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Lucille Mims Johnson Bradley, 100 went home to
be with her Master, Jan 12, 2014. Visitation,
Friday, 11:30-5 Collins & Johnson and 6-8 pm
First Missionary Baptist Church, 614 Ave H,
Conroe, TX, Rev. Ernest Rucker, Pastor.
Services, Saturday, 1 pm, West Tabernacle, 1900
FM 2854, Conroe, TX, Rev. A.R. Shelton, Pastor.
Rev. Ernest Rucker, eulogist, Rev. William
Denman, officiant. Interment Rosewood Cemetery,
Conroe, TX.
Mrs. Bradley was a long time member of the
community, educator in the CISD, church
vocalist, musician and a active community
leader. She will be missed by many.
- See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/courier/obituary.aspx?n=lucille-mims-johnson-bradley&pid=169119666&fhid=19406#sthash.Vky1CZuu.dpuf
Lucille Mims Johnson Bradley, 100 went home to
be with her Master, Jan 12, 2014. Visitation,
Friday, 11:30-5 Collins & Johnson and 6-8 pm
First Missionary Baptist Church, 614 Ave H,
Conroe, TX, Rev. Ernest Rucker, Pastor.
Services, Saturday, 1 pm, West Tabernacle, 1900
FM 2854, Conroe, TX, Rev. A.R. Shelton, Pastor.
Rev. Ernest Rucker, eulogist, Rev. William
Denman, officiant. Interment Rosewood Cemetery,
Conroe, TX.
Mrs. Bradley was a long time member of the
community, educator in the CISD, church
vocalist, musician and a active community
leader. She will be missed by many.
- See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/courier/obituary.aspx?n=lucille-mims-johnson-bradley&pid=169119666&fhid=19406#sthash.Vky1CZuu.dpuf
Lucille Mims Johnson Bradley, 100 went home to
be with her Master, Jan 12, 2014. Visitation,
Friday, 11:30-5 Collins & Johnson and 6-8 pm
First Missionary Baptist Church, 614 Ave H,
Conroe, TX, Rev. Ernest Rucker, Pastor.
Services, Saturday, 1 pm, West Tabernacle, 1900
FM 2854, Conroe, TX, Rev. A.R. Shelton, Pastor.
Rev. Ernest Rucker, eulogist, Rev. William
Denman, officiant. Interment Rosewood Cemetery,
Conroe, TX.
Mrs. Bradley was a long time member of the
community, educator in the CISD, church
vocalist, musician and a active community
leader. She will be missed by many.
- See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/courier/obituary.aspx?n=lucille-mims-johnson-bradley&pid=169119666&fhid=19406#sthash.Vky1CZuu.dpuf
Conroe Fire of
1911 recognized by
group as part of Texas history
By
Kimberly Sutton
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Photo by Ana Ramirez
Ron Saikowski helps
Larry Foerster unveil a Texas historical marker during a
dedication ceremony of the Conroe Fire of 1911 as an
official Texas Historical Marker Friday outside of the
Montgomery County Courthouse in Conroe. On Feb. 21, 1911, a
fire destroyed 65 buildings in downtown Conroe.
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A new Texas
Historical Marker commemorating the 103rd anniversary of the
“Conroe Fire of 1911” was revealed Friday afternoon on the
east side of the Montgomery County Courthouse in downtown
Conroe.
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The Texas
Historical Commission has recognized the Conroe Fire of 1911
as a significant part of Texas history and an important and
educational part of local history.
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The fire
reportedly started on the second floor of the Sam Hailey
Drug Store on Main Street, where the Capital Drug stands
today, and the northern wind blew the fire south for at
least three blocks, according to Larry Foerster, chairman of
the Montgomery County Historical Commission, who, along with
event coordinator Ron Saikowski, revealed the new historical
marker.
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Only the old
brick courthouse, the brick bank (now Grady James’ office)
and the old brick Conroe Hotel were still standing along
Main Street.
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An old photo of the
burned-out downtown district of Conroe in 1911
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“The Conroe
Courier, at that time, reported that there was $150,000
damage done to the downtown area,” Foerster said.
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Speakers at
Friday’s event were Montgomery County Judge Alan B. Sadler,
Conroe Mayor Webb K. Melder and Conroe Fire Chief Ken Kreger,
with Foerster serving as the emcee.
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Staff Photo by Ana Ramirez
City of Conroe Finance
Director Steve Williams is shown an old fire truck by Neal
Radford Friday during a dedication ceremony of the Conroe
Fire of 1911 as an official Texas Historical Marker outside
of the Montgomery County Courthouse in Conroe. On Feb. 21,
1911, a fire destroyed 65 buildings in downtown Conroe.
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“This was a
significant fire in our city,” Sadler said. “Not only has
Conroe prospered and thrived, it’s a dynamic city today. We
have a lot to be proud of here.”
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“It’s an honor,
today, to present this proclamation recording this event,”
said Melder, as he signed a proclamation recognizing the
date in history.
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The new Conroe Fire of
1911 Texas Historical Marker can now be seen in front of the
east side of the Montgomery County Courthouse.
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“It is vital
that as we move forward, we do not forget our past,”
Foerster said. “Not only will the Conroe Fire of 1911 Texas
Historical Marker provide awareness in the community of our
fascinating history, but also act as a reminder of the
strength and dedication the citizens of Conroe displayed
following the devastating fire that destroyed 65 wooden
buildings along three blocks in downtown Conroe on the
morning of February 21, 1911.” |
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Conroe Courier |
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February 22, 2014 |
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