Old Photo: Dowells of Metcalfe Co., KY 2010-12-05 - Photo from collection of Geniece Marcum. Metcalfe Co., KY Dora Mae Beauchamp Dowell, in the white dress, with her three sons. Standing is Underwood Belmont "Jack" Dowell. In front is Dolphus Henry Dowell, then Mrs. Dowell, then Robert Linzie Dowell. She was the widow of Linzie Dowell at the time the photo was taken. After he died, Mrs. Dowell refused to wear black; white became her trademark apparel color. The facsimile photograph has no date, but was taken in the early 1900s. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Procession of Elected Dignitaries 2010-12-05 - Photo by Linda Waggener. Public Square, Columbia, KY Elected officials included, white car to right, Mayor Pat Bell and Mayor Elect Mark D. Harris; in the red crew cab, Judge Executive Ann Melton, followed by Judge Mike Loy and 51st District Representative Bam Carney. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Adair County FFA Float: First Place winner 2010-12-05 - Photo by Linda Waggener. Public Square, Columbia, KY The Top Float in the Parade was this one, by the Adair County High School Future Farmers of America chapter. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Dr. Max Downey and the Christmas Train 2010-12-05 - Photo by Linda Waggener. Public Square, Columbia, KY Dr. Max Downey's famed trackless train was transformed into a Christmas Train for the parade. Dr. Downey, in a Santa Claus uniform, is the engineer. The passengers are his grandchildren. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

West 80 Church of God, Russell Springs, KY float 2010-12-05 - Photo by Linda Waggener. Public Square, Columbia, KY The Beautiful West 80 Church of God Float from Russell Springs, KY, won the Second Place Prize in the Out of County Float Contest. Chamber President Ron Heath is presenting the prize. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

4-H Spurs Horse Club wins 3rd Place Float award 2010-12-05 - Photo by Linda Waggener. Public Square, Columbia, KY President Ron Heath, in the red coat, delivered the Third Place Award for Adair County float to the Adair County Spurs 4-H Club. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Adair County High School Cheerleaders 2010-12-05 - Photo by Linda Waggener. 500 Public Square, Columbia, KY The Adair County High School Cheerleaders float even had a military jeep on it. The float was pulled by a Pyles Excavation Co. semi. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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