Odd Fellows

Commodity distribution is Friday The Boyle County commodity distribution will be 8 a.m. to noon Friday at the National Guard Armory, 482 Stanford Ave. Volunteers are needed to help load boxes from 1-8 p.m. today and 8 a.m.-noon Friday at the armory. Odd Fellows schedule meeting Area 3 Grand United Order of Odd Fellows and Ruthites will hold its annual area meeting Friday and Saturday at Hampton Inn in Danville. The organization's annual banquet will be 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Atoka Catering, across from Salt River Baptist Church on Perryville Road.

Oct. 15, 1961 ST. LUCIA (AP)¿ - Sixteen members of the U.S. Peace Corps arrived Wednesday for service on this British colony island in the West Indies. John T. Smith, Winchester, was elected to his fourth term as grand treasurer of the Grand Encampment of Kentucky, Odd Fellows, at a recent convention in Lexington. WASHINGTON (AP) - The North American Defense Command, in a far-flung and realistic exercise with an armada of aircraft, tested today its ability to defend this continent against attack by manned bombers.

Oct. 6, 1983 This year's Conkwright Junior High School Lady Cougar basketball team includes eighth graders Brenda Hudson, Jamey Perry, Heather Oliver, Carlotta Hampton, Jennifer Berryman, Susan Rice, Gina Haynes, Shannon Cline and Sandy Stone. The Cougars' coach is Arnold Slusher. During the September meetings of Blue Grass Rebekah Lodge No. 114, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, information was received and plans were made for representation at the 95th session of the Rebekah State Assembly of Kentucky.

Charles C. Lawrence, 86, of  Danville, died Wednesday, Nov. 23, at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington. Born Feb. 26, 1925, in Carlisle, Charles was a son of the late Bruce and Mary Swim Lawrence. He was a cable splicer, an Army veteran and a member of American Legion, Odd Fellows, CWA Union and Civil Defense. Survivors include his wife; Patty Lawrence; a son, Mark (Jessica) Lawrence; daughters, Mary (Robert) Gaffney  and Melissa (Rob) Frundle; a step-son, Ron (Karen) Graham; step-daughter, Kellie (Scott)

George E. “Pete” Foster, 65, of Owensboro, passed away Thursday, April 26, at his home.   Born April 12, 1947, in Stanford (Lincoln County), Pete was an industrial mechanic at Century Aluminum where he worked for 40 years; was former president of the Steel Workers Union, Local 9423; and  served on active duty in the Air Force for 3 ½ years and retired from the Army Reserve after 31 years total service. He was a member of VFW Post 696, the Masonic Lodge (Hawesville), the Antique Car Club, Sunset Cruisers, Odd Fellows and was a Kentucky Colonel.  He had also served on the Hawesville City Council and as chairman of the Hawesville Water Board.  Pete enjoyed restoring cars, especially his 1967 Chevelle, woodworking, hunting, fishing, but most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his father, George E. Foster, Sr. Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Lynda Hunter Foster; a son, Chris (Melissa)

George E. “Pete” Foster, 65, of Owensboro, passed away Thursday, April 26, at his home.   Born April 12, 1947, in Stanford (Lincoln County), Pete was an industrial mechanic at Century Aluminum where he worked for 40 years; was former president of the Steel Workers Union, Local 9423; and  served on active duty in the Air Force for 3 ½ years and retired from the Army Reserve after 31 years total service. He was a member of VFW Post 696, the Masonic Lodge (Hawesville), the Antique Car Club, Sunset Cruisers, Odd Fellows and was a Kentucky Colonel.  He had also served on the Hawesville City Council and as chairman of the Hawesville Water Board.  Pete enjoyed restoring cars, especially his 1967 Chevelle, woodworking, hunting, fishing, but most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his father, George E. Foster, Sr. Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Lynda Hunter Foster; a son, Chris (Melissa)

Charles C. Lawrence, 86, of  Danville, died Wednesday, Nov. 23, at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington. Born Feb. 26, 1925, in Carlisle, Charles was a son of the late Bruce and Mary Swim Lawrence. He was a cable splicer, an Army veteran and a member of American Legion, Odd Fellows, CWA Union and Civil Defense. Survivors include his wife; Patty Lawrence; a son, Mark (Jessica) Lawrence; daughters, Mary (Robert) Gaffney  and Melissa (Rob) Frundle; a step-son, Ron (Karen) Graham; step-daughter, Kellie (Scott)

Oct. 15, 1961 ST. LUCIA (AP)¿ - Sixteen members of the U.S. Peace Corps arrived Wednesday for service on this British colony island in the West Indies. John T. Smith, Winchester, was elected to his fourth term as grand treasurer of the Grand Encampment of Kentucky, Odd Fellows, at a recent convention in Lexington. WASHINGTON (AP) - The North American Defense Command, in a far-flung and realistic exercise with an armada of aircraft, tested today its ability to defend this continent against attack by manned bombers.

July 21, 1984 A presentation of local and state history was given by Sharron Kirby at the July meeting of the Community Greeters Newcomers Club at the public library. The presentation was to familiarize people new to the area with the surroundings. A demonstration on hoop art was given by Nancy Colonel. Blue Grass Rebekah Lodge No. 114, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, met in regular session July 12 at the lodge hall, South Main Street, with Mrs. Bessie Estes, noble grand, presiding.

100 YEARS AGO - 1908 Mr. W.H. Kemper of Danville said that the problem of dusty roads can be solved by using a new product called westrumite, which is a combination of petroleum and ammonia. The substance was invented by a German chemist and is said to be very successful. Mr. Kemper said that the compound is to be mixed with water in an ordinary street sprinkler and sprayed on our streets. The use of westrumite claims to have no disagreeable odor, forms a non-slippery road after three-hour drying time, won't soil walking apparel or impair rubber tires, is a disinfectant, cannot be washed away by rains and prevents formation of mud. Building projects are heading westward on Main Street since the government building has been assured for the corner of Fourth and Main streets.