Two students from Atwood Elementary were recently recognized for their art in state poster contests. Matt Carter received first place for his entry in the National Association of Elementary and Middle School Principals Earth Day Poster Contest, while Russel Albert was second in the Hook's Poison Prevention Week Poster Contest.
John L. Pinkerton, Warsaw, ended a career of more than 30 years with Northern Indiana Public Service Co. on April 1.
A.I. Nelson, president of the First National Bank, and Mrs. Nelson, who reside in Mentone, left for New York City, where they will board the big new liner, S.S. America, sailing for Le Havre, France.
The oratorical contest that was held at the school house on Tuesday evening was a success in attendance, and the winners were: first, Evelyn Parker; second, Ralph Garvin; third, Zeta Clink.