The historical society and museum continues to receive generous donations of memorabilia from families associated with Clinton County. Gov. James Cox, presidential candidate, in Delphi 1920 One collection came from the family of Virginia Timmons Crum. a 1938 graduate of Colfax High School. There were photographs of the Colfax and Kirklin areas as well as … Continue reading Recent Acquisitions: Timmons and Culbertson
History of Scouting in Mulberry
From The Mulberry Reporter February 25, 1960 Front Page Recount History of Scouting in Mulberry at Jubilee Dinner A brief history of Scouting in Mulberry was recounted Tuesday evening at the Boy Scout Golden Jubilee dinner held at the Methodist church. At the same time the annual Blue and Gold dinner was incorporated with the … Continue reading History of Scouting in Mulberry
Mulberry Veterans Honor Roll
Click below to view the November 11th, 2017 Veterans issue of Mulberry Memories, which includes a list of all known veterans connected with Mulberry. Click To View PDF
Abandoned Airports of Mulberry and Frankfort
Here is a great page on Abandoned and Little-Known Airfields in northern Indiana. It includes Stair Airport in Mulberry, created by John Robert Russ 'Pop' Stair, an aviation pioneer who opened an airstrip in Mulberry in 1928. He trained many pilots, including some who later went on to become astronauts. Another listed is Frankfort Airport … Continue reading Abandoned Airports of Mulberry and Frankfort
Polio Epidemic In Mulberry 1954
From Mulberry Memories, Vol. 1, No. 7, September 2011, from Jerry Fickle by way of Sue Bryan Conley, Mulberry High School graduates. This special issue of Mulberry Memories is dedicated to Robert Dieter, Don, John, Tom and Norma Fleischhauer, Steve Garriott, Jim Felix, Marge Kay Gaylor, Lois Click and others that had mild cases of … Continue reading Polio Epidemic In Mulberry 1954
Notable Clinton Countians: Curley Myers
Gerald “Curley” Myers began his career at age 9 performing at area social gatherings. After high school, Myers formed the Hoosier Ramblers, regulars on WDAN radio in Danville, Ill. They later moved to WLW in Cincinnati and changed their name to the Buccaneers. Early in 1955, Indianapolis-based WFBM-TV started airing Indiana Hoedown, featuring the WLW stars. … Continue reading Notable Clinton Countians: Curley Myers