10 Years Ago Because of the “energy crisis,” Kosciusko County Sheriff Aaron Rovenstine told the Kosciusko County Council recently he will request an additional appropriation of $400,000 next month to cover the cost of gas for the year for his department. Last year’s gas budget was $67,000, but in November and December 2000, they spent approximately $13,000 of the 2001 gas budget. The 2001 gas budget was $70,000. 25 Years Ago The Kosciusko County Extension Homemakers Spring program will be held at the Shrine Building May 7. Club officers are: Alice Long, president; Doris Ann Slaymaker, president-elect; Louise Nichols, first vice president; and Carol Baker, second vice president. Also, Carlyn Cox, secretary; Daisy Nicholas, assistant secretary; Betty Hinton, assistant treasurer; Kay Tusing, past president; Jill McKowen, county home extension agent; Princess Frush and Catherine Bouse. 50 Years Ago This is Helen Smith’s day. The 52-year-old wife of Warsaw baker Russell (Red) Smith was chosen last month as Indiana’s “Mother of the Year.” Mayor Paul (Mike) Hodges proclaimed today - May 5 - as “Helen Smith Day” in Warsaw and she will be honored tonight at a program in the Baptist Church. Lt. Gov. Richard Ristine will present an award to her. As far as this morning and afternoon were concerned, it was a normal day for Helen. She was busy at the Unique Bakery, operated by her husband in downtown Warsaw, baking cakes and other pastries. 75 Years Ago Mrs. Charles Manwaring of Mentone, Miss Winifred Anglin, Miss Helen Smith and Miss Helen Jontz of Warsaw are among those who attended the inter-city breakfast recently at the Chatterbox of the Anthony Hotel in Fort Wayne, given by the Fort Wayne chapter of Delta Theta Tau Sorority.
