Sale of War Assets to LTHS
In researching the LTHS school files, a file about the sale of war assets was discovered. I was intrigued by what the school might have...
Lawrence Lore
Sep 42 min read
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Ten Mieures--WWII
Ten men from the Mieure family of Sumner, Illinois served in World War II. Five of the men (H ubert, twins Harold and Gerald, John,...
Lawrence Lore
Sep 32 min read
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a pack of cigarettes....
Staff Sergeant  William W Kaiser shared his experiences at George Field at the 1996 Reunion. Wendall Kaiser was a brother to Gene...
Lawrence Lore
Sep 21 min read
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Welcome to Illinois, Mr. Lincoln
Photo by Irene Jackman 2014 On October 14th, 1936, the Illinois Daughters of the American Revolution held a cornerstone ceremony for the...
Lawrence Lore
Sep 12 min read
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Stivers Springs
Moses Stivers took out a full-length column in the Vincennes Western Sun to extol the virtues of his ‘resort’ known as Stivers Springs....
Lawrence Lore
Aug 292 min read
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Officer, Can I Go Home for Breakfast?
Note to Readers: The following post integrates two weeks of Lawrence County News due to an increased focus on campaign discourse...
Lawrence Lore
Aug 288 min read
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One Amazing Story!
Two things the Historical Society volunteers love, besides homemade baked treats, are a challenge and a great story. C Petersen had asked...
Lawrence Lore
Aug 275 min read
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Highest Trusted Civilian
When World  War II broke out, Jean Trueblood was working at the Selective Service office in the old American bank building at Vincennes....
Lawrence Lore
Aug 262 min read
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Recent Acquisition
Worn by Lawrence County resident, J Gillesie when she was about 6 months old. Circa 1940s
Lawrence Lore
Aug 251 min read
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Meeting Monday August 25 7:00
LAWRENCE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP MEETING Members of the Lawrence County Historical Society are invited to attend a...
Lawrence Lore
Aug 221 min read
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