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Name: Cathy Sapp <crrsapp@aol.com> Date: 2009-11-04 Comments:
Does anyone remember Sidney and Jenny Mae Yancey or Sam
and Maggie Jordan? My grandfather Sam Jordan was chief engineer in Columbus, and when he retired he moved to Redan. My grandmother spoke frequently about Porterdale.
Name: Andrew Burch <survivor001@att.net> Date: 2009-09-17 Comments:
My daddy worked at the mill in the 30-40s. I have been to Porterdale several times back in the 50s and stayed at the hotel with my aunt Lois ,uncle Henry and sandra.Those were some GREAT memories.I've eaten at the hotel back in 2001 with my wife Samm and Sandra. Very impressed. Will be at the 2009 reunion. Andy Burch
Name: Tommy Lee Thomson <nightsticks@aol.com> Date: 2009-08-13 Comments:
My name is Tommy Thomason and I was born in the Porterdale hospital on November 3rd 1949 and grew up at #5 Peachtree Street. My dad was Paul T. Thomason and my mom was Sarah Grace (Pickett) Thomason, both of whom worked for the Bibb Company, My dad for 45 years and my mom for 40. Porterdale was the town to live in back in those days. My parents never worried about me playing away from home all day at the age of 7 or 8 because, unlike today, they could trust the entire neighborhood to watch out for all the kids. If a neighbor saw me doing something I shouldn't I was apt to get a "whuppin'" from them and another when I got home because they would call and tell on me. Homemade wagons? Yeah, I built a couple from scarp lumber with discarded steel gears for wheels. I got the gears from the old steam plant by the baseball field next to the Yellow River. They worked great but the teeth on the gears made a heck of a roaring sound as I raced down Birch Street, or Birch Hill as we called it. I would love to have the chance to relive just one of those summer days, but I'll have to be content with the memories as those times are gone for good.
Name: Patrick Allen Coady <pcoady@valspar.com> Date: 2009-05-20 Comments:
Porterdale is the place to grow up.My twin brother put in an entry below. Matt.. it was 4 willow street. not 3. oh yea, i got to get you guys some cool porterdale pics...
Name: Patrick Allen Coady <pcoady@valspar.com> Date: 2009-05-20 Comments:
Porterdale is the place to grow up.
Name: Gene Johnson, Ph.D. <dr1cpu@gmail.com> Date: 2009-05-15 Comments:
Hi,
I was born and raised in Porterdale, GA 40 North Broad St by my Mother,and and her mother and father Thelma Miller Crowell and (H.G. "Guy" Crowell Sr.) 1953-1970. I attended Newton County High School. I worked at the Porterdale Golf Club and the Porterdale Pool from 1963-1970 with my Grandfather and Uncle "B.C. Crowell" my uncle.
I was a member of the Julia A. Porter Memorial Methodist Church. Ms. Lucille Shaw was the person whom inspired me to sing. So, I did take her advise! Since that time, I'm proud to say I made a sucessful career singing, acting and recording for over 30 years. Thank you Ms.Shaw you will live in my heart and memories forever.
My mother worked for the Bibb Mfg. Co. for several decades in the offices above the Porterdale "Standard Pharmacy" and the Grocery Store "Grill" where you could pick-up a cheese burger for $ .25 ea. What a deal!!!
Other than that, I was involved in many civic outings, tallent shows, golfing and swimming events. Now, I enjoy my family, children and grandchildren. I still sing, do charity events, private consulting (Computer Industry Related) and investigations public / private. Gosh! how time does pass by very quickly...... "mercy"
Will Remain,
Gene Johnson, Ph.D.
Name: Barbara and David Harris <mtcurdog@hotmail.com> Date: 2009-03-29 Comments:
We have visited your website and love it. We have been
through Porterdale back in the late 70s and 80s when we
lived in Walton County. We drove back through last year
and were in amazement of this town now. We are considering
moving there soon to retire.
Name: Matt Coady <mcoady@valspar.com> Date: 2008-10-23 Comments:
I grew up in Porterdale in the 80's and moved out about 10
years ago. The best times in my life were spent there with
my twin brother. I visit almost every day. I love the history and I am proud to have had the oportunity to
spend all of my childhood in this city and on the river.
