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10 Years AgoLeesburg and Atwood firefighters battled a blaze at a house on West CR 700N. The structure was owned by Carl and Barbara Diehl and rented by Michael Caverly. Firefighters were called to that location about 10 p.m. for an electrical problem that resulted in some insulation being on fire, according to Leesburg Fire Chief Terry Epply. The area was dug out and the fire was extinguished, but the fire apparently rekindled sometime during the early hours of the morning. The fire was called in by a passerby. Warsaw Fire Department also assisted at the scene.25 Years AgoDenny Hepler, of Warsaw, shot a second-round score of 73, to finish with a two-round total of 143 in the Andy Willliams Open golf tournament. That total enables Hepler to advance to today's third round of play. The score of 143 was the cutoff total.It is Hepler's second attempt at a PGA tournament since qualifying for the tour last November. He withdrew from last weekend's AT&T; Pebble Beach National Pro-Am after two rounds.50 Years AgoMiss Rosalind Bristow, of Warsaw, has a leading role in the Hanover College production of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet". It will be given in March with Rosalind portraying Juliet. Ms. Bristow, a senior, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James D. Bristow, Warsaw.75 Years AgoSeveral members of the fifth grade of East Ward School enjoyed a party recently at the home of Ruth and Julia Ann Pifer, Warsaw, honoring Florabelle and Patty Howe. The Howe girls are leaving soon to make their home in California. During the afternoon, contests and games were played, and Maxine Shoemaker and Patty Howe won the prizes. Mrs. George Pifer served refreshments of Valentine cakes and cocoa to the guests.
