Remember When 7.23.2015

July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.

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10 Years Ago
Since October 2003, renovations headed by the Echelon Development Group, founded by Alan Clingan and Jeff Noffsinger, and CLF Development, have saved the 132-year-old Odd Fellows Building on the corner of Market and Buffalo streets from demolition. Plans are to create apartments and rental spaces on the second and third floors, while leasing the street level to local businesses. The Odd Fellows purchased the building in 1849 from the Sons of Temperance. Fire in 1871 completely destroyed the building; the existing structure was built in 1873. The building was rescued when fire broke out in 1876.
25 Years Ago
Zoe Howard, Sylvia Ryan and Ruth Casner were busy sorting books for the annual American Association of University Women book sale during Pioneer Days July 20-21.
On July 9, Jeff Moore came one pin away from perfection as he rolled a 299 in his final game to post a 745 series at Holiday Bowl. Two weeks earlier, Mike Lambert rolled a 300 game to post an 802 series.
Lake City Bank announced plans to expand offices in Fulton and Whitley counties, opening offices in Akron and Columbia City. When expansion is complete, the bank will have 17 locations in 12 towns.
50 Years Ago
A delegation of Japanese technicians toured the Arnolt Corp. in Warsaw Wednesday to see an electrostatic painting system used to produce a durable finish on furniture frames. Herb Ratliff is Arnolt plant manager; Lowell Dock, sales manager.
Mrs. Charles (Patty) Judd is refurbishing the former Judd Drug Store location, Buffalo-Center streets, where she will open a new party shop soon. The location has been vacant since Judd Drug moved beside the Kroger store in the east section of the city.
Donald Wiggs, Jr. has been a member of the Dalton (Foundries) Team for 15 years. His father has been a member for 40 years and wife, LaVonne, works in the IBM Department. Donald finds his work in the Melting Department rewarding.
75 Years Ago
Grand climax to the Methodist Conference will be reached on Sunday, June 9 when the entire delegation will assemble at the historical Billy Sunday Tabernacle in the beautiful grounds of Winona Lake, summer religious center of the world.
Retired miller, millwright and baker, Warsawan Ed Lawrence, 88, is a frequent visitor to Your Daily Times & Union office, stopping in for his paper each day on his way home, 423 South Indiana Street.  Born August 4, 1851 in Jeromeville, Ohio, he has lived in Warsaw since 1875 and is second oldest member of the Elks lodge, bettered only by Judge Lemuel L. Royse.[[In-content Ad]]

10 Years Ago
Since October 2003, renovations headed by the Echelon Development Group, founded by Alan Clingan and Jeff Noffsinger, and CLF Development, have saved the 132-year-old Odd Fellows Building on the corner of Market and Buffalo streets from demolition. Plans are to create apartments and rental spaces on the second and third floors, while leasing the street level to local businesses. The Odd Fellows purchased the building in 1849 from the Sons of Temperance. Fire in 1871 completely destroyed the building; the existing structure was built in 1873. The building was rescued when fire broke out in 1876.
25 Years Ago
Zoe Howard, Sylvia Ryan and Ruth Casner were busy sorting books for the annual American Association of University Women book sale during Pioneer Days July 20-21.
On July 9, Jeff Moore came one pin away from perfection as he rolled a 299 in his final game to post a 745 series at Holiday Bowl. Two weeks earlier, Mike Lambert rolled a 300 game to post an 802 series.
Lake City Bank announced plans to expand offices in Fulton and Whitley counties, opening offices in Akron and Columbia City. When expansion is complete, the bank will have 17 locations in 12 towns.
50 Years Ago
A delegation of Japanese technicians toured the Arnolt Corp. in Warsaw Wednesday to see an electrostatic painting system used to produce a durable finish on furniture frames. Herb Ratliff is Arnolt plant manager; Lowell Dock, sales manager.
Mrs. Charles (Patty) Judd is refurbishing the former Judd Drug Store location, Buffalo-Center streets, where she will open a new party shop soon. The location has been vacant since Judd Drug moved beside the Kroger store in the east section of the city.
Donald Wiggs, Jr. has been a member of the Dalton (Foundries) Team for 15 years. His father has been a member for 40 years and wife, LaVonne, works in the IBM Department. Donald finds his work in the Melting Department rewarding.
75 Years Ago
Grand climax to the Methodist Conference will be reached on Sunday, June 9 when the entire delegation will assemble at the historical Billy Sunday Tabernacle in the beautiful grounds of Winona Lake, summer religious center of the world.
Retired miller, millwright and baker, Warsawan Ed Lawrence, 88, is a frequent visitor to Your Daily Times & Union office, stopping in for his paper each day on his way home, 423 South Indiana Street.  Born August 4, 1851 in Jeromeville, Ohio, he has lived in Warsaw since 1875 and is second oldest member of the Elks lodge, bettered only by Judge Lemuel L. Royse.[[In-content Ad]]
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