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February 22, 2024

In Retrospect

100 YEARS AGO

FEBRUARY 22, 1924

February 28:

After regular services on February 24, a congregational meeting was held at the Presbyterian church, at which time it was voted unanimously to extend a call to Rev. J. L. Fisher, from Lane Seminary, Cincinnati, to become pastor of this church. Rev. Fisher will graduate next May but will move his family and commence his work here about April 1st.

Rev. Fisher comes to us with a strong recommendations from those who have always known him and been acquainted with his work. We feel sure that Richwood will extend to him and his family a most hardy welcome.

75 YEARS AGO

FEBRUARY 22, 1949

February 24:

According to a report by the Associated Press to the daily pap…

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