June 4, 1953

Word was received that Private James R. Mayberry had been seriously wounded in Korea.

The Trace Creek Road, connecting Highway 48 and Highway 20 was completed and open for traffic.

Jerry Fite was drafted into the U.S. Army.

Boyce Tatum completed advanced training at Fort Jackson, SC.

John Davis was undergoing Air Force basic training at Lackland Air Force Base.

Eddie Baker was discharged from the Navy.

The Lewis County Board of Education was accepting bids for the purchase of one house formerly belonging to Clyde Pace.

Funeral services were held for Edward Akers, 72; and fo...