Remember When Week of Nov. 11
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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For only the fourth time in its 77-year history, Baker Youth Clubs has a new executive director. Tracy Furnivall, 36, Warsaw, has been selected to replace Scott Wiley, who resigned Oct. 31. Wiley had served as director from 1992. Pete Thorn was the first director from 1926 to 1963. Bob Lichtenwalter ran the club from 1963 to 1992. Furnivall said he grew up in Warsaw and at the Baker Youth Clubs. Taking over would be a great opportunity and challenge to give back to the organization. "I want to give kids today the same opportunities I've had."
Warsaw, with its population of barely 12,000 and thriving economic status, was honored Oct. 23 as the Indiana Chamber of Commerce's 2003 Community of the Year at the organization's 14th Annual Awards Dinner at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Warsaw Mayor Ernest Wiggins accepted the honor.
First-place winners at the Syracuse Community Center and Lakeland Youth Center Halloween party were: Gavin Cole, most original costume; Braxton Linville, best sports costume; Mackenzie Hare, best storybook/cartoon costume; Taylor Stone, scariest; Micah Geyer, best super hero; Kathy, Dave, Madalyn, and Garrett Tucco, best family costume. Hare and Stone tied for grand prize for best overall.
U. S. Army Specialist David Liebsch, son of Stephen and Holly Liebsch, received the Bronze Star Medal Oct. 7 from his brigade commander at Fort Stewart, Ga. Liebsch, a 1999 graduate of Warsaw Community High School, was one of eight men of the 130 in his squadron serving in Iraq to receive the medal. According to his father, the Bronze Star is awarded for one of two reasons--for one great act of valor in the war or for valor over the course of the war. The Major General told David's mother that he was awarded the medal "for heroism while serving as a Bradley gunner during Operation Iraqi Freedom." David's nickname became "Don't Run" because he kept pushing everyone forward.
Gayle Goodman, Dell City, Okla., spent more than 10 years putting the life of Fred Olds into a book scheduled to be released the first week of November. The book, "Portrait of An American," chronicles his life since birth as he told it to her. Olds, now 87, lives in Guthrie, Okla. Frederick Albert Olds was the first child of Dr. Frederick Cutler and Ina Lorena Garriot Olds. He was born April 27, 1916 in Fremont, Ohio. When Fred was a small boy, his parents moved to Warsaw where Dr. Olds established a medical practice. They moved to Winona Lake "a short distance from Billy Sunday." His friends also include the Rodeheaver family and Dave Ramsay. Today, he still teaches art at public schools. "I enjoy it very much!"
Former Warsaw resident Jack Bilz visited the Old Jail Museum Friday. His grandfather, Charlie Smith, worked in the railroad tower (now behind the Museum) when he was a boy. Smith worked in the watch tower on the east side of Washington Street, north of the Pennsylvania Railroad tracks. Bilz and his wife, Carol, and daughter, Connie, live in Dallas now but stopped by the Jail Museum after Connie saw a sign commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds. Jack's father and mother were John and Athol Bilz. Jack, 83, said he left Warsaw in 1953 but still comes back to visit family and friends.
Celebrating the continuous existence of the Winona Literary Club since its founding in 1903, members and guests met Oct. 1 in the fellowship hall of the Winona Lake Free Methodist Church. The program was presented by the Centennial Committee chaired by Charlotte Mikesell. Kathy Allison re-enacted scenes of the Club's founder, Mrs. H. H. Myers, of its first president, Mrs. J. Wilbur Chapman, and portrayed Ma Sunday, who was a longtime member. Past presidents were recognized: Charlotte Mikesell, Ruth (Peaches) French, Laura Peugh, Ruth Allison, Marilyn Roeber, and Patricia Gano.
25 Years Ago
KABS drivers Sandy Balch and Buthene Ramsey dressed as clowns on Halloween and treated their riders to some Halloween fun. In what has become an annual tradition, the student body and faculty of Silver Lake Elementary School paraded around the town. Principal Gene England leads the 170 students on the parade. Wearing an IU costume is fifth-grader Brady Parker. Miller's Merry Manor held a community trick-or-treat night. One-year-old Whitney Davis accepts a treat from resident Vere Kelley. Elmer Dickey looks on.
Kosciusko and Elkhart County residents attended the annual forestry field day at the Carl Diehl farm. During the day-long event, visitors saw log-cutting demonstrations, conservation plots, and tree planting.
