Edgar Garland at his home on East Columbia Street late Monday night were frightened away by the shouts of his daughter, Louise, and the turning on of electric lights in the house. It is believed the thieves intended to steal or strip the car. Several months ago a car belonging to Mr. Garland was stolen.

Wants Names of All Pulaski War Veterans

Dr. Ernest Parsons, who is chairman of the American Legion War Memorial Committee, desires to get the names of all native Pulaskians who served in the World War. The committee plans to put their names on a bronze memorial tablet. The names of native Pulaskians who lost their lives in the war as well as those who are living are desired. It is not necessary that the person enlisted be from this county to get his name on the tablet. Funds for the memorial will be obtained by subscription.

Find Jobs for 36 Men

The Somerset Reemployment Office placed 36 Somerset men to work on repairing the city streets this week, and 20 Russell County men on the Jamestown and Albany road in Russell County.

Dr. Yoak Speaks at Memorial Service

Dr. R.J. Yoak delivered the address at the annual Memorial Day service of Lodge No. 238, I.O.O.F., at the City Cemetery Sunday afternoon. Mr. Cliff Day presided over the impressive program. After the singing of “America” by the large crowd the invocation was asked by the Rev. L.D. Fisher. Musical numbers were furnished by the High School Band under the direction of Mr. Victor Moore. Graves of former members were decorated with flowers and the benediction was pronounced by the Rev. C.H. Talbot.

Take Two to Prison

Sheriff Clyde M. Hubble took Hereford Ard and Robert New to the State Reformatory at Frankfort today. Ard was convicted Tuesday in circuit court of seduction and given a one-year sentence. New was given two years in prison on a charge of detaining a woman against her will.

Cast for Theatre Guild Play Chosen

Selection of the cast for “The Brat,” a three-act comedy to be presented June 19 by the Somerset Theatre Guild, has been completed by Mr. Homer Neikirk, director of the play. The leading role will be taken by Mrs. Ed Inman. Other players will be Miss Rosemary Talbot, Mr. Bill Gragg, Mr. William Humble, Miss Mildred Crabtree, Mr. Ambrose Dudley, Miss Ruth Sitton, Miss Helen Holloway, Miss Marian Ellis, Mr. George Bruce Miller and Miss Ella Tibbals. The play is being produced by special arrangement with Longsman-Green, Company, of New York.

Community News:

-Mr. William Ledford is building an attractive frame residence on the Stanford Road lot he purchased from the Cooper estate. The home is located just a short distance outside the city limits.

-Mr. George Orwin and sons, John and Lloyd, visited Norris Dam, the gigantic federal undertaking, May 30.

News from Ring Gold:

-Sunday School is progressing nicely with good attendance. Everybody is invited to attend. — Rev. George Stevens filled his regular appointment here Saturday night and Sunday. — Miss Rachel Owens has been spending a few days with her sister, Mrs. Jessie Waddle, of Nancy, and attended the decoration. — Mrs. Jimmie Zachary and daughter Betty are spending a few days with the Woods children. — Mr. and Mrs. George Childers and family of Pleasant Hill were Sunday guests of his brother, Mr. James Childers, and Mrs. Childers. - Mr. and Mrs. G.E. Wilson attended the decoration at Shady Grove Wednesday. — Mr. R.E. Hudson of Clifty visited his daughter, Mrs. James Childers, Jr., Sunday. — Mrs. Charlie Gregory remains about the same. — Mrs. Virgil Ellis and son, Lonzie, of South Somerset, were the Saturday night guests of her sister, Mrs. James Childers. — Mr. and Mrs. George Wilson attended the decoration at Mt. Zion Sunday. — “Aunt Mary” Stroud remains about the same. — Miss Dorothy Woods is visiting her sister, Mrs. Sylvester Burton, in Ferguson. — Misses Rena and Merrill Girdler of Pleasant Hill were the Saturday night and Sunday guests of their sister, Mrs. Ray Childers. — Arnold Hill of Somerset spent last week with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Owens.

News from Burnetta:

-Elder Wesley Colyer delivered a very interesting sermon the third Saturday in May. Elder Sam Jenkins delivered a fine sermon on Sunday afternoon. — Mrs. Sallie Schoolcraft had the misfortune to stick a nail in her foot recently. — Mrs. Hattie Compton has been on the sick list. — Miss Clida Burton is not any better. — Chester Garner is very ill. His many friends hope for him a speedy recovery. - Roscoe Bray of New Hope spent Sunday night with George Burton. — Miss Thelma Pierce spent three weeks with her aunt, Mrs. Varl Weddle, and family, of Faubush. — Burdette Owen of Dry Fork spent Tuesday night with his cousins, Herbert and Clarence Owen, and attended the decoration at Nancy. — Miss Versie Girdler of Faubush spent Saturday night and Sunday with Miss Jessie Dunsmore. — Misses Dora and Irene Beasley of Ingle spent Tuesday night with the Burton girls and attended the decoration at Nancy. — Miss Elva Redmon and brother, Edgar, of Faubush, spent Sunday with Mrs. Sarah Pitman. — Mr. and Mrs. Bill Brewster and sons Kenneth and Carthal, and Mrs. Martha Burton of Delmer were recent guests at the homes of Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Morris, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Burton and Mr. and Mrs. V.L. Burton. — Misses Opal and Offie Colyer of Piney Grove spent from Friday until Sunday with their sister, Mrs. James Burton, and Mr. Burton. — Mr. and Mrs. James Burton and daughters, Juanita, Lovetta and Jewell, and son, Donald, spent Saturday night and Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Colyer, of Piney Grove, and attended church there.

Upcoming Events:

-Miss Jennie Rachel Morrow, talented daughter of Judge and Mrs. W.B. Morrow, will speak at Monticello June 18 in the interest of the candidacy of her uncle, Former Governor Edwin P. Morrow. Miss Morrow is an eloquent and gifted speaker and during the ‘past two years has made telling speeches on behalf of the Republican ticket in this county.

-The annual memorial exercises of Somerset Council No. 193, Junior Order United American Mechanics, will be held at the City Cemetery Sunday afternoon, June 10, at 2:30 ơ’clock. Colonel W.B. Gragg will be master of ceremonies and Mr. Victor E. Moore, director of music. The program includes group singing of “America,” invocation by Rev. W.G. Colson, music by the High School Band, quartette number by the band boys, memorial address by Dr. R.J. Yoak, decoration of the graves by members, benediction by Chaplain E.L. McFarland, and the closing ode.

-A concert will be given at the Science Hill High School Friday night at 7 o’clock by “Fiddlin’ Brown and His Hillbillies.” An interesting program is assured.

State News:

News from Local Businesses:

-The Somerset Department Store announces this week the opening of its Seventh Anniversary Sale. In making the announcement, Mr. Joe Epstein, popular manager of the store, stated that seven years of successful merchandising in Somerset has brought to the Department Store a large number of customers from Pulaski and adjoining counties who do all of their regular shopping here. The department store is complete in every detail, having modern departments of ladies’ and men’s ready-to-wear goods, a complete shoe department, a second floor bargain room and all other merchandise that make a modern department store. To celebrate the store’s anniversary Mr. Epstein stated that a sweeping reduction has been made on many of the store’s most popular articles. The sale will open Thursday morning, June 7, at 8 o’clock. Several thousand circulars have been printed by The Commonwealth for distribution in the county and a full page of bargains appears in the store’s advertisem*nt in this issue.

-On June 9 W.H. Tibbals and Son will observe the 44th anniversary of the founding of the Tibbals’ drug store in Somerset. The store was originally operated under the firm name of Tibbals and Company and was located in Johnson Hall in South Somerset. W.H. Tibbals was identified with the store from 1890 to 1895. Members of the original firm were L.S. Tibbals and Dr. F.E. Tibbals. In 1895 W.H. Tibbals opened a store in the Masonic building on the square where he remained until 1915. During about ten years of this period Mr. J.H. Allen was associated with the company. In 1915 the store was moved to its present location on North Main Street and organized under the firm name of W.H. Tibbals and Son. Four sons have been associated with Mr. Tibbals in the operation of the business: Mr. W. Howard Tibbals, who is now operating a drug store in Umatilla, Fla.; Mr. David S. Tibbals, who is now a traveling drug salesman with headquarters in Lexington; Mr. Thomas V. Tibbals and Mr. Henry H. Tibbals, who are now connected with the store. Mr. W.H. Tibbals, Sr., is in charge of the prescription department at present, and Mr. Thomas V. Tibbals serves as store manager. Mr. Tibbals and sons are receiving congratulations of their many friends on the occasion of their business anniversary.

-Mr. Ottis Howson has opened a general store at Eubank. For some time Mr. Howson has been operating a store at Polly Ann, three miles from Eubank, and is thoroughly familiar with the mercantile business.

-More than 200 lambs were sold at the Pulaski Stock Yards Saturday. There was also a good run of other kinds of stock.

-Mr. Allan Burke has accepted a position with the Somerset Floral Company and has entered upon his duties.

School News:

-Four Pulaski County students received degrees at the University of Kentucky commencement exercises in Lexington Friday. They were Gerald Shelton Doolin, Somerset, Bachelor of Arts; Richard Owens Tibbals, Somerset, Bachelor of Science; William Russell Jones, Burnside, Bachelor of Laws, and Amelia Saunders Sloan, Bronston, Bachelor of Science in Education.

