HISTORICAL TRIVIA 1936-1940 - Fulton County Public Library

Lake Nyona. William H. Faust, Sr., was one of the men who promoted
a summer homes subdivision at Lake Nyona a number of years ago.
A. & O. REGAL STORE, FULTON
Closed After Bankruptsy Proceedings
The News-Sentinel, March. 7, 1940
The A. & O. Regal Store at Fulton was closed Wednesday after
bankruptcy proceedings had been filed in the Cass circuit court at
Logansport. Attorney Keith Campbell of Logansport was named
receiver. Up until four weeks ago the store was owned and operated by
Frank Austin of Burlington. He traded the store to George Miller a
farmer of near Logansport. Since that time Miller has operated the
store
GAMBLE STORE
Opens Here Today
The News-Sentinel, March. 9, 1940
A new Gamble Stores Authorized Dealer located at 715 Main
street will be opened here today. This store is independently owned and
operated by R.O Arnold, who is making his home here permanently. - -
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VAN ATTA BARGAIN STORE
Moved From Kewanna to Rochester
The News-Sentinel, March. 9, 1940
Lofta Van Atta has moved his bargain store in Kewanna to
Rochester and has leased the room at 512 Main street, for many years
occupied by Ellis Reed who moved into the loop several weeks ago.
Mr. Van Atta deals in new and used furniture.
I.U. COED, TYPICAL
Joan Barr, of Rochester, Elected
The News-Sentinel, March. 9, 1940
Miss Joan Barr, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Guy R. Barr of this city
and a sophomore at Indiana University, was elected Indiana
Universitys typical coed Friday, March 8th. Joan received 125 votes in
an election sponsored by the Arbutus, school yearbook, and the Board
of Aeons. Her picture will appear on a page of the 1940 Arbutus.
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