1953 in Fulton
from Fulton Daily Leader
by Eunice Mitchell

January

  The year opened on a note of promise for the 
future with the organization of a committee with 
Mrs. Ward Bushart as chairman, for the purpose 
of beautifying the city. Mrs. Mildred Matthews 
won a $25 prize with her name for the group - 
The Twin City Improvement Committee.

  The new year saw the death of a 75 year old negro - 
Pete Cravens, who suffocated when fire destroyed his 
home on the corner of Wade and Davis Mill streets. 

  Later in the month an estimated $15,000 damage 
was caused by a fire at the First Christain Church.

  Two Jefferson Street residents, Dr. I. H. Read and 
B. G. Huff died within a week.

  The William McDades moved to Mayfield following 
the Sale of the McDade Furniture Company to George 
Howard.