Remember When Feb. 14
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
10 Years Ago
Feb. 14 1988
The culmination of a major building project was recognized Sunday afternoon at Akron Elementary School when the new additions at Mentone, Akron and Burket elementary schools were dedicated. Fred McSherry, president of the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation board of trustees, presented plaques bearing the keys to the new buildings to pupils representing the three schools: Ryan See, Akron; Mindy Metzger, Mentone; and Heidi Bratten, Burket.
25 Years Ago
Feb. 14 1973
Kathleen M. Bush, a senior at Mentone High School, is winner of the County Good Citizen Contest, sponsored by Anthony Nigo chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution at Mentone. She is the daughter of Kenneth Bush. She plans to enter college in the fall and hopes to become a lawyer.
50 Years Ago
Feb. 14 1948
For Your Valentine ... If you want your love returned on the double ... "gift" your heart-throb with a selection from Crownover Jewelers, Warsaw. Diamond rings, $27.50 and up; costume jewelry, $1 and up; watches $25 and up; or billfolds, $2.50 and up.
75 Years Ago
Feb. 14 1923
Harry Liebrock, son of Mr. and Mrs. G.F. Liebrock, of East Center Street, is taking his maiden sea voyage as a U.S. sailor aboard the battleship Maryland, which recently put to sea from New York naval yards, bound for Balboa, Cuba and Panama, and Pacific seaports for the annual winter maneuvers. The Maryland is expected to start its return trip on March 15.
10 Years Ago
Feb. 14 1988
The culmination of a major building project was recognized Sunday afternoon at Akron Elementary School when the new additions at Mentone, Akron and Burket elementary schools were dedicated. Fred McSherry, president of the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation board of trustees, presented plaques bearing the keys to the new buildings to pupils representing the three schools: Ryan See, Akron; Mindy Metzger, Mentone; and Heidi Bratten, Burket.
25 Years Ago
Feb. 14 1973
Kathleen M. Bush, a senior at Mentone High School, is winner of the County Good Citizen Contest, sponsored by Anthony Nigo chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution at Mentone. She is the daughter of Kenneth Bush. She plans to enter college in the fall and hopes to become a lawyer.
50 Years Ago
Feb. 14 1948
For Your Valentine ... If you want your love returned on the double ... "gift" your heart-throb with a selection from Crownover Jewelers, Warsaw. Diamond rings, $27.50 and up; costume jewelry, $1 and up; watches $25 and up; or billfolds, $2.50 and up.
75 Years Ago
Feb. 14 1923
Harry Liebrock, son of Mr. and Mrs. G.F. Liebrock, of East Center Street, is taking his maiden sea voyage as a U.S. sailor aboard the battleship Maryland, which recently put to sea from New York naval yards, bound for Balboa, Cuba and Panama, and Pacific seaports for the annual winter maneuvers. The Maryland is expected to start its return trip on March 15.