The kids at school called us "Porterdale River Rats".
The website is nice! Hope you get some info. on Rose hill!
We lived at 3 willow street,and my father is Jimmy Coady
and my mother is Claudette Coady.
Name: Kay Bankston "Chapman" <kaybell6@bellsouth.net> Date: 2008-03-26 Comments:
My parents were Marvin S. Chapman and Ellen Ruth "Loyd" Chapman. They worked for the Bibb most of their lives and lived in Porterdale @ 38 Ivy Street the later years. I went to Porterdale school and also had my turn working for the Bibb "even though I didn't last long." I moved when I married Fred Bankston Jr. in 1966. Fred is the son of Fred Bankston and Lavada Mae 'Johnson" Bankston who worked for the Bibb most of her life. We are still in Covington. We have 2 Children and 3 Grandchildren, all are in this area. Fred has retired now and I will retire from General Mills in April, after 19 years. We were at the picnic last year and plan on attending all of them. We had so much fun and got to see many old fiends and classmates. I visit the site often, looking for more pictures and information.
Name: larry joe walden <larryjoewalden@yahoo.com> Date: 2008-03-09 Comments:
attended porterdale school---1950 -1959
Name: Jan Arms Brown <brown.jan@newton.k12.ga.us> Date: 2007-12-15 Comments:
I taught at the Old Porterdale Elementary School the last two years it was in operation '71-'73. My friend, Joan Ingram, and I were fresh out of college and both taught 3rd grade there. Those were some great times! Joan has retired and moved back to TN but I am still at "New Porterdale" Elem. I'd love to hear from any of my former students. I am going to try to get my slides and pictures together one day.
Name: johnny walden <swalden49@msn.com> Date: 2007-11-17 Comments:
i was born in the porterdale hospital on mar.19, 1942. i was raised on the mill village. i went swimming in the old swimming pool. i think it cost a dime. i went to the porterdale pictur show many times on a wood token that came out of hollyhock flour. i also went swimming in the yellow river at the sand bar. a place some say they don't remember.i went to work in the osprey mill at the age of 17.i learned to weave on the third shift.only made one dollar a hour. my father was john t. (nat ) walden sr. he worked in the mill all his life and loved it.it was his life and he cherished it until his death on 11-09-2004. he ia gone but to never be forgotten.
Name: William and Lisa Treadwell <treadwellhome@bellsouth.net> Date: 2007-11-12 Comments:
William is the son of Jesse and Joan (Ellis) Treadwell Jr.
Grandson of William Howell (Hystie) and Mary Lou Ellis and Jesse and Ruth Treadwell.
Name: Wendy Kay Birchfield <mswendykay@yahoo.com> Date: 2007-10-30 Comments:
I Was Born and raised in porterdale and i would like to see some photos of members from the porterdale baptist church . like my uncle bill cagle and the campbell family. also some photos of north broad st.
thank you, sincerely,
Wendy Birchfield
Name: douglas thompson <luckyd4@windstream.net> Date: 2007-10-28 Comments:
came to porterdale sat had great time
Name: Lynn Favero <atlanta51@gmail.com> Date: 2007-10-18 Comments:
My father was Joe Favero. He was born and raised in Porterdale. I am interested in my family history. I still love comming to visit Porterdale.
Name: Joe <porterdalega@comcast.net> Date: 2007-10-08 Comments:
Pug I have emailed you two times. I would love to have any pictures you have to share with the people of Porterdale. If you would like just bring them to me at the reunion and I will bring them back to you in about three days. Thanks Joe
Name: Pug Walden <greg.walden@fennerdunlop.com> Date: 2007-09-09 Comments:
Have pictures if interested
Name: Loretta Shaw <lms1133@yahoo.com> Date: 2007-08-25 Comments:
I enjoy the Porterdale web site very much . I visited My Aunt & Uncle Sarah Ruth & Hershel Ollis every summer when I was growing up . My parents Steve & Rosie Lee MCcurdy VISITED THE CHURCH Of The Lord Jesus Christ In Porterdale. They had Lots of friends & relatives in Porterdale.
