History of Ethel 1888-1988

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History of Ethel 1888-1988

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	Local author Warren ( Jack ) Lee has written a great book on the history of a charming Macon county town called Ethel . The book is titled “A History of Ethel 1888 – 1988”. It was written in 1988 for the town’s Centennial celebration. It was the first book written on Ethel history. The soft cover yellow book is 188 pages long and is filled with the history of local families, businesses, maps, photographs and events. The Macon County Historical Society is pleased to offer this book for $50.00, which includes the shipping cost. Proceeds from the book will go towards the Museum. Please contact us to order a book.


Table of Contents: Preface Chapter 1. 1888 – In The Beginning Chapter 2. Dash to Disaster Chapter 3. Ethel Fire Cases Chapter 4. Recovery? Chapter 5. Our New Cambria Neighbor – Hermit John G. Jones (Born in Bala, North Wales, he lived in a cave and was murdered in 1911) Chapter 6. Serious Crimes Chapter 7. Gradual Decline 1911 – 1930 Chapter 8. Serious Decline 1931 – 1988 Chapter 9. Reading ‘Riting, ‘Rithmetic and Relocation Chapter 10. Churches Chapter 11. The Ethel Lake Chapter 12. Ethel and the Santa Fe Railroad Chapter 13. The Call to Greatness Chapter 14. Odds and Ends Chapter 15. The Future Family Histories (Click this link for names of families listed in the book) Postmasters People Living in Ethel in 1900 Ethel High School Graduates Ethel ’s Business and Professional People

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