Memories spring eternal

100 YEARS AGO

(1907)

The announcement that the graduating exercises would be held at the High School chapel is erroneous. The exercises have been announced for the Convention Hall.

Of all the freakish things Kansas ever produced, and such celebrities as Kansas Karry and a few others, have won the state more notice than she could well shoulder, surely nothing so freakish as this year has come to note. The heavy freeze and sleet which covered the earth seems to have been melted by a spring-like rain. The thunder and lightning remind one of an April shower. Hick's prophecies have gone by default this time and the batch of spring we are getting now will likely be counteracted by winter along in May and June.

If you will just stop and think, you will see how extremely foolish you have been for bearing that old grudge. How much has it ever benefited you?

75 YEARS AGO

(1932)

The Dudley Family Tree: Mrs. T.H. Pennie of 312 Heylman Street has an interesting clipping about the genealogy of the Dudley family. As her great-grandmother belonged to the Dudley branch that resided in Virginia, her family is linked with the one that originated in England. The coat of arms shows a lion rampant and the motto is "Nec glado nec Arcu," meaning death by sword, death by bow." Dudley is a place name taken from a town in Worcestershire, England, the old English being Dodely. The progenitor of the barons of Dudley in England, from whom American Dudleys are descended, was Hugh de Suttin. This line can be traced as far as 1709. The American immigrant was Edward Dudley, son of Robert. He came to Virginia in 1637 and settled in York County, later removing to Lancaster County. Other Dudleys settled in Kentucky and Massachusetts. They are now scattered all over the country.

A new burglar proof safe to protect funds kept at the Senior High School has been purchased and installed in the office of Principal W.S. Davidson. Decision to get the new safe was made following the robbery of the school the night of November 25. The old safe, which was badly damaged by the robbers in forcing their way into it, has been repaired and will be used for documents and papers. No money will be kept in it, however.

50 YEARS AGO

(1957)

Twenty-three local service stations will participate Saturday in the Pump for Polio Day, originated by Harpster's D-X Service Station three years ago. Two cents from every gallon of gasoline sold by these stations on Jan. 19 will be donated to the March of Dimes. Cooperating in the Pump for Polio project are the Colonial, Easter Standard, Comstock, Parks Harpster D-X, Ashford, Guilfoyle, Phillips, Shorten Cities Service, Holt Bros., Kendig's Standard, Russell, Todd's, Johnson, Hixon's, Skelly, Colvin, Major, Runyon, Palmer, Sinclair, Nelson Bros., Farmer's Coop; and Hutcherson D-X.

Clothing items from this area and over in Missouri, totaling 550 pieces so far, have been received at the home of Mrs. John Pigg for the Hungarian refuge program. Every item must be sorted and classified. This is the job of the local American Legion Auxiliary. Twenty-five boxes were packed for shipping yesterday. Garments may be left at the Pigg Sandwich Shop, south of the Newman-Young Clinic on South Main Street.

The Firefly Blue Birds met at the home of Mrs. Mac French. Elected to office were Peggy Mullane, president; Teresa Welch, vice president; Mary Jane Anderson, secretary; and Susan DiNardo, treasurer.

25 YEARS AGO

(1982)

No publication.

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