Atwood captured the Elementary School girls volleyball title this year with a perfect 5-0 mark. Members are: Heather Davis, Krista Bailey, Brandie Heckaman, Cori Pratt, Bethany Himes, Lisa Shepherd, Amy Steiner, Nicky Bowser, Chandra Hopkins, Jodi Goon, Jessica Anglin, Layla Sellers, Tasha Carr, Lindsay Roy, Courtney Schapson, Jody Wolf, Ann Fribley, Jennifer Moran, Melissa Whitley, Christy George. LuAnn Tennant, coach; Judy Mugg, principal.
Jefferson won the Elementary School soccer championship with a 5-0 record. It marked the fourth year in a row the team has won the title. Scott Johnston is coach; Chris Gensinger is the school principal.
Construction on the new Warsaw High School is about 60 percent complete. Crews are currently finishing work on the exterior metal siding. Jerry Gibson, construction control manager, said the date for occupancy remains Aug. 22, 1989. The Freshman High School is scheduled for renovation next June.
The students of Pierceton Elementary School participated in an Olympic-style run-a-thon. Participants were presented with medals at a closing ceremony in the school's gym. Shannon Stock, 4, listens to the National Anthem during the ceremony.
Linda Swoverland, an 11-year employee of Lake City Bank, has been promoted to Computer Operations Officer. She is a graduate of Warsaw Community High School and Grace College, majoring in English.
Zimmer officials announced on Oct. 25 that the Company achieved a milestone in safety--eight million consecutive safe hours without a lost time accident. Zimmer has been tracking its safety record since 1973 and this is the largest number of safe hours ever reached. The consecutive hours began on May 27, 1986 and were completed at 10:30 a.m. on Oct. 25. Employees were treated to a lunch of burgers with various toppings, potato salad, and chips. They also received an ultra-fluorescent, multipurpose light that can be used around the home or carried in the car for use with a 12-volt battery connection in emergency situations.
Ted Dock, senior process engineer at Zimmer, received a 30-year award from Don Patmore, engineering manager. Martin Parker, packaging supervisor at Zimmer, received his 25-year award from Ed Cross, packaging manager.
Steve and Andrea Sands, with 9-month-old Matthew, stand in front of their newly built mini-mart at the north edge of Silver Lake on Ind. 15. The mart carries a full line of staple items and a soup and salad bar. A large canopy covers the gasoline island. The facility covers 1,800 square feet and was built by Double S Construction, Inc., Steve Sands, president.
A thirty-foot Godzilla has invaded Petro's GM Showplace to promote the "Monstrous Savings Sale" on now. Charlie Latchaw and Bob Petro hope to fend off the monster who will be eating up the profit on the 1988 and 1989 cars and trucks.
More than 600 people gathered Oct. 22 at Fairfield High School to celebrate the 27th anniversary of World Missionary Press. The organization was founded in 1961 by Watson and Rose Goodman. The Press prints Scripture booklets in 233 languages.
"Cousin Clem" column: The International Friendship House is the only one of three buildings of the original Winona Lake Assembly that is still being used. A group of Presbyterians were the original owners who erected the building in 1905 for an agricultural college, then a technical school. Shortly after, a ladies college (nursing school) was included. One local resident recalls that at one time a dairy herd was kept in the basement. Milk and butter could be purchased at the building. The tall white columns in the front and the high ceiling lobby are reminiscent of the 1900's architecture. The building once housed the Rodeheaver Music Publishing Company and was once referred to as Westminster Hotel. Grace College uses some of its rooms as dorms. Today, small groups meet there. Linda Pyle is the current manager, taking over from Ivandella Kirkpatrick in July, 1988.
50 Years Ago
Today was "Kiddies Day" at the Akron Fair. The youngsters received a half-day off from school to attend and enjoy the rides. There were contests for boys and girls with silver dollars as prizes. "Professor Donavan," a scholar of the school of mirth, magic, and mystery, will present entertainment tonight. Pony rides will be held Saturday. Dale Smith is president of the 1963 Fair Board, with Ralph Rader as vice-president and Mrs. Fred Ogle, secretary. Other members are: W. K. Gast, agriculture; Mrs. Darl Harsh, needlework; Mrs. Earl Hoffman, flowers; Gene Alger, grade school exhibits; Mrs. Ray Riley, culinary; Whit Gast, publicity; Mrs. Loren Sheetz, entertainment; Ernest Smith, tent.
