January, 1947: Voters reject liquor by the drink

The 1946 Christmas season was marked by ideal weather but things were about to change. On the last day of the year, thermometers registered 14 below zero. This affected the turnout for a special election on Thursday, Jan. 2, 1947, even though free rides were available. The election marked the third time the question of liquor by the drink was submitted to the voters of Laurel and the third time they turned it down.