10 Years Ago Sesquicentennial Moment by Sally Coplen Hogan: One of the first physicians to locate in Warsaw was Dr. A.B. Crihfield. Dr. J.K. Leedy was fresh from medical school when he arrived and formed a medical firm with Dr. Crihfield. When Dr. Crihfield died, Dr. Leedy carried on with the practice and was made surgeon of the 74th Indiana Infantry during the Civil War. Dr. Schellhouse was an early doctor, but he did not stay in Warsaw very long. Dr. Jacob Boss, born in Switzerland, came to America at age 18. Much of his success was due to the “sweating process” he would perform. 25 Years Ago Robert Henson as “Moses” will be sharing song and drama in a special Lenten service at the Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church, CR 550S and Ind. 15, March 12. Robert Boggs, pastor, invites the public. Pastor Larry Overstreet extends an invitation to the community to the studies at First Baptist Church, corner of Detroit and Center streets, March 9, 16 and 23. Dr. Jay Fawver, a member of the church and assistant medical director of the Otis R. Bowen Center, will be speaking on current issues affecting all people. Wawasee gymnasts are off to the Valparaiso Regional March 11. They are Diane Karst, Karen Butt, Britani Stoller, Angela Kistler, Darcey Smith, Barb Signorelli, Anne Pohl, head coach, Tracy Sumpter, and assistant coach, Nika Prather. 50 Years Ago Mike Flaherty, co-owner and manager of Gilliam Lanes, congratulates George Rider, East Fort Wayne Street, after he bowled the best three-game series in Warsaw history – 808. He accumulated 11 consecutive strikes. Karen Sue Harp, Sidney, will receive her cap at the Parkview-Methodist School of Nursing, Fort Wayne, Feb. 7. The Wawasee Warriors Drum and Bugle Corps of the Syracuse-Wawasee American Legion Post 223 will march on the streets of Syracuse this Memorial Day. The original corps was organized in 1933 with 26 members and disbanded in 1957. Robert Smith was a member of the championship corps in the 1950s; his son, Eugene, received instructions on how to play the trumpet from Director Millard “Si” Hire. 75 Years Ago Rotarians will fill the banquet room of the Hotel Hays Jan. 18, honoring the 92nd birthday of one of Warsaw’s most distinguished citizens, the Hon. Lemuel W. Royse, judge of the circuit court for many years. Judge Royse is still active in the law business and will deliver an address to his brother Rotarians. At his table will be a gigantic birthday cake flanked by 92 candles. Purdue University alumni held a dinner dance in Kansas City with 34 present. Alumni came from the Philippines to New York. Five from Warsaw were Dan Haynes, Virginia Scott, Dr. L.D. Mabie, Mrs. Mabie and J.R. “Bob” Belt.
