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.

Oct. 24, 2001 — Tornadoes ripped through Kosciusko County.

Two factories were among the damaged structures in the county, with Da-Lite Screen Co. Inc., Ind. 15N, the hardest hit and R.R. Donnelley & Sons sustaining significant damage to the east plant. At least 14 people were reported injured at Da-Lite.

The American Red Cross said 136 single-family properties were damaged by the tornadoes.

Oct. 20, 1978 — Kosciusko County’s council and commissioners Thursday night consummated the largest single county property purchase this century.

Through the joint action, the county will own nearly one more block of downtown Warsaw for expansion of overcrowded jail and county office facilities.

Councilmen were unanimous in approving $270,000 worth of purchases recommended by the commissioners.

Oct. 26, 1961 — A very happy Coach Bill Goshert was lifted atop the shoulders of cheering Warsaw High School football players following their convincing 32-7 victory Wednesday night over Columbia City in the final game of the season at Columbia City. The Tigers finished with a seven won, two lost record — their best season in seven years. Players include Nolan Huffer, Pat McClure, Paul Howard, Tim Weidman, Darwin Call, Tom Sanders, Jim Gast and Dennie Baker.

Oct. 22, 1956 — Max Truex, of Warsaw, has set a new American record in the 5,000-meter run.

Truex, now a U.S. Olympic team member, reeled off the distance in 14:22.8 minutes last Saturday afternoon in an Olympic track team practice meet at Ontario, Calif.

– Compiled by InkFreeNews reporter Lasca Randels