Do you remember? This week in Fort Mill history

1996

▪ Doby’s Bridge Presbyterian Church gave Dr. and Mrs. J. H. McGill a trip to England and Scotland and Riverview Presbyterian Church gave them a new truck on Dr. McGill’s retirement as minister of both churches.

▪ Fort Mill Town Council took a big step toward a half-million-dollar project that would improve the appearance of the entrance to the town from the west side.

▪ At least five of Riverview Volunteer Fire Department’s most experienced firefighters turned in their gear following an election of new officers.

▪ Henry Bryant, 25-year veteran firefighter, was hired as a full-time fireman for Fort Mill’s fire department replacing Robert Thompson.

1976

▪ Fort Mill residents and band supporters were disappointed that that the TV networks did not show the Fort Mill High School Band marching in the Bicentennial Parade in Philadelphia.

▪ Ed Bost was the winner of the beard growing contest sponsored by the Fort Mill Jaycees as part of the Bicentennial celebration. Waylon Helms, Bobby Thrower and Gene Rogers also participated.

▪ Julia Buchanan, Lisa Buchanan and Doug Chapman were winners in the bike ride sponsored by the Fort Mill Jaycee-ettes as part of the Bicentennial celebration.

▪ Playing at the Pix in Rock Hill was “The Outlaw Josey Wales,” the Rocking Chair Cinema featured “The Omen” and the Ft. Roc Drive-in was showing “Lipstick.”

1956

▪ Fort Mill’s new and unique skating rink, located on the grounds of Fort Mill High School, officially opened for public skating with no charge.

▪ Jackie Bayne went five-for-five and Donnie Sain was four-for-four in leading the undefeated Pilot team to a 20-1 win over Fort Mill Plant in midget baseball.

1936

▪ Miss Kathleen Bradford of Chester and Miss Clare Grambling of Orangeburg were elected teachers for the Fort Mill Grammar school.

▪ The Fort Mill entry in the Springs Textile Baseball league went outside the league splitting a double-header with Lance Packing Co. of Charlotte. The locals lost 12-7 and won 15-12.

1916

▪ This edition of the Times is missing.

This story was originally published July 10, 2016 at 9:43 PM with the headline "Do you remember? This week in Fort Mill history."