Friday, August 3, 2012

20 YEARS AGO

The single-family residence at 1121 Whitehead St. sold for a reported $123,000.

Russ Cullen, Key Largo attorney, was presented with the Florida Keys Children's Shelter Star Builders award for outstanding service.

The Hemingway Days Festival drew 8,000 visitors to Key West, and Vacations magazine had rated it one of the best summer festivals.

50 YEARS AGO

Monroe County School Superintendent Horace O'Bryant reported that the federal government had rejected the school integration plan and was filing a lawsuit.

The School Board refused Key West's request to pay for crossing guards, calling them unnecessary,

The Conch Key Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad made plans to complete the new, temporary firehouse.

Hilary Arthur Crusoe and Rose Torres celebrated their golden anniversary by renewing their marriage vows at a Mass at St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church.

100 YEARS AGO

James R. Curry Jr. was chairman of the Monroe County Board of Commissioners, bookkeeper for the E.H. Gato Cigar Co. and lived at 822 Eaton St.