For many Americans, the 1950's were a golden age of driving. 
For African Americans, travel along Route 66 was a challenge that required them to pack their own provisions because they could not count on receiving goods or services, regardless of how much money they had.
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A short history of the Greene County Roller Mill that was later known as the Rothermel Brothers Milling Company.
What did it take to be a Kiltie? This short article covers some of the requirements sophomore girls needed to meet to become a member of the marching group in 1953.
The obituary of Fern Elaine Nance Shumate gives a history of a local journalist and author and a glimpse into her full life.
Lon Warford reflects on his forty-five year service with City Utilities, from 1908 to 1953. He gives an inside look at the care needed to maintain the old carbon arc street lights.
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