Looking Back Through the pages of the Wapakoneta Daily News

100 YEARS AGO, OCTOBER 9, 1920

Paw- paws, which appeal to the epicurean tastes of many persons, are being found in large quantities this year. The wild fruit is said to be of delicious quality and some who have put their teeth in them declare them to be better than bananas in their prime. Deputy Sheriff William Lear brought a quantity of them to the Court House yesterday and distributed them among his friends. Bill gathered about half a peck Sunday.

Sorghum is flowing from presses in Wapakoneta and vicinity in quantities like unto the proverbial honey in the land of Egypt. The manufacture of the sweet product is in full swing, reports of a big volume of business coming from presses in the district. Several owners of molasses mills made reports today that cane growers are bringing their cane in great quantities. Their statements were borne out by wagonloads seen in Wapakoneta en route to the Henry Diegel canning mill south of the city ( Diegel owned a canning mill to process vegetables, as well as a sugar cane press.), from a report came that September 2 was the biggest day in the molasses- making season so far. Local persons who noted the passage of can wagons through town were amused by the sight of a small boy on one of them and industriously chewing on a huge stock of cane, utterly oblivious to dirt and bugs. Ed. Baeumel, who owns a big new press near Fryburg, this being his first year in operation, stated that from the standpoint of quantity this year’s crop of cane far surpasses hat of last year, but the quality is not so good. Mr. Baeumel attributes the falling off in quality to the same cause of other product that suffered in the same way— too much wet weather and windstorms, which blew the cane down. There is a big press in new Knoxville also. Altogether the prospect of a plenteous supply of molasses for the winter’s pancakes, griddlecakes, and other doughy delicacies is fine.

Governor Cox will speak at Brown Theatre, Thursday, Oct. 14, 7 pm

75 YEARS AGO, OCTOBER 9, 1945

 FOR SALE. Dwelling located at 412 W. Auglaize St., Wapakoneta, Ohio. Lot 108 x 364. All modern. See Walter C. Arnold

Among the hundreds of men released from military service this past week from the Atterbury Separation Center were several men from Wapakoneta and vicinity. They are: Tsgt. Paul Kiser, 409 Maple Street; T- 5 Kenneth Hughes, 111 ½ East Auglaize Street; T- 5 Wilson Arthur, Route 1, Waynesfield; Corpora Daniel Sawmiller, 703 W. Auglaize; S- Sgt. James Stech, 610 Benton Street.

Marion Hye of Cridersville, owner of Hyne’s Dairy Bar, just south of Cridersville along the Dixie Highway, has purchased the S & E Restaurant at Auglaize and Willipie street and has taken possession. John Kohler, who has operated the restaurant for more than 10years, was the seller. Mr. Hyne has sold his business in Cridersville to Robert Winget. The new owner contemplates no immediate changes. He will continues to use the S & E name. He contemplates moving to Wapakoneta soon.

50 YEARS AGO, OCTOBER 9, 1970

Six Wapakoneta churches announced today their support for the annual United Nations fund- raising drive to benefit needy children throughout the world. The Rev. Robert Patterson, assistant pastor at St. Joseph’s is chairman of the UNICEF drive in Wapakoneta this year. He said Mayor Max Schlatter was expected to set aside a special time for the drive, probably Halloween night, which is traditional for the annual effort. Patterson that St. Joseph St. Pal, Salem Methodist, First United Methodist, St. mark’s, and First English Lutheran churches all have agreed to support the UNICEF drive.

25 YEARS AGO, OCTOBER 9, 1995

Sister Jane Schimmoeller joined the family of St. Joseph Church last month. She has been named pastoral associate for the parish. “My main responsibilities will be the adult formation of the church,” she said. “I will also help with the daily pastoral needs of the parish.” Native of Fort Jennings, Schimmoeller had been the superior general at the Sisters of St. Francis ( Tiffin) for eight years. She took a year off for studies in Berkeley, California, before coming to Wapakoneta. She also holds a master’s degree in religious education from the Catholic University of America ( D. C.) Schimmoeller has been a religious sister for 40 years. “I don’t come here with all the answers,” but rather, I want to walk wit others on our journey of faith.”

Looking Back is compiled by Everett II