October 18, 1951

The main headline for the week was “High School Band Making Initial Appearance Ball Game Here Tonight.” The LCHS Band was scheduled to make its first public appearance since being re-organized at the October 18 game against Tribble High at Memorial Park. The band was called a “Million Dollar Band” bty the newspaper.

A large crowd attended the first local stock car race held at the newly-constructed Lee Race Track. “The grandstand being able to take care of but a part of the hundreds who were present to witness the races for the first...