Brazil — Historical Society program on ‘Tex’ Terry
The Clay County Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Monday in the lower level of the museum. The guest speaker will be Ted Osborn. Osborn lives in Rosedale and has been collecting data, posters, photos and other memorabilia of Tex and Isabel Terry for over six years. He developed the Web site, texterry.com in 2005. Osborn is also a volunteer interpreter for the Dana-Thomas state historic site in Springfield, Ill. The Dana-Thomas is a massive prairie house built in 1902 and designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.
Osborn will be presenting a program on “Tex Terry, badman of the movies.” Edward Earl “Tex” Terry was born on Aug. 22, 1902, in Parke County, near the town of Coxville. As a youngster, he learned to use a whip to drive the mules in the coal mines in the nearby town of Rosedale. These skills helped him in his career, play roles in over 70 “B-Westerns.” Terry worked in the film industry with some of the biggest names of the time: Audie Murphy, Forrest Tucker, Sunset Carson, Barbara Stanwyck, Gene Autry and Roy Rogers. Although he was often credited in his films, Terry was easy to spot because of his distinctive look and style. Terry married his long-time friend and Hollywood agent, Isabel Draesemer, who managed the early careers of Buddy Ebsen and Hugh O’Brian. Draesemer is most noted for her discovery of Hollywood icon James Dean. In the 1970s, Terry was a big hit in area schools where he loved to perform his whip and toping act on stage and talk about his glory days in Hollywood. Terry died on May 18, 1985.
Join the Historical Society for a trip down memory lane.
Terre Haute
Nursing honor society plans fundraiser
The Lambda Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing is celebrating its 20th anniversary by having a gala and fundraiser from 7 to 10 p.m. on Oct. 17 at the Landsbaum Center, 1433 North 61/2 St. There will be food, drinks, a silent auction and dancing. “Men of Note plus Claudia” will be performing. The event supports nursing scholarship activities. Atendees do not have to be a member to attend.
The honor society was founded in 1922 by six nursing students at Indiana University. It started with six members and one chapter and over the past 87 years evolved to 451 chapters across the globe with more than 400,000 inducted members who are active in more than 90 countries and territories.
The honor society influences and changes the health of people by engaging the intellectual capital of nurses around the globe. By developing and building connection with diverse people and entities, the organization enables nurses to collectively and individually develop, create, use, and apply their knowledge to make a difference for the greater good of people’s well being.
Esther Acree was the founder and first President of the Chapter. She currently serves as Chairperson of the Sycamore Nursing Center and as Associate Professor of Nursing at Indiana State University.
To donate to the auction contact Dr. Marcee Everly at meverly1@isugw.indstate.edu.
Terre Haute
TH man celebrates 95th birthday
Lowell C. Drake will celebrate his 95th birthday on Saturday. He was born in Sullivan County in 1914. He was married to the late Helen Jane Clark Drake for 53 years. Their two daughters, Muriel Ryan and Melody Spicklemire, reside in Terre Haute.
He retired from the Railway Express Agency and then worked for more than 20 years as a janitor, first at Pimento School (Vigo County) and later at Fairbanks Elementary and North Central High School (Sullivan County), finally retiring in 1997.
Cards, notes or letters from family, friends and neighbors are welcome and may be mailed c/o 1161 S. Gilchirst St. Terre Haute, IN 47802.
Terre Haute
TH man celebrates 90th birthday
Max R. Fulmer is celebrating his 90th birthday with an open house from 5 to 9 p.m. on Saturday at Eighth Avenue Baptist Church at 2128 Eight Ave.
Fulmer is a Navy veteran of World War II. He retired from the postal service in January 1977 as postmaster in Brazil.
He has four daughters; 11 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren.
Come help celebrate his birthday. It is requested that gifts be omitted, but cards are welcome.
Valley Life
Valley Briefly: Oct. 4, 2009
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VIDEO: On the Banks of the Wabash far away …
Paul Dresser left Terre Haute a niche in history.
Opportunism, squabbling and fading memories gradually washed that gift away, like the unending flow of the Wabash River he immortalized in song.
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Vectren cautions public about snow, ice removal
Vectren Energy Delivery wants to remind customers to proceed with caution when removing snow and ice around natural gas meters at their homes or businesses this winter.
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Workshop to emphasize basics of alpaca farming
A one-day seminar on the fundamentals of alpaca farming is planned for Saturday at St. Mary-of-the-Woods.
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Genealogy Society offers free forum
The Wabash Valley Genealogy Society is offering a free educational forum titled “Brick Wall Hurdling” from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 13 in rooms A, B and C of the Vigo County Public Library at Seventh and Poplar streets.
