Leonard Smith escaped from a state penitentiary on Monday, July 12, 1937— only to be recaptured by Wednesday of the same week. But the real mystery is why the details about him and his incarceration are so clouded in the Journal.
Limestone County Commissioners handled business in under 10 minutes at their meeting on Tuesday, July 8, spending a few minutes discussing insurance for county retirees. Commissioner Bobby Forrest, Pct. 4, requested that the matter be added to the agenda, explaining that retiree insurance was increased to $300 about four years ago and would likely need to be raised again this year by $50. He suggested an alternative.
Blueberries are out in full force when the weather warms. Blueberries are delicious freshly picked, and can be topped with some light cream for a refreshing dessert. Blueberries also are equally at home baked in muffins, breads and cobblers.
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.