10 Years Ago In recognition of the vital role that nurses play in health care, the Indiana State Nurses Association and the American Nurses Association have set aside May 6-12 as National Nurses Week. President Nixon issued a proclamation for a “National Registered Nurse Day” in 1974. In 1982, President Ronald Reagan signed a proclamation declaring May 6, 1982, to be “National Recognition Day for Nurses.” In 1990, the ANA board of directors expanded this recognition to a week-long celebration. The Warsaw Community Public Library has materials to help you acquaint yourself with what nurses do and what they have to know. Begin your study of nursing with the lady who started it all: “Florence Nightingale, Lady With the Lamp.” Check it out! 25 Years Ago Dr. Howard Hull, assistant superintendent of instruction in the Wawasee Community Schools Corp., announced his resignation after accepting a position as superintendent of Smith-Green Community Schools Corp. in Churubusco. His resignation is effective June 1. Hull taught in Elkhart and DeKalb before replacing Henry Smith as principal at Wawasee High School in January 1982. He was director of instructional services for the corporation before becoming assistant superintendent of instructional services. Wawasee Community Schools Corp. Superintendent Dr. Roger Thornton said Hull would be missed. 50 Years Ago Members of the Business and Professional Women’s Club recently celebrated their 36th anniversary with a smorgasbord dinner and election of officers at the Westminster Hotel, Winona Lake. Mrs. James Latta presented a spring style show; Mrs. Floyd Schue was program chairman; and Mrs. Floyd Hill is retiring as president. An installation breakfast is being planned for 8 a.m. May 12 at the Westminster Hotel for the following new officers: Mary Jane Shepler, president; Mary Mishler, first vice-president; Mrs. Marguerite Thomas, second vice-president; Mrs. Frank Drudge, recording secretary; Mrs. Ethel Johns, alternate; Marilyn Horn, corresponding secretary; Mrs. Richard Lowry, alternate; Mrs. Ira Moore, treasurer; Mrs. Adria Orr, assistant treasurer. Representatives to the Warsaw-Winona Council of Women’s organization will be Mrs. Floyd Schue and Mrs. Charles Cox. Nominating committee for 1964 includes Mrs. Floyd Hill, Mrs. Charles Holland, Norma Harley, Mrs. Ruth Ladd and Mrs. Imogene Simmons. 75 Years Ago Get the “ride” sensation of the year in the big Plymouth “Roadking” – It has more room, more riding comfort – engineering’s last word in safety features. It has amazing power and record economy – both. And it’s easy to own – low monthly installments. Airplane-type shock absorbers swallow road shocks; rubber-cored body mountings prevent road “drumming” and vibrations from reaching passengers; floating power engine mountings keeps engine vibration from being “telegraphed” to passengers. People say, “You can’t feel the motor!” Owners report 18 to 24 miles on gas – lowest oil consumption. Telephone your nearby Plymouth dealer for a demonstration today – Plymouth Division of Chrysler Corporation, Detroit, Mich. Plymouth Roadking, 5-passenger sedan, $685; includes spare wheel, tire and tube, foot control for headlight beam, safety glass, 19.3 cubic feet of trunk space.
