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South Gibson Star-Times Tuesday,, August 30, 2022 B-7 HISTORY Submit history photos: Call: 812-753-3553 Email: news@ sgstartimes.com INTEGRITY Continued from page 6 50 YEARS AGO Fort Branch Times Friday, Sept. 1, 1972 Ray Pfeiffer is quite an out- door chef and lately he has been specializing in roasting whole pigs. Mary Jo Swader is now the proud owner of 18 cats. Two litters were born this week . . . How lucky can you be? Talked to Juanita Stone of Buggy Shed antiques, who said that Phyllis Ingleheart, formerly of Evansville, had purchased a four poster an- tique bed for her home in Manhattan which was for- merly Elizabeth Arden's man- sion. Miss Diana Spindler of Haubstadt, received her Master of Science degree in Home Economics from Indi- ana State University, Terre Haute, on August 23 at the summer commencement exercises in Tilson Music Hall. Diana is employed at Spring Valley Community School Corporation, French Lick, where she teaches 7th 8th and 10th grade Home Economics. In addition, she is the 9th grade sponsor of FHA and GA A. Last year she taught an evening adult sew- ing class. She is a member of Phi Upsilon Omicron, nation- al home economics honor- ary, and belongs to Tri Kap- pa social sorority at French Lick. She received her B>S> degree in Home Economics from ISU in August, 1970. That great, long-awaited day came Tuesday, August 29, when the first shovel full of dirt for the new South Gib- son School Corporation High School was turned by School Bard President Frank Strehl Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Lamey of Haubstadt will celebrate their fiftieth wed- ding anniversary with a one o'clock Mass at St. James Church in Haubstadt on Sun- day, Sept. 10. Immediately following, an Open House will be held in the school caf- eteria until 5:00 p.m. Mrs. Lamey was formerly Cleano- ra Bayer. The couple are life- time residents of the commu- nity St. James parish. They are the parents of seven chil- dren: three sons, Jerry, Ed- win and Joseph, all of Haub- stadt; four daughters, Mrs. Charles (Ruth) May, Mrs. Allen Gene (Lucille) Halbig, Mrs. Jerry ( Juliann) Riffert, all of Haubstadt, and Mrs. Charles (Margaret) Emge of Fort Branch; 32 grandchil- dren and 4 great-grandchil- dren. Kathy L. Ziliak has been named to the Dean's List of the University of Evansville for the summer quarter. Miss Ziliak, of Haubstadt, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. An- thony Ziliak. She was named to the list for the fourth time. She is a junior nursing major. Births: To Mr. and Mrs. Donnie Richardson, of Fort Branch, a son, Jason Dean, on August 16; To Mr. and Mrs. Bill Read, of Evansville, a daughter, Teresa Ann, on August 29. Marriages: Sherri Su Titzer and David Ray Kiesel were wed on August 5, at Holy Cross Church; Joy An- slinger and Kenneth V. Seib- ert were wed on August 20 at Sts. Peter and Paul Church of Haubstadt. Deaths: Edwin John Hem- mer, 84, of Princeton, passed away Tuesday. 45 YEARS AGO Fort Branch Times Friday, Sept. 2, 1977 Navy Lieutenant ( junior grade) David R. Lewis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell E. Lewis of Fort Branch, has returned from an extended deployment in the Mediter- ranean Sea. He is serving as a combat information center officer of the guided missile cruiser USS William H. Standley, home ported in Charleston, S.C. While de- ployed, his ship operated as a unity of the U. S. Sixth Fleet. During the cruise, he and his shipmates participated in various training exercised, including the major NATO exercise "National Week X XIL." with other sixth Fleet units and with ships of allied nations. Additionally, while deployed, he had the opportu- nity to visit Portugal, Moroc- co, Spain, France, Italy, Tuni- sia, and Greece. His ship is 547 feet ton, displaces 7, 930 tons and carries a crew of 418 officers and enlisted men. She is outfitted with guns, missiles and a antisubmarine rocket launcher and can ac- commodate a light airborne multi-purpose helicopter for long range detection and at- tack of enemy submarines. A 1969 graduate of Southern Illinois University, Carbon- dale, with a bachelor of arts degree, and a 1971 graduate of