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Round Hill Ruritans seek resurgence at age 60

Posted: June 26, 2012

The Winchester Star

Eugene Larrick stands outside the Round Hill Ruritan Club’s community center. Larrick, along with Eugene Lauck, is a charter member of the organization, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary. (Photo by Ginger Perry/The Winchester Star)
Leanna Malone (left), 10, and Susan Hicks, 10, display some of the items they make and sell at Ruritan yard sales. Susan is a club member. The profit from their items goes to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Laura Hicks, treasurer of the Round Hill Ruritan Club, and charter member Eugene Larrick hold the charter of the organization that is celebrating 60 years. (Photo by Ginger Perry/The Winchester Star)

WINCHESTER

Times have changed since the Round Hill Ruritan Club was chartered 60 years ago.

In 1952, about 40 percent of the members were farmers, 83-year-old Eugene Larrick recollected recently....



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