In
August 13, 2026

In Retrospect

100 YEARS AGO
From Aug. 12, 1926
Stanley Welch, who has spent the last two years touring the west, is home for a few weeks. – – Mr. and Mrs. Owen Livingston and son, Ralph, are enjoying a week’s vacation at Lakeside – – Mrs. Katte Tinkle and son, of Newark, were visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Atherton Tuesday. – – Miss Elizabeth Denson, of Akron, has been the guest of Miss Elizabeth Simons for a week.

75 YEARS AGO
From Aug. 9, 1951
A bridal Shower honoring miss Barbara Curl, bride-elect of Mr. Harry B. Winchester, Jr., was held on Sunday evening at the home of Mrs. Kenneth Van Zant with Patty Battles, Patty Young, Janet Smith. Anita Davis, Barbara Matteson, Pat Graham, Lois Fisher and Mary MeElroy as Hos…

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