Published: June 22, 2007 10:01 pm      

In the past

‘Rurbanization’ a ‘threat and challenge’

10 Years Ago

The U.S. House of Representatives has approved most favored nation trade status for China.

Logansport’s Brad Konkle, a student at Rose-Hulman Institute in Terre Haute, is part of the team of students piloting The Sun Phantom, a solar-powered car competing in the nationwide SunRayce. The car is running sixth in the event so far.

Cigars are getting a second wind of popularity.

Julie Schrader, a Twin Lakes graduate who once played for Logansport, started ahead of North Miami’s Ruth Riley in the pivot for the Indiana All-Stars as the girls defeated Kentucky. Schrader’s 10 points made her the second leading scorer for Indiana. Riley had 8 points in the 71-56 romp. In boys action, IU-bound Luke Recker scored 38 points and Logansport’s Caleb Springer, the first LHS All-Star since Jeff Williams in 1977, scored 2 points as the boys erupted for a win over their Bluegrass rivals.

Cass County Board of Zoning Appeals members have voted 3-2 to approve a petition that will allow a house as an accessory residence to a mobile home.

Columnist Morton Marcus says technology is the answer to the nation’s growing labor shortage.

Sagamore Federal Credit Union is building a branch on Mall Road.

Residents of Carroll and White counties are working on plans to build YMCAs.

Pioneer’s Danielle Kerr has  won the high jump title at the Indiana High School Athletic Association state track meet. She rallied for the title after it appeared her chances were gone in the regional.

Violet Jump, 85, is one of the oldest Star City residents.

Title IX is celebrating its anniversary, but separate means unequal in women’s athletics, according to columnist Ellen Goodman.

The Indiana Pacers will have a new downtown arena.



25 Years Ago

State Policeman Bob Sabatini of Logansport will be honored in Bloomington as the Indiana Officer of the Year.

Herman Schmitt, a Logansport businessman who operated The Golden Rule, has passed away in Indianapolis. He was 59. Active in community affairs, he was a member of the Chamber of Commerce and the Logansport National Bank Board as well as the Knights of Columbus. He is survived by his wife, the former Beezie Cole, and three daughters.

A study by Johns Hopkins University reports findings that sex education does not promote promiscuity.

At Camp Buffalo in White County, Boy Scouts are having a sing-along.

Statistics on veterans indicate there are many living in Logansport area counties. Cass leads in the number of veteran residents with 5,470 while Miami has 4,440. Carroll has 2,240, Fulton 1,810, Pulaski 1,800 and  White 2,750.

Ann Kline of rural Rochester has won the talent portion of the Miss Indiana Pageant. She played a saxophone solo.

Ed Schlegelmilch of Idaville still uses a hand plow.

The United States Supreme Court has ruled 5-4 in favor of former President Richard Nixon.

Naked City in Roselawn in northwestern Indiana is inviting visitors to its nudist camp.

Sam Walker, 3, Royal Center, had a good time blowing bubbles at Winamac Town Park.

Brenda Mullen of rural Walton is this year’s Cass County beef queen.

Chicago White Sox Manager Tony LaRussa is enjoying the production of former Detroit Tiger outfielder Ron LeFlore.

Flora residents are restoring a log cabin with the support of Glen Dillman, a local teacher.

A witness under federal protection says union boss Jimmy Hoffa was murdered after a power play he attempted went bad.

In Miami County, a man trying to hitch a ride was arrested when police determined the truck in which he was standing was stolen in Elkhart.

Former Lafayette City Judge Lewis Wireman is headed to prison.

Wade Gault had two doubles and Kevin Wild picked up a pair of singles as Coke downed David’s 11-1 in Little League action.

Pete Rose has surpassed Hank Aaron on the all-time hit list and has his sights set on 4,000.

John McCormack of rural Bringhurst is among Carroll County farmers studying a new method of monitoring nitrogen in plants.



50 Years Ago

Clay Township development north of the Logansport city limits is an example of “rurbanization” according to a Pharos-Tribune editorial, which goes on to say that the blurring of city limit lines poses a “threat and a challenge” to the city. The question posed by development outside city limits is not “how are you going to keep them down on the farm,” but “how are you going to keep them in the city limits.”

