10 Years Ago Although his grandmother wasn’t a “pushy-type,” she roped Jack Clark in as neatly as an experienced sailor tying up to the dock. With donations from her own collection, the woman sparked the boy’s interest in stamp collecting, history and genealogy, which has lasted a lifetime. Just recently Clark, a medical doctor, gave his vast collection of U.S. postage stamps to the Kosciusko County Historical Society. The oldest stamps were issued between 1930 and 1932, showing former U.S. presidents Warren G. Harding on a 1-cent stamp, George Washington on a 3-cent stamp and William Howard Taft on a 4-cent stamp. 25 Years Ago North Manchester will relive its 150 years of history in a play based on life in this community. “Memory Speaks: North Manchester Celebrates Its First 150 Years,” will be presented at Cordier Auditorium at Manchester College. The play is a timeless recall of the town’s events - and more importantly - the people who shaped those happenings. Parts of the play are narrated by Thomas Marshall (played by David Grandstaff), a North Manchester native who served as vice president for Woodrow Wilson. 50 Years Ago Jim Van Curen, 14, and Cheryl Chance, 13, were crowned King and Queen of Courtesy at a party climaxing the observance of Courtesy Week at Warsaw Junior High School. Sherry Moser, of the Future Homemakers of America crowned the couple at a party for 200 students in the Senior High gym. Cheryl’s attendants were Connie Gresso and Barbara Vanes. Van Curen’s attendants were Dick Paulen and Jim Nyenhuis. Cheryl is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Chance, Warsaw. The king’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. John Van Curen, Warsaw. 75 Years Ago Mr. and Mrs. Roger Davis and son, Jack, will visit in Kokomo with Mrs. Davis’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Lantz. Mr. Davis will then go to Michigan, as he recently accepted a traveling position with his father. He has resigned his former position with the Lake City Candy Company. Mr. and Mrs. F. Burns and daughter and Mrs. Riner of Mentone recently left on a trip to Washington, D.C., and New York City. They expect to be gone for one month.