the University of Georgia, Athens, with a master of sci- ence degree, he joined the Navy in October, 1971. Charla Deener, a 1977 graduate of Gibson Southern High School, has received a congratulatory letter notify- ing her that she has been se- lected by Who's Who Among High School Students in America. Her biography will be included in the 11th an- nual Edition of Who's Who published in 1977-78. Charla is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Deener of Fort Branch. She was active in sports and other activities while at Gibson Southern High School . Births: To Mr. and Mrs. William B. Couch, a daugh- ter, Christi Marie, on Aug. 23. Marriages: Susan Elaine Poole and Michael Alan Carr wed Saturday, Aug. 20 at The Fort Branch General Baptist Church; Debra Ann Richey and Michael John Titzer wed Saturday, Aug. 20 at St. Anthony de Padua Catholic Church in south Bend; Vick- ie Lynn Kessler and Phillip E. Perry wed August 27 at Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Haubstadt. Deaths: Henry L. Schul- theis, 68, formerly of Haub- stadt, passed away Monday, August 29, at New Albany Hospital. 35 YEARS AGO Fort Branch Times Thursday, Sept. 3, 1987 Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Lutz announce the engage- ment of their daughter, Re- becca Jean, to Mark Steven Allen, son of Wanda Allen of Fort Branch and George Al- len of Sacramento, Ky. The briede-elect is employed by Atlas Van Lines. The future bride-groom is employed by Credithrift Financial In- corporated. The wedding is planned for Saturday, Oct. 17, at Bethel Temple in Evans- ville. Dr. Dale Harris, Executive Secretary of the Indiana Re- tired Teachers Association will speak at the meeting of the Gibson County Retired Teachers Association on Fri- day, Sept. 11. The meeting will be held at the Princeton Inn at 12 noon and members are encouraged to attend. Pvt Chris Reed has com- pleted his basic training at Fort McClellan, Alabama, his AIT at Fort McClellan and his jump school training at Fort Benning, Georgia. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. Phil Counts of Deer Park, Tex- as and Mr. and Mrs Charles Reed of Princeton. A fter a two week leave with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Maier of Haubstadt, he will be assigned to Fort Bragg, N.C., in the 82nd Air- borne Military Police. Chris is a 1986 graduate of Gibson Southern High School. Army Spec. 4 Stephen M. Heldt, son of Nancy K. and Stephen C. Heldt of Haub- stadt, has arrived for duty with the 2nd Infantry Divi- sion, South Korea. Heldt, a vehicle mechanic, is a 1984 graduate Evansville Central High School. Justin Lee Brewer, son of Dan and Lisa Brewer, was baptized Sunday, Aug. 30, at Holy Cross Church with Fa- ther Art Merger officiating. A dinner followed. The Fort Branch General Baptist Church is pleased to announce that Rev. Svarna Raj and his wife, Mrudub- hashini, from Indian will speak in the morning service this Sunday, Sept. 6. Pastor Raj is moderator of the Gen- eral Baptist Churches and congregations presently in India. It is good to have them personally represent the In- dia General Baptists. They will share some of their work in India. The church extends and invitation to all to come and hear this challenging speaker and to worship with us. Fort Branch General Baptist invites children to the children's choirs begin- ning at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday and are available to children ages 4 through 6th grade. The church invites everyone to join the bell choir which begins Sept. 13 at 5:25 p.m. Sunday morning worship is 10 :30 a.m. and Sunday Bible training for all ages is at 9:30 to 10 :30 a.m. Interest rates on invest- ments: Money Market 5.76 %; CD's: 1 Year-7.00 % , 2 Year- 7.60 % , 3 Year-7.75% , 4 Year- 7.95% , 5 Year-8.10 % . Births: To Mr. and Mrs. Dan King of Loveland, Ohio, a daughter, Christina Marie, Wednesday, Aug. 26. Deaths: Alvin R. "Ike" Jones, 74, of Fort Branch, passed away Thursday, Aug. 27 , at Gibson County Gener- al Hospital. 