A Look Back in Time – March 1975

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March 17, 2020 - 10:40 AM

Neil Crane and Phyllis Meredith

Mrs. Phyllis Meredith, a local graphology enthusiast who teaches courses in the subject, said she was called on yesterday to provide expert testimony in a forgery case in Bourbon County Court. She said it was the first time she has served in that capacity. She added that the prosecution won the case.

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When Sgt. Gale Beck was Pfc. Beck in World War II he qualified for the Combat Infantryman’s Badge by participating in three of the bloodiest of the European Theater battles. Sunday he was awarded the Bronze Star in recognition of his combat bravery, 30 years after the war’s end.

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Volunteers, Inc., a group of local volunteer firefighters, are being reorganized and revitalized by John Womack, whos serves as chief. The volunteers use two fire trucks which were purchased and outfitted by Allen County State Bank. Womack said their most important advantage is that they are not bound to stay within certain boundaries but can go anywhere they wish to fight a fire.

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