Congratulations, 1946

From The Chrisman Weekly Courier, November 1946

Regrets and "Good Luck"

   Before leaving Lebanon. their former home. and since coming to Chrisman, the new publishers of THE COURIER have received many letters, expressing regret that they were leaving Lebanon. They have also received many letters from friends and former employers, congratulating them on the acquisition of THE COURIER and wishing them "good luck" in their new role as publishers.

These letters and messages are prized very highly by the new publishers. who are glad to know that their work and efforts in former newspaper jobs have been appreciated.

A few of the letters are being published here. not with the thought of being egotistical, but to give the people of Chrisman and you readers of THE COURIER a little more information about “these Kent people.”

Following are some of the letters:

"Dear Stanley:

"It is with a great deal of regret that I've heard of your leaving us. I've appreciaied very much our association. and your fine cooperation with our Church, and all the Churches of Lebanon.

"It so happens that I know something of the community to which you are going. My mother. Mrs. S. D. Thomas, of Hardin, Missouri, formerly Julia Tucker, was born out in the Cherry Point neighborhood, and she lived in that community and the Chrisman community until 1908. when she and my father left there to go to Missouri. She has many relatives living in the community still, one brother, Mr. Dave Tucker and his wife, and several cousins; also many old friends. I've heard about Chrisman all my life, and have visited there a number of times. I’ve always considered it a fine community, with many fine people.

"So, I'm sure that you'll make many friends in Chrisman, and that you will continue to render the fine community service there that you have given us here in Lebanon. We'll miss you here. but our loss is Chrisman's gain. Best of luck to you. Please carry my best wishes also to my relatives and friends in Chrisman.

Sincerely yours,

"Robert S. Thomas"

Minister First Presbyterian Church

Lebanon, Indiana

Mr. Stanley Kent

"Dear Stanley—It was both with regret and pleasure that announcement of your purchase of the Chrisman (Ill.) Courier was read. Regret because you and your family are to leave Lebanon, and pleasure because I know that not only you but Chrisman and community will be mutually benefitted because of your capabilities as a newspaper man.

"The Lebanon Chamber of Commerce, both as a body and as individual members, wish you well in your new business venture, and will ever hold in fond memory their association with you over the past few years.

"It was a personal privilege of mine to know personally the late Mr. and Mrs. Livingston when they edited and published the Courier, and an opportunity to visit with them in their sanctum was never missed upon a visit to Chrisman to visit relatives. the late Mr. and Mrs. William S. Linebarger.

"Again we of Lebanon—all—wish you well.

"Most respectfully yours,

"Parke Beadle, Secy."

P. S.—I have a sister, Mrs. Daniel Ryan, living at Grandview, just south of Chrisman. Otha Linebarger. of near Metcalf. is a cousin, and when opportunity presents itself, trust you will make their acquaintance.

Mr. Stanley Kent

Managing Editor

The Reporter

Lebanon, Indiana

"Dear Stanley:

"1 read with much regret of your announced departure from Indiana. I had hoped that I might be seeing you more often since I have moved away from the news side of the paper.

“I do hope that your new connection is just what you wanted and that you will continue to progress in newspaper work as you have in the past.

"Mrs. Stuart joins me in very best wishes to you and Mrs. Kent, and I hope you will find the opportunity to drop in to see us before you go.

"Cordially yours.

"James A. Stuart"

Editor

Indianapolis Star

Indianapolis, Ind.