10 Years Ago One tag has been received from the balloon launch by the Claypool Good Neighbors Aug. 19. Sam Bell Jr. called Housing Opportunities of Warsaw from Silver Spring, Maryland. The balloon tags instruct finders to mail tags to HOW for a $10 refund, and they will have their name entered into a drawing for $500. Bell's tag was sponsored by Purity Cylinder Gases. Cardinal Center CEO, Jane Greene, presented a check to Norma Bauer as winner of the 1st Annual Duck Race, which benefits children's programs. Next year's race is scheduled for July 29. 25 Years Ago Due to inclement weather, Triton superintendent Rex Roth said that a December target date cannot be met for moving into a new elementary school presently under construction. A new target date has been set for spring break 1991. Connie Jetter, Warsaw, was voted the Kosciusko Community YMCA Employee of the Month. She has taught every type of aquatics class the “Y” offers since summer 1986. Winners in Little Caesar's pizza-eating contest: William Lambert, Rt. 5, Syracuse; Karen Bowen, Warsaw; Joe Fitzpatrick, Warsaw, 5 to 12 year-olds; Samuel Santine, Winona Lake, 13 to 20-year-olds. Hostesses were Jackie Nichols and Sally Grenert. 50 Years Ago Da-Lite Screen Foundation scholarship award winners: Nancy Plank, Syracuse High School; Sue Brown and Ellen V. Kissane, Leesburg High School; Charles M. Hubartt, Mentone High School; Becky Davenport, North Webster High School; James Nyenhuis, John P. Longenecker, Robert J. and William A. Becker, Warsaw High School. Howard E. Christensen, vice president and comptroller of the Da-Lite Screen Company, was honored on the occasion of his 25th anniversary with the company. Chester C. Cooley, chairman, presented him with a testimonial plaque. Warsaw First Methodist Church Day Camp, Epworth Forest, North Webster, Aug. 16-21: Attending last year were Diane and Denise Wiltrout, David Barnes, Cindy Brallier and Christine DePoy. Camp directors are Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Jones. 75 Years Ago Soap-box derby Monday, July 15 on the White Hill in East Warsaw. Every boy entering a racer will be presented with a flashlight, announced Gael Munson, local Chevrolet dealer and race manager. Winner of the third annual classic will be awarded a bicycle and a wrist watch from the Fitch jewelry store will go to the runner-up. Only cars which pass the necessary requirements will be allowed to make the 1,000-feet run down the steep concrete run-way on U.S. 30, which will be bathed with colors and American flags. Girl Scouts will be in charge of the concession stand, while the Boy Scouts and Legionnaires will assist the police in keeping order.
