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The Press-Dispatch From out of the past crew member of the destroy- er Shelton which recently re- ceived three direct hits from shore batteries off the island of Yangdo. The action took place Feb. 22 and resulted in injured to 12 men of the de- stroyer's crew. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Thomp- son of Petersburg. Thomp- son sent his parents a cable- gram saying he was not in- jured. Sgt. Forrest E. McDon- Friday, March 21, 1952 Edsel Thompson was a The Petersburg Press Tuesday, March 18, 1952 Sixty years ago ter, Kathy Ann, March 14. Marriages: Pansy Deen and Randall Richardson, March 13; Faye Pipkin of Oakland City and Bobby Dale Norrington, U.S. Na- vy, San Diego, CA, formerly of Winslow, March 11. Deaths: Roland Hartke, March 25. Twenty-five years ago The Press-Dispatch Thursday, March 19, 1987 ald, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ol- ney McDonald of Rt. 3 Win- slow, recently left the 25th Infantry Division on the Korean front for rotation to the U.S. His unit was one of the first to see combat. Sgt. McDonald is a squad lead- er of a machine gun squad. Since arriving in Korea 10 months ago, he has been awarded the combat Infan- tryman Badge. Before enter- ing the Army in Nov. 1950, he attended Winslow High School. Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fowler and Ste- phen were Mr. and Mrs. My- nard (Rosalie) Dawson. Births: To Mr. and Mrs. 72, of Stendal, died March 18; Hilda Weisheit, 43, of Velpen, died March 13; Mrs. Bob (Phoenie) Simpson of Haubstadt, died March 20; Margery Ellen Fowler, 18 year old daughter of Clyde and Lou Ellen (Thompson) Fowler, died March 17; Wil- liam C. McCullough, 85, of Oakland City, died March 15; Andrew Engleman, 88, of Algiers, died March 15; Dora Hinkle, 86, of Francis- co, died March 13. Fifty years ago Robert McCandless, a daughter, March 12; to Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Mead, a daughter, March 11; to Dr. and Mrs. John Kidd, a son, March 10; to Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Willis, a daughter, March 12. Deaths: Albert Raif Roe, 77, of Evansville, formerly of Winslow, died March 15; Carl English, 73, of Peters- burg, died March 14. Fifty-nine years ago The Pike County Dispatch daughters, Carolyn and Bar- bara, left last Friday for Yo- kohoma, Japan to join her husband, Lt. Col. Howard Bone. They expect to arrive in Japan by April 1. Mrs. Bone was the former Grace Wellmeyer. Shirley Sue Evans, daugh- Friday, March 20, 1953 Mrs. Grace Bone and anapolis, formerly of Ayr- shire, writes that he has be- come a Christian, been bap- tized, and joined a church. He was an Ayrshire youth, but after the death of his parents, was pretty much on his own, but even living in a city after several years in World War II service, he chose always a clean moral way of living. Now that he chooses the Christ way al- so, that is wonderful news to me, his aunt (By Bessie Wells for Ayrshire items). I believe there is rejoicing in hearts of all Christians when even one more comes into the field. Makes the world a lovelier place. Mrs. Howard Lytton, Lauvel Minters of Indi- Thursday, March 29, 1962 The Pike County Dispatch Marylee, Mrs. Sherry Weatherly and son spent the weekend in Indianapolis. Mr. and Mrs. Allan Kime, responded to a Thursday morning fire that destroyed the landmark Hornady Building in Petersburg. Fire fighters from Petersburg, Union, Jefferson Township, Daviess County, South Pa- toka, Vincennes and Win- slow fought the fire from 3:18 a.m. until nearly 6 a.m. Pike County Easter Seal Seven fire departments Wednesday, April 11, 2012 C-7 Society will launch its annu- al fund drive next week. For- mal start of the campaign is Wednesday night when the actively involved in the solic- itation of funds will meet at the Robling Cafeteria. Tif- fani Scales is this year's Pike County Poster Child. Danielle Russell and her mother, Marcia Russell, at- tended a workshop, lun- cheon and fashion show at Adams Mark Hotel in India- napolis, Sunday. Danielle is a finalist in the Miss Ameri- can Pre-Teen Pageant to be conducted in June. Danielle, eight, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Russell of Arthur. Saturday and Sunday tos are run. The boys have won many medals and much fame for PHS but in 1919 the team met in very few meets but were very successful in these. The team of 1920 have brighter