Published: May 16, 2008 07:57 pm         

In the past

Owens to speak in Logansport

10 Years Ago

The Pharos-Tribune is encouraging participation in the state's new Adopt-A-River program.

Aaron Smith and Amy Samuels are the outstanding Thespians at Logansport High School.

“Real Quiet” has won the Preakness.

“Object of My Affection” is playing at the Eastwood in Peru.

Michael Albright, Mark Armick, Courtney Bannon, Stacy Bickel, Aaron Dahman, Jeremy Van Soest and Drew Richey are among seniors graduating at LHS.

Kyle Crawford of Winamac was the medalist in the Midwest Conference Golf Meet in Monticello. His Winamac teammates joined him in winning the team title.

For the first time, the Lewis Cass Lady Kings are Mid-indiana Conference champs.

Thanks to Kevin Tapani, the Chicago Cubs are off to their hottest start in years and are now 9 games above .500.



25 Years Ago

Casper Weinberger Jr. has resigned from his $50,000 a year position with the United States Information Agency after nepotism criticism.

The First National Bank of Logansport is the successful bidder for a $400,000 loan for the Logansport Community School Corporation. The bank bid 7.14 percent.

Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton have been nominated for Tony Awards for their performances in “Private Lives.”

David Bowie is embarking on a world tour, but guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughn will not be joining him.

Dwayne Simpson enjoys scuba diving at the Peru YMCA.

The original wing of St. Joseph Hospital is coming down.

The nation needs as much as $77 billion in infrastructure investment.

David Housworth has won zoning approval for an office for his investment firm. The location will be 1529 E. Market St.

Federal Judge S. Hugh Dillin has $242,000 in income in addition to his $73,000 in judicial salary.

Former State Police undercover detective Bill Essex is speaking to area high school students about the dangers of drugs.

Dave Henson, 32, coach and athletic director at L&M High School, is the new Caston basketball coach.

At the Indy 500, Hoosier Pete Halsema's car has been destroyed.

The Kewanna Public Library will sponsor a tricycle parade.

In Los Angeles, 15,000 people have shown up for a chocolate convention.

Actress Jane Fonda is living with a Kentucky family while filming a television move in the Bluegrass State.

Sen. Dan Quayle says the nation needs deficit reduction.

Ken Smiley has been presented a Silver Beaver Award.

Tobinsport, a small Indiana town on the Ohio River, has become a virtual island since a portion of Ind. 166 leading to it went under water.

Leon Durham homered off Pascual Perez to give the Chicago Cubs a 4-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves.

Indiana Republican William Ruckelshaus has been sworn in as the administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency for a second time.

Jackie Gochenour is heading the Mary Dykeman Guild at Memorial Hospital.

Mike Busch of Logansport is a finalist in the Baldwin Oratorical Contest, the oldest contest of its kind.

In Winamac, surplus rice, cornmeal and other commodities are being distributed.

Logan's Tony Firmani extended his scoreless pitching streak to 21 innings in a victory over Twin Lakes. The  Indians are 16-4 after winning their first 12 games.

Former presidential candidate George McGovern says he can identify with unemployed Americans because he doesn't have a job either.

Indiana Uniiversity has the top-ranked recruiting class in the nation with Indiana Mr. Basketball Steve Alford, Illinois Mr. Basketball Marty Simmons, Todd Meier of Wisconsin and Darryl Thomas of Chicago.

Rep. Bud Hillis, R-Kokomo, is the wealthiest member of the Indiana congressional delegation with assets at $955,000.



50 Years Ago

Jesse Owens, the Olympic gold medal winner who stood Hitler's Aryan race philosophy on its ear when he breezed to victory in the 1936 Berlin Olympics, will speak to Logansport High School athletes at the spring sports awards banquet.

In Rochester, 250 seniors attended the Rochester High School Prom at the Colonial Hotel.

Postal receipts in Logansport last year totaled $268,532.

John Reinhart, 410 Hanna St., proudly displays his 1911 Buick.

In an editorial, the Pharos-Tribune has questioned the wisdom of Vice President Richard Nixon's trip to Venezuela.

Among the Logansport High School seniors graduating are Don Albright, Beverly Demerly, Jean Fitzer, Charles Settlemyre, Myra Seybold and Warren Shively.

Paul Clawson, 857 Sherman St., has been decorated for his role in escorting a lost pilot to a safe landing, a move that saved the Air Force a jet.

Fasnacht's Jewelry is oftering special up to 50 percent off. Graffis Shoes at 306 Fourth St. also is having specials. Timex travel alarm clocks are just $3.88 at Porter's Drug Store.

At Twelve Mile, Don Nead has had perfect attendanct at the high school.

At the Logan Theater, Ava Gardner and Howard Keel are starring with Kathryn Grayson in “Showboat.”

In Burrows, Paul Hicks and Russell Keeler are busy at work in a garage.

Cliff Hart, a Pennsylvania Railroad detective, will speak before the Winamac Jaycees.

Don Jamieson has won a $150 savings bond from the Farmers & Merchants State Bank. His guess in the constest was less than $2  off the $6,939.10 winning total.

In Fulton County, friends of ailing farmer Ray Wagoner are working his fields.

Alvin Dark, a 35-year-old infielder for the St. Louis Cardinals, has been traded to the Chicago Cubs.

Logansport has won just its fifth team North Central Conference title by grabbing a share of the tennis championship with Kokomo and Indianapolis Tech. It happened after the Berry netters downed Anderson 4-3. Joe Scagnoli, Terry Hershberger, Ed Nichols and Jack Reeder all played key roles for the Berries in singles and doubles.



100 Years Ago

For the first time, Mothers Day has been observed locally at the Presbyterian Church.

A.L. Strong, 62, a Civil War veteran, passed away at his home at 18th and Broadway.

An epidemic of smallpox has been confirmed in southern Carroll County.

Margaret Riley and Fenton Catterson have been married at the St. Bridget Church parsonage.

Jennie Drake, 38, 324 Melbourne Ave., has died.

All the cups have been stolen from Riverside Park drinking fountains.

Mr. and Mrs. P.B. Keys, Royal Center, are the parents of a son.

John Clary, 77, Logansport, has died.

Joe Black was unhurt after his buggy overturned.

Plans are being made to provide autos for rural letter carriers.

A streetcar jumped its tracks at 26th and High streets, but none of the passengers were hurt.

Potatoes are 85 cents a bushel.

A $10,000 drive for the YMCA has begun.

Dave Kitchell is a columnist for the Pharos-Tribune. He can be reached through the newspaper at ptnews@pharostribune.com