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Cannelton Townsfolk Divided Over Evolution Teaching
In Perry County Indiana residents here accept evolution while nearby Oriole opposes it. The article notes teachers and officials split on modernist views with Perry County schools superintendent Preston Harding supporting teaching, and incoming superintendent Fred Evrard reportedly opposed. Local clergy urge cautious acceptance within faith. Cannelton, a river town of 2,100.
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Edward V. O’neel
Times
Cannelton
Ind
Oriole
Perry County
Floyd H. Deen
Oriole High School
Oil Township
August W. Doogs
Deen
Preston Harding
State Board
Fred Evrard
W. G. Minor
Cannelton Telephone
Oscar Minor
Doogs