Keep up the good work It is fun to go down memory lane
Loretta Shaw
Milstead Ga.
Name: John P. Howard <johnhoward1920@sbcglobal.net> Date: 2007-08-19 Comments:
I Was born in "Happy Hollow" in 1940.Lived at 39 Elm St.
from 1946 to 1953.We lived in the "rock house"on Broad St.
for a couple of years.I have a lot of fond memories of
growing up in Porterdale.
Name: John P. Howard <johnhoward1920@sbcglobal.net> Date: 2007-08-19 Comments:
I Was born in
Name: Andrea Bonner-Kanalos <aalia2004@comcast.net> Date: 2007-08-08 Comments:
does anyone have ANY information on ANYONE with the surnames:
Brownlee
Holcombe
Bonner
?
i know there was a Bice Brownlee, Moena Brownlee, Welby Jack Bonner, Jimmie Lee Holcombe (female), James Holcombe.
thanks in advance...
Name: Andrea Bonner-Kanalos <aalia2004@comcast.net> Date: 2007-08-08 Comments:
my father's entire family is from Porterdale
and I am interested in finding out more
about them.
Name: Sheila Morrell Fuller <sheilajfuller@yahoo.com> Date: 2007-08-04 Comments:
I grew up in porterdale. I was born in the Porterdale Hospital in 1951 and lived in porterdale most of my life. I love the site. Thanks
Name: Gibson Loyd <mgloyd@ptd.net> Date: 2007-05-26 Comments:
The baseball picture number one.......i can name several on the picture. I can either mail [ if told whome to mail to ]
look forward to hearing from you. I enjoy the Porterdale web site very much, and look at often to see whats new.
Gib Loyd
349 skyline ave
Lewisburg , Pa. 17837
Name: Peggy Jaynes Moss <peggyjmoss@yahoo.com> Date: 2007-04-24 Comments:
Joe Thanks for reviving this website. I haver some pictures but they mare packed away since I moved to Lawrenceville. I am going to unmpack and send some to you .
Name: larry joe walden <larryjoewalden@yahoo.com> Date: 2007-04-17 Comments:
born in porterdale hospital 4 30 1944, went to school in porterdale 1950 to 1958
Name: Leslie Hall <kbh01@aol.com> Date: 2007-04-15 Comments:
"I call it home". I spent the first 23 years of my life there. I lived at 48 poplar street and before my dad restored the house, his grandmother Ruth Maloy lived in it.
My granddaddy on my mamas side was the late Wallace "Happy" Edwards. Imiss my childhood. I have begain a book that includes most of my days in my home town, Porterdale! I love to talk about it. I am a 3rd generation from there and I don't regret it at all. As a matter of fact my hand print and name along with the date is on the right side of the "back steps" just outside of the backporch.
Name: william n wood <wnwood@comcast.net> Date: 2007-04-08 Comments:
nathan and mary wood are my ggrand parents. i was glad to find their picture. thanks
Name: Patricia Allman Traylor <pjmax01@comcast.net> Date: 2007-04-02 Comments:
Hi Joe,
Am curious as to the happenings in my mom's birthplace. As you know she was the fourth daughter of Frank & Ollie Burch. Will check in often to see what's new.
Know you're going to love being a webmaster.
Pat Allman Traylor
Name: Lynn Favero <atlanta51@gmail.com> Date: 2007-03-31 Comments:
My father grew up in Porterdle. I enjoy this web site very much.
Name: Deanna Kelly <deannamk@bellsouth.net> Date: 2007-03-26 Comments:
I don't know how I missed the guestbook the first time I came to this site. I love it. My grandmother gave me an appreciation for history and antiques, and all of those things that add up to a life well lived. I had a curiosity for Porterdale the first time I saw it and that has grown into a passion. I am hoping to buy one of the mill houses and make it my own. I plan to live there and expect it to be my last home purchase. I enjoy so much looking at these pictures and reading these life stories. Thank you for sharing and hopefully I'll get the chance to meet many of you soon. Sincerely, Deanna Kelly