Meenakshi "Meena" Datta, a sixth-grader at Lincoln Elementary School, emerged as the champion at Monday night's first round of the 1990 Kosciusko County Spelling Bee.
For the second consecutive year, the daughter of Jatinder and Gita Datta has been named champion in her grade category at Lincoln. Meenakshi won the title as fifth- and sixth-grade champion in the 36th round by spelling "emeritus" correctly.
25 Years Ago February 18 1975
A program recognizing hours of volunteer services given by 15 members of the hospital youth volunteers at Murphy Medical Center was held in the fellowship hall of Winona Lake Free Methodist Church.
Being honored were Dawn Lee, Robin Lee, Nikki Scott, Jody Terrell, Helga Linn, Pam Miller, Lee Ann Collier, Rita Rohrer, Nancy Method, Tammy Wright, Brenda Gregory, Angie Mueller, Virginia Wireman, Melinda Lucas and Jo Ellen Gaff.
50 Years Ago February 18 1950
Boy Scouts in Warsaw took over the city offices today in commemoration of National Boy Scout week. The boys were making the rounds with the regular officials.
The city hall was probably the busiest place of all, as Mayor Danny Oldfather and Police Chief Carey Chaney ordered their officers to "pick up" any Warsaw school teachers who tend to disregard any laws, no matter how minor those laws may be. Danny is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Oldfather, and Carey is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Chaney.
75 Years Ago February 18 1925
Cherry ice cream special for Washington's birthday. Red cherry ice cream center in the shape of a hatchet. Vanilla outside. Delicious, novel, not expensive. For parties, church or lodge suppers or a treat for the folks at home.