The first shipment of 42,000 practice bombs was trucked out of the Big Boy Products Div. (Plant No. 2, McClellan-Smith Street) July 27, exactly 90 days after the U. S. Air Force awarded Dalton Foundries the contract. Bomb castings are produced by the Dalton gray iron foundry division and shipped to Big Boy where machining, finishing, and shipment are accomplished ( Robert K. Moore, manager). Six bombs are placed in a pod attached to the jet fighters used to train pilots. The bomb contains a smoke cartridge that permits visible check for accuracy.Tim Snyder, Warsaw, and Max Elder, Pierceton, drill cavities into the bomb for the cartridge. After they are cleaned and lines painted, James Hatfield, Winona Lake, packs bombs (two to a box) into a carton. Eddie Craft, Warsaw, bands the carton with steel wire. Jerry Snyder, Warsaw, nails the lid. Luke Burgh, Warsaw, loads the truck for shipment to the Air Force. Each bomb weighs 25 pounds.
Charles Spry, old-time North Webster resident, was honored guest as the Alfran Nursing Home celebrated his 97th birthday today, Sept. 13. He has many friends in the North Webster area who remember that he was a painter by trade and that his main hobby was fishing. Mr. Spry has lived at Alfran for several years. Nurses say that his favorite food is eggs fried in "old-fashioned bacon grease." Four children are living: Roy and Mrs. Helen Carr, both of North Webster; Paul, Syracuse; Mrs. Goldie Oler, Chico, Calif.
Jack C. Cluen, North Parker Street, was appointed vice-president of operations within United Telephone Company of Indiana and Ohio Telephone Service Company, headquartered in Warsaw. He began his telephone career with the United System in 1937 as an accounting clerk. After his years in the Army, he returned to United. John M. White, 739 E. Fort Wayne Street, succeeds Cluen as general traffic superintendent.
Boy Scouts and leaders from troops in all three counties that make up the Pioneer Trails Council--Kosciusko, Elkhart, and LaGrange--will converge on the Hobart Creighton farm camping grounds, Crystal Lake Road, for three full days of activities Sept. 27, 28, and 29. Working with General Chairman Dr. Virgil McCleary as his vice-chairmen are John Helfrich and Morton Huffer. Other committee chairmen are: Jim Baker, campsite layout; Graham Kreicker and Jim Grove, quarters and decorations; Curtis Garber, publicity; Harold Edwards and Burton Niles, campmasters; Dr. William Cron and Dr. Clark, health and safety; Frank Kealey, judging and registration; Freeland Phillips, campmaster. The fee for every Scout attending is 25 cents. Some 700 Scouts are expected.
Gerald (Jerry) Lusty, 67, assistant postmaster at Winona Lake for the past 24 years, will retire on Sept. 20. Mr. Lusty and his wife plan to spend their winters in Florida. Postmaster and Mrs. Phil Laurien entertained the Winona Lake office personnel for dinner Sunday at the Steer Inn near Silver Lake in honor of Mr. Lusty. Also attending: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Huffman, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Sumpter, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Haney, and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence DeTurk.
County high school baseball action Monday saw Larwill knock Sidney out of a tie for the top spot with Glen Stangland's one-hit 4-1 win over the Wildcats. He walked two and struck out six. It was Sidney's first setback in six outings.
Ralph Bushong, Syracuse resident and sixth-grade teacher at North Webster, received the State A.A.U. Award as the outstanding athlete in track and field events for 1963. He is a Syracuse High School and Manchester College track star and has competed in A.A.U. (Amateur Athletic Union) meets since 1958, throwing the shot put, javelin, and discus. He's received 16 awards in 10 separate events during the past few years.
John Helfrich, manager of Kline's Department Store, is serving as retail division chairman of Warsaw and Winona Lake for the 1963 United Fund campaign. The drive begins Oct.1 and the goal in Kosciusko County is $84,290. Helfrich has been with Kline's for 12 years, the last six in Warsaw since the store opened here in March, 1957.
