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March 24, 1923 - The French Style Shop put on a
fashion show at their business on
Main Street
in Hazard with live models displaying the latest trends. The Gatliff
Orchestra performed at the event.
March 24, 1947 - James Baker, a Civil War veteran, died at his home at
Yerkes in
Perry
County
. He was
Perry
County
’s oldest citizen at 106 years old. Baker was a farmer and carpenter
who crossed a mountain to cast his vote each election day.
March 24, 1957 - The Dudley School burned in Perry County.
March 24, 1961 - The Louisville String Quartet performed a concert at
the
Hazard
High School
auditorium on Baker Hill.
March 24th 1994 – Ernest Sparkman broadcast his last Sweet
16 game - M.C. Napier vs. Paul Dunbar. The game was played at Freedom
Hall.
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