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Remember When July 8

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10 Years Ago

July 8 1994

    Warsaw's Kevin Davis recently received an Anthony Award from the Fort Wayne Civic Theatre for his performance as Benjamin in the musical "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat."

Davis, the son of Art and Laura Davis, has been in several productions at the Civic Theatre and First Presbyterian Theatre in Fort Wayne, Grace College and our own Wagon Wheel Theatre.

25 Years Ago

July 8 1979

    A flotilla was held on Tippecanoe Lake under sunny skies, and 21 boats participated in the parade. Winners included Dance Fever, first in the funny category; Yellow Sub, first in the cutest category; Aloha, most colorful; Christmas in July, unique or unusual; and King Tut, most elaborate.


50 Years Ago

July 8 1954

    One of the highlights of the Warsaw centennial is the sight of a Bell helicopter floating gently over town, landing at convenient locations, transporting members of the centennial committee from busy post to busy post.

During the big parade witnessed by 50,000 to 60,000 people, the helicopter landed Warsaw attorney Morrison Rockhill on the roof of the Times building, leaving him there for a choice view of the parade.

75 Years Ago

July 8 1929

    Otho Piper, of 719 S. Union St., in an exhibition at pitching horseshoes, threw 80 shoes, 49 of which encircled the stake for ringers, giving an average of 61-1/4 percent. The exhibition took place at Bell's service station, North Lake Street. A number of fans were witnesses.