Wood County news and headlines from nearly 75 years ago, as seen in the April 12, 1951 edition of the Wood County Democrat.

“Quitman Citizens Ired Over Removal of Gen. MacArthur”

“Quitman Soldier Returns From Korean War Front: Cpl. Billy Howle arrived at his home in Quitman Wednesday morning just 10 days after he left the fighting front in Korea.”

“Common School Teachers To Hold Meeting At Cartwright On April 19: The teaching staffs of the ten common school districts in Wood County will hold a teacher’s meeting at Cartwright on Thursday night.”

“Work Started Wednesday On Demolition Of First Baptist Church: Workmen started tearing down the auditorium of the First Baptist Church here Wednesday morning in preparation for the erection of a new church auditorium.”