Dave Kitchell
10 Years Ago
Pharos-Tribune Sound Off callers say they would support a truck bypass around Logansport.
State Sen. Tom Weatherwax is proposing inventory tax repeal legislation. The Pharos-Tribune has supported the repeal in an editorial.
Vinny Sutherland returned a kick for a touchdown to give Purdue a 7-4 record and a 30-24 victory over Indiana in Bloomington.
“The World is Not Enough” is playing at the Eastwood in Peru.
Lisa Clemons has become the first female firefighter for the Winamac Volunteer Fire Department.
The Pioneer School Corporation is expanding its buildings.
Although the numbers of needy have dropped in Logansport, the needs of many are being unmet, according to the Salvation Army.
25 Years Ago
In the first ever meeting between Bob Knight and Denny Crum, Louisville has defeated Indiana 75-64 in Bloomington.
In Miami, Boston College quarterback Doug Flutie launched a “Hail Mary” pass nearly half the length of the Orange Bowl field and his attempt was hauled in by Gerard Phelan on the last play of the game, giving the Eagles a shocking victory over Bernie Kosar and the host Hurricanes.
At age 70, fitness expert Jack LaLanne has pulled 70 rowboats in a harbor.
Forty-three percent of American women are working.
Kentucky Gov. Martha Layne Collins is having surgery.
Twin Lakes has defeated West Central 67-61 in high school basketball.
Inflation is at 4.2 percent.
“Terminator” is playing at the State.
At Ninth Street Christian Church, the Rev. Sam Young says 357 were served at the annual Thanksgiving meal.
William Schroeder of Jasper has received an artificial heart.
Logansport’s Stewart Gordon, 1515 E. Market St., fondly remembers the time when Logansport had silent movies and his music was played as the movies were shown at the Grand, the Paramount and the Ark theaters.
The Berries have opened with an 87-59 victory over North White. Steve Blackford led the way for the Berries with 25.
50 Years Ago
Representatives of all the North Central Conference schools gathered at the Knights of Columbus Hall in downtown Logansport to honor the No. 4 Logansport Berries, who won the outright NCC championship. Attorney Frank McHale, a former Logansport football player who played at the University of Michigan, was guest speaker.
Johnny Unitas threw for two touchdowns and scored one as the Colts defeated San Francisco 45-14.
Eleven universities are dropping out of the federal student loan program because it now requires a loyalty oath.
Eight people have been killed in a plane crash near Midway Airport in Chicago.
Debbie Reynolds has had a busy year in the first year after her divorce from singer Eddie Fisher. She has made five movies and recorded a hit single, “Am I That Easy to Forget?”
100 Years Ago
Royal Center now has its third livery stable.
The Galveston IOOF Lodge will be dedicated Dec. 1.
Brady Wasson of Burrows reported his buggy stolen.
Johnny Rose of Delphi has no legs, but he has left town heading west with a team of goats.
Cy Taber has reported the theft of $100 and valuables from his room at the Murdock Hotel.
Mr. and Mrs. Bert Parker are the parents of a daughter.
Employees on the Clover Leaf Railroad are having a Peru section strike to raise wages from 13 1/2 to 15 cents an hour.
All local saloons will be closed on Thanksgiving.
Nellie Hinkle and Chester Boatman have been married.
W.H. Porter has purchased a 34-horsepower Maxwell from Young & Custer.
W.T. Giffe has received a music order from New Zealand. He will be shipping gospel hymnals to that country.
George Funk of Logansport has been mentioned as a possible 11th District congressional candidate.
• Dave Kitchell is a columnist for the Pharos-Tribune. He can be reached through the newspaper at ptnews@pharostribune.com.
