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The 2005 Kosciusko County Right to Life Banquet was held Monday, Oct. 10 at Warsaw Community Church. Ron Henry, Grace College, served as emcee. David Koontz presented a Life Award to William Landrigan for his "commitment to life" and recognized his 39 years of service to the Warsaw school system. Anna Klatt, the youngest board member of KCRTL and a senior at Warsaw Community High School, spoke about the impact and "positive influence" of Teens for Life.
The Warsaw Education Foundation Arts and Crafts Show is held the first Saturday of October every year in the high school gymnasium, providing money for teachers to purchase supplies. Natalie Stump has handmade jewelry.Cousin Clem: "The Loyal Order of Moose was founded in Louisville, Ky. in 1888 by Dr. J. Wilson, but the first Lodge was in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Warsaw Lodge was founded Oct. 6, 1913. Great doings are being prepared for its 77th anniversary. The Lodge rooms, southwest corner of Indiana and Market streets, was destroyed by fire on Oct. 13, 1967. These rooms were originally the Opera House, with ornate trimmings and high vaulted ceiling. This fire also destroyed five other businesses. The present location was purchased in 1968 and over the years has been remodeled and changes made several times. At present, there are 898 men members and 452 hard-working members of the Ladies Auxiliary. Bob Roberts, age 83, has been a member for 47 years."
50 Years
Elaborate preparations are underway for the Psi Iota Xi sorority "Fall Fling Dance" to be held Saturday, Sept. 25, at the Elks Lodge Ballroom. Fall leaves, colored balls and a fountain will be co-ordinated to enhance the scene of the gala event. Decoration committee: Mrs. Barbara Flora, Mrs. Paul Arbaugh, Mrs. Ronald Moore, Mrs. Don Bixel, Mrs. Gerald Miller, Mrs. John Wilson and Mrs. Robert Burner, chairman. Music for dancing will be provided by the Bill Brisco Quartet. Mrs. Richard Stoops is general chairman of the dance. A highlight of the evening will be the crowning of a King and Queen, who will reign until next year when a new royal couple will be crowned.
Winners of the Turtle Derby at North Manchester: Wayne Brown, first, bicycle; Lisa Ann Floyd, second, watch; Bill Dickerson, third, wagon.
75 Years
John Widaman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Allan S. Widaman, Warsaw, who is studying law at Indiana University, has been appointed assistant football coach under Coach A.N. (Bo) McMillin. He won a letter two seasons playing end at IU, and was on the 1938 College All-Star team to meet the Green Bay Packers at Dallas, Tex.
Warsaw barber Lowell "Rusty" Valentine snagged a 12-pound pike from Chapman Lake this week.
Warsaw has been chosen as one of the first cities throughout the country to see the new M-G-M production "Boom Town" staring Clark Gable. Centennial Theatre Manager Nick Mallers announced the movie opens Sunday, September 15.
