Life of Vinton County native John Cozad chronicled in new book
Mari Sandoz writes of John Jackson Cozad born in Allensville Ohio who founded Cozad Nebraska after acquiring 40000 acres near the Platte River. The gambler and promoter built a private empire, faced lynching threats, fled Denver, and later died in New York 1906. Cozad’s legacy includes painter son Robert Henri and the Ohio roots of the Cozad family.
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New Amsterdam
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Sussex County
New Jersey
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William Cozad
Theresa Gatewood
Virginia
Warren County
Ohio
Union Pacific
Dawson County
Ivan Cozad
McArthur High School
Flfie Cozad
Lester Cozad
Action Of 2 Teachers Is Upheld
The McArthur Local Board of Education met in special session on May 2 to determine facts in a recent incident where three McArthur High School senior boys received corporal punishment. The board concluded the punishment was justified and supported the administration and the teachers, declaring the incident closed.
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Sion
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The Taern of the Seven Seas Legend for Cape Town Seamen
Seamen from around the world call Cape Town in South Africa The Taern of the Seven Seas a historic nickname reflecting the harbor citys maritime lore and global ties.
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South Africa
Seven Seas
Hamden District Names Fifth to Senior Honor Pupils
The Hamden School District released the fifth grading period honor rolls listing students by grade. Fourth grade honors include Charlotte Bowmen and Ralph Rodgers among others. Advanced designation continues through sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth, sophomore, junior, and senior levels with many students named in each class.
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Charlotte Bowmen
Linda Claar
Sharon Depue
Ronnie Frazee
Marsha Hartsough
Nancy Hayden
Paul Jewell
Lynn Matteson
Ralph Rodgers
Carol Tolbert
Connie Case
Carolyn Dillinger
Steven Fetheroff
Roger Reasor
Larry Stone
Billy Cassill
Richard Rose
Tommy Ward
Maryalice Brown
Kathy Gregory
Jacqueline Kneece
Mike McWillia
Citizen's Committee Appointed to Aid County Museum
A citizen's committee comprising Wallace Cline Mrs L E Murphy and Attorney John Beckley was named by Mrs Stella Gaskill president of the Vinton County Historical Society to work with Contractor Robert King and county commissioners on museum planning. Miss Ethel Cox treasurer continues receiving cash and material donations aiming for a thousand dollars. donations contact committee members or officers to help preserve Vinton County history.
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The
Vinton County
Ethel Cox
William E. Wareheim
Guilford County Official Misplaces Meeting During Education Week
A Guilford County official arriving for an alcoholism education luncheon got lost at the War Memorial Building. Chairman Lloyd Amos asked a janitor where the meeting was, and the janitor replied that it was “generally” in the next room.
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Guilford County
War Memorial
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Dump permit rules tighten at McArthur plant site
McArthur Village closes public dump behind the brick plant to all vehicles except authorized by the village. Mayor Jerry Martin will issue special hauling and dump permits on application. Driving autos to the dump will not be allowed in the future. dumping elsewhere may lead to arrest and fines.
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Jerry Martin
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Elk Twp
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