Monthly Archives: October 2019

But What About the Germans?

Posted on October 27, 2019 by admin

On a fall evening in 1939 former Greenville resident and recognized baritone Mack Harrell made his hometown debut with a German Lieder recital. The event held on Thursday, October 26, 1939 marked the opening of the new $200,000 Greenville Municipal … Continue reading →

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Repeatedly Unearthed Human Skull Found

Posted on October 20, 2019 by admin

In the afternoon of March 16, 1931, a skull was found slightly protruding from the ground just outside the Greenville city limits. Of course, the news caused a whirlwind of excitement and speculations. A group of boys found the skull … Continue reading →

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Who Came First?

Posted on October 15, 2019 by admin

Remember this little ditty? In fourteen hundred ninety-two Columbus sailed the ocean blue. He had three ships and left from Spain; He sailed through sunshine, wind and rain. He sailed by night; he sailed by day; He used the stars … Continue reading →

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Wheatville, Home of a National Politician

Posted on October 6, 2019 by admin

The small Cass County town of Wheatville was first settled in 1852. At some time, the citizens picked up, moved three or four miles down the road to become Naples. Rev. Sam Morris arrived in town from Alabama. Evidence leads … Continue reading →

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