Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 121, Number 37, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 16 September 1998 — Page 4

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Nappanee Advance News Wednesday, September 16,1998

Years ago...

Canning factory busy

(Note —Information for the 1 GO--75 and 50-years ago segments has been researched and posted by Mary Knobel. The Advance-News staff wishes to thank her for her contribution to the column) 100 YEARS AGO SEPTEMBER 14, 1898 A visit to the canning factory last Saturday revealed a state of affairs which indicates that this industry is far from being in quiet repose. From the manner in which the tomatoes are coming in, it is absolutely necessary to hurry matters along, sometimes turning out as high as 14,000 cans. Last Saturday, the factory had turned out one hundred thousand cans, and were on the safe side of their contracts. Eleven of the twelve Nappanee boys, members of Company C, 157th Regiments of Indiana Infantry Volunteers, are home from Camp Mount, Indianapolis, on a 30-days’ furlough. They have to report to the camp on October 10th, unless the furlough is extended. They arrived at Goshen Saturday afternoon, by special train, to an enthusiastic welcome. Conveyances from Nappanee, provided by the city, were there to bring the Nappanee boys home. An invitation is extended to all American soldiers of the SpanishAmerican War, to join in the reunion of the Soldiers and Sailors Association of Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan, which will be held in Nappanee on Wednesday, September 21st, especially the members of the 157th now home on furlough. 75 YEARS AGO SEPTEMBER 13, 1923 The Nappanee Kiwanis Club, almost 100 percent strong, many of them accompanied by their wives, are attending the annual state convention of the clubs in South Bend today. The delegation was accompanied by the Nappanee Band and the many South Bend will know that Nappanee is on the map. The Nappanee club, with George Norton as major general, paraded through the downtown streets immediately on their arrival. Many from Nappanee and vicinity are attending the Elkhart County Fair at Goshen this week. The fair is reported to be the best held in several years. The last band concert for the season was given by the Nappanee Band last evening, and there was a large crowd in town for the occasion. The concerts this season have attracted larger crowds than ever, and has provided some excellent programs. 50 YEARS AGO SEPTEMBER 9, 1948 The Public Library of Nappanee is open again for service, after Crime Stoppers... This week’s Crime of the Week comes from the files of the Elkhart Police Department. Saturday, August 1, Elkhart resident James Horton, Jr. was in the parking lot of Kroger’s, 154 W. Hively St. As he stepped from the curb into the parking lot, he was struck by a newer red pickup truck. The truck knocked Horton to the ground, causing head injuries. The vehicle, which appeared to be driven by a white male subject, did not stop to render aid to Mr. Horton, who laid on the ground until medical assistance arrived. He was transported to Elkhart General Hospital, where he was treated for the head injuries. Horton is unable to recall further details regarding the accident. The Elkhart Criminal investigators need your help in finding the driver of this vehicle, to bring them to justice. If you have information regarding this hit and run accident, and call Crime Stoppers, you could receive a reward of up to SIOOO, if your information leads to the arrest of the driver involved in this accident. Remember, you can call Crime Stoppers about this or any other felony crime or fugitive. Bea Crime Stopper. In Indiana and Michigan, you can call toll free at 1-800-342-STOP. You will be given a code number, and Crime Stoppers won’t ask your name. Crime Stoppers does not have Caller ID. Crime Stoppers...it works!

being beautifully redecorated. You are urged to come in and avail yourselves of the services your library has to give you. Perhaps you do not know that in your library there are more than ten thousand books, a fine reference department, many magazines, two daily papers, as well as the Advance-News, and dozens of pamphlets covering nearly every subject about which you seek information. Earl Nunemaker, manager of the Nappanee Cold Storage Locker Plant, announces a grand opening of a meat department for Friday and Saturday of this week. Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Pletcher entertained the employees of the Pletcher Furniture Store and their families at a picnic at the Pletcher cottage on Syracuse Lake, Thursday afternoon of last week. Nappanee Post No. 154 will hold a meeting tonight at 7:30, for the purpose of organizing a complete firing squad and color guard. This group, when organized, will be able to serve for those occasions where a trained firfng squad is wanted. 25 YEARS AGO SEPTEMBER 13. 1973 Nappanee Veterinary Hospital in process of adding 1,200 square feet of space to already existing facilities.

Wa-Nee School District enrollment drops by 38, to 2,982 for K--12. George Walters, son-in-law of Herb Gill, builds waterfall and fountain in front of Walters’ residence at 355 S. Main St. Features colored lights. Phil Reiser, Robin Roose, Todd Sheets are football Panthers of the Week. P.N. Hirsch offers double-knit suits at $39 this week. Rev. Clarence Stewart named Pastor Emeritus, Sunday, at First Brethren Church. Lot Reduction Sale at Bob’s Ford, U. 5.6 East, Nappanee. Great buys on 1968 Jeep Jeepster 4X4, 1972 Pinto Runabout, 1970 Mustang 2HT. 10 YEARS AGO SEPTEMBER 14, 1988 School board favors two middle schools. Members James Graybill, Robert Abel, Ross Sloat, Richard Holdeman speak at meeting. Kids to be fingerprinted during Apple Festival, through program sponsored jointly by Early Bird Kiwanis and Nappanee Police Department. Millwood Chapel hosts home-, coming September 18. Randy Yeiter is speaker. Roger Myers is pastor. Donna Persing is president for new year of Psi lota Xi activities. Jan Thornton is vice-preside; Goshen “whips” North Wood, 41-7. in varsity football contest. Chuck Ritter honored for 30 years of service to United Telephone of Indiana. 5 YEARS AGO SEPTEMBER 15, 1993 City of Nappanee and Special Needs Kids Program receive 1993 Indiana Association of Cities and Towns Larry A. Conrad Civic Service Award for excellence in community programs. “Concerned Taxpayers” join teachers, administrators at Monday’s five-hour Wa-Nee School Board meeting. Nearly 80

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persons present. Calvary Christian School opens at 607 S. Madison St., Nappanee. Martin Hardware celebrates grand opening of third floor with 10% Off all cash sales. Panthers end six-year jinx with 37-7 football win over Goshen. Girls’ golf team sets school record for nine holes with 223-326 win over New Prairie. Junior Breea Masterson leads Panthers with 52. LAST YEAR SEPTEMBER 17, 1997 Fall season celebrated at 22nd annual Nappanee Apple Festival. Scott Schwartz, New York City, guest director for “The Baker’s Wife,” at Amish Acres Round Bam Theatre. Samuel Mancino’s Italian Eatery opens September 22 in Nappanee. Jake Yoder scores lone TD, Goshen snaps NW football win streak at 29, with 28-7 victory. Early Bird Kiwanis sponsor sports tractor raffle, to benefit new soccer fields. Mayor Larry Thompson is “Celebrity Chef’ at Skynard’s Italian Place.

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HOUSE MOVER?—No, this Amish farmer is not moving a house. His horse and wagon rig is hauling some oversized pieces of lumber, and turns the corner onto SR 19, at Hartman's Furniture, Nappanee. The weather was

Library begins evening story time for kids Kids ages 3-prekindergarten and their parents/caregivers, are invited to travel the world at the Nappanee Public Library. Evening story time will begin Thursday, September 24, 6:30-7:15p.m. Visit far-away places and learn about different countries and cultures through stories, songs and crafts. Each week will feature a new country. Evening story time will continue October 1,8, 15 and 22. Please phone the library, 219-773-7919, to pre-register, by Tuesday, September 22.

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beautiful, the day a calm one—just the right time to tackle a big chore, with both man and beast putting their skills to the test. (AN photo by Merrie Chapman)

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