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The True Story of Thanksgiving

The story of the Pilgrims begins in the early part of the seventeenth century … The Church of England under King James I was persecuting anyone and everyone who did not recognize its absolute civil and spiritual authority. Those who challenged ecclesiastical authority and those who believed strongly in freedom of worship were hunted down, imprisoned, and sometimes executed for their beliefs. A group of separatists first fled to Holland and established a community.

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My Special Memories

By Ruthann Held Wike

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Verna Wike’s Trip to the Holy Land

Sunday, December 2, 1973

Glenna and Tony picked me up at home and took me over to my parents home in River Park (Indiana).

We stopped at Zar’s in Mishawaka on the way over for a hamburger and coffee. While we were there Bob Lundberg and his wife came in.

11:10

Mother took me over to the airport in South Bend. She had packed a box of cookies for me to take along.

While going through customs at South Bend the people opened up the cookies. I offered him some and he accepted.

12:24

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Jacob M. Wike

born 26 Sep 1756

Pennsylvania

Died 17 Apr 1835

Newton, Catawba, NC

Jacob moved from Pennsylvania to NC after 1781, when the land war was

over, and men were free to move about again.

Will of Jacob Wike

Will Book I, P. 336-38 April Sessions 1835 Lincoln Co, NC

In the will of God, amen, I, Jacob Wyke, of the county of Lincoln

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The Message

From Kim Justeses

Sandy, UT

After many pleasant yours of ministering in a small North Carolina church, my grandfather, the Reverend Francis G. Bryans, passed away in May, 1985.

In the summer of 1996, I experienced a great deal of turmoil in my life. It became necessary for me to leave my job and take care of my health. I was depressed and anxious, and I felt very lost.

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A story written by Fannie Lillian Terry Prothro

A story written by Fannie Lillian Terry Prothro prior to her death in 1979.

The first chapter to this history was printed last month history was printed September 1, 1996,

and contains information about Mrs. Prothro's childhood from her birth in 1895 to 1907. You can use this link to see that story. Click Here.

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Life Among the Arts

Kathleen Carlton Johnson's

Life Among the Arts

Susan Sampson

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Tim Banks Legacy - Chapter 1

Tim Banks Legacy

Chapter 1

I was born here in Daviess County, Owensboro, KY, in the 1950’s.

My daddy, Claude, and my mom, Dorris Harper, were both here when it was happening. My dad was in the military at the time. He was in the Marine Corps. I know he was a Corporal. I know that he went from being in the Marines to being in the Air Force and he did flight engineering on B52’s.

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Presidents on the Fourth of July

By: Dr. Zoe L. Simmons

Americans have the tradition of family gatherings, barbecuing, eating watermelons, and ending the Fourth of July with the array of beautiful fireworks bursting in the sky.

My curiosity sparked on how our former and current Presidents’ celebrated one of the most noted holidays in America. Here’s a look from George Washington to James Monroe.

George Washington

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