Retirements end 48 years at U.S. Shoe plant
Robert Speakman and Charlie Draffen retired from U.S. Shoe after a combined 48 years with the firm. Speakman, foreman of the lasting room, started in 1959 as production rose from 2,000 to 3,200 pairs daily. Draffen began in 1961 after stints at Town and Country Shoes. Their send off included a luncheon and company dinner at PFC Harrison's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Shoe Corp
Robert Speakman
New Haven Road
Charlie Draffen
Hollin Drive
PFC Harrison
S. Speakman
U.S. Shoe
Joyce Inc
Columbus
Speakman
Edna Oyler Named First Lady at 1984 Luncheon
Edna Oyler, nominated by Marvin Chapter 367 of the Order of Eastern Star, was honored as First Lady at a March 31 luncheon for community service. She is active in girl scouting and centennial work, and holds roles in Advance Club Lincoln Club and the White Shrine. Also nominated were Marie Vianney and Gail Chuck. The reception ran 2 to 4 pm at PFC Harrisons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyler
Marvin Chapter
Order of Eastern Star
Advance Club
Lincoln Club
White Shrine
Sister Marie Vianney
Gail Chuck
Vianney
St. John the Baptist Church
St. John’s School
Chuck
Shaker Farms Garden Club
Harrison Elementary Pta
Citizens’ Advisory Council
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Task Force
PFC Harrison's
Boundary changes on Harrison Elementary met with protest
Special meeting set for April 10 to decide on boundary changes after about 20 parents protested March 27. Proposal aims to ease overcrowding at Harrison Elementary by moving about 68 students to Hooven Elizabethtown and Crosby areas, with multiple road segments affected including Dry Fork Road Kilby Road and Simonson Road. Board tabled vote initially as opposition seeks more input. district notes overcrowding and two classrooms needed. Local residents from Rolling Acres Mobile Home Park voiced concerns over school choices and coexistence with other campuses.
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Southwest Local School District Board of Education
Matt O’brien
Errol Frank
Rolling Acres
Kilby Road
Harrison Elementary
Hooven
Elizabethtown
Donald Meyer
Richard Griffis
Frank
Meyer
Haynes
Bernice Colegate
Also Mentioned on This Page
U. S. Shoe
England
Paris
Munich
Elsie
U.S
Drafféen
Harrison
Town and Country Shoes
Booneville, Missouri
Robert Speakman and
Town Meeting
George Zurweller
Gregory Beck
Ham Rolfes
Hamilton County Communications Center
Edna Oyler
Lois Beathard
Peggy Creamer
Karen Everett
Judy Kercehval
Carolyn Lieb
Alice Mason
Rita Viel
Karen Minnelli
William Henry Harrison High School
Robert Haynes
Beta Sigma Phi
Xi Eta Iota
E-town
Dry Fork
Harrison Avenue
Kilby
Simonson
Son
Crosby
Short Road
Dry Fork Road
Miamitown
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