-Maurice Christopher, of Somerset, was one of the ten members of the graduating class at Murray State Teachers College Thursday who received honorable mention. Sixty-eight seniors received degrees.

Church News:

-Rev. Lee Davis Fisher, pastor of the Somerset Christian Church, preached Sunday afternoon at the Mt. Moriah Church in Lincoln County.

-The daily Vacation Bible School of the First Methodist Church will open Monday, June 11, and continue for two weeks. An interesting program of Bible study, mission study, handwork and recreation has been arranged for the children of the beginners, primary and junior departments. All children between the ages of five and eleven years are urged to attend. Those in charge of the school are: Miss Madge Kennedy, acting superintendent of junior department; Mrs. A.G. Jones, superintendent of primary department; Mrs. Vola Padgett, superintendent of beginners, and Miss Ruth Day, general supervisor.

Weddings:

-Mr. Ollie Parkey, 33, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Parkey, of Dykes, and Miss Ida Mae Overbee, 21, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Overbee, of Ula, were married May 29.

-Mr. Bestle Hudson, 23, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.M. Hudson, of Somerset, and Miss Mamie Hines, 18, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H.B. Hines, of Somerset, were married by Rev. Newell, May 29.

-Mr. Jack Marsee, 25, son of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Marsee, of Nancy, and Miss Margaret Louise Webb, 19, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Webb, of Nancy, were married May 30 at Nancy.

-Mr. Charles Miller, 24, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Miller, of Somerset, and Miss Dorothy Denham, 18, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Denham, of Somerset, were married in Somerset May 31 by Rev. T.C. Duke.

-Mr. Tom Huff, 31, son of Mr. and Mrs. R.D. Huff, of Burnside, and Miss Lonnie Marie Flynn, 22, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Flynn, of Burnside, were married by Rev. A.C. Taylor, at Burnside, June 1.

-Mr. Ray Phelps, 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Phelps, of Stab, and Miss Elva Woodall, 17, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Woodall, of Stab, were married June 2 at Woodmont, by Rev. W.R. Smith.

-Mr. Velber Wesley, 25, son of Mr. and Mrs. Millard Wesley, of Mangum, and Miss Pratrie Vaught, 20, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harlen Vaught, of Mangum, were married at Bethel Ridge, June 3.

-Mr. Vola Adkins, 22, son of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Adkins, of Bent, and Miss Linda Rider, 20, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H.J. Ridner, of Bent, will be married by Rev. Wesley Colyer at Woodmont, June 7.

-The marriage of Miss Josephine Connelly and Mr. Robert Newton was solemnized at 7:30 o’clock on Thursday morning at St. Mildred’s Church, the Rev. Father Gregory officiating. The ceremony was followed by a nuptial mass. ... The wedding march was played by Mrs. C.C. Austin and Schumann’s “Ave Maria” was sung by Miss Marian Ellis during the impressive service. The bride entered the church with her brother, Mr. John Connelly, who gave her in marriage. She was very lovely in a gown of white lace over satin, a white hair braid hat and carrying a bouquet of white roses. Mrs. Paul Elder, of Knoxville, Tenn., was matron of honor. She wore a costume of pale pink mousseline de soie and a hat to correspond and carried a bouquet of garden flowers. Dr. Howard Kaurish, of Covington, was Mr. Newton’s best man. The ceremony was followed by a breakfast in the private dining room at the Hotel Beecher for members of the immediate families and a few intimate friends. ... Immediately following the breakfast Mr. and Mrs. Newton left on a motor trip. Mrs. Newton, the attractive daughter of Mrs. Dudley Connelly, is a girl of outstanding beauty and charm and is one of the most popular members of the younger set over the state, where she is well known. She was a member of the 1930 graduating class of the Somerset High School and attended the University of Kentucky, Lexington, and the College of Sacred Heart, at Cincinnati. Mr. Newton is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Newton and is the popular proprietor of the Newtonian Coffee Shoppe. He graduated from the Somerset High School, where he took a prominent part in athletics and all school activities. He attended the University of Kentucky, where he was a member of the Sigma Nu fraternity.

-Mr. and Mrs. T.C. Snyder announce the marriage of their daughter, Miss Josephine Snyder, to Mr. Lee Vaughn, at Stanford, Saturday, June 2, the Rev. R.F. Ockerman officiating. The bride is a girl of unusual beauty and charm and was a popular member of this year’s graduating class at the Ferguson High School. Mr. Vaughn is the son of Mr. and Mrs. M.J. Vaughn, of Elihu. He graduated with the class of 1933 from the Ferguson High School and now holds a responsible position in Cincinnati, where they will make their home.

