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In 1918, ‘Patriots’ day in Bowling Green pushes bond sales
The Third Liberty Bond Act campaign kicked off April 3, 1918. Many speeches were given in Bowling Green…
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In 1966, Warren school board members threatened with ouster from state BOE
On March 14, 1966, the Courier Journal reported that three Warren County school board members faced ouster for…
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In 1929, 100 local auto owners summoned to court
The Courier Journal reported in its March 13, 1929, edition that 100 automobile owners who failed to get…
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In 1899, mother’s death results in sale of Warren acreage
An article in the March 8, 1899, edition of the Ohio County News reported that “Judge John B.…
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In 1916, Mackey first woman to gain law license in Warren County
On March 7, 1916, the Owensboro Messenger reported that Miss Blanche Mackey of Edmonton passed the bar and…
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In 1881, murder at BG tavern leads to two trials, eventual pardon
On Feb. 23, 1881, at Johnson’s Saloon at the corner of State Street and Park Row in Bowling…
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In 1899, BG man reinvents the umbrella
According to an article in The Courier Journal dated Feb. 20, 1899, a Bowling Green man invented an…
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In 1969, local Girl Scouts selected to represent state in Wyoming gathering
The Daily News on Feb. 10, 1969, proudly told of a group of Warren County Girl Scouts who…
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In 1966, area leaders distributed tree seeds to students
The Warren County agriculture extension office, in cooperation with the Soil Conservation Office, the Kentucky Department of Forests…
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In 1900, Warren Countians mourned slain Gov. Goebel
The Feb. 4, 1900, edition of the Courier Journal newspaper told of great sorrow among men of all…
