July 1, 2025
25 Years Ago - July 4, 2000
A Falmouth businessman’s good deeds, kindness and big heartedness were somewhat rewarded by the Kentucky State Police, Dry Ridge Post 6.
Howard Hoess, owner and operator of the Falmouth Dairy Queen, was presented with a framed print of artwork honoring the 50th anniversary of KSP. Post 6 Capt. Rob Elliot presented Hoess with a certificate making him an honorary state trooper as of June 28.
“This is for a man who had done so much for his friends, family and his community,” Elliot said. “You’re a real asset to this community.”
Trooper Scott Davenport said, “Howard, you have been recovering from heart surgery recently. You have the best heart of anyone I have ever met. You judge people by what’s in their hearts, not what’s outside.”
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Lisa Houchen, daughter of Carol and Nancy Houchen of Falmouth, made a hole-in-one June 22 at the Pendleton County Country Club. She made an 85-yard shot on the par 3 No. 17 hole.
Mike Clines of Campbell County aced the No. 3 hole, a 172-yard shot, on June 17 on the first day of the Men’s Club Championship.
Kyle Jones won the championship, shooting 148. Scott Kurtz and Phil Harper tied for second with 149.
50 Years Ago - July 4, 1975
Members of the Myrtle Weldon club are asked to bring an antique or an heirloom for the bicentennial window display at Houchen’s Store.
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Pendleton county Hospital’s life has been extended. Dr. Loren Fisher of Parkersburg, West Virginia, was due to arrive July 3 to begin his practice in Falmouth.
The hospital administration and hospital board furloughed seven full-time employees as of July 5. Some will be used part time as needed.
The lunchroom has been closed to the public and employees, and the dining room staff will only serve patients.
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On July 20, Turner Ridge Baptist Church will celebrate its 100th anniversary with services in the morning and afternoon.
The custom of dress will be similar to that of the beginning of the church in 1875. However, it is not necessary to dress in that style to attend the celebration.
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Audrey Carr and Betty Mains, vocational home economics teachers at Pendleton County High School, will be available during their extended employment to assist high school students and adults with problems related to homemaking.
All full-time vocational home economics teachers in Kentucky are required to be employed for at least on month beyond the school term; some are employed for a long period during the summer. The program is sponsored by the State Department of Vocational Education.
75 Years Ago - July 7, 1950
At the Northern Kentucky 4-H Club camp held at Camp Ernst last week, Pat Malloy won the casting tournament, which was open to all 4-H members attending camp.
Imogene Rose and Jack White each won star camper awards. They were also in the group which received the highest number of points in the athletic competitions during the week.
Other Pendleton County club members attending were Dorothy Wallace, Alma Ruth Carr, Gerald Clayton and Ronny Davis.
Mrs. Earl Wallace, Morgan 4-H leader, attended camp with the girls.
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A total of 400 receipts were on the Falmouth Livestock Market last Thursday.
Cows and calves were sold from $205 down on the market, which was described as strong. Fat hogs sold at $21.50.
Calves sold from $15 to $36 per head; veal calves were priced at $28 down. Heifers sold from $18 to $23.50 per 100; cutter cows from $13 to $16.
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The Fourth of July was celebrated quietly in Falmouth for the first time in years, there was no celebration planned of any kind.
On Monday, July 3, stores were doing a good business as many customers seemingly were getting ready for the Fourth and small gatherings in the home.
The sun was hot and that reverent song “Nearer My God to Thee” could be heard coming from a radio store on Main Street.
Perhaps it was a way in which the Fourth should be spent.
100 Years Ago - July 3, 1925
During the rain and hail storm last Saturday afternoon, lightning struck the barn of Mrs. T.J. Loomis on the Catawba Pike and burned it to the ground. Six or eight tons of hay were consumed.
There was no insurance on the barn.
A large tree on the farm of E.A. Arnold on Straight Shoot pike was struck by lightning the same afternoon, and four sheep standing under it were killed.
Growing crops in these two neighborhoods were considerably injured by hail. Corn was badly damaged in some places.
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Through the cooperation of L.E. McHatton and the Falmouth Fair Committee, the people of Falmouth will be given a rare treat Thursday night:
A free picture will be shown in front of the amphitheater.
Therew ill be no charge for admission. Just walk in and enjoy the show at the expense of Mr. McHatton and the Fair Company.
The film is “The Love Master,” featuring Strongheart the wonderdog. It will quicken your pulse with its thrilling action. Its gorgeous scenery and its beautiful romance — a dog love story and a human love story — will warm the heart.
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