Owen County Historical & Genealogical Society
Look What We Have Planned for 2008
Everyone is invited to come to the
Owen County Public Library’s meeting room
on the upper level on these meeting dates at 7:00 PM,
10 S. Montgomery Street, Spencer, Indiana
(One block west of the Owen County court house).
January 15, 2008 Panel of citizens from the Whitehall, Indiana area. Lloyd Smith will
be gathering people to come and share stories about the history of this interesting part
of Owen County.
February 19, 2008 Russ Ryles presents his collection of old maps and talks about the
evolution of that industry.
March 18, 2008 Panel of citizens from the Patricksburg, Indiana area will gather to
share their stories on the history of this once busy town.
April 22, "Medical practices of the Revolutionary War era". Richard Hill has
done extensive research on medical practices of the 1770s and early nineteenth century.
His card reads "Chirugien Compagnie Franche de la Marine du Detroit." He will
bring a medical kit and will explain everything from herbalism to bleeding to surgery of
that time.
May 20, 2008 Tom Douglas, editor of the Spencer Evening World, speaking on the history
of railroads. When did they come to Indiana and to Owen County. What changes did they
bring to the Owen County families?
June 17, 2008 Panning for Gold in them thar Owen County Hills. Deb Mansfield is the
gold-panning instructor at the local Gene's Bait and Tackle store and she will be
sharing some of the trinkets that have been recovered. Come and see how you can begin
your new hobby!
July 22, 2008 The Byerly Farms is presented by Joyce Skinner. Joyce has been doing
research on the Byerly Farms and has written a book. She will tell about her adventures
in gathering the information for her project.
August 19, 2008 Daniel Boone and the famous Owen County tree that he is reported to have
carved as told by Gene Arthur. Gene is the owner of Gene's Bait and Tackle store in
Spencer.
September 16, 2008 How to Publish your book - World Arts Inc. Speaker: Randy
Robertson. Come and learn what is involved in publishing your work. What is involved?
What layout is required? Come and ask the professional.
October 21, 2008 WW II - Come and visit with two of our World War II veteran heroes, Tom
Hamilton and his friend Don Ellis. Both have many stories to share and Don will talk a
little about his experience as a POW.
November 18, 2008 This is a tentative sechedule: Photo editing techniques and other
discussions on digital media projects. Get an update on the Owen County Archives.
December - The Society does not meet in December. See you in 2009.
Is it possible to get a printout of your March, April, & May meetings? Are
they recorded? If there is a handout, I will pay for mailing........
Two Hackethorn men left Owen Co. on the railroad for Kansas City. One said
never again, and went into retail. The other had a railroad career.
J. Hackethorn
jd1505(a)verizon.net
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From: "T. Thompson" <tethomps(a)insightbb.com>
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Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2007 10:00 AM
Subject: [INOWEN] OCHGS 2008 Schedule - Owen County Historical &
Genealogical Society
Owen County Historical & Genealogical Society
Look What We Have Planned for 2008
Everyone is invited to come to the
Owen County Public Library’s meeting room
on the upper level on these meeting dates at 7:00 PM,
10 S. Montgomery Street, Spencer, Indiana
(One block west of the Owen County court house).
January 15, 2008 Panel of citizens from the Whitehall, Indiana area.
Lloyd Smith will be gathering people to come and share stories about the
history of this interesting part of Owen County.
February 19, 2008 Russ Ryles presents his collection of old maps and talks
about the evolution of that industry.
March 18, 2008 Panel of citizens from the Patricksburg, Indiana area will
gather to share their stories on the history of this once busy town.
April 22, "Medical practices of the Revolutionary War era". Richard Hill
has done extensive research on medical practices of the 1770s and early
nineteenth century. His card reads "Chirugien Compagnie Franche de la Marine
du Detroit." He will bring a medical kit and will explain everything from
herbalism to bleeding to surgery of that time.
May 20, 2008 Tom Douglas, editor of the Spencer Evening World, speaking
on the history of railroads. When did they come to Indiana and to Owen
County. What changes did they bring to the Owen County families?
June 17, 2008 Panning for Gold in them thar Owen County Hills. Deb
Mansfield is the gold-panning instructor at the local Gene's Bait and Tackle
store and she will be sharing some of the trinkets that have been recovered.
Come and see how you can begin your new hobby!
July 22, 2008 The Byerly Farms is presented by Joyce Skinner. Joyce has
been doing research on the Byerly Farms and has written a book. She will
tell about her adventures in gathering the information for her project.
August 19, 2008 Daniel Boone and the famous Owen County tree that he is
reported to have carved as told by Gene Arthur. Gene is the owner of
Gene's Bait and Tackle store in Spencer.
September 16, 2008 How to Publish your book - World Arts Inc. Speaker:
Randy Robertson. Come and learn what is involved in publishing your work.
What is involved? What layout is required? Come and ask the professional.
October 21, 2008 WW II - Come and visit with two of our World War II veteran
heroes, Tom Hamilton and his friend Don Ellis. Both have many stories to
share and Don will talk a little about his experience as a POW.
November 18, 2008 This is a tentative sechedule: Photo editing
techniques and other discussions on digital media projects. Get an update
on the Owen County Archives.
December - The Society does not meet in December. See you in 2009.
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