From the Files of the Kosciusko County Historical Society

Editor’s note: This is a retrospective article that runs a few times a month on InkFreeNews.

Information for this retrospective series is courtesy of the Kosciusko County Historical Society.

May 15, 1972 — Ron Mudd and Linda Jontz were crowned king and queen of the Warsaw Community High School Junior-Senior Prom Saturday night. Both are seniors.

May 22, 1969 — The annual Elks athletic banquet honoring Warsaw Community High School athletes saw a number of firsts Wednesday night, including the presence of Butler University’s legendary Paul D. (Tony) Hinkle as guest speaker.

Due to a tie for the Elks basketball award, 10 athletes were honored as well as the presentation of a cheerleader award for the first time in the history of the banquet.

Gary Goshert, a letter winner in football, basketball, baseball and golf, was the recipient of the 22nd annual Minear Award presented annually to the outstanding WCHS senior athlete who receives letters in three sports.

May 16, 1959 — House-to-house city mail service began at 8:40 this morning at Winona Lake, and it was a historic occasion for the town residents, Postmaster Phil Laurien, the carriers and everyone concerned. The delivery will service 520 homes and business establishments at Winona.

– Compiled by InkFreeNews reporter Lasca Randels