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B-6 Tuesday, September 6, 2022 South Gibson Star-Times HISTORY Submit history photos: Call: 812-753-3553 Email: news@ sgstartimes.com 50 YEARS AGO Fort Branch Times Friday, Sept. 8, 1972 Mrs. A. W. Suttner, Mrs. Julia Titzer, Mrs. George V. Greubel and Miss Jane Breubel returned by plane from Detroit, Mich., recently after attending the golden anni- versary Mass held at St. Vincent's Church in Pontiac on Sunday in hon- or of their maternal uncle, J. Walter Fyle and Mrs. Fyle. Their children hosed a reception from 2-5 in the af- ternoon at the home of their eldest daughter, Mrs. Bernard Stickney and Mr. Stickney, which was attend- ed by their 3 children, 14 grand- children and 5 great-grandchildren together with a number of relatives and friends. The couple were mar- ried at O'Fallon, Illinois, August 23, 1922, and they have lived in Pontiac for 43 years. Mr. Fyle is a retired employee of General Motors. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Fiddick are residing for the fall and winter at Harlaxton Manor in Grantham, En- gland, where Professor Fiddick will teach at the University of Evansville English Study Center. Tom and Bet- sy Fiddick will attend school There. Mrs. Fiddick, a Fort Branch native, is the former Judith Lockwood. Mrs. Leo Dearing of Brandon, Mo., has been visiting with her fa- ther, Clarence Silinger, and other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Westerman,Sr., returned home after visiting their daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Weisenbeck, of Virginia Beach, Va. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jennings and son, Robert of Oxen Hills, Md., have been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Vernor Kramer, and other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. John L. Wallis, Miss Iva Shannon and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Shannon of Princeton, attended the State Fair at Duquoin, Ill., on Wednesday. Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Hacker were Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Oexmann of Decker, Mrs. Paulean Ankenbrandt of Mr. Car- mel, Ill., and Mr. and Mrs. George Ankenbrandt of Princeton. Mrs. Georgia Bryant is a patient at Welborn Baptist Hospital recu- perating from surgery on Saturday morning. Miss Lois Wilm, Mrs. George V. Greubel and Jane spent the La- bor Day weekend in Nashville and Memphis, Tenn., touring historic and recreational points of interest. Jane returned to Marian College on Tuesday to resume her studies, majoring in biology and medical technology. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Martin and son, Derek spent the weekend at Kentucky Lake. William D. Teel has been receiv- ing treatment and is under obser- vation at Welborn Baptist Hospital, where he remains a patient. Mrs. John L. Wallis has returned home after visiting with her daugh- ter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Rodman, of Freeport, Ill. Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Wilhite and family recently visited his father, Darwin Wilhite and Mrs. Wilhite. They have returned to their home in St. Louis. Mrs. Rose Smith and Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Greubel of Haubstadt spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brown in Lafayette. Mr. and Mrs. Merle Scott and Mr. and Mrs. Ike Jones spent sever- al days over the Labor Day holidays visiting with the latter's daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Wal- lace, of Lexington, Ky. Hope Ellen Hoar, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Gene Hoar, 1972 gradu- ate of Fort Branch High School , received recognition at the State Fair for her many years of success- ful 4-H work in Gibson County. Along with representatives from other counties, she received a She- affer Desk Pen set. Hope has been a 4-H member for 10 years, attended Round-Up, State Fair School, Con- servation Camp, and has a lifetime membership in the National Key Club. She is enrolled at Indiana State University, Terre Haute. The other representative from Gibson County is Rich Georges, son of Mr. and Mrs. Vincent George, a Wood Memorial High School graduate. Births: To Mr. and Mrs. Gary Potts, Mt. Carmel, Ill., a son, Chad Winston, on august 28. Marriages: Trudy Ann Pirkle and Gerald Lynn Bledsoe were wed on august 19, at the St. Lucas United Church of Christ of Fort Branch. Deaths: Paul A. Ethridge, 58, of Vincennes, passed away on Septem- ber2 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes. 45 YEARS AGO Fort Branch Times Friday, Sept. 9, 1977 On August 23, Gibson County Right to Life met at the For Branch General Baptist Church. Ann Minn- is