Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 121, Number 39, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 30 September 1998 — Page 4

Years ago... Files breach of promise suit

(Note —Information for the 10075 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 28, 1898 There was filed in the circuit court last Thursday a breach of promise suit for $5,000 against John L. Belt. The plaintiff is Nilla M. Whitehead, a divorced woman with two children. The defendant, it is alleged, induced the plaintiff to go to his farm and keep house for him on the promise of marriage. Now, he fails to fulfill the promise, and orders her from under his roof, etc. Members of the Epworth League are very enthusiastic over the prospects of a grand Patriotic Social, to be given by them on Friday evening at Coppes Hall. A fine program will be given, and the attractions will be notable, such as Dewey booths, Hobson’s choice, etc., etc. A dime will admit you to all the attractions. Come prepared to sing, eat and be merry. All are cordially invited. 75 YEARS AGO SEPTEMBER 27, 1923 The first Indiana Potato Field Day is being held at the farm of W.W. Stauffer, in Kosciusko County. Mr. Stauffer has been making a specialty of raising potatoes the past several years, having an average of 250-300 bushels per acre. A recent check up on his three fields showed an average of 400 bushels per acre, eclipsing his former records by 100 bushels per acre. The director of the Purdue Agricultural Experiment Station will give the principal address of the afternoon. Several from this section are in attendance. Lowell Mast has again taken charge of the shoe-shining department of the Silberg Barber Shop. Patrons are glad to see him back again. The town board recently redecorated and renovated the ladies’ rest room in the basement, under the Drs. Price & Price office, and turned the same over to the Ladies’ Federation of Clubs as caretaker. Since the improvements were completed, the walls have been defaced by writing. If these practices are continued, the board intends to take summary action Crime Stoppers... This week’s Crime of the Week comes from the files of the University of Notre Dame Police Department. Over the Thanksgiving weekend, November 29, 1997, when many students were away from campus, vandals struck on the university grounds. Many cars were spray-painted, a statue of Father Sorin was vandalized with spray paint, and several buildings on the campus were the target of vandalism with red spray paint. Some seats in the student union were also slashed. Notre Dame police officers have some leads, but have not been able to prove a case as of this time. They are asking for your help to find the vandals who caused several thousands of dollars in damages. If you have information regarding these vandalisms and call Crime Stoppers this week, you could receive a cash reward of up to SI,OOO, if your information leads to the arrest or indictment of the suspects involved. Remember, you can call Crime Stoppers about this or any other felony crime or fugitive. Be a Crime Stopper and make the call that pays! Call toll-free, 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!

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against the offenders, some of whom are known. They are hoping that this public notice will be sufficient to cause a cessation of these displays of bad manners, and they will not be called on to prosecute the offenders. 50 YEARS AGO SEPTEMBER 23, 1948 Indiana again ranks first in production of “essential oils,” such as spearmint and peppermint. Over 14,300 acres were devoted this year to peppermint oil production and 13,000 to spearmint. Growers on muck soils started the essential oil industry more than one hundred years ago, and have been the leaders during the past century. Although some of the oil is used in the flavoring of gum, both spearmint and peppermint oils have numerous other uses. 1 Word received from the war department states the body of Cpl. Charles H. Miller arrived at the port of San Francisco Wednesday, aboard the funeral ship, Morris E. Crain. Miller died at Camp O’Donnell, on Luzon Island, in the Philippines, a Japanese prison camp, on May 12, 1942, of dysentery, according to the department. He was captured following the fall of Corregidor, when the Japs invaded the Philippine Islands. 25 YEARS AGO SEPTEMBER 27, 1973 Leon Farmwald, of Farmwald Lumber and Home Center, receives best wishes from Harold Sechrist, manager for 29-1/2 years of former Nappanee Home Lumber and Coal. Farmwald plans to expand business. Dorothy Arch made honorary member of North Wood Future Homemakers of America chapter. She is former NW home-ec teacher. Cindy Stickel is club president. Members of St. Isidore Parish plan improvements, fall activities. Hold open house for Nappanee branch of Elkhart County Family Counseling Service. Mayor James Newcomer participates in activities. i Phil Keiser elected president of Elkhart County 4-H Junior Leaders. Larry Thompson joins WrightYoder Funeral Home staff. Offense jells, scores five touchdowns, as Panthers top Columbia City Eagles, 33-27. 10 YEARS AGO

