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Looking Back
Compiled by Gina Anderson
Oct. 31, 2024 12:00 am
1949
- Raymond Colton owns a pet fox and dog. Tippy and Spotty are fast friends and are always playful with each other.
- Officers elected for the Cub Scouts: Cubmaster-Wesley Peterson; Ass’t Cubmaster-Ivan Burkhart; Sec.-Treas.-Pauline Bozarth; Den Mother-Grace Gray; and Ass’t.-Den Mother-Eleanor Mason.
- Boys who have graduated to Boy Scouts: Tom Ritchey; Bob Mehler; Buddy Brown; Gary Williams; Larry Putney, and Paul Sanders.
- This weekend, the Alamo will show an Iowa University film of 25 years of Iowa U football.
- Arthur Morrow, Elmer Willis, Harvey Morrow, and Ray Piper have returned from a trip to the Ozarks.
- This week at the Alamo: “Neptune’s Daughter” starring Esther Williams and Red Skelton and “House of Strangers” starring Edward R. Robinson.
1974
- The Tiger Tribune asked the penetrating question … “Where are the 1970 seniors?” Here’s some info — Rick Shacklett — Ames at ISU; Joyce Layman — married; Brad Raines — working at Case; and Roger Wood — Navy.
- Mr. and Mrs. Herman Prehm drove to Thompson, MO to visit with Anna’s sister and family.
- New London’s own Alice Burkhart is running for Henry County Treasurer. Get out and vote!
1999
- New London Christian men attend Promise Keepers.
- Obituaries this week: Marilyn Welcher and Naomi E. James.
- The New London Tiger Marching band received a II at state marching band contest.
- Lady Tigers take district championship. Corina Schropp is pictured.
- Kent Lamm finished second in this week’s football pool.
- Methodist Fun & Fellowship celebrates a circle of friends on their 20th anniversary.
2014
- American Idol Chris Medina to visit New London.
- John Siegel received the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Lifetime Service Honoree award.
- Obituary this week: Wilbur C. Brown.
- Clark Elementary is celebrating its 50th birthday.
- The MS football team had a perfect season. This team would go on to be state champions in 2018.
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