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January 8, 2026

In Retrospect

100 YEARS AGO
From Jan. 7, 1926
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Dilsaver entertained last Wednesday evening, Mrs. Sarah Fisher, Mrs. Elizabeth Shoup, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Fisher, Mr. and Mrs. Estley Shoup and children, Francis and Ralph Bernard, of Richwood and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Shoup and daughter, Mary Elizabeth, of Fremont. The evening was spent socially, and an old-fashioned taffy-puling was enjoyed.
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Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Shoup entertained the members of the Harmonious club with a watch party at their home New Year’s eve. The evening was spent with music and games and lunch was served. The only guests aside from the members were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mitchell and James Sherbrook, of Michigan.

75 YEARS AGO
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