10 Years Ago Workers recently installed safety mirrors at the Winona Avenue crossing. The mirrors are a result of a combined effort with the city of Warsaw, Warsaw Police Department and Warsaw Community Schools to help bus drivers better see oncoming trains. According to Della Swain, WCS transportation director, the curves on the train track on both sides of the Winona Avenue intersection cause blind areas. With the buildings near the tracks, Swain said, bus drivers must pull up close to the track to see both ways, but with the mirrors, they can see train lights more easily. 25 Years Ago Jenny Bender and Brandon Hepler were named as Triton High School’s Homecoming Queen and King during the school’s football game Friday. Ms. Bender is the daughter of Dennis and Judy Bender, Bourbon. Hepler is the son of Devon and Cindi Hepler, also of Bourbon. Named as runners-up were Kristen Meister and Jim Shively, while chosen Prince and Princess were Terry Disher and Kim Heisler. 50 Years Ago Wes Nelson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Royal Nelson of Winona Lake, has been appointed forensics chairman for the current school year at Seattle Pacific College by student body president, Ron Jackson. Nelson, a senior speech major, has been active in forensics since high school days. Wes was graduated from Warsaw High School in 1959. 75 Years Ago The mammoth cheddar cheese displayed at the Kosciusko county fair by Wilson & Co. received 6,542 guesses as to the weight. The actual weight of this mammoth cheese was 290 pounds, 11 ounces. The nearest guess was 290-1/2 pounds, which was made by Mrs. R. J. Truex, Warsaw, who will receive Wilson’s certified tender made ham. The second guess was made by Mrs. R.F. Klingel, Warsaw, who will receive a 10-pound midget cheese.
