Remember When 10.27.2009

Posted Wednesday, December 31, 1969 7:00 pm

10 Years Ago

October 27 1999

Old and new were celebrated Sunday at the Mentone Elementary School dedication.

The new Mentone Elementary School incorporates the entrance of the old school into the new building with new classrooms. The school has kept 12 classrooms but expanded to 28 so there will be room for 650 students.

25 Years Ago

October 27 1984

Try this recipe that came from a County Extension Office article published October 1984. Pumpkin Cheese Ball: One package (eight ounces) cream cheese, softened. 1/2 cup solid-pack pumpkin. One jar (2-1/2 ounces) dried beef slices, chopped. Two cups (eight ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese. 1/4 cups crushed pineapple (well drained). One tablespoon chopped onion. Short celery stalk. Parsley for garnish.

Combine cream cheese and pumpkin, mixing until well blended. Stir in beef, cheese, pineapple and onion; mix well. Chill at least one hour. Form into large ball. Score sides with knife to resemble pumpkin. Garnish with celery for stem and parsley. Serve with crackers. Yields about 2-1/2 cups.

50 Years Ago

October 27 1959

William (Bill) Hadley is the new president of the Warsaw Chamber of Commerce, having been elected at a meeting of the board of directors.

Hadley, vice president of the First National Bank, served as the chamber's vice president this past year. He succeeds retiring president Joe Mendenhall, a druggist.

75 Years Ago

October 27 1934

Mrs. Jesse Eschbach and Miss Ina Stout returned from Ann Arbor, Mich., where they visited with the former's daughter, Sally Eschbach, who is a student at the University of Michigan.