Continuously serving Kosciusko County since 1854
10 Years AgoWhen John W. Davis Jr. officially retires Saturday after 34-1/2 years, Warsaw Postmaster John Rupe will be mighty sad to see him go. "It's the end of an era," Rupe said of his most senior carrier and childhood friend. "John is one of the best carriers I've ever had. This is not to detract from all the other carriers," the postmaster said. "He and I have a lot in common with both of our fathers in the service."Davis began his career when he was 26 and the price of a stamp was 5 cents.25 Years AgoWRSW's Broadcasting Inc.'s Don Frantz is retiring the first of the year. Don is also an editorial writer for The Times-Union. He and wife, Mildred, a retired local school teacher, plan to do some extensive traveling. Don's also a member of the board of directors of Lake City Bank.50 Years AgoMembers of the Snapp Jug Band, costumed as mountaineers, entertained at the annual Ladies Night Christmas party given at the Westminster Hotel by the Mid-Lakes Lions Club of Oswego and Chapman Lake. The program followed a smorgasbord dinner and consisted of hillbilly music played on a fife, jugs and bottles by Mr. and Mrs. Willard Snapp, Dale Tucker, Frank Rarick and John Boice.75 Years Ago Seventy residents of the Kosciusko County home enjoyed a fine Christmas dinner consisting of chicken, oyster dressing, sweet and Irish potatoes, gravy, plums and fruit cake. At 7 o'clock in the morning, from a Christmas tree in the home, with Ruby Idle acting as Santa Claus, each person received a gift and some candy and oranges. A large number of gifts were received from friends residing outside the home. The Christmas of 1935 was one of the brightest held at the county home in recent years.
