Composer Never Got A Cent For Famous Song
Cleavant Derricks wrote the gospel classic Just a Little Talk With Jesus after finding a $5 bill while helping his mother sweep a Chattanooga theater. Despite recordings by 300 artists and a Nashville promotion, he never earned royalties, later facing cancer and memory loss while continuing his ministry and faith.
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Takoma Park
UPI
Chattanooga
Tenn
Cleavant Derricks
Jesus
Tennessee Ernie Ford
Loretta Lynn
Derricks
Cadek Conservatory of Music
Washington
Nashville
Aaron Brown
Brown
Reverend Seavant Derricks
NBC
Georgia
Chicago
Mahalia Jackson
Roberta Martin
Knoxville
Divorce Not So Damaging Says Kids Generally Healthier
UPI report notes Barbara Walters NBC special on divorce cliques Jan 19 10 11 p m ET. Walters says child health depends on parental anger, with very young and teens most affected while 6 to 12 year olds fare better. Custody shifts and the new courts consider children's wishes, as in Dr Lee Salk case, and a look at a federal bureau tracking nonpaying fathers.
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Joan Hanauer
UPLTV
New York
UPI
Barbara Walters
NBC
Miss Walters
Lee Salk
Jackie
Federal Bureau
Local Ancestry Transfers Highlight Ohio Property Moves
A list of parcel and ownership changes shows numerous transfers among residents and families in Norwalk, Willard, Bellevue, Peru, and surrounding towns. Notable names include Harold and Bonnie Smith, Norman Merrill, Lois Swift, and Joan Pettit with multiple family pairs listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold
Bonnie Smith
Paul
Ruth McQuate
N.L. Village
Norman
Leona Merrill
Dale
Marcia Merrill
Clarksfield MA
Lois Swift
Billy & Thryn Musick
Lyme
Karl Lierenz, Jr
Robert Null
Hartland Tweerd
Jane Ortner
Robi
Barbara Ortner
N.L
Joan Pettit
Patricia Pettit
Peru
Objects To Teacher Evaluation NEW LONDON
Huron County Board of Education supervisors face objections as they plan to address teacher evaluation changes in New London. Members weigh policy options and potential impact on staffing and classroom performance amid community debate.
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New London
Huron County Board of Education Supervisors
Thomas’ Lasley
Huron County
Lasley
David Sommers
Delbert South
Phyllis O'Reilly
Mapleton
O'Reilly
Sommers
Nestor
South
New London Board Adopts Free Meals Policy For Children
The New London Board of Education approves a policy for free meals free milk and reduced price meals. Applications go to homes. Supt. Donald Schick will review and determine eligibility with hearings possible on appeal to Board President Graydon Ward. A new form is needed if family size changes or unemployment occurs.
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NEW London
New London Board of Education
Donald Schick
Graydon Ward
Firelands Society Opens Bicentennial With Talk And Awards
Huron County historian Henry R. Timman will open the Bicentennial year for the Firelands Historical Society with a talk at 8 p.m. on Wednesday January 21 at St. Pauls Episcopal Parish House. Heritage awards will honor three landholders with family ownership of at least 100 years Elbert M. Shelton Milford R Heyman and Walter Horn Jr. A December museum display drew 647 visitors and a tea for members followed with Mrs. Britton D. Young presiding.
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Henry R. Timman
Huron County
Firelands Historical Society
St. Paul's Episcopal Parish
Elbert M. Shelton
Wakeman Township
Milford R Heyman
Sherman Township
Walter Horn Jr
Lyme Township
Ames M. Overhuls
Britton D. Young
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Television In Review
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Elizabeth P. Brown
U.S. Air Force
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Tex
New London High School
University of Toledo
Catherine Heitz
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Neal Jr
Delorese Pittenger
Monroeville Village
Grace Sberna
Anthony Sr
Marjorie Sberna
Bellevue City
Donald
Helen Riley
Noel Jr
Barbara Searls
Norwalk
Larry
Edna Johnson
Chas
Emma Slone
Willard City USA
Hank
Patricia Smith
Kenneth
Eliz
Stang
Robt
Barbara Stang
Howard
Helen Zerkle
Lee
Janet Vanderveen
Willard City
Warren Ward
Hazel
Townsend Center Village
Harry Wilson
Dec
Thelma Wilson
Clinton Village
Turkey Forecast
Boston
Massachusetts
Dona Schick
Paul Nestor
Robert Glen
Brad Koch
Koch
Beatrice Fry
Huron County Agricultural Society
Ohio
John Stackhouse
Columbus
Sas
Ema A Oko
Boven
Ayds
Pea
Nyquil
Hershey
Mvadec
Ac Wert
Robitussin
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Trac II
Trac A
Syprip
WEAF
Superx Drugs
Hankscraft
SONAC
Westclox Bold II
Juliette
Prestone Il Uumbo
Society States
Elaine Mellett
Bernard F. Kean
Doris B. McClellan
Harriet Lawton
Dee
Paul L. Carpenter
P.E. Henderson
Clifford J. Lawrence
Kathy Sholes
Debby Gray
Vincent Schubert
Cathy
Gretchen Smith
Tracey Rapp
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