Published: July 18, 2008 07:39 pm         

Roundhouse fire worst in history

10 Years Ago

Eleven teams are competing in the Iron Horse Adventure Race that features rafting from the Adamsboro Bridge to Spencer Park and cycling through the northern and eastern portions of the county.

Ty Gellinger has made some outstanding plays for Logansport’s 11-year-old all-stars.

Comedian Tom Arnold says he’s going to be more selective about the roles he agrees to perform. Among his latest roles is a part in “The Stupids.”

Bud Selig, owner of the Milwaukee Brewers, has been unanimously elected commissioner of baseball.

Logansport’s Bob Rothgeb fired a 72 to finish 24th in the Indiana Open.

“Godzilla” is playing at the Eastwood in Peru.

Kewanna Metals has purchased the former Sealed Power building near Rochester.

Hazel Smith is posing for a photograph with four other generations of her family.

Ryan Key and Chris Haviland have been recognized for saving the life of Neosha Campbell at the Tower Park Pool.

Among the Logansport area players who competed in the North-South All-Star Game were Tayt Odom of Pioneer, Brandon McIlrath of Carroll and Kyle Groninger of Delphi.

In Indianapolis, a new consumer service, Angie’s List, is rating service.



25 Years Ago

Richard Myers will serve a fifth year as Southeastern School Board president.

John Boyce has been elected Eastern Pulaski School Board president.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average has dipped below 1,200.

Among the factoids related to this year’s Iron Horse Festival is the name Sir Henry Thornton, who was born at 1129 E. Broadway and went on to build railroads in Great Britain, Canada and the United States.

Dick Wagner has been fired by the Cincinnati Reds.

The Chicago Cubs have swept Manager Dick Williams’ San Diego Padres in Jack Murphy Stadium.

Kerry Bower of Logansport competed in the Indiana Women’s Amateur Tournament in Battleground, but lost to a Martinsville linkster.

Ray’s Creamery has milk for $1.69 a gallon.

Kingsford charcoal is $1.99 a sack.

At Keller’s Town and Country on North Third Street, there are dinner specials.

The Rev. Bill Moon of Market Street United Methodist Church will lead Cass County Churches United.

Guion Bluford will be the first African-American astronaut.

Paul Hillis has won the Iron Horse Festival Golf Tournament.

In Fort Wayne, workers are fearing the shutdown of the International Harvestor plant.

Fresh Canadian smelt are being served at Witmyer’s.

Ned and Jackie Gochenour were involved in putting together the Information Booth at the Iron Horse Festival. Phyllis Wicker was the Best of Show winner in the festival’s juried art show.

Logansport’s Paul Frye collected four hits in the North-South All-Star doubleheader before inking a letter of intent to play college baseball at Indiana State.

NIPSCO will be lowering gas rates to the tune of $24 million.

In Fulton County, Donna Groleau is the fair queen. Other candidates were Pam Bailey, Jackie Sells, Shelly Rogers, Jodie Simpson, Debbie Hauser, Rhonda Wegner, Theresa White, Susan Langley, Kristi Coplen and Phyllis Brown.

Two Peru brothers have won the Dykeman Park Invitational.



50 Years Ago

A backfiring engine in the Pennsylvania Railroad Roundhouse at the southeast edge of Logansport damaged seven diesel engines and caused damage to a switching engine and six other engines. The fire is believed to be the worst in city history, easily eclipsing the $400,000 National Bank fire two years ago.

Bethlehem Methodist Church near Twelve Mile is hosting a party for Logansport State Hospital patients.

Larry Wright, 22, is the new agriculture teacher in Bunker Hill.

Margaret Magee, 88, daughter of former Logansport Pharos Publisher Rufus Magee, who also was an ambassador to Sweden, has died. She never married and lived at 315 Ninth St.

The co-chairs of the United Fund Drive are John Schmidt and the Rev. Ray Echols.

The Gourmet Cafeteria at 520 E. Broadway is encouraging fair-goers to top off their day at the fair by having dinner at the restaurant.

Don Blom is among local students attending a Hi-Y meeting.

The Logansport Nationals Little League All-Stars include David Osenbaugh, Bill Shanks, Mike Wood, Bill Madonna, Lee Gaumer, Mike Nicoll, Tom Molique, Mike Mee and Richard Schubach.

In Chicago, 100,000 fans are expected at Wrigley Field for the three-game series between the Cubs and the Milwaukee Braves.

“My Man Godfrey” starring David Niven and June Allyson is playing at the Logansport Drive-In.

At Seven Sections Lake northeast of Logansport, safe bathing for children of all ages is one of the features. The lake is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and admission is 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for children.

Logansport’s Berry Bowl will have a different look this season. Basketball Coach Jim Jones and Assistant Coach John Bennett are busy lengthening the official court from 78 to 82 feet.

L&M, the consolidation of Lyons and Marcos in southern Indiana, will tie Amo for the shortest name of any Indiana high school.

“King Creole” starring Elvis Presley is playing at the Logansport Drive-In, but Ricky Nelson is closing in on Elvis’ popularity.

Jim Bunning of the Detroit Tigers has thrown the first no-hitter of the baseball season, toiling his gem against the Boston Red Sox.

Anna Fry of rural Monticello is posing with four generations of her family.

Logansport’s civil city tax rate has nearly quadrupled in the past 20 years, reaching the $6.78 point.



100 Years Ago

Coroner G.D. Miller has decided against purchasing an automobile after taking an automobiling class in Chicago.

No baseball games will be allowed on west side streets.

Fire destroyed two barns, two buggies and automobile equipment.

Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Humler, 1715 Spear St., are the parents of a son.

Police are reminding Logansport motorists that the speed limit in the business district is 8 mph.

Fire has damaged Frank Bligh Lumber on First Street.

Mr. and Mrs. Harley Benner of Clinton Township now have a son.

John Bridge, 79, has died at his Young America home.

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