prospects than ever. Several meets have been scheduled. The names of members of the 1920 track team was not listed but their pho- Petersburg track team Pike County Historical Society houseguest of Mary Risley and Martha was Melissa Ris- ley of St. Charles, MO. Me- lissa was on spring break from Lindenwood College. Earl and Anna Mae Cart- er were chosen as Senior King and Queen at the Se- nior Citizens Center in the Pike County Courthouse. Births: To Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. Carolyn Youngs and Andrew were in Rockport Sunday to call on John Posey and Myrtle Posey. They were Mrs. Posey's dinner guests at the Montgomery Tea Room in Grandview. Births: To Mr. and Mrs. ter of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Evans of Petersburg, who is attending nursing school at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes received her cap at capping services March 11. Dixie and Ruth were Sunday guests of Mrs. Wira's broth- er and family, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Lewis. Hosmer Wildcats had Mr. and Mrs. John Wira, the best season of basket- ball this year they have ev- er had. The Wildcats went the whole season undefeat- ed. The yearly schedule in- cluded Stendal, Spurgeon, and Velpen. Eugene DeJar- nett was high point man for the year with a total of 103 points. Births: To Mr. and Mrs. Paul Weber of Portersville, a daughter, March 13; to Mr. and Mrs. Herschel Hurt of Oakland City, a son, March 16; to Lt. and Mrs. Wilfred Bahr of Morro Bay, CA, a son, Phillip Herman, March 9; to Mr. and Mrs. Jack Koch at Peoria, IL, a son, Michael Jack, March 15; to Mr. and Mrs. Adelbert Youngs of Pe- tersburg, a daughter, Debo- rah, March 15; to Mr. and Mrs. John Tisdale, a son, Jimmie Ray, March 16; to Mr. and Mrs. McCrillus Ad- ams of Petersburg, a daugh- Hardison Martin of Louis- ville, KY, a daughter, March 24; to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hall of Winslow, a son, Ed- ward Hall II, March 18; to Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Besing of Somerville, a son, Jeffery Scott, March 19; to Mr. and Mrs. Eddie M. Williams of Oakland City, a daughter, March 22; to Mr. and Mrs. Don Welch of Indianapo- lis, a daughter, Donna Kay, March 24; to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stephens of Otwell, a son, Robert Brent, March 25; to Mr. and Mrs. Edward L. Gladish of Cisne, IL, a son, Jeff Daniel, March 23; to Mr. and Mrs. Gettis E. Roe of Chandler, by adop- tion, a son, Daniel Edwin; to Mr. and Mrs. William Lamb of Otwell, a son, Dale Ed- ward, March 25; to Mr. and Mrs. Bill Newman of Peters- burg, a daughter, Diane Gay, March 24. Marriage: Beatrice Brewster of Alford and Er- nest Stafford of Knox Coun- ty, March 16. Deaths: Marvin B. Rad- Mark Robertson of India- napolis, a daughter, Casey Marie, March 17; to Mr. and Mrs. Bart (Linda) Selby of Webster, NY, a daughter, Hannah Elizabeth, March 7. Deaths: Mary Curtis, 80, phan's Home Association have contracted with Thom- as Reed for the building of an addition to the home which is much too small for the ac- commodation of as many children as are being regu- larly cared for. The one sto- ry part is to be raised to two stories and an extension on the south-east side, thus giv- ing four more rooms. Work will commence at once. The McManis sisters will 10/20/1893—The Or- By Sandy McBeth Gleanings from the Democrat 1893 of Winslow, died March 12; Myrtle Hancock, 81, of Ot- well, died March 10; Caro- lyn Benefiel, 49, and Wil- liam (Gene) Benefiel, 53, both of Winslow, died March 14 in an auto accident; Inez Catt, 74, of Petersburg, died March 14; Clarence Iv- ers, 80, of Vincennes, died March 13; Pauline Drew, 75, of Washington, died March 14 in an auto accident; Fred- erick Starkey, 77, of Louis- ville, KY, formerly of Vel- pen, died March 13; Mary Cesar, 59, of Oakland City, died March 14; Robert Mill- er, 75, of Petersburg, died March 11; Jesse McMur- trey, 65, of Petersburg, died March 16. Seeking photos for is seeking Pike County historical photographs to publish as part of The History Page. If you have a photo- the history page The Press-Dispatch appear at the M. E. Church on Thursday evening Oct. 26th in their piano and whis- tling recitals. Those who attended their entertain- ment here two years ago, were high in their praises of them. They are two of the honored few who had an invitation to recite at the world's fair. They will give the