From the Hostetter’s Illustrated United States Almanac of 1892; the sixth month:

June 1, 1866.

The Fenian’s enter Canada.

The Fenian’s were a secret revolutionary society of Irishmen and women organized in 1858 with the goal of forcing the British out of Ireland. Also known as the Fenian Brotherhood, the group fled first to France, and then many to the United States, lead by John O’Mahony.

By: Dr. Zoe L. Simmons

Americans have the tradition of family gatherings, barbecuing, eating watermelons, and ending the Fourth of July with the array of beautiful fireworks bursting in the sky.

My curiosity sparked on how our former and current Presidents’ celebrated one of the most noted holidays in America. Here’s a look from George Washington to James Monroe.

George Washington

It was Palm Sunday and, because of a sore throat, five-year-old Johnny stayed home from church with a sitter. When the family returned home, they were carrying several palm branches. The boy asked what they were for.

People held them over Jesus' head as he walked by," his older brother explained.

"Wouldn't you know it," the boy fumed. "The one Sunday I don't go, He showed up!"
 

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The Story of Katia Garcia

by Raynelda Calderon

by Jennifer Thompson

65 Years ago

By Mack Braziel, Jr.

It gets hot and dry during July in Oklahoma, so we looked forward to the fourth of July for several days before it’s arrival, because we knew that it meant we would get into our 33 Chevrolet and head for the old Deep Fork River where we could cool off and have some good old fashioned fun.

We made sure that we had our case of pop that usually consisted of a mixture of orange, strawberry, grape, cream soda, root beer and Coca cola.

SSgt. Howard A. Ellis, USAAF, at Membury Air Station, England, 1944 -

MY GOD, THE LIGHTS ARE ON...DUCK!

by HOWARD A. ELLIS, MSgt. USAF-retired

MORENO VALLEY, CA., U.S.A.

By Tre' Barron

RECIPES

Compiled by Women’s Society of Christian Service

Methodist Church

Grandview, Indiana

1955

Barbecue Sauce

Legacy of Helen Held

Grandview, Indiana

Place in a saucepan on stove a tablespoon margarine or butter, adding a large sliced onion. When onion is seared, add:

1 cup of tomato puree

HARLEY XA AND MILTON LONG AT FORT KNOX 1943

PVT. Milton Long pictured on his Harley XA and all dressed up to escort President Roosevelt on his trip through Fort Knox on April 29, 1943. LT. John Harley hand picked the bike riders for this duty and due to security reasons the riders were not armed. Long did get to have lunch with the president. Long had the idea of pulling over near the presidents auto and try to shake hands with him, but the presidents dog Fala, showed his teeth and ended the try.

LTC MILTON J. LONG, AUS (RET)

By May 1941, I had completed basic and was assigned to my unit. Every morning, we fell out for roll call and "announcements." One we feared most, was KP. Guess who got it for a week? Yes sireee bob! So, at 4:00 AM the C Q came in, got us up and we were at the mess hall by 5:00 AM. The first day, after breakfast was over and pots and pans were cleaned, The Mess Sgt. lined us up and introduced himself and told us what he expected for the next 7 days. After he was done talking to us, he asked if anyone could type. The whispers went that it was a trick!

RetirementCeremony for Lieutenant Milton J. Long Ends Over 34 Years Service At A Ceremony Conducted By His Son, Captain Gregory Long, At The Ward Memorial Armory In Wooster Ohio. Captain Long Is The Commanding Officer Of The 447th Mp Company.

You May Use This Photo And Article In Any Way You See Fit.

Ltc Milton J. Long Aus (Ret)

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RECIPES

Compiled by Women’s Society of Christian Service

Methodist Church

Grandview, Indiana

1955

Cream of Tomato Soup

Legacy of Helen H. Kirk

Grandview, Indiana

1 pint tomatoes

2 teaspoons sugar

1 teaspoon soda

1 teaspoon salt

Pepper

1 quart milk

1 slice onion

¼ cup flour

¼ cup butter or oleo

Stir Sugar into tomatoes.