75 Years Ago
Mr. and Mrs. James Crouch were wed just east of Warsaw in the Morris Chapel neighborhood on Sept. 11, 1873 by Rev. Lutes, circuit riding pastor of the post war period. Both are past 85 years of age. They moved to North Webster 40 years ago after spending nearly a quarter century on a farm west of Warsaw. Until 10 years ago, Mr. Crouch worked every day as a thresher and operator of a pony saw mill. He was born in Kosciusko County, the son of one of the first settlers in the county, his father taking up residence here in 1839. His wife was born in Ohio and came here in 1862. Seven children were born to them, six are still living and residing in Kosciusko County. The couple will celebrate their 65th anniversary Sunday when their children meet at their home in North Webster for a basket dinner.
Employees of Little Crow Mill, one of Warsaw's oldest concerns, are pictured after receiving new uniforms for factory wear. Numbering 14, excluding office staff, one has been with the Company 25 years: James McKrill, Richard Jones, Alva Hatfield, Lloyd Lynch, Harold Stevens, Henry Secore, foreman, Lem Hammon, Henry Pletcher, Kenneth Mollenhour, Cora Groves, Bernice Egolf, Irene Johnson, Fawn Stookey, and Eva Downing. Interesting facts about pancake flour and cereal shipped out of the plant per year: 2,500,000 individual packages would make 33,500,000 dishes of cereal and 32,000,000 six-inch pancakes. Laid end-to-end they would cover 303 miles. Products are shipped to all states and every country.
Teacher Peg Kistler is meeting her first-grade beginners class on the opening day of school at Center Ward. The youngsters appear well turned out and wide-eyed. In the group are Jerry McCartney, Richard Himes, Betty Joan Bilby, Robert C. Schrader, Dianne Kennedy, Denny Foxvog, Bobby Monner, Eddy Harris, Anita Lear, Virginia Garber, Iris Trans, Jane Bartol, Carol Daugherty, Matt Schiddler, Robert Dye, Margery Pletcher, and Gloria Hellerman.
J. W. Whiteneck has just completed a new four-car garage and work shop on North Tamarack Street just back of the Ed Myers residence.
Claude Moore, R. 2, Pierceton, won the horse-pulling contest, closing feature of the Pierceton Fair. The team pulled a load of 3,520 pounds three feet to win first prize.
The junior class of Claypool has organized for the coming year. Officers elected are: Virginia Steele, president; Keith Kinsey, vice-president; Mary Yeiter, secretary-treasurer; Dorothy Slack, class reporter; and Mrs. Leslie, sponsor. The class colors are purple and gold. The motto is "Forward Ever and Backward Never."
Judge Donald Vanderveer announced the appointment of three members of the Mentone Library Board for a term of two years, as of June 1, 1938. Members are: E. E. DeWitte, Elma Cattell, and Anna Mentzer.
Carl "Tuffy" Latta, Warsaw boxer, was defeated at Huntington last night by Julias Piazza, Detroit Diamond Belt and Michigan AAU titleholder. Although outclassed by the Detroit champion, Latta gave Piazza a hard fight and jarred him on several occasions with a solid right. Many Warsawans attended the fight.
Earl Shull, 16, Winona Lake landed an 11-pound, three-foot pike while fishing on Winona Lake Monday morning near Bethany Camp. He made the catch on live bait and was approximately one-half hour landing the gamy fish.
Vehicles strike bull and hog in Fulton County near Rochester Monday. The bull owned by Spitler and Son suffered a broken leg. A truck carrying a popcorn wagon was practically demolished when it struck a hog and upset in a ditch.
Final plans for the Kosciusko County Fair which will be held on the streets of Warsaw from September 27 to October 1 were made by the Fair Association Board at a meeting held in the Masonic Temple Tuesday evening. All 28 free acts by professional entertainers will be held on the Courthouse lawn. Acts are furnished by "The Raymonds Agency" of Jacksonville, Fla. The carnival shows and rides are under the direction of Wade Shows of Detroit. Secretary Orville B. Kilmer has compiled a list of superintendents where exhibitors of livestock must register: Cattle- Lloyd Falkner and Emory Little, Milford; Sheep-Rudy Ross, South Whitley; Swine-Condict Vandermark, Leesburg; Horses-Clifford Fawley, Warsaw; Poultry-Carl Cluen, Warsaw. The Lincoln Highway will be blocked off on Center from Indiana to Lake and State Highway No. 15 from Winona Avenue to Center. North Buffalo will be blocked off from Center to Main. L. L. Latimer presided at the directors meeting.
