John Clarence Thorin, 93, died Oct. 12, 2024, at St. Katharine Drexel Retirement Center in El Reno. John was born March 29, 1931, to Clarence and Marie (Christon) Thorin in Boone County, Neb. He graduated as valedictorian from Neligh High School, earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees at the University of Nebraska and received a doctoral degree in music education from Indiana University.

Robert “Bobbie” Montell Thorin, 90, died Jan. 31, 2024, at St. Katharine Drexel Retirement Center. Bobbie was born Jan. 3, 1934, to Lois and C.A. Gentry in Roff, Okla. She graduated from Byng High School as salutatorian.

She earned a bachelor’s degree in Music Education and a Master’s in Counseling at East Central State University in Ada.

The Friends of the Carnegie Library hosted an open house last week to welcome people to their new space.

The new location is in the basement of First Presbyterian Church, 221 N. Barker.

Refreshments were served, questions were answered and a tour was given. The Friends would like to thank those who attended and invite all to their next book sale.

LAWSUITS

Bank of America N.A. vs. Jannetta Marson for $21,252.42 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Alleigh Campbell vs. Tamaria Horton for an amount in excess of $10,000 for injuries and damages alleged to have occurred during an automobile accident.

Gulfside Supply Inc. vs. Yellow Jacket Construction LLC for $24,080.19 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Sonya Miller for $19,230.43 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.