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Remember When 9.12.2009

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10 Years Ago

September 12 1999

    Walter Wolever, a resident of Mason Health Care, Warsaw, has seen and done a lot over his life. Ninety-nine years offer ample opportunity to experience a wide range of pursuits, and Wolever has made the most of his time.

Born on July 13, 1900, in Lafayette, Wolever taught school, toured the country, became an expert gardener and rubbed elbows with some notable celebrities during his almost century in Indiana. He moved to Kosciusko County in 1957 with his wife, Mary, after both retired from teaching in the Lafayette school system.

25 Years Ago

September 12 1984

    A party held recently at the home of Jo Gamble gave Miss Kosciusko Kelley Simpson a warm sendoff before her departure for the Miss Indiana Scholarship Pageant in Michigan City. She is the daughter of Rita Price Simpson, Mentone.


50 Years Ago

September 12 1959

    The new principal at Warsaw Senior High School will be 35-year-old William Davis, currently principal of Montpelier high school in Blackford County (north of Hartford City). Davis replaces Dane A. Snoke who requested that he be relieved of administrative duties so he might devote full time to teaching.


75 Years Ago

September 12 1934

    Mr. and Mrs. George Dome of East Market Street left for Bridgman, Mich., where they will spend a few days with Creighton Johnson and family. Mr. and Mrs. Dome and Mr. and Mrs. Johnson also plan to attend A Century of Progress Exposition a Chicago.