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For only the fourth time in its 77-year history, Baker Youth Clubs has a new executive director. Tracy Furnivall, 36, Warsaw, has been selected to replace Scott Wiley, who resigned Oct. 31. Wiley had served as director from 1992. Pete Thorn was the first director from 1926 to 1963. Bob Lichtenwalter ran the club from 1963 to 1992. Furnivall said he grew up in Warsaw and at the Baker Youth Clubs. Taking over would be a great opportunity and challenge to give back to the organization. "I want to give kids today the same opportunities I've had."
Warsaw, with its population of barely 12,000 and thriving economic status, was honored Oct. 23 as the Indiana Chamber of Commerce's 2003 Community of the Year at the organization's 14th Annual Awards Dinner at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Warsaw Mayor Ernest Wiggins accepted the honor.
First-place winners at the Syracuse Community Center and Lakeland Youth Center Halloween party were: Gavin Cole, most original costume; Braxton Linville, best sports costume; Mackenzie Hare, best storybook/cartoon costume; Taylor Stone, scariest; Micah Geyer, best super hero; Kathy, Dave, Madalyn, and Garrett Tucco, best family costume. Hare and Stone tied for grand prize for best overall.
U. S. Army Specialist David Liebsch, son of Stephen and Holly Liebsch, received the Bronze Star Medal Oct. 7 from his brigade commander at Fort Stewart, Ga. Liebsch, a 1999 graduate of Warsaw Community High School, was one of eight men of the 130 in his squadron serving in Iraq to receive the medal. According to his father, the Bronze Star is awarded for one of two reasons--for one great act of valor in the war or for valor over the course of the war. The Major General told David's mother that he was awarded the medal "for heroism while serving as a Bradley gunner during Operation Iraqi Freedom." David's nickname became "Don't Run" because he kept pushing everyone forward.
Gayle Goodman, Dell City, Okla., spent more than 10 years putting the life of Fred Olds into a book scheduled to be released the first week of November. The book, "Portrait of An American," chronicles his life since birth as he told it to her. Olds, now 87, lives in Guthrie, Okla. Frederick Albert Olds was the first child of Dr. Frederick Cutler and Ina Lorena Garriot Olds. He was born April 27, 1916 in Fremont, Ohio. When Fred was a small boy, his parents moved to Warsaw where Dr. Olds established a medical practice. They moved to Winona Lake "a short distance from Billy Sunday." His friends also include the Rodeheaver family and Dave Ramsay. Today, he still teaches art at public schools. "I enjoy it very much!"
Former Warsaw resident Jack Bilz visited the Old Jail Museum Friday. His grandfather, Charlie Smith, worked in the railroad tower (now behind the Museum) when he was a boy. Smith worked in the watch tower on the east side of Washington Street, north of the Pennsylvania Railroad tracks. Bilz and his wife, Carol, and daughter, Connie, live in Dallas now but stopped by the Jail Museum after Connie saw a sign commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds. Jack's father and mother were John and Athol Bilz. Jack, 83, said he left Warsaw in 1953 but still comes back to visit family and friends.
Celebrating the continuous existence of the Winona Literary Club since its founding in 1903, members and guests met Oct. 1 in the fellowship hall of the Winona Lake Free Methodist Church. The program was presented by the Centennial Committee chaired by Charlotte Mikesell. Kathy Allison re-enacted scenes of the Club's founder, Mrs. H. H. Myers, of its first president, Mrs. J. Wilbur Chapman, and portrayed Ma Sunday, who was a longtime member. Past presidents were recognized: Charlotte Mikesell, Ruth (Peaches) French, Laura Peugh, Ruth Allison, Marilyn Roeber, and Patricia Gano.
25 Years Ago
KABS drivers Sandy Balch and Buthene Ramsey dressed as clowns on Halloween and treated their riders to some Halloween fun. In what has become an annual tradition, the student body and faculty of Silver Lake Elementary School paraded around the town. Principal Gene England leads the 170 students on the parade. Wearing an IU costume is fifth-grader Brady Parker. Miller's Merry Manor held a community trick-or-treat night. One-year-old Whitney Davis accepts a treat from resident Vere Kelley. Elmer Dickey looks on.
Kosciusko and Elkhart County residents attended the annual forestry field day at the Carl Diehl farm. During the day-long event, visitors saw log-cutting demonstrations, conservation plots, and tree planting.
