By: Stan Jordan The Oasis casts a long shadow in Antwerp’s history. I am proud to tell you about it and what I remember. The building where the Oasis is was built by Henry George back in 1870. He operated a grocery store there and later it was bought out by Shaffer Brothers who added…
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“Some of Antwerp’s Old History”, and other stories – Stan Jordan
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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…
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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The Lobo Tank Busters By: Stan Jordan We downed three of those German radar towers east of Marsella in southern France. Then we flew on over to the Rome, Italy area and landed at the Spaghetti Air Base. We were all pretty tired, so after supper, we sat around and talked awhile and then went…
What a Day, What a Day! – Stan Jordan
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What a Day, What a Day; Lobo Tank Busters; A Little History on West River Street What a Day, What a Day! By: Stan Jordan Saturday started at 8AM. I had a pancake and sausage breakfast down at the EMS building. It was a nice, warm morning and we set and talked with friends for…
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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the make a wish foundation, the lobo tank busters, the ronald mcdonald house foundationSome History of 71 Years Ago By: Stan Jordan All of this information was given to the Jordan family by Jo Shipley from Indiana. Over the next few weeks, I will bring you all of it. The Wagon – A Sad Memory…
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…
