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Remember When 9.14.2009

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10 Years Ago

September 14 1999

    Stonehenge Ladies Afternoon Bridge winners were: Marge Nice, Kathleen Martin and Dorothy Sweeny.

Mixed couples bridge winners were: Dory Wright, Lynn Corbett, Ivan Oberlin, Bill Kreicher, Karyl Smith, Tony Frazetta, Nancy Handgen, Jim Lozer, Sally White and Walter Martin.

25 Years Ago

September 14 1984

    The Free Methodist Publishing House in Winona Lake had a special celebration recently to honor Donnabelle Rule on her 40th year of employment. Retired employees joined the group to make it a memorable day in her life. Wilmer Bartel, director of the Publishing House, presented her with a plaque, and employees contributed items for a memory scrapbook.


50 Years Ago

September 14 1959

    Among the winners of the beard judging contest at the Silver Lake Centennial was James O'Brien, 42, of Silver Lake. His "General Grant" beard was judged best in the "best groomed" class; Larry Drudge, 19, Claypool won first prize for the "smallest beard"; Don Michael, 43, Silver Lake, captured first prize for the "wildest" or "shaggiest" beard. More than 100 bearded men competed in the contest.


75 Years Ago

September 14 1934

    Mr. and Mrs. R.W. Berry and baby daughter of Chicago arrived to visit at the home of the latter's mother, Mrs. Ora Fisher. Mr. Berry will return to Chicago, and Mrs. Berry and daughter will remain in this city for the next several weeks.