Atwood captured the Elementary School girls volleyball title this year with a perfect 5-0 mark. Members are: Heather Davis, Krista Bailey, Brandie Heckaman, Cori Pratt, Bethany Himes, Lisa Shepherd, Amy Steiner, Nicky Bowser, Chandra Hopkins, Jodi Goon, Jessica Anglin, Layla Sellers, Tasha Carr, Lindsay Roy, Courtney Schapson, Jody Wolf, Ann Fribley, Jennifer Moran, Melissa Whitley, Christy George. LuAnn Tennant, coach; Judy Mugg, principal.
Jefferson won the Elementary School soccer championship with a 5-0 record. It marked the fourth year in a row the team has won the title. Scott Johnston is coach; Chris Gensinger is the school principal.
Construction on the new Warsaw High School is about 60 percent complete. Crews are currently finishing work on the exterior metal siding. Jerry Gibson, construction control manager, said the date for occupancy remains Aug. 22, 1989. The Freshman High School is scheduled for renovation next June.
The students of Pierceton Elementary School participated in an Olympic-style run-a-thon. Participants were presented with medals at a closing ceremony in the school's gym. Shannon Stock, 4, listens to the National Anthem during the ceremony.
Linda Swoverland, an 11-year employee of Lake City Bank, has been promoted to Computer Operations Officer. She is a graduate of Warsaw Community High School and Grace College, majoring in English.
Zimmer officials announced on Oct. 25 that the Company achieved a milestone in safety--eight million consecutive safe hours without a lost time accident. Zimmer has been tracking its safety record since 1973 and this is the largest number of safe hours ever reached. The consecutive hours began on May 27, 1986 and were completed at 10:30 a.m. on Oct. 25. Employees were treated to a lunch of burgers with various toppings, potato salad, and chips. They also received an ultra-fluorescent, multipurpose light that can be used around the home or carried in the car for use with a 12-volt battery connection in emergency situations.
Ted Dock, senior process engineer at Zimmer, received a 30-year award from Don Patmore, engineering manager. Martin Parker, packaging supervisor at Zimmer, received his 25-year award from Ed Cross, packaging manager.
Steve and Andrea Sands, with 9-month-old Matthew, stand in front of their newly built mini-mart at the north edge of Silver Lake on Ind. 15. The mart carries a full line of staple items and a soup and salad bar. A large canopy covers the gasoline island. The facility covers 1,800 square feet and was built by Double S Construction, Inc., Steve Sands, president.
A thirty-foot Godzilla has invaded Petro's GM Showplace to promote the "Monstrous Savings Sale" on now. Charlie Latchaw and Bob Petro hope to fend off the monster who will be eating up the profit on the 1988 and 1989 cars and trucks.
More than 600 people gathered Oct. 22 at Fairfield High School to celebrate the 27th anniversary of World Missionary Press. The organization was founded in 1961 by Watson and Rose Goodman. The Press prints Scripture booklets in 233 languages.
"Cousin Clem" column: The International Friendship House is the only one of three buildings of the original Winona Lake Assembly that is still being used. A group of Presbyterians were the original owners who erected the building in 1905 for an agricultural college, then a technical school. Shortly after, a ladies college (nursing school) was included. One local resident recalls that at one time a dairy herd was kept in the basement. Milk and butter could be purchased at the building. The tall white columns in the front and the high ceiling lobby are reminiscent of the 1900's architecture. The building once housed the Rodeheaver Music Publishing Company and was once referred to as Westminster Hotel. Grace College uses some of its rooms as dorms. Today, small groups meet there. Linda Pyle is the current manager, taking over from Ivandella Kirkpatrick in July, 1988.
50 Years Ago
Today was "Kiddies Day" at the Akron Fair. The youngsters received a half-day off from school to attend and enjoy the rides. There were contests for boys and girls with silver dollars as prizes. "Professor Donavan," a scholar of the school of mirth, magic, and mystery, will present entertainment tonight. Pony rides will be held Saturday. Dale Smith is president of the 1963 Fair Board, with Ralph Rader as vice-president and Mrs. Fred Ogle, secretary. Other members are: W. K. Gast, agriculture; Mrs. Darl Harsh, needlework; Mrs. Earl Hoffman, flowers; Gene Alger, grade school exhibits; Mrs. Ray Riley, culinary; Whit Gast, publicity; Mrs. Loren Sheetz, entertainment; Ernest Smith, tent.
