A look back

By Staff
Researched by Dr. Bill Stewart
Oct. 4, 1957-With Sherman Burch out due to being hampered by injuries, Charles Howell stepped in masterfully tonight as the MCHS Tigers' first-string quarterback, leading his Bengals to a 26-0 win over Hanceville. Additional superior play was shown by David McElroy, Jimmy Mayfield, Gary Vest, Willard Lipsey and James Ledbetter. This was also homecoming and Patty Alexander reigned beautifully as queen.
Oct. 5, 1957-Quite a few local War Eagle fans made the trip to the plains today to see their favorite team trounce Chattanooga by a score of 40-7. The game was such a mismatch that most of the first team was sidelined by Coach Shug Jordan in order to give younger players some significant game time.
Oct. 6, 1957-Seven were injured, including five in a single family, in a car-truck collision in Danville this morning. Each member of the James E. Smith family suffered some type of injury, Mr. Smith most seriously.
Oct. 6, 1957-Military funeral services were conducted for Capt. C. E. Jordan, Hartselle 3, a distinguished veteran of World War II, this afternoon at Cedar Creek church. Members of John F. Thompson Post No. 52, American Legion, Hartselle, were responsible for the honors.
Oct. 6, 1957-Tennis Sparkman characterized today's annual Sparkman-Vest-Roberts family reunion at Oak Ridge as one of the best ever held. About 250 relatives attended.
Oct. 7, 1957-A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Terry, Jr., Hartselle 2, today at Baugh-Wiley-Smith Clinic.
Oct. 8, 1957-The Morgan County Court is now in the midst of a three-day session. Many of the cases before this tribunal involve alleged violations of the prohibition law.
Oct. 9, 1957-One of the most popular features appearing currently in the Enquirer is "This and That." The enterprising society editor of the paper, Mrs. Dorothy Puckett, regularly researches back issues and compiles them in a weekly column that is great enjoyed by both old-timers and newcomers alike. (Mrs. Puckett's brilliance in doing what she did is the total inspiration for this pale imitation.)
Oct. 10, 1957-For reasons not yet fully understood, the new Edsel automobiles that went on display at McRae Motors in Decatur about a month ago are not selling as well as had been expected. This beautiful new car is available in four series-Ranger, Pacer, Corsair, and Citation, but none of them have yet caught fire with the public.