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Photo: Shelby County Historical Society holds Civil War Day at Shelby County Fairgrounds
Union reenactor James Shanks, left, of Bowling Green, shows Houston student Tucker Echols how to hold a rifle as Cameron Robinson, front, both of Houston, watches. Houston students were attending the Shelby County Historical Society’s annual Civil War Day on Friday. Middle schoolers from Shelby County schools learned from reenactors what life was like during the Civil War.
Out of the past: May 13
——- Members of the New Century club elected officers when they met yesterday at the home of Miss Cora Guthrie. Miss Martha Black was elected president; Mrs. F.M., McCaslin, secretary, and Mrs. Harry Wagner, treasurer. 100 Years ago. May 13, 1924. A petition is being circulated about the city...
Shelby County escapes worst of storms
SIDNEY — Shelby County again dodged the worst of a strong storm system that moved through the area Tuesday night and produced tornados in neighboring counties. The Shelby County Emergency Management Agency said late Tuesday it had not received any reports of damage. Most of Shelby County received only rain from the system, which produced heavy lightning and hail and in other areas.
Sidney veteran inducted to Hall of Fame
COLUMBUS — Army veteran and Sidney High School 1966 graduate Kent Knight became the eighth Shelby County inductee to the Ohio Military Hall of Fame for Valor at an induction ceremony on Friday. To be inducted, veterans must have been born or entered the service in Ohio and received...
DARE students receive certificates
Sadie Johnson, left, of Anna, is handed a DARE completion certificate by Shelby County Sheriff Jim Frye. There were 156 5th grade students total from Fairlawn, Russia and Anna that received their diplomas at Fairlawn Local Schools on Tuesday. DARE students learn how to make safe decisions. The DARE program is run by Shelby County Sheriff DARE officer Brian Strunk.
Out of the past: May 9
——- Several ladies interested in art met at the studio of Miss Katherine Amos yesterday afternoon and organized a Ceramic club. The object is to meet one afternoon each week. The fol- lowing officers were selected: Mrs. E.E. Nutt, president; Miss Gertrude Bimel, secretary; Mrs. C.R. Benjamin, treasurer, and Miss Amos, critic.
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