FORT WAYNE - A Warsaw girl received first place in the junior division of the annual Young Artist Competition of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic.
Annelise Pruitt, a fourth-grader from Warsaw, was chosen first from 11 entrants in the junior division of the competition. Pruitt, who plays the violin, will perform with the Philharmonic at the children's concert at 2 p.m. March 15.
25 Years Ago February 6 1977
James W. Mitchell, Rt. 1, Warsaw, has announced his retirement as secretary-treasurer and managing officer of Warsaw Federal Savings and Loan Association, effective Jan. 1, 1977.
Also retiring is Fannie B. Copeland, Rt. 1, North Webster. Fannie has served as bookkeeper of the association for the past 13 years, and also spent one year as manager of their North Webster branch.
50 Years Ago February 6 1952
Nolan D. Walker, vice president of Peabody Seating Co., North Manchester, has been presented with a silver beaver award by the National Council of Boy Scouts for his service to youth during 15 years of scouting.
The silver beaver award, made each year to one outstanding scout in the entire council, is one of the highest honors conferred by the national scout organization.
75 Years Ago February 6 1927
Of the crowd of 1,760 who last night saw Manchester College defeat Wabash College 33 to 35, at North Manchester, upwards of 200 were Warsaw persons.
Heber McCann, former Leesburg star six-foot center, and four years ago winner of the Daily Times gold football, was the star for Manchester and responsible for their victory.