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PAW PRINTS: Want to adopt a pit bull? Here are some helpful hints
Despite the bad publicity, pit bulls can be very lovable and loyal family dogs. There is a great deal of confusion associated with the label “pit bull.” The most accurate definition refers to two breeds: the American pit bull terrier and the American Staffordshire terrier. Some people include other breeds in this group because they share similar head shapes and body types.
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Purdue Extension to offer diabetes cooking school
Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service-Parke County is offering a diabetes cooking school starting Feb. 27.
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Pepsi Community Caps Program to benefit charities
Refreshment Services-Pepsi will kick off its 2012 Community Caps Program on March 1. The Community Caps Program will benefit several charitable organizations and schools in Clay, Parke, Vermillion and Vigo counties in Indiana and Edgar County in Illinois.
- Special Occasions: Feb. 5, 2012
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Serve as 4-H judge, volunteer
The 2012 4-H Bi-State Judges and Leaders Clinic will be Feb. 18 at Ivy Tech Community College’s Main Campus, at 8000 S. Education Drive.
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BRIDGE COLUMN : Feb. 5, 2012
With January now history we can report new faces in both master point races, male and female.
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Tried 'n' True: Upside Down Pizza calls for crescent rolls
When our boys were young, we went every Sunday evening for pizza in Charleston, Ill. When they got to be older and they were working on the farm, I would make pizza from scratch.
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Extension to offer basic food preservation workshops
Purdue University Extension will be offering basic food preservation workshops at Clabber Girl Culinary Classroom in Terre Haute. Two sessions will offer different methods.
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GRAPE SENSE: Trips open my eyes to new wines in new regions
The wine industry spends a lot of money worldwide to promote brands, regions, and wine tourism. One of the many ways the wine industry invests is press trips.
Depending on when you read this column, I’m either in France or just returned from a press trip.
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Clay Habitat plans open house
Habitat for Humanity of Clay County will stage the dedication ceremony and open house for the Mary Ann Hofmann family home from 2 to 4 p.m. Feb. 12 at 518 E. Ridge St. in Brazil.
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Born to perform: Terre Haute South senior to sing in Carnegie Hall
Soon, the domed ceiling of Carnegie Hall and the archway in the Hayes family kitchen will share a special connection.
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8th District Rep. Bucshon visits CASA volunteers
The U.S Representative of the 8th Congressional District, Larry Bucshon met with CASA volunteers earlier this month to learn more about the Vigo County Court Appointed Special Advocates.
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Paw Prints: Animal protection law ranking hits home
The Humane Society of the United States released the 2011 “Humane State Ranking” of all 50 states and Washington D.C.
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Tried 'n' True: Here's a recipe for all you chocolate lovers
This recipe is for all you chocolate lovers.
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Soybean farmers build state fair building
Since 98 percent of Americans no longer live on farms, Indiana soybean farmers are going to bring the farm to the public in a new exhibit building at the 2012 Indiana State Fair.
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Sign up now for Rockville Public Library’s ebook class
Rockville Public Library will have free demonstrations on how to use ebook readers with its downloadable ebook service, Overdrive.
- Weddings, Anniversaries: Jan. 29, 2012
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Sullivan Foundation looking for Volunteer of Year
The Sullivan County Community Foundation is currently seeking nominations for its “Volunteer of the Year” award to be announced March 29.
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YOUR GREEN VALLEY: Conversation leads to imagining a world with no trees
I was recently asked by someone to imagine what the end of the world would look like. I consider myself a very optimistic person and have never imagined the end. The only image that came to mind was one often portrayed in a Hollywood movie, a scene where a big fireball comes down and everything is burnt to a crisp. The person I was talking with imagined the end would be a world where there are no living trees. This short but interesting conversation got me interested in what has and is plaguing trees.
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College offers cooking class in time for Valentine’s Day
Treat your sweetheart to a home-cooked romantic dinner for two this Valentine’s Day, courtesy of a cooking class offered at Lincoln Trail College.
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BRIDGE COLUMN : Jan. 29, 2012
In earlier columns we have reported on the winners of the various master point races at the Bridge Center for last year.
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Sign up now for Signing for the Savior classes
There is still time to sign up for Senior Education Ministries’ Signing for the Savior class; the first session is Tuesday.
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Birthdays: Jan. 29, 2012
•Thelma J. Parr
• Earl S. VanScoyk
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Ryves Neighborhood, WTWO plan ‘Share Your Love’ food drive
Ryves Neighborhood Association and WTWO are sponsoring the second annual food drive from Feb. 3-17 called “Share Your Love.”
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A safe crossing: ‘Turtle girl’ Amber Slaughterbeck makes it her duty to transport Wabashiki animals to safety
On her daily drive to classes at St. Mary-of-the-Woods College, Amber Slaughterbeck kept encountering a sad scene alongside the highway.
- Special Occasions: Jan. 22, 2012
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