June 05, 1954 - "Your Show Of Shows," last airs on NBC-TV

June 12, 1954 - Bill Haley's "Rock Around the Clock," is originally released.

June 14, 1954 - President Eisenhower signs order adding words "under God" to the Pledge.

June 17, 1954 - Televised Senate Army McCarthy hearings ends.

George W. Tremper

Tell City, Ind. – George W. Tremper, 87, of Tell City died there Sunday, Jan. 12, 2003, at Perry County (ind.) Memorial Hospital. The Grandview, Ind., native retired in 1976 from Maxon Marine as personnel manager after 31 years, graduated from Grandview High School in 1932 and Lockyear Business College and was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church and Bishop Chartrand Nights of Columbus Council 1172.

Author Unknown

It used to tick me off when the Muslim detractors in the Middle East, or the socialist detractors in Europe, Hollywood and others called our President a cowboy, but the more I think about it, the more glad I am that he is.

When I was a kid, cowboys were my heroes.

Well, I mean the ones in the white hats, not the black hats,

By Franklin T. Wike

It is my personal belief that money, wars, cars, music, movies, Television and computers are the biggest motivators behind the changes in lifestyles over the decades. The following story depicts examples of changes in society and lifestyles that I have noticed over the years.

Family Roots and Transportation

The one in the hat is according to family sources is Mary Arnett Baldwin. She and My great-grandmother Amanda Arnett Brooks were supposed to be sisters and remained close all of Amanda's life.

By Joyce Reese McCollum

Oral tradition in my mother’s family is a wealth of names, events and sometimes fantastic stories of ghosts, omens, faith and the deeds of long dead relatives.

More on 1890 Census Destruction

Submitted by Kathryn Seiley

http://www.etherton.net/cens1890.htm

Practically all of the 1890 general population census was destroyed by fire in 1921. Only 6,160 names survived. The surviving entries are for small segments of the populations of

• Perry County, AL,

• the District of Columbia,

• Columbus, GA,

Kathryn Seiley

Celebrating the 60th anniversary of D-Day (from 2004) this month, we wanted to honor the men and women that risked their lives on a day that will live within the annuals of history forever. For those of us that were not there, we will never be able to imagine or understand the visual, physical and emotional horrors endured by so many brave individuals.

A frail old man went to live with his son, daughter-in-law, and four-year-old
grandson. The old man's hands trembled, his eyesight was blurred, and his
step faltered.

The family ate together at the table. But, the elderly grandfather's shaky
hands and failing sight made eating difficult. Peas rolled off his spoon onto
the floor. When he grasped the glass, milk spilled on the tablecloth.

Five Important Lessons to Make You Think About the Way We Treat People

Contributed by Dr Jim Kirby

1: First Important Lesson - Cleaning Lady

Reunions

From Bill Chatel

Depression Lines

Fathers Day

From Liz Martinez

What is the correct side for the American Flag patch to be worn on a military uniform?

By: Dr. Zoe L. Simmons

To my amazement, living in a military town, every soldier I asked, had a different answer to this question.

Submitted By Ruthann Wike

And every June, 2, since 1938, we celebrate it - the donut or doughnut - on National Donut Day in the US. The first-ever National Donut Day was celebrated in Chicago in 1938 as a tribute to the Donut Lassies, according to the Salvation Army, which champions the day. Researching the origins of the donut and Donut Day, there are some interesting facts.

Donuts are nothing new. “Cakes mingled with oil, of fine flour” was mentioned back in Leviticus as an acceptable offering to God.

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Editor, Good Old Days

Hurrah, its June - summer is here! The days are longer now, and there is so much to do outdoors. In my family, the farm is a busy place in the summer. There is fencing to be fixed, a large yard to be maintained, livestock to take care of, and hay season is steadily approaching. We are grateful for the daylight left at the end of the work day that may lend to an hour or two of fishing, perhaps.