same selections here, as at the world's fair. This entertainment is to be giv- en under the auspices of the Epworth League, it sharing in the benefits. Admission 25 and 10 cents. Presco Pointers—Lafay- consumption at her home near Arthur, Pike coun- ty. She was born May 8th, 1871, and married Dec. 17th, 1889. Her parents died when she was small, after which she was taken as a mem- ber of the family of Samuel Thompson, with whom she lived until married. While visiting her sister in Ken- tucky she was married to Milford Woolsey, who sur- vives her. She was a Chris- tian of high standing and led an exemplary life. Immedi- ately before the dark shad- ow placed his icy finger on her brow, she bade those at her bedside good-bye, and requested that all should meet her in Heaven. How many friends and relatives sympathize with the bereft husband, and patiently await what is to be. Beckville Items—Rev. Willis who resides one mile north of this place, raised a sweet potato that weighed five pounds. Who can beat that? Hosmer Items—Lewis graph of a school class from the past, The Press-Dispatch is seek- ing Pike County histori- cal photographs to pub- lish as part of The His- tory Page. If you have a photo- cliff, 81, of Methodist Me- morial Home in Warren, died March 26; George W. Coberly, 77, of Winslow, died March 22; Arla Russell, 59, of Winslow, died March 26 suffering from a heart ail- ment; Mattie Craig, 89, of Otwell, died March 22; Car- rie Wellemeyer, 81, of Hol- land, mother of Mrs. Dave Eilert of Pike County, died ette Traylor is near complet- ing his new barn. The car- penters work is finished on Oliver Gray's new residence. William Teague and Alex Fowler are putting up pick- et and wire fencing for John Traylor. Elvis Pride wears smiles to the crown of his head. There is a new baby at his home. J. F. Vantien pur- sued his eloping wife and brought their little boy back home with him. She con- tinued her journey. Court Wiseman is moving into his new house this week. Ab Traylor says he has a dish washer at his house. Two girls and a boy now. A little son of Alex Hollice was se- verely burned by hot water one day last week. Union Items—Farmers graph of a school class from the past of busi- nesses, communities or people from the past, contact The Press-Dis- patch, P.O. Box 68, Pe- tersburg, IN 47567. Phone number is 354- 8500. Please identify the photo and those in it as we have no way of iden- tifying it. will soon be through sow- ing wheat in this vicinity. The following persons re- turned from the world's fair last Saturday: Mr. G. T. Kime, Laura Peed, Kate Coats and Marion Kime. Molasses time is now on hands. Several of the farm- ers are making their molas- ses this week. Obituary. Oakland City Beck of Littles, has moved to Hosmer. Lawrence Smith is moving to Hosmer, from near Petersburg. W. H. Mi- ley is Building a new chim- ney this week for Lawrence Smith. Justice Chappell's Court. The following cases have been disposed of in the squire's court. State of Indi- ana vs. James Keith, Assault and battery, fined $2 and costs making a total of $9.65 and in failure of payment went to jail. State of Indiana vs. John Boger, Assault and battery, hearing set for Sat- urday the 21st. State of In- diana vs. Bula Ashler, As- sault and battery, fine and cost $9.95. State of Indiana vs. Bula Ashler, Intoxication, fine and cost $9.95. State of Indiana vs. George Den- ning, Asssault and battery, fine and cost $25.60 which he is paying out in jail. State of Indiana vs. Jacob Young, Assault and battery, fine and cost $16.35. State of Indiana vs. Wash Querry. Provoke, not guilty. 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And you can count on our compassionate staff to be there every step of the way, allowing you to focus on the most important part of treatment—feeling better. Centered Around You. Thompson was high school principal. Members of the team were, front row (l to r): Bryan Reed (second team coach), Mark Marshall, Weldon Young, Robert Finch, Cecil Gladish, Glenn Chumbley, and Newton Thompson; second row (l to r): James Broshears, Denzil Nelson, Paul McDaniels, Harry Hale, and Sam- uel Rosebraugh; third row (l to r): Lawrence Evans, Steele DeJarnett, Kenneth Nelson, George Wood- ford, Paul Ward, and Eugene R. Smith (coach). The first team was coached by Eugene R. Smith and Bryan Reed was the second team coach. Newton 1937 Winslow basketball team Princeton, Indiana | (812) 385-9286