Remember When 8.12.2008

Posted Wednesday, December 31, 1969 7:00 pm

10 Years Ago

August 12 1998

Emily Johnson, 9 years old, aced the No. 3 hole at Raccoon Run July 31.

It doesn't end there. Johnson may be the youngest female to accomplish the golf rarity. According to the 1998 Guinness Book World Of Records, the youngest before was a 10-year-old girl from Australia. Tom Johnson, Emily's father, has faxed in the information to Guinness and is waiting for an answer.

25 Years Ago

August 12 1983

A total of 205 rabbits were shown in the Open Rabbit Show at the 67th Kosciusko County Fair.

Winners of the top awards were Shayne Lenfesty, Warsaw, Best of Show, Best California and Best Commercial; Cheryl Galbreath, Pierceton, Best Opposite of Show, Best Rex and Best Fancy; and Tod Whetstone, Etna Green, Best Meat Pen.

50 Years Ago

August 12 1958

Janet Riley, of Syracuse, relinquished her 1957 Kosciusko County Fair Queen crown to the 1958 queen, Carol Emmons, 16, one of the three "Miss Warsaw" entries. Diane Alfrey, 17, "Miss Syracuse," was second, and Bonnie Briles, 16, "Miss Silver Lake," was third.

75 Years Ago

August 12 1933

ROCHESTER - Kathleen Morrison of Akron has won the distinction of being declared Fulton County's healthiest 4-H Club girl in the health contest at the annual Fulton County 4-H Club show.