The first shipment of 42,000 practice bombs was trucked out of the Big Boy Products Div. (Plant No. 2, McClellan-Smith Street) July 27, exactly 90 days after the U. S. Air Force awarded Dalton Foundries the contract. Bomb castings are produced by the Dalton gray iron foundry division and shipped to Big Boy where machining, finishing, and shipment are accomplished ( Robert K. Moore, manager). Six bombs are placed in a pod attached to the jet fighters used to train pilots. The bomb contains a smoke cartridge that permits visible check for accuracy.Tim Snyder, Warsaw, and Max Elder, Pierceton, drill cavities into the bomb for the cartridge. After they are cleaned and lines painted, James Hatfield, Winona Lake, packs bombs (two to a box) into a carton. Eddie Craft, Warsaw, bands the carton with steel wire. Jerry Snyder, Warsaw, nails the lid. Luke Burgh, Warsaw, loads the truck for shipment to the Air Force. Each bomb weighs 25 pounds.
Charles Spry, old-time North Webster resident, was honored guest as the Alfran Nursing Home celebrated his 97th birthday today, Sept. 13. He has many friends in the North Webster area who remember that he was a painter by trade and that his main hobby was fishing. Mr. Spry has lived at Alfran for several years. Nurses say that his favorite food is eggs fried in "old-fashioned bacon grease." Four children are living: Roy and Mrs. Helen Carr, both of North Webster; Paul, Syracuse; Mrs. Goldie Oler, Chico, Calif.
Jack C. Cluen, North Parker Street, was appointed vice-president of operations within United Telephone Company of Indiana and Ohio Telephone Service Company, headquartered in Warsaw. He began his telephone career with the United System in 1937 as an accounting clerk. After his years in the Army, he returned to United. John M. White, 739 E. Fort Wayne Street, succeeds Cluen as general traffic superintendent.
Boy Scouts and leaders from troops in all three counties that make up the Pioneer Trails Council--Kosciusko, Elkhart, and LaGrange--will converge on the Hobart Creighton farm camping grounds, Crystal Lake Road, for three full days of activities Sept. 27, 28, and 29. Working with General Chairman Dr. Virgil McCleary as his vice-chairmen are John Helfrich and Morton Huffer. Other committee chairmen are: Jim Baker, campsite layout; Graham Kreicker and Jim Grove, quarters and decorations; Curtis Garber, publicity; Harold Edwards and Burton Niles, campmasters; Dr. William Cron and Dr. Clark, health and safety; Frank Kealey, judging and registration; Freeland Phillips, campmaster. The fee for every Scout attending is 25 cents. Some 700 Scouts are expected.
Gerald (Jerry) Lusty, 67, assistant postmaster at Winona Lake for the past 24 years, will retire on Sept. 20. Mr. Lusty and his wife plan to spend their winters in Florida. Postmaster and Mrs. Phil Laurien entertained the Winona Lake office personnel for dinner Sunday at the Steer Inn near Silver Lake in honor of Mr. Lusty. Also attending: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Huffman, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Sumpter, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Haney, and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence DeTurk.
County high school baseball action Monday saw Larwill knock Sidney out of a tie for the top spot with Glen Stangland's one-hit 4-1 win over the Wildcats. He walked two and struck out six. It was Sidney's first setback in six outings.
Ralph Bushong, Syracuse resident and sixth-grade teacher at North Webster, received the State A.A.U. Award as the outstanding athlete in track and field events for 1963. He is a Syracuse High School and Manchester College track star and has competed in A.A.U. (Amateur Athletic Union) meets since 1958, throwing the shot put, javelin, and discus. He's received 16 awards in 10 separate events during the past few years.
John Helfrich, manager of Kline's Department Store, is serving as retail division chairman of Warsaw and Winona Lake for the 1963 United Fund campaign. The drive begins Oct.1 and the goal in Kosciusko County is $84,290. Helfrich has been with Kline's for 12 years, the last six in Warsaw since the store opened here in March, 1957.
