Whitko sixth-grader Steven Elder earned first place in the NFL/Gatorade Punt, Pass and Kick competition at the state level.
The 11-year-old Elder won the state competition at halftime of the Nov. 15 Indianapolis Colt-New York Jets game at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis. He finished the three categories with a combined distance of 239 feet, 6 inches to win the 10- and 11-year-old division.
25 Years Ago
November 20 1983
Winners in Jefferson School's recent Fire Prevention Poster contest were Dennis Sparzak and Paul Keim.
50 Years Ago
November 20 1958
Six area students attending Manchester College are listed in the 1959 "Who's Who Among Students in American University and Colleges."
Those listed are Myron Weybright, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Weybright, Syracuse; Anita Bolinger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R.V. Bolinger; Charles Boyer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Boyer; Alan Frantz, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Frantz; Anne Frantz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Finnell; Donald Hardman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hardman, all of North Manchester.
75 Years Ago
November 20 1933
Wilbur Lowman returned home after a week's hunting trip. As a trophy of his skill with the rifle Lowman brought home a 10-point deer head. The animal weighed 200 pounds. Venison will be served at the Lowman home for several weeks.
