Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 122, Number 29, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 4 August 1999 — Page 4

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Clergyman turns in cloak

120 YEARS AGO AUGUST 7, 1879 We understand that the Rev. G.B. Stewart, of Wakarusa, has laid aside his religious cloak and has turned out to be a “knocker.” If the books have been properly kept, he will have a large account to settle with the devil, if we are not badly mistaken. Owing to sickness in our family this week, THE NEWS comes out late and not very interesting at that. The pay roll of J.C. Mellinger & Co. for last month amounted to ! $418.33. It benefits Nappanee con- ; siderable. I : William Uline, of Wakarusa, has purchased the hardware store of Isaac Rusman. Success, William, but don’t forget to advertise. ■ i 100 YEARS AGO AUGUST 2, 1899 A complaint has been filed against Supt. McFillen, of the county infirmary, for allowing Canada thistles to grow on the poor farm. Several Amish farmers live in the neighborhood, -and though the rales of this peaceful sect frown upon resorting to the courts for redress the condition has become so alarming that they

StarTrak—outlines events

! Hal Kibbey , Indiana University For the first time in 38 years, ; moonlight will not interfere with ; the famous Perseid meteor shower, ! always one of the year’s best. ! Watching the Perseids is a traditional summer activity for many | people. ; TTie moon will be just past new < when the Perseid shower peaks on ! the nights of August 11-12 and 12i 13, and there will be none of the {moonlight that washes out all but •the brightest meteors. City lights {have the same effect, however, so 4 a dark, clear viewing site will be {needed to take advantage of this {opportunity to see the Perseids at {their best. Try to get away from as • many artificial lights as you can, to i minimize the effect of light pollution. I The best meteor-watching time •{is normally the hours between midnight and the start of morning twilight. The Perseid shower’s -peak rate is typically about 80 -meteors per hour under ideal conditions, but this can vary. The early morning hours are when Earth’s rotation will bring your viewing site into the path of the oncoming stream of meteors, which makes the greatest number of meteors visible. There will be some meteor activity for a few

Class of 1941 meets for reunion, reminiscing

• ; The Nappanee High School ; Class of 1941 met July 12, for their ! 58th class reunion. Also invited ' were the band members from that I era, and the band director, Henry | Busche and his wife, Dorothy, of ; Rotunda West, Florida. A total of 42 persons enjoyed !the meal prepared by the American •Legion Auxiliary. , Also in attendance was Mrs. Mary Rood McManamcy, the art teacher from that time. The only other teacher of the group who is still living is Esther Hoover Metzler, who was unable to attend. After a time for reminiscing, Mr. Busche shared several of his writings, which he reported that he does on napkins while waiting for his meals to be served. Attendees ; found them interesting, humorous ; and philosophical, and enjoyed his sharings. He also sang “Old Man River,” by request, and followed that with “He Touched Me,” and a group number, “Shall We Gather at

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called upon the prosecutor in a body and demanded the enforcement of the law. A large patch is now in blossom and they fear the consequences. Unfortunately for A. R. Wilson, the genial blacksmith, he had to go to Goshen last Wednesday to get the blessed opportunity of paying a fine for having choked a man for calling him a liar.

Years Ago...

75 YEARS AGO JULY 31, 1924 Marion Amott had his right arm badly sprained by cranking a Ford on Tuesday. Dr. Owen N. Lentz announces that he has equipped a dental office above the Rexall Drug Store, which he has opened for the general practice of dentistry. The fire department was called out twice Sunday evening during the drenching rain, when lightning

hours on either side of the peak time, as well as during the nights immediately before and after the peak. The meteors may appear anywhere in the sky, but they will seem to originate from a point in the constellation Perseus, from which the Perseids get their name. The higher this apparent point of origin is above the northeastern horizon, the more meteors wil! be visible. Perseus is just north of the familiar W-shaped constellation Cassiopeia. A combination of reclining lawn chair, light sleeping bag and insect repellent works well on August nights. If you start watching early in the evening, concentrate on an area of sky in the northeast, about half wav between the horizon and overhead. This area will climb higher as the night progresses and more meteors appear. While you wait for meteors to appear in the northeast, you will be able to look at Jupiter and Saturn in the southeast. Both planets will be getting brighter, and by late August Saturn’s rings will be tilted their maximum amount from edgewise for the year, the most since 1991. All rings will be a splendid sight in a telescope. Both Jupiter and Saturn will be high in the south by dawn.

the River?” Out-of-town persons in attendance were Harold Holaway, Watseka, Illinois; John and Mary Jane Doyle, Indianapolis; Rollan and Maribelle Sponseller, Elkhart; Max and Margaret Weaver, LaPorte; Gerald and Doris Thomas, Warsaw, and his sister, Lois Thomas Feldman, Atwood, and Mary Alice (Clouse) Playmale and her husband, Don. Anyone who wishes to contact the Busches may write to them at 118 Caddy Road, Rotunda West, Florida 33947.