75 Years Ago
Mr. and Mrs. James Crouch were wed just east of Warsaw in the Morris Chapel neighborhood on Sept. 11, 1873 by Rev. Lutes, circuit riding pastor of the post war period. Both are past 85 years of age. They moved to North Webster 40 years ago after spending nearly a quarter century on a farm west of Warsaw. Until 10 years ago, Mr. Crouch worked every day as a thresher and operator of a pony saw mill. He was born in Kosciusko County, the son of one of the first settlers in the county, his father taking up residence here in 1839. His wife was born in Ohio and came here in 1862. Seven children were born to them, six are still living and residing in Kosciusko County. The couple will celebrate their 65th anniversary Sunday when their children meet at their home in North Webster for a basket dinner.
Employees of Little Crow Mill, one of Warsaw's oldest concerns, are pictured after receiving new uniforms for factory wear. Numbering 14, excluding office staff, one has been with the Company 25 years: James McKrill, Richard Jones, Alva Hatfield, Lloyd Lynch, Harold Stevens, Henry Secore, foreman, Lem Hammon, Henry Pletcher, Kenneth Mollenhour, Cora Groves, Bernice Egolf, Irene Johnson, Fawn Stookey, and Eva Downing. Interesting facts about pancake flour and cereal shipped out of the plant per year: 2,500,000 individual packages would make 33,500,000 dishes of cereal and 32,000,000 six-inch pancakes. Laid end-to-end they would cover 303 miles. Products are shipped to all states and every country.
Teacher Peg Kistler is meeting her first-grade beginners class on the opening day of school at Center Ward. The youngsters appear well turned out and wide-eyed. In the group are Jerry McCartney, Richard Himes, Betty Joan Bilby, Robert C. Schrader, Dianne Kennedy, Denny Foxvog, Bobby Monner, Eddy Harris, Anita Lear, Virginia Garber, Iris Trans, Jane Bartol, Carol Daugherty, Matt Schiddler, Robert Dye, Margery Pletcher, and Gloria Hellerman.
J. W. Whiteneck has just completed a new four-car garage and work shop on North Tamarack Street just back of the Ed Myers residence.
Claude Moore, R. 2, Pierceton, won the horse-pulling contest, closing feature of the Pierceton Fair. The team pulled a load of 3,520 pounds three feet to win first prize.
The junior class of Claypool has organized for the coming year. Officers elected are: Virginia Steele, president; Keith Kinsey, vice-president; Mary Yeiter, secretary-treasurer; Dorothy Slack, class reporter; and Mrs. Leslie, sponsor. The class colors are purple and gold. The motto is "Forward Ever and Backward Never."
Judge Donald Vanderveer announced the appointment of three members of the Mentone Library Board for a term of two years, as of June 1, 1938. Members are: E. E. DeWitte, Elma Cattell, and Anna Mentzer.
Carl "Tuffy" Latta, Warsaw boxer, was defeated at Huntington last night by Julias Piazza, Detroit Diamond Belt and Michigan AAU titleholder. Although outclassed by the Detroit champion, Latta gave Piazza a hard fight and jarred him on several occasions with a solid right. Many Warsawans attended the fight.
Earl Shull, 16, Winona Lake landed an 11-pound, three-foot pike while fishing on Winona Lake Monday morning near Bethany Camp. He made the catch on live bait and was approximately one-half hour landing the gamy fish.
Vehicles strike bull and hog in Fulton County near Rochester Monday. The bull owned by Spitler and Son suffered a broken leg. A truck carrying a popcorn wagon was practically demolished when it struck a hog and upset in a ditch.
Final plans for the Kosciusko County Fair which will be held on the streets of Warsaw from September 27 to October 1 were made by the Fair Association Board at a meeting held in the Masonic Temple Tuesday evening. All 28 free acts by professional entertainers will be held on the Courthouse lawn. Acts are furnished by "The Raymonds Agency" of Jacksonville, Fla. The carnival shows and rides are under the direction of Wade Shows of Detroit. Secretary Orville B. Kilmer has compiled a list of superintendents where exhibitors of livestock must register: Cattle- Lloyd Falkner and Emory Little, Milford; Sheep-Rudy Ross, South Whitley; Swine-Condict Vandermark, Leesburg; Horses-Clifford Fawley, Warsaw; Poultry-Carl Cluen, Warsaw. The Lincoln Highway will be blocked off on Center from Indiana to Lake and State Highway No. 15 from Winona Avenue to Center. North Buffalo will be blocked off from Center to Main. L. L. Latimer presided at the directors meeting.
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