News in Welaka
Palatka Daily News
Published September 29Today in History – Sept. 29
September 29 In 1887, Dr. F.M. McMeekin clarified a point about the upcoming election. “If a majority of voters in a district go for prohibition, then prohibition will be in that district even if the county goes against prohibition.” The wet districts will have no power to…
Palatka Daily News
Published September 22Woman booked days after reported truck fight
Authorities made an arrest Sept. 21 in what was described as a severe beating that occurred while picking up children from a Crescent City elementary school. Welaka resident Crystal Danae Commander, 41, was charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, according to Putnam…
Palatka Daily News
Published September 12Today in History – Sept. 12
September 12 In 1886, Capt. R.H. Hodgkin of Welaka found a rare Spanish coin—dated 1721 and issued by Philip V—in his orange grove. In 1910, the St. John’s Catholic Church was formerly dedicated by St. Augustine’s Rev. Dr. M.P. Foley and Rev. Father P. Barry, pastor of St.…