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Remember When July 8

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10 Years Ago
July 8 1989

    The Animal Medical Center, 225 W. Winona Avenue, has a new veterinarian. Dr. Richard Flora took over the position July 3.


25 Years Ago
July 8 1974

    Phil Eherenman, of Warsaw, is presently on a 1,000 mile bicycle trip with a group called the "Spokesman."

The group, originated in Palestine, Ind., are averaging close to 75 miles a day as they find the mountain terrain an exhausting pedal.

50 Years Ago
July 8 1949

    The report is that Elaine Boerger Ping, visiting her parents at Papakeechie Lake, lost the set from her ring while hoeing the melon patch but recovered it after searching three 80-foot rows on her hands and knees, while the perspiration ran freely.


75 Years Ago
July 8 1924

    Warsaw horse, Crescent Direct, owned and driven by Frank Polk, Warsaw, won the 2:17 pace in the Western circuit races at Joliet, Ill., Thursday afternoon, stepping the mile on a half-mile track in the remarkably fast time of 2:09 1-4 and breaking the track record. Crescent Direct won the race in straight heats. There were 16 starters.