1939 – Jacksonport School Children

1939 – Jacksonport School Children

These schoolchildren of Jacksonport pictured in 1939 with their teachers, Charles and Thelma Warlow, are identified by last names only. They are, from left to right, (first row) Seymore, Gullett, unidentified, and Davis; (second row) Dyke, Turner, Wilson, Dunham,...
1930’s – Pearling at Newport

1930’s – Pearling at Newport

Newport had discovered a new source of wealth in the early 1900’s. Beautiful irregular freshwater pearls from the White River became a national and international sensation, bringing new riches to those who had the technology and the tenacity to harvest them....
1930’s – Newport High School

1930’s – Newport High School

Built in 1930, Newport High School replaced the Walnut Street School, which continued to be used for grades one through six until 1951. This school building is still in use as Newport High School. (Courtesy of Robert Craig.)