• Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery in Union County, North Carolina. • Lakeland Memorial Park in Monroe, North Carolina.
History: In this episode, we will visit two cemeteries in the state of North Carolina. You’ll hear a short history about the city of Crab Orchard; and some history about the cemetery in Monroe—we’ll also step back in time to look at how weather forecasts came about.
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle visiting his son's grave. After Sir Arthur Doyles' death—and his claim that he would come back after death—rumors spread that the twenty-foot ghost was his spirit.
July 1930. Crowds gathering to catch a glimpse of the twenty-foot ghost. The crowd got so large, vendors were selling hot dogs, and police had to post temporary "no parking" signs.
One newspaper's article on the ghost, with a comical photo.
Bertha E. Watkins: Born January 10, 1891 – Died: December 25, 1935 While driving home from a church Christmas gathering (with her three of children, her sister, and her brother-in-law), the driver—not paying attention—made a right turn into death and destruction.
Bertha's husband's grave marker. He died in 1929 and left behind Bertha and five children (the two eldest children were from his first marriage).
An overhead view of the intersection. Note that the street is named McLean Road (the road had a different name at the date of the collision, and was nothing but a dirt road). The witness to the accident was named McLean, so I wonder if they named the road after him.
This was where the train hit the car that day in 1935.
Bertha's son Basil in the U.S. Navy. He was in the hospital recovering from TB at the time of the crash. His brother Delbert survived the crash, and later joined the Navy, as well.
Johnny Carter Helms: Born: October 4, 1931 – Died: May 17, 1957 A young Air Force pilot who tragically lost his life in the U.S.
Johnny Helm's wife in college, before the two wed.
Johnny C. Helm's grave marker. His wife never remarried.
Robert Pittman's wife, Peggy. She was pregnant at the time of his death. She went on to re-marry and have more children after his passing.
These are the condominiums where Peggy's son died. He was only 28 years old and fell off the top balcony while intoxicated. He had bought the unit exactly one year before.
