10 Years Ago No injuries were reported from a house fire Wednesday at 5831 N. Second St., Leesburg, The house and its contents were considered a total loss. The Plain Township Fire Department received the call at 5:43 p.m. The home is owned by Alan Slabaugh and was being rented by Nick Hatcher. The North Webster Fire Department provided assistance, with a tanker provided by the Warsaw Fire Department. The American Red Cross is helping the family. 25 Years Ago Workers from Atlas Industries, Wabash, were at work high above ground level this morning on the Kosciusko County Courthouse dome. The workers were repairing the roof and the dome, as well as the torch on top of the dome. 50 Years Ago Jim Gast and Diane McCleary won top awards last night at the Warsaw Community High School Spring Band Concert, enjoyed by a large crowd in the auditorium of the new high school building on East Smith Street. Charles Andrews, local plumbing and heating contractor, presented the Andrews Arion Foundation award – a medal and pin – to Miss McCleary, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne McCleary, of Route 2. The winner of this annual award is chosen by fellow band members and must meet the following requirements: better than average scholastic standing, cooperation over and above normal duties, general musicianship, music performance, attendance, ambition, diligence, inspiration to others, personal habits, and qualified to carry on the best traditions of the school. Jim, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Gast, of Country Club Drive, was honored as the outstanding bandsman and received the student director (baton) award. He also was chosen by fellow band members. Both are seniors this year. Director Basil O'Reilley complimented all the band members for their fine work during the school year. 75 Years Ago The Times collectors, newsboys, will collect this week from monthly subscribers. Those who owe for the month of April will owe 75 cents. Pay coal bills now, the fiscal year ends with April, and make your coal credit good for another year. Warsaw Coal Dealers Association.