‘Swing Day’ celebrates music

. Swing music was originally popular among members of the WWII generation, but now it’s “cool” with their grandchildren. This new, old music craze will be in the spotlight at the Indiana State Fair. Swing Day, presented by the

struck the homes of Darwood Freed and Simon Hepler. No damage of any consequence was done at either home and it was not necessary for the firemen to throw water. 25 YEARS AGO AUGUST 1, 1974 Dana Telschow “holy terror” and kidnappers foiled by Red Chief. Kids present summer theatre production. Still time to enter flowers in Centennial Flower Display contest. Lucille Sechrist is chairperson. Wa-Nee Community Schools will hold a public auction August 14. Includes school furniture and equipment—desks, chairs, storage cabinets, lockers, window shades, fire extinguishers, etc. “Hanging Judge” Quakenbush to convene Kangaroo Kourt. Union Center upsets Yellow Creek 11-0 in women’s softball. Deb Williams gets homer as Bonacorsi’s tops Mutschlers 9-5. (Note —Information for the 120-100-75 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)

At the start of the month in the evening sky, look for Venus in the west soon after sunset, for it will not be visible much longer. Though still bright, the planet that has served as a beautiful “evening star,” for months will drop rapidly from the sky during the first week of August, and disappear into the sun’s glare by the second week. It will reappear very low in the morning sky by month’s end. The red-orange planet. Mars, will appear in the southwest as darkness falls during August. As the month progresses, Mars will slowly move to its left (south), approaching the bright orange star Antares in the constellation Scorpius. The name Antares translates as “rival of Mars,” and this will be a good opportunity to compare the two objects. Which looks brighter? Mercury will make a brief appearance low in the east about a half-hour before dawn during the third week of August, and then plunge back toward the sun during the fourth week. The moon will be new August 11, at first quarter August 18 and full August 26.

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Hoosier Lottery, will be held Thursday, August 19. 13 O’clock, Jumpin’ Jive, Tommy Wills Big Band and Kelly Jay Orchestra will play the “Operation Pull Over” Main Street Stage. The highlight of this all-day tribute is a swing dance contest. Anyone age 18 or older can register. A $lO entry fee will make contestants eligible for prizes, including cash and CDs. Prior to the taping of The Hoosier Millionaire Show, 13 O’clock will play at the Marsh Grandstand as the top couples dance for the win. One finalist will be chosen from each of four age groups, and those couples will dance for the grand championship. „ Amateurs can also take part in the festivities. Free swing dance lessons will be offered on the Ciarian Dance for Health Stage from 4-7p.m. Parties interested in entering the contest can call the Indiana State Fair Marketing Department at 9277524.

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HISTORIC BUILDING—In 1924 Dr. Owen N. Lentz began a dental practice In the upstairs portion of the Rexall Drug Store, located on the southeast corner of downtown Nappanee. Originally called the Dietrick Building, the facility served as a corner drug store beginning in 1913 when Ira Dunham opened Dunham and Love Rexhall.The business retained its name after Larry Fredericks

Happy Birthday

AUGUST 4 Marian Martz Nancy Curtis Dave Gildersleeve Darla McCuen Deb Stahly Barbara Howard Debbie Lehman Richard Moody Charles Strousr 6 Tony Senff Harold Gay Mrs. Earl Nunemaker Jerry Dinkeldein Greg Biller Amy Jo Price Clara Moneyheffer Sophi Hassan Don Garl James Conrad 7 Mark Jones

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bought it in 1978. He later sold the business to Judd Drugs and the business shut its doors |n favor of a newer facility located east <j>f town. Now called Park Pharmacy the business resides at 175 North Miriam Streelt, Nappanee. The historic downtown building 'is now home to an antique dealer. (AN photo contributed by Nappanee Public Library.)

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Mrs. Edna Miller Charles Culp, Jr. Maurice Rhine Kirt Sechrist Lee Fink Margaret Detwiler 10 Ed Eastlund Greg Amott Mrs. Francis Olson Vivian Davis Jane Loomis Jeff Brock • Barbara Evans Dixie (Mitschclen) Shrock ' Owen Borkholder Ashley Egging Elaine Egging 11 Ranita McMurtrey Mrs. Fred Jensen Kurt Dougherty Beth Ann Messner George F. Mitschelen