JOHN & RUBY JESTER

John F. Jester was born and raised in Hardin County, graduating from Kenton High School. For over forty years, John was a designer, manufacturer and distributor of commercial Christmas decorations. He served on the Kenton City Board of Education and also served many years as a director of the Home Savings and Loan Company. He is a veteran of World War II. He holds memberships in the Masonic Lodge, Kenton Elks Lodge #157, Chamber of Commerce and supports many civic projects including the beautification of downtown Kenton. He is a member of the advisory council of the Hardin County Juvenile Court. He received the Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year Award in 1988 At the present time, he serves as President of the trustees of the Hardin County Community Foundation.

Ruby A Jester was born in Kenton, graduated from Kenton High School. After graduation she was a secretary at Frigidaire Corporation in Dayton, Ohio From 1949 to 1962, she was a secretary for "Alaskan Artist", Fred Machetanz and his wife, Sara, the author of children’s books. In 1965, she was employed in the medical records department at Hardin Memorial Hospital and retired in 1978. She was an active member of PTO and is still an active member of Beta Child Conservation League. She is also a volunteer at the Hardin County Historical Museums Being long time members of St Johns United Church of Christ, they have been involved in various areas of Church life.