Category Archives: History

Powell Boys Pull for Joe and Max

Posted on April 12, 2018 by admin

Powell Boys Pull for Joe and Max – and Pull Each Other Tomorrow Four boys at Powell Station will listen to the Louis- Schmeling fight broadcast tonight – and two of the four will get a buggy ride tomorrow Kyle … Continue reading →

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Pvt. Glenn W. Patton

Posted on April 12, 2018 by admin

Pvt. Glenn W. Patton Now Reported Dead Pvt. Glenn W. Patton, husband of Mrs. Lizzie Patton of Powell Station, who was wounded June 22 on Saipan, has now been reported as dead by the War Department. Pvt. Patton, entered service … Continue reading →

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History of Powell – Education

Posted on April 4, 2018 by admin

The following “History of Education at Powell Station” was written by Mrs. Bessie Lindsey Scarbro probably in 1916. This history was copied from a handwritten notebook provided by the writer to be used in this centennial celebration of Glenwood Baptist … Continue reading →

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History of Powell – Community

Posted on April 4, 2018 by admin

Before Tennessee became the sixteenth state of the Union, the land which became the Powell Station community was part of Hawkins County, North Carolina. Because of its over-extended boundaries across the Appalachian range of mountains and its problems in trying … Continue reading →

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PHS – 1930 Football Team

Posted on April 2, 2018 by admin

In 1929 three students, Si Roberts, Joe Ivester and Ray Craig asked permission to start a football team at Powell but Coach Hayworth told them there was no money available for uniforms.  It was suggested that they check with the … Continue reading →

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