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October 9, 2025

In Retrospect

100 YEARS AGO
From Oct. 8, 1925
School News: Kenneth Kyle, a senior, was elected by the student body as president of the Athletic Association. Mr. Beeman is acting treasurer. – – The R.H.S. students held a wiener roast in honor of the football squad. Many attended and enjoyed the good time. – – Rev. Williams, of the M.E. church gave us a fine talk. He gave us many pointers on manhood and womanhood. – – Mr. Thompson, our coach, attended a football game at Dayton. He saw his old home team Wilmington defeated; Dayton was victorious.

75 YEARS AGO
From Oct. 5, 1950
The Girl Scouts held their meeting at the Richwood High School building with their leaders, Jack Van Buskirk and Mrs. Louise Mueck in charge. The president, P…

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