10 Years Ago In a show of American pride, the students and staff of Whitko Middle School, Larwill, wore red, white and blue to school recently, and during the last 20 minutes of the day, were organized in the shape of the American flag. A photo was taken from atop the school’s gym by Tony Phillips, who also organized the event. More than 400 students took part. The flag was approximately 60 feet by 40 feet. The students also recognized the sacrifices being made by members of the U.S. armed services, including one of their teachers, Doug Patrick, now SSgt. Patrick of the 384th Military Police. 25 Years Ago The students of Akron School have set a new record for labels collected as part of the Campbell’s Labels for Education Program. In the drive that concluded March 1, 21,300 labels were collected, shattering the 1987 total of 18,800. The labels will be used to receive free computer programs that may be enjoyed by all students. 50 Years Ago Dr. and Mrs. George Balsbaugh, of North Manchester, and Dr. and Mrs. Wallace Bash, of Fort Wayne, have returned from a two-week vacation in Jamaica. Mrs. Balsbaugh and Dr. Bash are the daughter and son of Mrs. Flint Bash, Warsaw. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Deeter, Leesburg, have arrived home after spending three months at their winter home in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. 75 Years Ago Ralph Watson, son of Mrs. Bertha Watson of Winona Lake, who is on board the U.S.S. Pensacola, is visiting at Pearl Harbor, Honolulu, with his brother-in-law and sister, Dr. and Mrs. T.A. Allman. Mr. Watson recently was made chief radio operator on the Pensacola. Mrs. Allman was formerly Drucilla Watson of Winona Lake.
