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Donation Made Towards Construction Of Red Skelton Museum

Last updated on Tuesday, November 23, 2010

(VINCENNES) - A major donation towards construction of a museum to honor Vincennes native and comedian Red Skelton was announced Monday night.

Lawrenceville Civic Leader Frank Ladner has pledged $1 million dollars towards the museum's completion.

Bernie Niehaus, Chairman of the Red Skelton Museum Foundation says with Ladner's donation they need only about $1.3 million dollars to complete their $4 million dollar goal.

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