10 Years Ago Warsaw senior Adam Griggs, son of Penny and John England, has chosen to continue his basketball career at Houghton College in New York. Warsaw senior Luke Wright, son of Paul and Melody Wright, will continue his tennis career at Indiana Wesleyan University. Tippecanoe Valley's Emily Weaver, daughter of Tom and Jill Weaver, has signed a letter of intent to run track for Bethel College. Big R officially opened this weekend, June 5 & 6, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony followed by special events and prizes throughout the weekend. Work started Jan. 31 in the former Wal-Mart property on Commerce Drive. Donnelley 25th anniversaries: Ted J. Carpenter, Keith A. Claassen, Karen W. Cripe, Richard L. Harrell, Marvin B. Hensley, James S. McCool, Larry M. Oaks.
25 Years Ago Alpha Lambda Scholarship winners: Eric Jaroch, Kelly May, Eric Mohler and Judd Storey. Recipients of the Georgianna Easterday Memorial Scholarship: Kelly Amburgy, DeNae Bouse, Joe Fisher, Tony Garza, Jennifer Lancaster, Leigh Woodward. Nursing Scholarships: Sarah Alt, Amy Craig, Nancy Dawson, Crystal Drake, Deborah Hart, LaDawn Howett, Lindi Hubler, Donna Huiras, Bette Lee, Jacqueline Lee, Susan McGinness, Kathy Macnak, Shelley Neeley, Mindy Pletcher, Allison Shaw, Jennifer Stouder and Risa Wagoner. Named as the top sixth-grade academic achievers at Lincoln School were Jackie Whitesell and Nate Manahan. Teacher is Charles Hunter; principal is Dave Whaley. Merry Tones Extension Homemakers Club celebrated their 30th anniversary with a buffet and style show by Uhlman's in the Home and Family Arts Building at the Fairgrounds.
50 Years Ago Milford Honor Students: Earleen Fisher, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Noble Fisher, valedictorian; Michael Treesh, son of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Treesh, salutatorian. North Webster: Karen Sue Milam, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Milam, valedictorian; George Wood, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Wood, salutatorian. Syracuse: Bobbi Stiver, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dee Stiver, and Ann Vanderford, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Vanderford, co-valedictorians; Tom Kramer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Kramer, salutatorian. Leesburg: Charles Lyons, son of Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Lyons, valedictorian; Robert Patton, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Patton, salutatorian. North Webster High School Alumni honors the Class of 1914 May 2 in the school gym. Avery (Pat) Garber, now city park superintendent, was the only boy in the class with five girls; Hazel Mock, Gladys Engle, Helen Daly, Effie Scott and Edith Hontz
75 Years Ago The Kutz Coal Company, Warsaw's oldest established coal enterprise, will sponsor a free educational movie Monday morning, April 3, entitled "George Washington Railroad." The film will be displayed at the West Wayne school building at 10:10; East Wayne at 2:00; and Federation of Clubs meeting at the City Hall at 8 o'clock. Back in 1936 Sears was the first to introduce a streamlined refrigerator design, and the newest models carry on this tradition. Manager L.E. Murphy says a huge shipment has arrived in Warsaw this week and will be on display at the store on West Market St. The exterior of the new cabinets are covered with hard and durable white Dulux and the interiors are triple-coat porcelain enamel. Blue bakelite is used for trimming. One-million Coldspots have been sold nationwide since 1931.
