June 24 10 Years Ago Diamonds start out as lumps of coal and are tempered by enormous heat and pressure to become something of great value. Likewise, author J. Robert Boggs believes, some people face great obstacles and difficulties and, through faith, not only survive, but thrive and become inspirations to others. Boggs, 81, has collected stories of these inspirational people for three years and recently published a book, “Black Coal Into Diamonds,” which he says is about those “in spite of” people – “those who never give in, give up, or quit.” His wife, Jodie, puts it this way, “How people went through the fire and how God helped them.” 25 Years Ago Four local residents who were medalists in last year’s Senior Games of Indiana are preparing for participation in this year’s event May 20-22 in South Bend. Phil Eherenman had won a gold medal in the 5K run, Betty Nyenhuis won a silver medal in the women’s two-mile walk, Arthur Chaney won a bronze medal in the 75 and over two-mile walk, and Dale Skinner won a gold medal in the men’s low gross in golf. Participants will compete in bowling, eight-ball, swimming, tennis, table tennis, shuffleboard, golf, miniature golf, archery, two-mile walk, 5K run and horseshoes. All participants and volunteers receive a T-shirt and certificate. 50 Years Ago S.F. Jordan, of Flagstone Terrace, Warsaw, didn’t let a little rain stop him from landing this 21-inch channel catfish and 33-inch northern pike from below the road bridge west of Little Eagle Lake. He was using a spinning rod and live minnows for bait. Coon Dog field trials will be held Sunday one mile east and one mile north of Claypool on the Myrl Alexander farm. The race starts at 11 a.m. and is sponsored by the Kosciusko County Coon Hunters Association, according to John Alexander, publicity chairman. 75 Years Ago Warsaw’s tennis team (racquet wielders) will make their 1938 intra-city series debut May 18 when the locals clash with North Manchester’s city team at the Manchester College Courts at 3:30 o’clock. The series will be determined in four singles and two doubles matches. The Warsaw team will be composed of George Bowser, John Morris, Ralph Boice and Reub Williams. A return engagement with North Manchester is expected to be scheduled for May 29 at the Warsaw courts. Kenneth Boice, Warsaw’s divisional titleholder, and Clarence Hartman, runner-up for last year’s championship, will act in capacity of alternates.
