Published: October 10, 2008 08:19 pm         

Druck ushers in new publishing era

10 Years Ago

The Indiana State Police are phasing out white police cruisers in their fleet.

Caston Future Homemakers of America members are sponsoring a cancer walk-a-thon at the school.

Jim, Enid, Sean and Kevin Callaghan have received the Spirit of Special Olympics Award, the highest honor bestowed by the Indiana organization.

Singer Lou Rawls is performing at McHale Auditorium.

The Lewis Cass Marching Kings received a first rating at Carmel.

The Pharos-Tribune has endorsed Sen. Evan Bayh in his race against former Fort Wayne Mayor Paul Helmke.

New Logansport School Superintendent Jerry Thacker says the corporation must form local partnerships.

Indiana quarterback Antwaan Randle El rushed for 134 yards and a touchdown, but the Hoosiers dropped a close game to Michigan State at East Lansing.

Purdue quarterback tied an NCAA record by completing 55 passes and set a record with 83 attempts in the Boilermaker’s 31-24 loss at Wisconsin.

Kathryn Hahnert of Anoka is 90.

Rep. Steve Buyer and his opponent, Logansport Democrat David Steele, both agree that a congressional inquiry of President Clinton is needed.

Logansport Savings Bank employees participated in Denim Day to raise money for cancer research.

Rochester is having an arts festival.

“Antz” is playing at the State.

 

25 Years Ago

Dianne Fredel and John Brown have been wed at St. Joseph Catholic Church. The bride is a recent graduate of the Indiana University School of Optometry. The groom is a Wabash College graduate. They will reside on North Street.

Kentucky Fried Chicken is opening its new location on East Market Street.

A 21-member national panel has recommended that teacher pay be raised and that merit pay be awarded.

PSI has announced a delay in the construction of the new Marble Hill nuclear power plant in southern Indiana.

Lee Greenwood and Janie Frickie have been named the top singers of the year at the Country Music Awards.

Carl Reinke of South Bend has shovels on hand for Fulton County officials who broke ground for a new jail in Rochester.

Trumpeter Chuck Mangione is in concert at McHale Auditorium.

Noblesville edged out Logansport’s girls golf team for the Huntington Regional championship, but both teams are heading to the state finals.

Logansport’s Jeff Ditmire had one of the best runs for any boys tennis player in years before being eliminated in the first round of the state finals in Indianapolis. For the season, he finished 7-11.

In Rochester, Rep. Elwood “Bud” Hillis, R-Kokomo, hints he may run for an eighth term.

“Never Say Never Again” is the latest James Bond flick, and it’s playing at the UA at Cass Plaza.

“60 Minutes” is No. 7 this week on the Nielsen list, and CBS is the No. 1 network. “Magnum P.I.” also is in the top 10 as is ABC’s “Hotel.”

William Clark has been appointed by President Reagan to replace James Watt as Secretary of the Inerior.

Sen. Dan Quayle is supporting President Reagan’s START initiative.

Scott Anspach of Logansport led the freshmen team to a 20-6 victory over Lafayette Jeff.

At Grissom Air Force Base, the government will spend $3 million two renovate two barracks.

Tom Wilson is heading the 4-H Fair Association in Cass County.

Pharos-Tribune Publisher Jud Druck has ushered in a new era of publishing in the community, pushing the button on a new Goss press.

The Lewis Cass, Winamac and Maconaquah bands have advanced to the state marching band finals.

Howard Slifer of Twelve Mile has been named Cass County Firefighter of the Year.

 

50 Years Ago

An American rocket has reached a point 79,000 miles above the earth’s surface.

Among local kindergarteners pictured in the Pharos-Tribune are Susan Clark, Greg Fisher, Debra Ingmire, Deb Iles and David Packard.

Purdue was mistakenly given five downs at one point in the Boilermakers’ game with Wisconsin, but it didn’t help. Purdue didn’t get a first down and lost to the Badgers.

Army is No. 1 after defeating Notre Dame 14-2.

In high school football, Logansport has won its sixth straight game and is one of 13 unbeaten teams remaining in Indiana. The Berries could grab a share of first place in the NCC this week because Richmond is playing outside the conference.

Morocco defeated Monticello 13-7, Huntington downed Rochester 41-27 and Knox outlasted Delphi 41-26.

Dykeman Park Municipal Park Golf Course awards have been presented. The top team was the Theater Tavern team that includes Greg Binder.

The Baltimore Colts spotted Green Bay 17 points before coming from behind for a 24-17 win.

Dr. Franklin Dielman of Fulton is being recognized for his long career there.

James Dibble, 322 Grove St., provided Bailey’s Men’s Store with a newspaper advertisement that was used 40 years ago. It’s running again in the Pharos-Tribune.

Gamma Alpha chapter of Tri Kappa Sorority in Delphi is raising money for mental health.

The Mizpah Horse Patrol was scene by 5,000 parade-goers in downtown Logansport during the annual Shrine Frolic.

Dukes Hospital in Peru had 39 violations and will not be reaccredited.

Corduroy jackets are on sale at Olsen’s for $3.57.

“Sierra Baron” stars Brian Keith at the Logan.

Gilead’s basketball team will open with Deedsville and play Roann, Beaver Dam, Lagro, Chili, Mexico and Laketon among other teams before the first of the year.

 

100 Years Ago

A man who had been employed at the Kenneth Stone Quarry west of Logansport has been killed in a train accident at Dunkirk.

A milk wagon overturned when horses were frightened by an auto in downtown Logansport.

Ira McNamara, the bus driver who normally operates the Young America bus route from Logansport, is recovering from an illness.

Logansport opened its high school football season with a 30-6 win over Kokomo.

Esther Peterson will be married at a home on 18th Street.

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