Looking Back

Mrs. Ralph Miller held a miscellaneous shower honoring Joan McClure who is soon to become the bride of Glen DeSpain.

E. E. Denny brought a turnip to the Journal office that weighed 5 ¼ pounds. It was right out of his garden and it\ was a whooper!

Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Pennebaker received a message from the government that their son, Pfc. John Pennebaker’s body will arrive from Italy. He was killed in action on April 29, 1945.

This week at the Alamo: “Homecoming” starring Clark Gable and Lana Turner and “Alias A Gentleman” starring Tom Drake.

1973

Obituaries this week: Roy Davison, Bernice Calloway, and Kenneth Rasmus.

Eddie Grinstead announced the sale of his TV repair business. He and his wife will soon be leaving New London.

This week’s Senior Interviews: Tena Blunk and Jeri Schroder.

An early Thanksgiving was hosted by Mrs. Helen Bishop. She entertained Mr. and Mrs. Art Young and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Brink.

1998

Chamber elects officers: Pres.-Berdita Hibbs, VP-Bob McPheron, Sec.-Dr. Mark Pothitakis, and Treas.-Carol Oglesby.

Obituaries this week: Howard Riepe and Howard Wallman.

Meet the JV Girls Basketball team: Desi Myers, Sam Wagner, Gretchen Henderson, Kara Rummelhart, Brandi Ruggles, Dora Ayers, and Casey Luke.

The Basketball teams were featured in this week’s sport salute. Boys Coaches: Curt Shull and Ben Bence and. Girls Coaches: Paul Lorber and Mandy Sweeting.

2013

The 23rd Annual Holiday Stroll is set for December 7.

The New London Junior Baseball Association has broken ground for a new ball field.

Obituaries this week: Lyle Thornburg and Helen Prickett.

Joe Lounsbury was given happy 50th birthday wishes with love from Koni and the kids.