Some of Antwerp’s old history By: Stan Jordan On November 8th 1875, legislation was started for a new jail. Said jail was to be made of brick and mortar supplanting the old wooden structure. I have looked my records over and over and I have never found any other notes or talk or anything about…
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Payne Elementary Learn About The History Of Our Flag
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•On Star Spangled Banner Day, the 4th graders at Payne Elementary learned about the history of our flag. Mrs. Gloria Fast, a member of the Daughters of the War of 1812, shared a storybook with the students following the events of the War of 1812. Along with that, she and her husband, Bill, showed flag…
Revolutionary War – Live at the Old Fort
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•Colonial America on the Frontier: 1775 – 1783Enjoy the sights, sounds, and smells of the American Revolution at Fort Wayne’s Historic Old Fort. The Continental Army and British forces will be on hand to provide live demonstrations throughout the day on period specific artillery and military maneuvers. Re-enactors will also bring to life the daily…
“In Memoriam of Pauline Powell Jordan” and Other Thoughts – Stan Jordan
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•What a Day, What a Day! – Stan Jordan
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•Some Action Around the Train Site, Pt. 2 – Stan Jordan
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•the Lobo Tank Busters; Paulding CountyThe Lobo Tank Busters By: Stan Jordan This is the first part of September and the war is going good for the allies. The Germans are falling back on all fronts. Col. Bainbridge drove in last night and brought us a new problem. General Patton called him and wants us…
Some History of 71 years Ago, Cont. – Stan Jordan
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•CLS Sends Five Students to Regional History Bee
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•Central Lutheran School is proud to announce that it will be sending five students to the Regional History Bee in Indianapolis on March 30. The History Bee is a fun, interactive quiz program that tests students’ knowledge of various historical topics. Emily Farler, Ethan Berning, Afam Nzekwe, Matthew Gehl , and Logan Bauer each qualified…