Looking Back – September 13

A five-year volunteer in the literacy program at McDowell Adult Education Center, 81-year-old Bill Hosken helped student John Thompson complete a workbook lesson during National Literacy Month in 1995. From The Republic archives

2010

Area residents donated more than 850 books and other children’s items valued at $4,700 to the Head Start and Early Head Start programs.

1995

Cathy King was sworn in as the first woman member of Columbus Parks and Recreation Department Board, replacing the late Ron Reinking.

1970

To protest against sin, members of United Pentecostal Church held a parade through downtown Columbus, marching while carrying signs, singing, handing out religious tracts and riding in convertibles.