10 Years Ago While the eyesore previously known as the Frank Manufacturing building on Ind. 5 in Mentone is being transformed into an attractive structure, problems with financing are looming for the new Bell Memorial Public Library. “Because of statewide funding cuts,” Ed Rock said. “Obviously we are going to have to go to the public for money.” The town/library has been awarded a $15,000 matching grant from the Kosciusko County Community Foundation. 25 Years Ago Thanksgiving Day brought grief, New Year’s Eve brought hope, and Valentine’s Day the reality of a miracle. After 79 days at Parkview Memorial Hospital, Warsaw police Sgt. Fred Heady came home Friday for a weekend with his family. With red lights and sirens, Warsaw, North Webster, state and county police, Warsaw firefighters, conservation officers and Multi-Township EMS led Heady and his wife from U.S. 30 into Warsaw and south on Ind. 15 to his home. 50 Years Ago This recipe is from the Women’s Exchange column for Carmel Bars. •Cream 1 cup butter, 2/3 cup brown sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla until light and fluffy. Add 2 cups sifted all purpose flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt; mix thoroughly, using hands. press mixture in bottom of a jelly roll pan, 10 by 15 inches. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 minutes. Heat 1 package (6 oz.) butterscotch pieces, 1 tablespoon butter, and 2 tablespoons milk in top of double boiler until melted and smooth. Cool. Spread over the first layer.•Beat until stiff 2 egg whites, add 1/2 cup brown sugar and blend. Spread over second layer and top with 1/2 cup chopped pecan nuts. Bake at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes or until delicately browned. Cool and cut into bars. 75 Years Ago Jake Rathbun, after many years on a farm near the “Eight Square School” near Chapman Lake, moved last year into Warsaw and became night clerk at the Hotel Hays here. Jake is pretty proud of his two (infant) grandchildren, Jerry Lee, son of Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Rathbun, and granddaughter, Carroll, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Rathbun. The three families live together in Warsaw.
