Old Car Festival Revives Early Motoring At Greenfield Village
At Greenfield Village the Old Car Festival on Sept 10 and 11 will showcase more than 300 pre 1927 automobiles. Judges will rate authenticity and restoration, while visitors photograph and film the oldtimers in action. A London Ontario group will assemble and drive a Model T in under 12 minutes.
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America
Greenfield Village
Winston
Hupmobile
Duryea
Franklin
Ues
London
Ontario
Ada
Henry Ford Museum
Death of General George Rogers Clark recounted
The Kentucky Reporter’s 1818 article details the death and burial of General George Rogers Clark at Locust Grove near Louisville. It notes his early western campaigns and key victories at Kaskaskia Cahokia Vincennes, his funeral, and eventual 1869 interment at Cave Hill Cemetery. It also highlights the frugal treatment of his later life by Virginia and the U.S. governments.
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George Rogers Clark
Kentucky Reporter
Locust Grove
Des Octache
Tapiaen Bencoathed
Kaskaskia
Cahokia
Vincennes
Louisville
Banks
John Rowan
General Clark
Lucy
William Cr . Clark
Clark
Cave Hill Cemetery
O. S
Cave Hill
Virginia
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
United States
State Fair Highlights and King Age Controversy
Report summaries a state fair event and a dispute over the age of a king figure in a local economic analysis. The item presents mixed notes on fair activities and questions surrounding a ruler’s age claim in the community.
Purdue Pharmacy Admin PhD First Awarded in 1953
Purdue University's School of Pharmacy and Pharmacal Sciences became the first to award a PhD in pharmacy administration in 1953, marking a milestone in the field's advanced study.
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Purdue University
School of Pharmacy and Pharmacal Sciences
Divorced Woman Claims Social Security on Ex-Husband’s Record
A reader asks about benefits from an ex husband's account after 25 years of marriage. Answer confirms eligibility if at divorce the husband owed support or contributed to support when entitled or died. the claimant must be at retirement age. Also a note: Purdue University Health Center treats nearly 4,800 students monthly.
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Purdue University
4H dairy winners honored with medals sponsored nationwide
4H youths invest hundreds of hours caring for dairy animals from calf to show animal. They train through 4H division fairs and judging teams traveling to county, state, regional, and national shows. About 6,000 medal winners across nearly two thirds of U S counties will receive medals and awards this year, funded by Oliver Corporation.
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U.S
Oliver Corporation
Cooperative Extension Service
Wanted Trash Hauling by Charles Henderson
A classified style notice seeks trash hauling services by Charles Henderson. Contact Pho Ne at 565-5255 for arrangements. Also notes a vacation and trip made to California.
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Charles Henderson
California
Northams Relocate to Salt Lake City from Iowa
Mr and Mrs Richard Northam and their family have moved this week from Iowa to Salt Lake City. The family spent time in Salt Lake City this summer visiting their parents and other relatives.
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Richard Northam
Salt Lake City
Iowa
Salt Lake
Northam
Relatives Visit Church Family in Sciotoville
Mr and Mrs Paul Church of Sciotoville Ohio were guests of Mr and Mrs Vonnie Church Friday night. Mr Church is a nephew of Mr Vonnie Church. Mrs Clarence Swaney and daughter Mrs George Nickloff of Ohio have been houseguests since last Wednesday. Mr Nickloff visited Saturday and returned home Saturday evening. Mrs Swaney and daughter remain for a few days. Mrs Nickloff and Mrs Swaney are sisters of Mrs Church.
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Paul Church
Sciotoville
Ohio
Mr Church
Vonnie Church
Clarence Swaney
George Nickloff
Nickloff
Swaney
State Fair Placings for Ripley Boosters 4-H Club
Indiana State Fair results show junior and senior Ripley Boosters 4-H placing in swine, cattle, and dairy classes. Notable entries include Sharon Hickey first in Yorkshire barrow and reserve champion, Steve Hickey second in the same class, and various others across gilt, calf, and Ayrshire divisions.
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Ripley Boosters
Swine Yorkshire — Barrows
Sharon Hickey
Steve Hickey
M Matlock
Marty
Marty Matlock
Ayrshire
Tom Pearson
Sullivan
Linda Sullivan
Bob Sullivan
Dale Copple
White Ribbon Group
Linda Copple
Red Ribbon
Divis
Escapee pursuit ends with arrest near Carthage
State Police chase at speeds up to 95 mph tracks an escapee from ghtstown two miles north of Carthage. The stolen car was halted by Trooper Weiler after the suspect, tied to a Shelbyville tavern shooting, fled in Rush County. Charges may be filed locally.
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Ghtstown
Carthage
James Kleiman
Weiler
Greenfield
Pippenger
Shelbyville
Rush County
Unger Reunion Honors Living Original Member
The 57th Unger reunion gathered Sunday at Nameless Creek Youth Camp near Westport. Attendees included Larry Kuhn and family from Morris town, Mrs. Helen Nelson, Mr. and Mrs. David Raines and daughter, and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Elder from South Bend. A This is Your Life segment saluted Mrs. Oliver Earnest as the sole living member of the original Unger family.
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UNGER
Nameless Creek
West
Larry Said Kuhn
Morristown
Helen Nelson
David Raines
Jack Elder
South Bend
Oliver Earnest
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Indiana Sesquicetennial Co
Picayune
Hoosierland
State House
Indianapolis
Moon Poise
Gordon M. Quarnstrom
Beaver
Lea
Wilfred Beaver
Ted Knap
Albany
N.Y
Iter
Hest
Hiedale
Allstate Motor Club
Brent Stark
Florida
Jerry Johnson
David
Hollywood
Calumet
Emge
Wieners
U.S. No
Manuel's Market
Freeman Blessinger
R. R
Ite
Carthage Radio & Appliance Shop
P. O. Box
Mary Gorman
Tweedy Lumber Co
Frigidaire Appliances
Carthage Radio
Mary M. Smeltzly
Paul Boulton
William Tumility
Citizen Office
W.S.C.S
Fletcher Methodist Church
Morristown Canning Co
Atte
Gillette
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