25 YEARS AGO South Gibson Star-Times Tuesday, Sept. 2, 1997 A husband and wife sus- tained injuries in a two-vehi- cle wreck Saturday, Aug. 23 at U.S. 41 S and Locust St., according to Fort Branch Police. Police said James L. York, 57, of Monette, Arkan- sas, was driving a 1995 Nis- san Sentra south on U.S. 41 S in the driving lane and as he approached the intersec- tion of U.S. 41 S and Locust St., Deborah L. Williams, 38, of Fort Branch, was driving a 1990 Chevrolet Lumina van and facing east at the stop sign on Locust St., and pulled out or started across the southbound lanes of U.S. 41 and into the path of York's vehicle. According to author- ities, Williams and witnesses said a truck was traveling down the turn land of U.S. 41 and turning onto Locust St., which blocked the view of Williams seeing York's vehicle . Police said the front bumper of York's vehicle struck the left front bumper of Williams' van, causing Williams' vehicle to move 180 degrees and come to a stop in the median facing west. Fort Branch Police said James York was transported by Gib- son County EMS to Gibson General Hospital in Prince- ton where his left wrist was X-rayed for a possible broken bone. James York's wife, Bar- bara, was taken to Gibson General Hospital by Gibson County EMS where her head was X-rayed, according to po- lice. Fort Branch Town Mar- shal Steve Kleeman investi- gated the wreck. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Rosemeyer attended the Indi- ana Federation of Republican Women's "Tribute to Wom- en" in Carmel recently. Alma Rosemeyer was a representa- tive from the Gibson County Republican Women's Club. There were approximately 50 ladies from over the state of Indian present. Marine Sgt. Eric V. Barkhurst, son of Richard W. Barkhurst of Haubstadt, recently was promoted to his present rank while serving with Headquarters and Ser- vice Battalion, Marine Corps Combat Development Center, Quantico, VA. Barkhurst was promoted based on sustained superior job performance and proficiency in his des- ignated specialty. The 1990 graduate of Gibson Southern High School joined the Ma- rine Corps in January 1991. A former Owensville resident defeated 130 com- petitors to win an annual golf tournament in Evans- ville Sunday, Aug. 24. Paula Tichenor Claimed victor in the ninth annual Sterling Bell Classic championship by five strokes over Heather Schro- eder and Sherri Lamb at Hel- frich Hills golf course. Paula is the daughter of Paul and Virginia Tichenor of Owens- ville. Paula graduated from Owensville High School in 1967. To win the golf tourna- ment, Paula shot a six-over- par 80 for a total score of 154. Paula began the round with a four-shot lead provided when she matched par-74 Saturday, Aug. 23. Paula placed seventh in the 1997 Evansville City women's golf tournament. A resident of Evansville for the past 10 years, Paula has been playing golf for the last eight years. Virginia said Paula has been involved in various athletic events throughout the years, such as softball, In addition, Paula previously coached the Vincennes Rivet High School girls; basket- ball team. Winning tourna- ments is nothing new to the Tichenor family. Paula's sis- ter, Penny Tichenor Anthony, won the Miss Indian Pag- eant in 1974 and placed fifth runner-up in the 1975 Miss America Pageant. Births: To Mr. and Mrs Kevin Buehner of Grayville, IL, a son, Joseph Emory, on Tuesday, Aug. 12. Marriages: Kim E. Schmitt and Brian E. Elpers wed Saturday, June 28, at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Haubstadt. Deaths: Phavilla "Faye" E. Davis, 83, of Princeton, passed away Saturday, Aug. 23 at Gibson General Hos- pital in Princeton; Victor C. Graper, 88, passed away Aug. 27, at St. Mary;s Continuing Care Center in Evansville; Thelma C. Sharp, 85, of Haubstadt, passed away on Friday, Aug. 29, at Owensville Convalescent Center. My So Called Millennial Life By Stephanie Hayes Acceptable actions for August, the worst month Greetings from the armpit of the year. August continues to be the bleakest month on the Gregorian calendar, and I stand by this. There's nothing to get excited about in August, unless you are a sick individual who finds a zest for life in primary elections. I apologize for slandering those born in August, including my own brother, but do you know what you put your par- ents through? You made someone exist in the world while nine months pregnant in