50 years ago

april 28, 1966

The local FFA group established a new record with seven members receiving the coveted FFA State Farmer degree: Myron Ammeter, Melvin Fleming, Terry Eberhard, Helbert Hannemna, Larry Jost, Ronald Stucky, and John Wohlgemuth.

Alice Louise Schupp, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.W. Schupp, was among 198 Beloit College seniors to receive a degree April 25.

Three juniors have been chosen to represent Peabody at Sunflower Boys’ State. They are Tom Burkholder, Dennis Fisher, and Paul Richmond.