presided and opening prayer was given by Rev. David Worthen of the Fort Branch Presbyterian Church. Minutes were read and approved and the Treasurer's report given. Cash donations from the Princeton Knights of Columbus and the Haub- stadt State Bank were reported. The donation from the bank paid for the informational literature which was handed out at the Gibson Coun- ty Fair, and the K of C donation will go toward a tarp and lights to be used on the booth. Meny's Store of Haubstadt donated the prizes which were given away at the booth at the fair. Winners were Todd Beard, of Boonville, and Mrs. Armstrong of Hazelton. The information booth will be set up at Golden Heritage Days on the Princeton Square from September 29 through October 1. A training session for the Speakers Bureau will be held on Tuesday at the Fort Branch General Baptist Church. New members are urged to attend in order to learn more of the goals of Right to Life. Leonard D. Lee of Oakland City, president of the Gibson county Shrine Club, has announced plans for the "Clown-for-a-Day" contest in Gibson County to be held in connection with the 44th annual Hadi Shrine Circus which shows at the Roberts Stadium in Evans- ville. Boys and girls ages 8 to 12 will be eligible to compete. The winner in Gibson County in addi- tion to an award will appear in the Hadi Shrine Circus Thursday night, Nov 24, along with the Hadi Shrine Funsters. Interested applicants are asked to see the program on WFIE- T V, Channel 14, on Saturday, Sept. 17 at 5 p.m. when the Hadi Funsters, under the direction of Bill Kuebler, will give instruction on make-up, costuming, and additional informa- tion on the contest. Births: To Mr. and Mrs. Fran Silva of Fort Branch, twin sons, John august and James Gregory, on Sept 3; To Mr. and Mrs. Darrel Reininga of Lower Burrell, Pa., a daughter, Jessica Suzanne, on July 26. Marriages: Lois Jane Elpers and Timothy Bernard Hasenour wed Saturday, August 27 at St. James Church of Haubstadt. 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; Vickie Lynn Kessler and Phillip E. Perry wed August 27 at Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Haubstadt. 35 YEARS AGO Fort Branch Times Thursday, Sept. 10, 1987 Om the three-year existence of the South Gibson Jaycees, they have been considered one of the best Jaycee chapters in the state. This changed Saturday night, August 29, at the Holiday Inn, in Lafayette at the State Jaycee Summer Board meeting, as the South Gibson Jay- cees were honored as the number one Jaycee chapter in the State of Indiana. There were five members in attendance from South Gibson. These members were Dan martin, Chapter President; Scott Stodghill, Marty Marginet, Bill Bent and Don Lindauer. This accomplishment was made possible by their fund drives for Cystic Fibrosis, Muscular Dys- trophy, and March of Dimes and by running 15 community projects and 14 Individual Development projects. They were also named the number one Region 7 Individual De- velopment chapter. Other awards received by South Gibson were: the Number One chapter in Population Division 2; Number One Chapter in Region 7, and Number one Region 7 chapter in Community Develop- ment. They also received the Be One Better Award for Membership Growth in the month of May, June, and July. The hard task for South Gibson is yet to come. They are planning to provide more and even better service to their community by promoting more youth-oriented programs and possible academic scholarships to area high school students. The Fort Branch, Haub- stadt, and Owensville communities can help the Jaycees in three ways. One: if you are between the ages of 21 and 40 and wish to be a part of the to be a part of the fastest grow- ing young persons organization in America and with to work hand in hand with your community then, join your local Jaycee Chapter. Two: If you have any ideas or advice on how the Jaycees can better serve you and your community, then write us, and express your views. Three: If you like the community service the Jaycees provide and wish to see more and better service then make a small donation. Every dollar counts, it can bring a smile from the old, hope for the young, and pride in your community. The Jaycees is a non-profit young persons organiza- tion that takes the young adults of today and makes them responsible community minded leaders of to- morrow. The South Gibson Jaycees wish to thank the South Gibson Community for their support in the past and hope they will continue this support in the future. Remem- ber we are here to serve. Births: To Mr. and Mrs. Ron Morgan of Evansville, a daugh- ter, Haley Marie on August 27; To Mr. and Mrs. Larry Michel of Fort Branch, a daughter, Anna Elizabeth on September 6; To Mr. and Mrs. Jim Dennis of Evansville, a daugh- ter, Rachel Lee on September 4. Deaths: Alfred "Bud" Mow- er, 78, of Greentown, passed away august 30 ; Deloris Sevier, 64, of Somerville, passed away Septem- ber 5; Paul A. Watkins, 75 of Fort Branch, passed away September 4. 