Published: September 04, 2009 05:12 pm      

City ponders atomic power

10 Years Ago

Gov. Frank O’Bannon has presented Logansport Mayor Bill Vernon with a $2 million check. That money represents the state funding negotiated by local leaders as compensation for the relinquishment of U.S. 24 through Logansport now that the highway bypasses the city. The funding will be used for future improvements of Broadway and Market Street, which are now in the city’s jurisdiction.

Drew Brees has done it again, this time disposing of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Ross-Ade Stadium. Notre Dame is now 1-2.

Sam and Betty Kitchel are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary.

Logansport’s Eric Quaglio ran wild for the Berries at home, racking up a school record 370 rushing yards as the Berries downed visiting Anderson.



25 Years Ago

Mercedes Brugh has been chosen by Logansport precinct committeemen to fill out the unexpired term of Councilman John Foust.

Cass County officials are considering building a new jail at a location other than the Cass County Government Building. The county already owns land near the county highway garage that could be a possible site.

Transfer tuition agreements with Kewanna residents have been modified for those wanting to transfer their children to the Caston School Corporation.

Actress Farrah Fawcett and actor Ryan O’Neill are attending a French film festival.

Six lots across from the Logansport Mall have been rezoned for local business.

Daisy Seward, the British born former bookkeeper for the Pharos-Tribune who lived in Royal Center, has passed away at age 60.

The Chicago Cubs have stretched their lead to seven games in the National League East and mid-season acquisition Rick Sutcliffe has pitched them past their chief division rival this season, the New York Mets.

Unemployment in Cass County has dropped to 7 percent, the lowest percentage in years.

In a stunning upset, Purdue has upended Notre Dame 23-21 in the first ever college game played in the Hoosier Dome in Indianapolis. Quarterback Jim Everett, who was 20 of 28 for two touchdowns and no interceptions, said the win avenged an embarrassing 52-6 loss the Boilers suffered in West Lafayette last season. Purdue’s win over Notre Dame was the first in a city other than West Lafayette in 11 years.

The Rev. Donald Ruhl of Main Street United Methodist is moving on after 14 years in the pulpit there. During his time at the parish, average attendance increased from 110 a week to 210. He said one of the signs he has kept his faith is his belief in the Chicago Cubs.

In high school football, Winamac slipped past county rival West Central, 19-12.



50 Years Ago

A fire at the Royal Center Elevator has caused $100,000 in damage.

Vice President Richard Nixon will be in Rochester next month to speak at a dinner honoring Rep. Charles Halleck on his 25th anniversary in Congress.

“Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” is playing at the Monticello Drive-In.

Logansport City Attorney Tom Hirschauer and Utilities Manager Robert Price are headed to Washington, D.C. They are attending a meeting where the idea of securing an atomic-powered steam generator for Logansport will be discussed. A long-term plan for the local utilities is being conducted and the atomic option is among those being considered.

In high school football, Logansport’s Mike Jordan scored the Berries’ first touchdown and set up the next score with an interception as Logansport cruised to a 32-0 win over backyard rival Peru. Monticello and Rensselaer battled to a 0-0 tie while Rochester and Wabash fought to a 13-13 standoff.

Miss Single Star, a horse owned by Logansport’s Robert Willis, has recorded the two fastest times in racing at the Indiana State Fair.

Actor Rex Harrison, 51, has lost his 32-year-old wife to leukemia.

Audrey Hepburn is starring in “The Nun’s Story” at the State.



100 Years Ago

The Pennsylvania Railroad has given up on using the gravel pit at Trimmer west of Logansport.

Former Congressman Charles Landis of Delphi has returned from a speaking trip.

Don Corriden is recovering from burns caused by carbolic acid.

Henry Ulerick recently picked a peach from his tree and the peach measured 10 1/2 inches in circumference.

Silas Morgan, a local detective, is working with Indianapolis police during the Indiana State Fair.

The Rev. E.J. Bradshaw has been appointed to the Holiness Church here.

Tomato prices have risen because of recent dry weather.

Rural letter carriers have traveled to their convention in New Castle.

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