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  UPDATE 4: Deadly tornado roars through Oklahoma City suburb

  A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods and destroying an elementary school with a direct blow as children and teachers huddled against winds up to 200 mph. At least 51 people were killed, and officials said the death toll was expected to rise.

History

History

• LOOKING BACK: 1963: ‘Dollar Day’ shoe specials at Schultz stores

  Dorothy Jerse looks back at local history from 10, 25 and 50 years ago as reported in the Tribune and Tribune-Star.

  February 3, 2013  

• HISTORICAL TREASURE: Chauncey Rose, a leader in railroad expansion

  Few people arriving in the newly platted town of Terre Haute left as big a mark on its history as Chauncey Rose.

  February 3, 2013  

• HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE: Clyde Lovellette: Basketball’s most dominant collegian

  At the time the sixth annual National Basketball Association draft was conducted on April 26, 1952, Clyde Lovellette was destined to remain an amateur so he could compete on the U.S. Olympic team.

  February 3, 2013  

• GENEALOGY: Nothing like viewing the past in an old photo

  One thing family historians sometimes think and wonder about is: what did the environment of their ancestors look like? Movies have often done an excellent job of creating the look of the past, but there is nothing like viewing the actual past in an old photograph.

  February 3, 2013  

• LOOKING BACK: 2003: Rose showcases new Hatfield Hall

  Dorothy Jerse looks back at local history from 10, 25 and 50 years ago as reported in the Tribune and Tribune-Star.

  January 27, 2013  

• HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE: Clyde Lovellette: Basketball’s most dominant collegian (Part I)

  The National Collegiate Athletic Association is having a contest these days to honor the best basketball players to compete in its annual championship tournament.

  January 27, 2013  

• GENEALOGY: This list of online databases free to anyone

  This week is a listing of online databases that are absolutely free to anyone with a computer:

  January 27, 2013  

• HISTORICAL TREASURE: Pen-and-ink renderings should be noted by visitors

  Placed throughout the Vigo County Historical Museum are four recently acquired pen-and-ink renderings that should be noted by visitors when the museum reopens Feb. 5.

  January 27, 2013  

• GENEALOGY: English immigration to Chesapeake Bay area

  English immigration to the Chesapeake Bay area of the North American colonies took place mainly between the years of 1641 and 1675, and involved the colonies of Virginia and Maryland.

  January 20, 2013  

• LOOKING BACK: 1988: Pigeon droppings plague downtown

  Dorothy Jerse looks back at local history from 10, 25 and 50 years ago as reported in the Tribune and the Tribune-Star.

  January 20, 2013  

• GENEALOGY: A compilation of some entertaining epitaphs

  Epitaphs on gravestones are something that most genealogists find intriguing.

  December 30, 2012  

• LOOKING BACK: 2002: Teams compete in the third Pizza Hut Classic

  Dorothy Jerse looks back at local history from 10, 25 and 50 years ago as reported in the Tribune and Tribune-Star.

  December 30, 2012  

• HISTORICAL TREASURE: A look at glove etiquette and grace

  As a child of the polyester 1970s, the fashions of previous decades have always fascinated me.

  December 30, 2012  

• HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE: Blodgett: Crawford Fairbanks, Indiana’s wealthiest man

  William Blodgett (1857-1924) has been called “the most colorful, widely-known and feared newsman in American history.”

  December 30, 2012  

• HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE: The link between Alexander B. Crane and John P. Baird

  Alexander Baxter Crane became one of the most successful lawyers on Wall Street.

  December 16, 2012  

• LOOKING BACK: 1987: Weather damages Christmas in the Park

  Dorothy Jerse looks back at local history from 10, 25 and 50 years ago as reported in the Tribune and Tribune-Star.

  December 16, 2012  

• GENEALOGY: Wanna find out if you’re related to someone famous?

  Shows on TV like NBC’s cancelled “Who do you think you are?” as well as Henry Lewis Gates’ ongoing PBS genealogy series both bring the genealogies of celebrities to our attention; and a certain number of us might be wondering, “Am I related to someone famous?”

  December 16, 2012  

• HISTORICAL TREASURE: One shape, many symbols

  This week’s historic treasure is considered one of the most beloved of Christmas decorations, the Christmas wreath.

  December 16, 2012  

• GENEALOGY: Funeral home records valuable to genealogists

  One of a genealogist’s most valuable resources to help identify a date of death is the mortuary or funeral home record.

  December 9, 2012  

• LOOKING BACK: 1987: Gasoline selling for 68.9 cents per gallon

  Dorothy Jerse looks back at local history from 10, 25 and 50 years ago as reported in the Tribune and Tribune-Star.

  December 9, 2012  

• HISTORICAL TREASURE: The day Santa saved lives

  More than a century later, residents remember the heroics of an 18-year Spanish American War veteran named Claude L. Herbert.

  December 9, 2012  

• HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE: Taking a trip to Twelve Points in the year 1912

  As most every denizen knows, Twelve Points in Terre Haute is a commercial area centered near the intersection of Maple Avenue, Lafayette Avenue and North 13th Street.

  December 9, 2012  

• HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE: Revisiting the brief life of Grover Jones

  It has been several years since this column has explored the all-too-brief life of legendary Hollywood screenwriter Grover Jones.

  December 2, 2012  

• GENEALOGY: A special offer for the Christmas season

  This Christmas season, Family Chronicle is introducing a special bundled-book offer, at a savings of more than $25, including individual shipping charges.

  December 2, 2012  

• HISTORICAL TREASURE: The evolution of jolly old St. Nick

  The idea of Santa Claus has existed for hundreds of years.

  December 2, 2012  

• LOOKING BACK: 2002: Hyte Center building rededicated

  Dorothy Jerse looks back at local history from 10, 25 and 50 years ago as reported in the Tribune and Tribune-Star.

  December 2, 2012  

• GENEALOGY: Identifying time frame of photos is crucial

  Identifying old photographs that may be in up in the attic or in the back of a closet is always a challenge.

  November 25, 2012  

• LOOKING BACK: 2002: Dixie Bee wins state Spell Bowl

  Dorothy Jerse looks back at local history from 10, 25 and 50 years ago as reported in the Tribune and Tribune-Star.

  November 25, 2012  

• HISTORICAL TREASURE: The charm of Christmas past

  While doing some research in our archives, I found the “Brown Section” picture. It set the theme for my Historical Treasure and the following “reminiscences” of holidays past in Terre Haute.

  November 25, 2012  

• HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE: Summary of local highlights 130 years ago

  A couple of weeks ago this column provided a list of highlights in Vigo County during 1887.

  November 25, 2012  

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