25 YEARS AGO South Gibson Star-Times Tuesday, Sept. 9, 1997 Bryan P. Will, con of Rick and Kathy Will of Haubstadt, graduated from Indiana University on August 15. He received his bachelor of Sci- ence degree in Anthropology. He accepted a job with Indiana State University and is working at an ear- ly American Indian excavation site in Clarksville. Rural Fort Branch resident Jamie Rowe's singing has come a long way from the days when he sang in the shower and sang along with the radio. Singing has taken the 27-year-old Rowe to 49 U.S. states and to all of the earth's continents, except two. Rowe is the lead singer in the Christian Rock Band, Guard- ian. Rowe joined the bank in 1990. He got to be friends with Guardian's guitar player Tony Palacios and when the band's lead singer decid- ed to leave Rowe sent a "package" to the group with a tape of his singing, information and a picture. A fter the bank chose him to replace its lead singer, Rowe took his first plane ride to meet the group in Los Ange- les. And he has been singing with the group ever since." The only two continents we have not performed at are Japan and A frica," Rowe Said while discussing his singing ca- reer. This year Guardian has given between 125 -130 performances throughout the world. Last year the band provided 185 concerts. Despite the busy schedule Rowe is usually home from Monday through Thursday with his family, unless he is on a 10 -day musical trip. Rowe and his wife, Heather, were married in 1992 and now have two children, including 2-1/2-year-old Christian and 8 -month -old Kaitlyn. "My fam- ily is definitely a priority in my life over anything," Jamie said. " If it ever got to the point where music was interfering, I would definite- ly choose family." Since Jamie is a native Oakland City and Heather is from Fort Branch, they are quite familiar with Gibson County. Jamie lived in Los Angeles for three years when he joined the band, before he and Heather decided to move to Fort Branch earlier this year on June 1. "There is a part of me that consid- ers Los Angeles home because that was a pretty impressionable time in my music career," Jamie said. "but Fort Branch is a friendly communi- ty. When I grew up in Oakland City and Heather grew up in Fort Branch we knew everybody in the towns. Heather's parents live here in Fort Branch." Guardian is now based in Nashville, Tenn., and Jamie is the band's only member who does not live in Nashville. Carrie May of Haubstadt re- ceived a bachelor of science degree in aviation technology at Purdue University recently. The university presented about 425 undergraduate degrees and about 450 advanced de- grees during ceremonies at Elliott Hall of Music. The Haubstadt Community School volleyball teams traveled to Fort Branch to take on the Lady Twigs Tuesday evening and went away with two wins. The Elites claimed a 15 -6, 15 -2 win over Fort Branch in sixth grade action. De- spite nine points by the Twigs' Shelly Kiesel, Haubstadt won the seventh grad contest 15 -6, 16 -14. In what was described as a "great team effort," the Fort Branch eight graders topped the Lady Elites 15 - 10, 15 -13. Births: To Kelly Barrett and Brandon Garrison, both of Owens- ville, a son, Austin Lane, on Friday, Aug. 29; To Jon and Anita Gibson,of Princeton, a son, Shawn Michael, on Monday, Aug. 11; To Ron and Dawn Miller of Fort Branch a son, Joshua Jordan, on Saturday, Aug. 16. Deaths: William L. Kell, 79, of Fort Branch, passed away Sept. 1, at Deaconess Hospital; Thelma C. Sharp, 85, of Haubstadt, passed away Friday, at the Owensville Con- valescent Center; Richard Marcus Conner, 80, of Fort Branch, passed away Sept. 2; Troy L. Chamberlain, 97, of Owensville passed away on Aug. 31; Bernard J. Allerellie, 69, of formerly of Princeton, passed away Aug. 31. CORRECTION In last week's edition, the cutline for the 1968 football queen should have been identified as Fort Branch High School. HHS junior high football team 1973 The junior high football team members are from left in the front row: Greg Meyer, Mick Market, Dave Greubel, Steve Crowder and coach Steve Kessler; in the second row, Dan Knapp, Jerry Clutter, Brad Riffert; in the third row, Joe Kiesel, Don Hirsch, Dick Dewig, Steve Mabrey; in the fourth row, Wayne Spindler, Paul Dewig, Dale Spindler, Stan Hoefling; in the fifth row, Tim Meny, Steve Kruse, Bret Mayer, Joe Schaefer; in the back row, Bob Rostron, Brian Will, and Harold Petitjean.