Continuously serving Kosciusko County since 1854
BOURBON - The 50th anniversary of Central Cleaners was marked this spring with a special discount promotion on dry-cleaning services. Mr. and Mrs. H.O. Welty have owned the Central Cleaners for most of those years.
Winners of the bicycle races at Silver Lake Days were Scott Warhen (10 speed winner); Tracy Marshall (one speed for 6-10 age group); Matthew King (tricycle); Rocky Parker (standard bike); Paul Jayne (three speed); and Clint Boris (five speed).
Donald V. Fites, son of Mr. and Mrs. Rex Fites, Bourbon, received a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from Valparaiso University at commencement exercises.
Vern G. Lansberry, of 411 E. Fort Wayne St., has received first place for having the healthiest fruit trees and nicest berries in this county. Each year an inspector makes a tour of the state and judges the fruit of all owners, who are using a certain solution in killing insects and protecting their fruit. Three prizes are issued in each county yearly, one when the fruit is judged in the month of June, one in September and one when the apples are ripe.
