10 Years Ago Dr. Ron Manahan presented a plaque to Dr. Paulette Sauders in recognition of her 40 years of teaching at Grace College. She graduated magna cum laude from Grace in 1964 and began teaching in fall 1965. She received her master’s degree from St. Francis in 1968, a certificate of Biblical studies from Grace Theological Seminary in 1977, and her doctorate in 1987 from Ball State University. Whitko School Board wants more feedback about what renovations are needed at the 33-year-old school. “We’re going to keep this survey open to May 31,” said Jeff Hendrix, Whitko Schools superintendent. 25 Years Ago Dr. Charles A. Hollar was among thousands of dentists and staff members attending the Indiana Dental Association’s 132nd annual session May 3-5 in the Indianapolis Convention Center, with Gov. Evan Bayh the keynote speaker. The 1990 session concentrated on continuing education and advancing Indiana dentistry into the new decade. Among the seminars, “Introduction to Computers.” Anna Bailey of Bailey Appliance and Furniture, Pierceton, presented a Beechbrook rocker to Jimma Masterson of Warsaw, the winner in the store’s first anniversary drawing. Kenneth Miller was honored as 1990 Leesburg Citizen of the Year by the Leesburg Lions. Miller, sponsored by Elmer Martin, joined the Lions in 1961, was president in 1977-78 and became secretary in 1981. He has been involved with many community projects. 50 Years Ago The third annual Hospital Appreciation Ball was held April 24 at the National Guard Armory, Warsaw. Visitors were greeted at the door by Hazel Murphy of Murphy Medical Center, sponsor of the event. There was a Parisian theme, with a lighted Eiffel Tower in the center of the room and an Arch of Triumph made from a block of ice, with American and French flags flying over hundreds of shrimp. Bubbles poured forth from a sea horse fountain and Bill Briscoe’s Band entertained. Queen Lynn Adkinson, 16, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Adkinson, Warsaw, wore a soft aqua gown of crepe. She was elected for her two years of hard work as a candy striper at the hospital and sang “Over the Rainbow.” Dave Geible, son of the Rev. and Mrs. Merrell Geible, Syracuse, served as her escort. 75 Years Ago A new 3-cent stamp, “The Pony Express,” commemorating the 80th anniversary of the inauguration of mail service by a mounted carrier between St. Joseph, Mo., and Sacramento, Calif., went on sale April 4 at the local post office. Only 5,000 of this issue, which is expected to be especially popular with school boys, was received. Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Long, of near Palestine, reported that they enjoyed their first dandelion green dinner of the year yesterday. From the McDonald Hospital, Road 30, east, to uptown, Road 30, west, north turn, Lake Street, there are 13 filling stations. Two new ones are being built. Mentone’s Fire Department received a shipment of 500 feet of new heavy duty hose. Equipment of the department is in first-rate condition throughout.
