Story Index

Introduction

Memories of going to school include long walks, long underwear

All in the family:
A love for education shared by generations of Barnum family

CN consolidation was a lengthy process: Four townships finally agreed to unite

Kendallville graduate worked on Manhattan Project in World War II: Dr. Harold C. Urey was Noble Prize winner in chemistry

Dr. Urey's awards

'60s consolidation gave LaGrange County three school districts

Howe teacher remembers 'good ole days': Education has changed since one-room schoolhouses

West Noble school consolidation didn't come easy: Citizens filed court challenges over reorganization, site of new high school

Ontario was leader in higher education in 19th century

From lead and ink to online, technology revises education

Schools merge
East Noble consolidation was an emotional issue

The roots of education:
Some one-room schoolhouses
taught 3 Rs through the 1950s

One room schoolhouses in Noble County

122 years later, courthouse remains focal point of LaGrange County

Old jail still serves county: Albion landmark now houses county historical society

LaGrange County jail grows from backwoods to big time

Hard work, insight enabled Butz to become agricultural leader

Mayoral memories:
Most of Ligonier's mayors have had business background

Elected county councilman, commissioner:
LeCount broke gender barriers in Noble County politics

Where were you?
Walk on the moon brought the world together

Township trustees continue to handle poor relief

Noble County native E. Ross Adair served as congressman, ambassador

U.S. geared up quickly for World War I:
Local doughboys played role in 'fight for democracy of the world'

The Great Depression taught its generation saving and sensibility

How did they do it?
World War II veterans fought under horrendous circumstances

Pearl Harbor memories:
Avilla woman survived surprise Japanese attack

30 years later, soldier's death still leaves void:
Ackerman was first Kendallville serviceman killed in Vietnam

Area men gave supreme sacrifice in Vietnam War

Noble County towns have names with a history of their own

Memories of JFK assassination never fade

Where were you?
Area residents recall Dec. 7, 1941

Pearl Harbor memories
Noble County residents accepted war in calm stride

1927 plane crash drew widespread attention:
Photos of the scene near Topeka were even made into postcards

Railroad played important role
in LaGrange County's history

More trains will roll through county