Remember When August 25

Posted Wednesday, December 31, 1969 7:00 pm

10 Years Ago

August 25 1996

Navy Seaman Joseph Stocking, son of Robert and Diane Stocking of Rochester, recently graduated from the Basic Hospital Corps School with honors at Naval Hospital Corps School, Great Lakes, Ill.

During the 14-week course, Stocking learned medical procedures used to provide first aid and assist Navy doctors and nurses.

25 Years Ago

August 25 1981

Gordy Clemens had a decision to make: continue his basketball-playing career or try his hand at coaching.

He chose both. Not wanting to hang up the sneakers yet but, at the same time, desiring experience as a coach, Clemens has elected to be a player/coach for a semi-professional basketball team in Australia.

50 Years Ago

August 25 1956

Gary Miller, 11, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Miller, East Center Street, won the Class J. divisional championship in the outboard motor boat races at Lake Winneconne, Wis.

Gary, using the five-horse motor allowed in Class J. competition, was the only Indiana boy to advance to the national championships held in two weeks.

75 Years Ago

August 25 1931

The North Winona quartet will represent Kosciusko County at the state fair in Indianapolis this year. Austin Helser, first tenor; William Orr, second tenor; Cecil Lozier, first bass, and Harry Lozier, second bass, comprise the quartet.