Tyler Grange to celebrate storied 100-year history Nov. 12

Tyler Grange has been the nucleus that has drawn the Tyler/Lance Hill community together since its organization, April 18, 1916.

After a short time of inactivity during the war years, the Tyler Grange again became a vital part of the community. Family names of early Cheney/Tyler settlers were among the membership: Brown, Watt, Betz, Konshuk, Ham, Harris, Aylsworth, Denny, Shea and many more.

The Grange met in the Tyler Community Church for a few years and then rented space in the Tyler school building. Money was scarce, so Grange members cut wood for the school to use and made repairs around t...

 

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