Dave Kitchell
10 Years Ago
Former Congressman David McIntosh says during a speech at the Cass County Lincoln Day Dinner that he supports teacher testing.
In the Pro Bowl, the NFC walloped the AFC 51-31 thanks to a big day from Viking Randy Moss.
Delphi’s Rainey Alting continues to excel.
Ken Griffey Jr. has been traded to the Cincinnati Reds where his dad, Ken, starred as a member of the Big Red Machine.
Michigan State recruit Zach Randolph tipped in a basket at the buzzer to give the host Marion Giants a 80-78 win over the Logansport Berries, who had trailed by as many as seven points in the last quarter. The win kept Marion’s 26-year streak over the Berries at Bill Green Arena alive.
“Scream 3” is playing at the State.
Liability insurance problems are confronting France Park.
A fire has temporarily closed Kosta’s restaurant in Winamac.
Jennifer Weaver is the Miami County Junior Miss.
25 Years Ago
North Miami, which won its first ever girls basketball sectional, has been eliminated from the tourney by Manchester. Caston, which has won its first basketball sectional for either boys or girls since the corporation was established in 1966-67, also has been sidelined.
Jim Sparks of the Norfolk Southern Railway says the Wilson Road crossing southwest of Logansport on Ind. 25 is the worst in the entire railroad district, which includes portions of Illinois. Sparks says railroad spokesman are promoting railroad safety as part of Operation Lifesaver.
Tony Penny and Melvin Nichols were winners in the Lincoln Middle School talent competition.
Brent Kelley scored 50 points for Caston.
“Falcon and the Snowman” is playing at the UA at Cass Plaza.
“Flamingo Kid” starring Matt Dillon is playing at the Eastwood.
Oris and Sally McGuire are celebrating their silver wedding anniversary.
Mike Farrell scored 11 points to lead Logansport at the Berry Bowl where his uncle, Danny Farrell, and his “Golden Years” teammates from the Final Four teams of 1959 and 1961 were honored. Farrell returns to Logansport still representing one of the greatest semistate scorers in Indiana history, averaging more than 20 points a game.
50 Years Ago
Arnold Palmer has walked away with $12,000 in prize money in the Desert Classic.
Oscar Robertson struck for 62 points as No. 2 Cincinnati downed North Texas 123-74.
Former British Prime Minister Clement Atlee will speak at Purdue.
Scottie’s Gifts has moved from 409 to 431 E. Market St.
Five Berries hit double figures as Logasnport assured itself of a winning season with a 63-56 victory over Huntington.
Don Felker and Roger Steinberger have been appointed to the zoning board.
A break-in has been reported at WARU east of Peru.
“Tarzan” is playing at the Isis in Winamac.
100 Years Ago
Dr. Oleary’s car axle was broken after his car collided with a street car at 24th and Broadway.
A grand jury has handed down 12 indictments.
“Uncle” Allen, who sells newspapers at the Panhandle Depot, will turn 90 soon.
The GAR Quintet will sing at the Lincoln Day observance in Indianapolis.
Home Telephone Company will be installing a phone line from Lucerne all the way to Grass Creek and Kewanna.
The harness on Will Henry’s horse was cut while he and his family were attending church.
George Gamble is a potential Republican congressional candidate from the 11th District.
Ollie Chill, brother of C.L. Berry, is going to be an American League umpire.
• Dave Kitchell is a columnist for the Pharos-Tribune. He can be reached through the newspaper at ptnews@pharostribune.com.
