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Remember When July 22

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10 Years Ago

July 22 1996

    Winners of the Brisbee dog contest, held during BalloonFest, recently were announced.

First place went to Mark Yoder of Goshen and his border collie named "Sam," with a score of 74 points. Second place was awarded to Jen Heaton of Etna Green and her dog, "Cagney," with 33 points. Third place was won by Daniel Dempsey of Warsaw and his dog, "Star," with 11 points.

25 Years Ago

July 22 1981

    The highest award in the State of Indiana was bestowed on a local woman Sunday in recognition of her 25 years of public service.

Inez M. Devenney, who has served as executive director of the Kosciusko County Chapter of the American Red Cross for the past 25 years, received a document in which she was named a "Sagamore Of The Wabash." The scroll was presented to Devenney by State Rep. Thames Mauzy (R-Warsaw) on behalf of Indiana Gov. Robert D. Orr.

50 Years Ago

July 22 1956

    Dr. Ned W. Rudd, a veterinarian with six years training at Ohio State University, has opened practice at Claypool.

Rudd was originally a resident of Plymouth where he was graduated from high school. He is married and father of a 6-month-old daughter, Angela.

75 Years Ago

July 22 1931

    Nellie Kilian presented her piano pupils in an informal recital at her Winona Lake home. Those appearing in the recital were: Fred Webster, Jane Lytle, Donella Cochran, Ruth Newlin, Arodon Shira, Ruth Jane Arnold, Bruce Filer, Eleanor Ewing, Eva Dunkleberger, Willodean Walgamuth, Betsy Dewart, Helen Jeanne Richer, Martha Bartol and Mrs. Leroy Bartol. A contest followed with prizes being won by Helen Jeanne Richer and Donella Cochran.