August, and for that, you must pay eternally. Yes, this was entirely within your control, and I will not be taking questions. There is one positive thing about this month, and that's the ability to look for- ward to other months. July is just too early to start planning for fall - - I don't make the rules, except when I do - - but August is not. August is THE prime month to buy plastic skulls while also restocking the hurricane kit because you drank all the water because it is so hot. September? Nah, I don't know her, either. Things that are acceptable in August: Ordering Halloween-themed shirts. My husband asked why I was scrolling through a series of whimsical T-shirts featuring the Scream killer Ghostface, and I calmly said I was looking for Hal- loween shirts. He asked why, and I gave him a withering glare. For one, these funny boutique T-shirt companies take approximately 24 weeks to process and ship, even though they say five busi- ness days. It is not too early. And furthermore, let me follow my bliss. Same rules apply to purchasing, crafting and displaying Hallow- een decorations. If your neighbors don't appreci- ate a murderous Michael Myers window cling, it's time to get new neigh- bors. You know? And if they report your 12-foot Home Depot skelly to the home- owners association, friends, leave the development behind and start a new uto- pian commune where people have sens- es of humor and 12-foot skeletons pose rigidly beneath a glad harvest moon. Maybe you're just not into Halloween. I do not understand, but we can still get along. August is a perfect time to pull out clothing and decor in the following colors: Rust, Aubergine, Mustard Seed, Dirty Gin Martini, Cocoa Dust, Warm Cinnamon Wishes, Deep Forest Rescue Mission, Dusky Bad Date, The Fourth Type of Beige But Not The Fifth, and Ochre. Did I have "ochre" spelled "eu- chre" for a significant amount of time here before remembering the latter is a card game popular in Michigan and NOT a festive fall hue? Again, I will not be tak- ing questions at this time. You now have permis- sion to drink anything flavored like a wet, spiced gourd. I saw Ship- yard's Pumpkinhead, my personal favorite fall beer, in grocery stores starting on Aug. 5. May- be it showed up even ear- lier. I told you: August is October. Starbucks has not yet revived the reviled and beloved pumpkin spice latte, but internet rumors say it's com- ing soon. Dunkin' is already selling pumpkin. Why? Because Dunkin' has the power of Ben A ffleck, and by asso- ciation, Jennifer Lopez. Dunkin' can do whatever Dunkin' pleases. With the backing of Jaffleck, Dunkin' can sell pumpkin coffees year-round, though I think by February it would start to taste like nutmeg regret. We don't want that. This is a season of hope, people. Orange, sweet, scary, stupid hope. Don't forget. Stephanie Hayes is a columnist at the Tampa Bay Times in Florida. Queen of OHS 1968 football season Lynne Showers was crowned queen of the 1968 football season at OHS by team captain Mick Blackard. Shown with her court, from left are Anna White, sophomore; Micki Conner, senior; Danny Sollman, ball bearer; Queen Lynne; Piper Jewell, crown bearer; Janice Stone, maid of honor; Janet Bender, junior; and Jodie Neufelder, freshman. results." Example 3: The NSF gave nearly half a million dollars to a team that wrote a pa- per questioning glacier sci- ence because it "stems from knowledge created by men." Absurdities are pushed by the right, too. Some people still claim that man plays no part in climate change or that the climate isn't warming at all. Some say vaccines don't work. But the right's junk sci- ence doesn't get backed by government funds. I'm angry that my tax dol- lars go to support leftist non- sense. Unfortunately, most Amer- icans don't care. That's prob- ably because they don't know that government throws so much money at ridiculous progressive advocacy. "We'll all start caring when the bridges start falling down and the planes start crash- ing," says Follet. "That's the inevitable end result of this." John Stossel is creator of Stossel TV and author of "Give Me a Break: How I Ex- posed Hucksters, Cheats, and Scam Artists and Became the Scourge of the Liberal Media."