Obituaries:

-James W. Ping, one of Ringgold and Pulaski County’s well known and beloved citizens, died suddenly Friday morning, May 25. Few citizens of the county could boast of more genuine friends and his passing came as a great shock to the community. He will be sorely missed by his loved ones, the members of his church which he served so faithfully, and by his friends who mourn their loss. He was born and reared near Colo and was 72 years, 1 month and 18 days old. As a man, citizen, father and churchman he was loyal to every trust, faithful to every duty active and energetic at all times His, warm, genial personality will long be remembered by all who came in contact with him. He won and held the confidence of all. In 1884, he was married to Mary Ellen Keeney and theirs was the home of the open door where many stopped in from the passing road. To this union five girls and five boys were born, all of whom, with their mother, survive. ... He is survived by five sisters ... and one brother. ... Funeral services were held at the home Monday at 10 o’clock. ... He was laid at rest Tuesday at 1 o’clock in the City Cemetery. The great throng of sorrowing friends that gathered at the home and at the grave was a testimonial of the love and regard held for him.

-Bernice Hale, seven-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T.E. Hale, of Dawson Springs, formerly of Pulaski County, died at her home Monday, May 28. The body was brought here and the funeral was held Wednesday morning at 11 o’clock at the Tarter cemetery near Faubush. In addition to her parents, Bernice is survived by two brothers. The Hale family formerly lived near Faubush and are well known in this county.

-Mrs. Hatty Lerner, 76, died Monday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Abe Goldenberg, on North Main Street, after an illness of several months duration. The funeral services were held in Cincinnati, Tuesday, at the Wilds Funeral Home, and burial took place in Clifton Cemetery. Mrs. Lerner was born at Odessa, Russia. ... She lived for a number of years at Parkersburg, West Virginia. In addition to Mrs. Goldenberg she is survived by two other daughters. ...

-Mr. Robert W. Spann, 82 years old, retired carpenter, died Thursday at his home in Huffaker Addition after an illness of several weeks. Funeral services were held at the home Saturday and burial took place in the City Cemetery. ... Mr. Spann was one of the best known carpenters in the county and was held in the highest regard by his many friends. In addition to his wife he is survived by seven children and a number of grandchildren. Members of the family are extended sympathy in their bereavement.

-Marvin Adams, 13, son of Mr. and Mrs. Egbert Adams, of Eubank, died at his home Sunday after an illness of blood poison. Funeral services were held Monday at the Eubank Christian Church and burial took place at the Eubank Cemetery. Marvin was an unusually attractive young boy and had a large circle of friends among the young and old alike. He is survived by his parents and a sister. Sympathy is extended members of the family in their sorrow.

-Funeral services were held here Saturday for Katherine Boone, two-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Boone, of South Somerset. The child died Thursday in a Louisville hospital after an illness of several weeks. ... Interment was in the Somerset City Cemetery. Sympathy is extended members of the family in their bereavement.

-Mr. Israel Harkins, for many years one of Somerset’s leading merchants, died May 23 at Miami, Fla., where he had been residing for the last five years. He had been in declining health for the last two years and several weeks ago underwent a major operation. Mr. Harkins owned and operated the Fair Store for a number of years, and was very successful. After leaving Somerset he located in Georgia, where he was engaged in business. He was a member of the Somerset Lodge of Elks and while making his home here was prominent in civic affairs. Funeral services were held at Augusta, Ga., the home of his widow.

This Week in Local Sports:

Advertisem*nts from Local Businesses:

-Denney-Murrell-Ramsey Co. Incorporated Funeral Directors — Ambulance service. Watt C. Thornton, Embalmer. Lady assistant. Office phone No. 1.

-Denney-Neikirk Insurance Agency – Insurance with Assurance. Fire, windstorm, automobile and other classes of insurance. Office over Kentucky Utilities Company.

-Somerset Machine Shop – Welding, electric and acetylene machine work and car repairing.

-Jasper & Tarter – Notice! We have taken a large order for May Apple Root. Paying top market prices. Also want Wild Gin Seng in any quantity. West Mt. Vernon Street, Somerset.

-The First National Bank of Somerset, Ky. — The most important achievement of any man in his business life is the saving of his first thousand dollars. It is not only the fact that he has the money but that he has learned how to save and formed the valuable habit of doing so systematically. In the course of its 52 years of successful service to Somerset and Pulaski County this bank has helped thousands of men along the road to success. It will be glad to work with and for you.

-W.H. Tibbals & Son – North Main Street. 44th anniversary sale. Jonteel Lip Stick, 23 cents, a 50 cent value; 12 First Aid Sanitary Napkins, anniversary sale price 15 cents; 3 golf balls, anniversary sale price $1.00.

-Dr. H.K. Fulkerson, Optometrist – Virginia Building. Eyes examined, glasses fitted. Practice limited to defective eyesight.

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