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SEPTEMBER 28, 1988 Stacy Spurgeon crowned NWHS 1988 Homecoming Queen, during halftime festivities of NorthWood-Northridge game. Jeremy Hartzell and Sylvia Sheets are crown and flower bearers. South Elementary School organizes own parent-teacher group. Principal Wayne Klotz endorses formation of group. Daric Stump first; Rachel Stull second, Josh George third, in annual Apple Dumpling Contest. Total of $440 raised for next year’s festival. AWANA girls team of First Brethren Church wins first place in Olympic meeting at Triton. Audrey Tobias, Jackie Kupke are coaches. Dick and Pat Wenger celebrate 35th wedding anniversary September 25. Boys’ cross country team wins 14-team invitational at Culver Military Academy. 5 YEARS AGO SEPTEMBER 29, 1993 Mayor Kenneth Walters, Mrs. Edward Arch, Dr. James Zimmerman, plant tree at McCormick Creek Golf Course, in honor of Dr. Willard Price, first mayor of Nappanee. Amanda Myers earns first place award in Apple Dumpling contest. Largest Apple Festival parade ever sports 146 entries. North Wood gridders stop Northridge, 40-0. Awesome goal line “D” preserves Panther shutout. Stickley, Reinhardt each have 10 tackles. Downtown Athletic Club, owned by Jay Heckaman, managed by Kirt Hunsberger, opens at 110 W. Market St. LASTYEAR OCTOBER 1, 1997 Over 600 persons registered for first-ever Nappanee High School alumni banquet, October 11. jtiiL ) Woodview Elementary School welcomes new principal, Peggy Hill. Fabwell, Inc., celebrates 25th anniversary with ribbon-cutting ceremony held at former NIA complex, now Fabwell home. Former City Attorney Maynard Shrock, dies following lengthy illness.

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County youth celebrate 4-H Week

Pursuing their theme, “4H... Are You Into It?” Elkhart County’s 4-H youth will join with more than 243,000 Indiana members and over six million 4-H members nationwide, in observing National 4-H Week, October 4-10. Stan Knafel, Elkhart County Extension Educator 4-H/Youth Development Coordinator, noted that the 4-H learn-by-doing philosophy encompasses an informal education program for youth entering third grade through the calenComment & Opinion The staff of the Nappanee Advance-News welcomes the viewpoints of readers on its editorial page. Publication of any letter will be at the discretion of the editor —letters containing personal attacks on individuals, libelous statements, or profanity, will not be published*Editing will be held to a minimum, and will not alter the intent of the letter. Please include your name, address and telephone number, so that your letter may be verified. Publication of name is required.

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dar year they become 19. or for a maximum of 10 years, whichever comes first. During 1998, 3.175 county youth were enrolled in 82 organized 4-H clubs, while an additional 6.565 youth participated in 4-H through special interest groups or other programming. Some of the more popular 4-H projects in Elkhart County include Aerospace. Arts & Crafts, Bicycle, Model Building. Clothing, Cake Decorating. Foods, Gift Wrapping, Photography, Model Rockets, Shooting Sports and Livestock projects. More than 40 different 4H project areas are open to local youth. Playing a vital role in the 4-H program in this county are 344

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POPULAR UNlTS—These two units were among the most popular in the recent Nappanee Apple Festival parade. Jhis year's event drew a variety of floats, classic and antique cars, truck and tractors and walking units. Animals of any kind, and of course, children, are always welcomed as they pass by parade patrons. (AN photos by Ron Keiser)

adult volunteer leaders and 116 junior leaders. Their dedication and leadership contribute greatly to the success of the total 4-H program in Elkhart County, according to Knafel. Many local businesses, organizations and individuals also lend their support to 4-H activities in the community. The program is part of the Cooperative Extension Service, a division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, at state land-grant universities, and supported by state and local governments. Projects and activities of 4-H encourage young people to leam and apply real-life skills and to become competent, productive citizens.

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