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Anna Weber celebrates 96th birthday
Anna Weber and her children at the birthday celebration, from left, Joyce Suter, Velma Schrock, Mrs. Weber, Mary Jane Schrock, Jim Weber On Sunday, September 6, family and friends of Anna Weber celebrated her 96th birthday. Mrs. Weber was born in 1924 in Lebanon County, Penn. In 1962, Mrs. Weber, along with her husband Martin and seven children, moved from a dairy farm in Lancaster County, Penn., to the Atmore…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
Huxford Elementary students honored
Honorable Hornets for the month of August were chosen by their teachers because they exhibit this month’s character trait of honesty. These students were rewarded Thursday, September 3, with a special snack time and a certificate. Honorable Hornets are, from left, front, Ava Baggett, Noah Stanford, Raylin Lambeth, Lexi Holland, Jesse Smedley, Izayah English, Sophia Rutherford, and Harmony Blackbear; back, Raley Worth, Dalyn Lambert, Jackson Odom, Heaven Li Hartley, Annsleigh…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
Gospel singing held
American Legion Post 90 hosted a free gospel concert by the band Retro Saturday, September 5. Those in attendance were encouraged to observe social distancing and to wear masks. Legion dances will resume when it is deemed safe. Shown are the band members, Dannie King, Terry Smith, Paul Lundy, Albert Countryman, and James “Chief” Peters.
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
Norton named Chamber director
Norton News Staff Report The Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce and Corporate Trustees named Anna Norton as executive director Wednesday, September 2. Norton previously served as executive assistant and as interim director since early July. Norton, an Atmore native, is a 2004 graduate of Escambia Academy. While attending school, she was involved in numerous clubs and organizations, including the Chamber’s Youth Leadership Program (YLA). She was on the basketball and…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago