TODAY IN HISTORY

In 1788, South Carolina became the eighth state to ratify the U.S. Constitution.In 1934, outlaws Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow were fatally shot by police officers near Sailes, Bienville Parish, Louisiana. In 1949, the Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany) was established.

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CLINTON’S HISTORY 10, 20, 30 AND 40 YEARS AGO

30 YEARS AGO• Junior Service League members held an Admissions Luncheon at the Oklahoma Room for prospective members. Those attending were Debbie Bryson, Katherine Grubb, Debbie Dick, Tina Cornell, Chhaya Swami, Brenda Fast, Gerry Clipper, T.J.

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS

Brendon David Graft and Wannie Graft to Channing B. Graft, WD. NW ¼ 14-15N-17W.Isaac Donald Richardson and Amanda Jean Richardson to Rockin R Farm and Cattle, LLC, WD. SW ¼ 28-13N-17W.

Judge dismisses charges against ex-administrator after teacher was shot

(AP) – A Virginia judge on Thursday dismissed all charges against a former school administrator accused of ignoring repeated warnings that a 6-year-old had a gun hours before a teacher was shot.

POLICE REPORT THURSDAY

DAY SHIFTConducted a service warrant in the 1500 block of Neptune Dr.; arrested 66-year-old David Eldridge on a Custer County charge of failure to register as a sex ošender.Responded to a report of an accident with no injuries in the 2400 block of Red Wheat Dr.

SHERIFF’S REPORT THURSDAY

Responded to a report of a civil matter in the 300 block of S. 13th St., Arapaho.Responded to a report of a dog bite in the 24000 block of E. 1040 Rd., Clinton.Responded to a medical call in the 100 block of S. 30th St., Clinton.

Texas board faults Camp Mystic leader for inaction during flood

(AP) — A Texas board has suspended the nursing license of Camp Mystic’s codirector in a scathing order that accused her of not helping children evacuate during last year’s catastrophic floods that killed 25 girls and two teenage counselors.

Transfer station could reopen here

A variety of topics were discussed at Tuesday night’s meeting of the Clinton City Council.

Memorial Day observance set

The Clinton American Legion will host its annual Memorial Day service at 10 a.m. Monday at the Clinton Cemetery to pay homage to the ones who gave all for their country.Bobby Stewart, post adjutant of Clinton American Legion Post 41, talked about Monday’s planned services.