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Remember When 10.16.2009

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10 Years Ago

October 16 1999

    Grace College dedicated its newest building on campus, Kent Hall, during homecoming activities. Kent Hall was named in honor of Dr. Homer A. Kent Jr., president and professor emeritus of Grace College and Seminary, for his 50 years of outstanding service to the institution and evangelical world.


25 Years Ago

October 16 1984

    The National Secondary Education Council announced recently that Mentone Junior High student Angie Seeley has been named academic All-America.

She is the daughter of Frank and Elaine Seeley of Burket. The grandparents are Dean and Mary Rowland of Burket.

50 Years Ago

October 16 1959

    Major Charles L. Tucker, US-AF, Headquarters, Defense Atomic Support Agency, received the Soldier's medal for heroism involving the voluntary risk of his life last October in Schulthorpe, England.

Major Tucker is formerly of Claypool and a brother of Chauncey Tucker of Claypool. Disregarding his own personal safety, Major Tucker and four other persons talked for nine hours to a berserk and hysterical man wielding a loaded 45-caliber pistol to give it up. The act forestalled the demented man's apparent intent to destroy himself.

75 Years Ago

October 16 1934

    The Pollyanna club met at the home of Mrs. Oscar Hugo, East Main street. Members responded to the roll call with "Riley." A social evening was enjoyed, during which time the hostess served refreshments. The club adjourned to meet next Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Porter Brown, East Main street.