In
April 9, 2026

In Retrospect

100 YEARS AGO
From April 8, 1926
Prospect to Plant trees in Their New Park: Plans are being made for an elaborate Arbor Day celebration at prospect, with a program given by the schools. Various organizations in Prospect will participate in the exercises, representatives from each group planting a tree in Gast grove, which was purchased by the town last summer as a municipal park.
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Dance Pleased Audience: Little Miss Lilian Wertz, 12 year old toe dancer entertained at the Opera House. Everyone seemed well–pleased with her work. She gave four dances. With practice, she will some day be a second Marylin Miller. Lillian has a sweet disposition and a winning smile for everyone.
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Miss Josephine Sidle and Miss Wilma Newbecker, of Cleveland, both…

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