VOLUME 4, NUMBER 59
Good Afternoon. It’s Wednesday, March 15, 2023

For those who might’ve seen the early version of Francis Gerding’s death notice published yesterday morning, the incorrect day of his service appeared. Those services will be on Friday. Today, we have a full obituary for Mr. Gerding.

Thanks for reading!
Brad Fuqua, publisher/editor

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From the Past: Too much noise for a Tuesday evening in 1923

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