Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 104, Number 35, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 28 January 1981 — Page 3

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100 YEARS AGO January 27,1881 FredD. Richmond, Prop., Nappanee House. The Nappanee is the only firstclass house in the city. The best of acewnmodations at uniformly low rates. Good sample rooms. Headquarters for commercial travelers. xxx The weather is very cold, xxx The Three T cigar at Hartman’s - the best in the market for five cents, xxx The sawlogs which have been drawn to this place this week have been imihense. xxx The B & O company has furnished our agent, Charley Whiteman, with an office clock, ana Elmer Burns, the student in telegraphy, with a dispatch office. The first message went through it on Thursday. xxx Arrangements are being made for a grand festival in Johnson’s Hall, one week from next Saturday evening, the receipts of which are to balance the debt yet unpaid on the bell. All are invited to attend. 75 YEARS AGO January 31, 1906 As the News goes to press a deal has been consummated whereby D Rickert comes into ownership of the boot and shoe stock of J.W. Rosbrugh. This large shoe business will be added to the Rickert dry goods and grocery business. By this deal, Harley J. Rickert,. the well-known bandmaster, becomes a partner and the firm will be D. Rickert and Son. xxx John M. Keller is making for his Cadillac car a canopy top of his own design. xxx Valentines at the News Bookstore, opposite the post office. xxx Nappanee leads in the rate of taxation for 1905, with a total of $2.82 on the SIOO. xxx The ice houses at Wawasee Lake are filled with nine inch ice which was taken from the lake, and the packers are happy. xxx •* * Dr. McCormick examines eyes and fits glasses. All work guaranteed. Office in Dietrich block. 50 YEARS AGO January 29, 1931 Farmers institute large crowd last week. It is estimated that seven hundred enjoyed the entertainment. xxx Glenna Blosser surprised Sunday in honor of birthday. xxx Ira Dunham elected president of Nappanee Merchants Association, xxx Nappanee Public Library to celebrate 10th anniversary. Open house is Thursday. xxx Supt. Fahy of the B & O Railway Company speaks to Kiwanis Club, -xxx LaPorte-Nappanee game Friday to be telephoned to fans. Loud speakers will be in three restaurants, Johnson’s, Dunham & Love, Kandi-Land and the Telephone Company. Arrangements

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made by LaMar Stoops. xxx Mishawaka defeats Bulldogs at Wakarusa on Friday • 24-23. Baumgartner and Mullett lead scoring for locals. 25 YEARS AGO January 26,1956 One hundred thousand dollars has been appropriated for a reserve training center in Nappanee, by the federal government. Mayor J. Maxwell Clouse announced Monday. xxx Lions to sell “Nappanee" license plates. xxx Fifth and sixth grade classes move into new rooms at South School, xxx Dan Metzler elected president of library board. xxx Paul Hartle is named Jaycees Man of the Year. xxx $200,000 in food provided by CROP county donations, for world’s hungry, xxx Bobby Buss, George Reed, Jr., Donnie Sechrist, James and Merle Spicher, John Stahly, Rodney Stump, James G. Weldy and Kenneth Young win awards at 4-H Tractor Banquet* 10 YEARS AGO January 28, 1971 Next school board project: recondition schools. Tri State College computors to be used for high school scheduling. rr- xxx Library is 50 years old. Rachael Stier was first libfarian when library opened to public on February 5, 1921. xxx Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Ervin to be honored at open house in celebration of silver wedding anniversary, February 7. Bruce Copeland, Tom Rogers, Keith Strauss on Manchester College Dean's List. xxx Firm Troup, Freed Miller receive 50year awards of gold at Lodge 566 meeting. xxx Dianne Jack. North Wood Senior, named Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow. xxx Panthers drop third straight. East Noble Knights win 66-56. Wise pulls down 21 rebounds, Frick scores 16. . 5 YEARSAGO January 29, 1976 Bob Ball of Michiana Jazz Assemblage, to perform with North Wood bands. xxx Jill Stover to produce “The Miracle Worker" for NCT Catherine McDonald to direct. xxx Lee Ann Housour, Steven Biller engaged. xxx Connie Ramer named North Wood High School 1975-76 Betty Crocker Family Leader of Tomorrow, xxx Anew North Wood basketball record was set Saturday night when Blain Heckaman poured through 36 points for the Panthers —but Elkhart Memorial won the game 85-70. xxx NW freshmen defeat Wawasee for tourney crown. Pat Parks leads way with 18 points as Panthers win* 58-53. Kevin Hochstetler adds 14, Scot Beehler 11.

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LASTYEAR January 30,1980 Board of Works “shopping list” includes new radios and radar equipment for police, typewriter for clerktreasurer, new truck for street department. xxx The Diamond Growth Award, highest membership award presented by Kiwanis International, goes to Nappanee Noon Kiwanis. Club gains 15 new members in year. xxx Music students bring home contest medals from John Adams district contest xxx Brad. Eric Thornton talk about their dad’s job as Nappanee Police Chief, xxx Brad Blosser’s 4th grade students construct model log cabins. xxx Girls enter sectional play with 12 : 4 mark. xxx Panthers lose to LaVille. 62-70. Brian Bemiller hits 15 for Panthers.

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Nappanee High School's basketball team of 1922 takes time out from a practice session for a photo. Standing, from left. Coach O.J. Yoder, Edward Sylvester, Eldon Bowser, Ward Tobias and Stanley Lehman. Seated, from left, George Buhach, Veloures Lopp, Winfred Pippen, Paul Rosbrugh and Jesse Best. Edgar Miller, mascot, is seated in front of the team. Photo courtesy Nappanee Public Library Historical Room.

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