Dear Santa, I've been a very good farmer this year so could you please bring me a brand new combine (mine broke) with a new corn head. Also, I could use some new Osh Kosh overalls. Size large. P.S. I'll make sure Glenna leaves some milk and cookies for you. Your friend, Ivan Werstler, 59, Pierceton. Dear Santa, I've been a good little farmer's wife this year. I only have a couple of things I want this year. New carpet for my dining room, new wall paper, the woodwork refinished and maybe if it's not too much, a grasshopper lawn mower, model 2175 with a 60-inch deck, 19 horse diesel engine grass catcher with hydraulic dump with running lights. P.S. Don't tell Ivan. He blew up my last mower. Your friend, Glenna Werstler, 58, of Pierceton.
25 Years Ago
December 17 1980
MUNCIE - Two Kosciusko County freshmen are members of the Ball State University Women's Chorus.
They are Jill A. Sliger, North Webster, and Shari A. Miller, Syracuse.
50 Years Ago
December 17 1955
Robert A. Brooks, son of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Brooks, East Center Street, has been promoted to private first class at Fort Lewis.
The 2nd infantry division is scheduled to replace the 71st infantry division now stationed in Alaska. The rotation of the two units will occur next summer, probably in July.
75 Years Ago
December 17 1930
Lud Thomas, quarterback on the Warsaw High School football team, has been placed as quarterback on the third team of the All-State Indiana high school football teams. Honorable mention was given the following Warsaw players: Charles Nichols and Melvin Sutherlin, tackles.