Teamsters rising star Jimmy Hoffa has been indicted twice.

A site has been chosen across the street from the Pulaski County Courthouse. It will cost $72,000 and include a residence for the sheriff.

Among the players for the Kain’s Dodgers are Bill Timberman, Lenny Ricci, Wes Parmeter and Paul Hipsher. The team is coached by Larry Baker.

Barbara Billman is the new personnel director at Logansport State Hospital.

Audie Murphy is starring in a feature at the State.

A new National Guard Armory is being built in Delphi. Capt. Dan Clawson is among those at groundbreaking ceremonies.

Rain that made its way into phone lines has left 1,000 south side residents without service.

Railings are being replaced on the Third Street Bridge from downtown to Biddle’s Island.

Gordon Tatman, 14, Royal Center, is getting his Soap Box Derby car ready.

Logansport has three Gulf gasoline stations, one at Cicott Street and Cliff Drive, the northwest corner of 16th and East Market and 436 Michigan Ave. For every 8 gallons of gas purchased at the station, dealers will be giving customers 4 tumblers.

In Miami County, Deputy Sheriff James McLeod has resigned. He is the second deputy to leave the department recently.

Jay McCreary, a member of the Frankfort state basketball championship team who played at Indiana and coached at Muncie Central, is the new coach at LSU.

President Eisenhower is urging wage and price controls after the ninth straight month of rises in the cost of living.

Family Weekly will be an insert in the Logansport Press.

Loretta Keplar has been honored with a post-nuptial shower.

Local residents who want wallet-sized photos can buy 20 for $1 at Quick Film Service, 524 E. Broadway.

Frank Henry has been honored for winning the championship flight at Dykeman Municipal Park Golf Course.

Jay Penn of Delphi has a small train engine at his home.

Andy Griffith and Patricia Neal are starring in “Face in the Crowd” at the Logansport Drive-In.

At the Monticello Drive-In, there is a double feature. Clayton Moore and Jay Silverheels are starring in “The Lone Ranger” and Ray Milland and Anthony Quinn are starring in “The River’s Edge.”

In Australia, the Fairbridge Society is using a new incentive to bring more people to the sparsely populated continent. Children of single parents will receive a free education.

A nuclear explosion in Nevada was heard as far away as 300 miles in Reno.

Workers from William P. Loner & Sons are remodeling the Cass Circuit Court room. The men are Al Schlaug, Merrill Gaby and Bill Hope.

Singer Bing Crosby says broadcast music is “so much trash” because BMI is forcing its songs to be heard over the works of composers who are members of ASCAP.

Harold Honan, Rt. 4, Delphi, is taking more milk cows to Germany. His trip is sponsored by the Brethren Church and other religious organizations.

Fins on American cars will reportedly be getting higher.

Nineteen communist MiG jets are flying over  the demilitarized border between North Korea and South Korea.



100 Years Ago

A Miami Avenue street car struck a buggy operated by James Gordon. He was not injured.

Harvey Barnes was hurt in a fall from the new Elks Lodge at Fifth and North.

William Dunkin of rural Logansport has an oddity, a duck with four fully-developed feet.

Sam Hight of Butte, Mont., has returned to the city to see his father for the first time in 35 years.

William Bunnell and J.J. Stewart have purchased the Harry Baughman grocery.

William Dennison of Twelve Mile is a new bookkeeper at Beal Brothers Coal.

George Van Alstine, who is well-known locally, has resigned as Monticello postmaster.

Jesse Ault has installed curbing at his North Street home.

Arthur and Herbert Dunn have purchased the Case Garage.

Frank McKinney and John King are pursuing oil well ventures in Beaumont, Texas.

Dan Taggart, who operates a local bakery and cracker factory, suffered losses in a fire at his Indianapolis barns.

Walter Petrie, 14, suffered a severe hand cut when a band saw broke at the local basket works.

Dave Kitchell is a columnist for the Pharos-Tribune. He can be reached at davidkitchell@verizon.net