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Remember When July 14

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10 Years Ago
July 14 1989

    Tonya Persanowski, daughter of Thomas and Janice Persanowski, Syracuse, recently received the Volunteer Service Award at the Miss Indiana Co-ed Pageant, held June 23-24 at the Adams Mark Hotel, Indianapolis.

Persanowski was selected for the Volunteer Service Award based on her involvement in school, community and church activities over the past three years. Upon winning, she received a trophy and cash prize.

25 Years Ago
July 14 1974

    The best pitcher in Kosciusko County doesn't throw a curve. He doesn't have a knuckler, and a fastball is almost impossible.

Dressed in bib overalls, a blue work shirt, a railroad cap and high laced boots, 74-year-old Noah Adams, Claypool, lays claim to be the finest horseshoe pitcher in the area. He has the trophies to back his words.

50 Years Ago
July 14 1949

    George Nye, the county surveyor, writes: "I have been asked how old the maple trees are along the road leading to Oakwood Cemetery. According to the following item from the Indianian for May 17, 1877, they have been there 72 years. It says: 'A row of soft maples has been set out on each side of the avenue leading to Oakwood Cemetery.'" Oakwood Cemetery was started in 1874.


75 Years Ago
July 14 1924

    Dr. J.C. Breckenridge, general manager of Winona Assembly, visited Culver Military Academy on Wednesday and arranged definitely for the Culver Black Horse Troop and the Culver Military Band of 50 pieces to be at Winona Lake on Aug. 6. The Black Horse troop will reach Winona on the evening of Aug. 5 and will camp here over night. On Aug. 6 the Cadets will stage a drill and the Culver band will play a concert.