Looking Back
Through the pages of the Wapakoneta Daily News
100 YEARS AGO, NOVEMBER 20, 1921
⬛ Wapakoneta was visited by one of the heaviest rain falls in its history yesterday morning about 9:10 o’clock. For a period of four of five minutes the rain fell in sheets and it was impossible to see across the street. The rain followed a sudden clouding up and before people could hop into a shelter, they were caught in the downpour. The streets were given a good washing and the sewers a good flushing.
⬛ Highest Prices Paid for FURS. H. Liokumovitz, 417 Defiance Street. Phone Main 1553. “Try Us”
⬛ FOUL AND BRUTAL MURDER COMMITTED TODAY IN B&O BOX CAR BETWEEN LIMA AND WAPAKONETA
⬛ Foully shot down in cold blood, an unidentified young man about 21 years of age was murdered in a boxcar that was part of the makeup of a B&O freight train which passed through Wapakoneta for the south at 1:25 o’clock pm today. His assassin jumped off the train as it sped through Wapakoneta at the rate of 35 miles an hour. These are the facts in a murder case which has set police circles agog from Lima to Sidney. It is completely enshrouded in mystery ad authorities in Lima, Wapakoneta, and Sidney are seeking for clues that could reveal the identity of the murdered man, and are also searching for the man who committed the deed. The 19th boxcar in extra train No. 4179, made up in Lima, was the scene of the murder. The still-warm body of the young fellow was found by trainmen as the train reached the water tank at the north edge of Sidney. As soon as the murder had been discovered by conductor Moorman he notified (Sidney) Chief of Police Leary, who investigated immediately. ….In the meantime the body was taken to the Taylor undertaking establishment in the Oldham building. The body was still warm and blood was trickling from three bullet wounds, one on the top of the head and two through the body, shot from the back. …Chief of Police Leary of Sidney notified the Daily News that the undertakers were successful in having pictures taken of the man attired in the clothing he wore when found. This will aid materially in identifying him, it is believed. Photographs were to be sent here and Lima
⬛ THANKSGIVING Fowl—spring Chickens, Heavy Hens, White Ducklings, Geese, Turkeys (a few). Get Yours at GA. Wintzer & Son
75 YEARS AGO, NOVEMBER 20, 1946
⬛ Glynwood Thanksgiving Day Parish Party, Sunday evening. Turkeys given way. Games, entertainment. Everybody welcome. Benefit St. Patrick Church, Glynwood, O.
⬛ Franklin Lama, principal of Blume High School issued an appeal to all persons with former teaching experience, and who would be interested in serving as a substitute teacher in the local school system, to submit their name to him at the high school at once. Principal Laman further announces that at present only two substitute teachers are available for call….
50 YEARS AGO, NOVEMBER 20, 1971
⬛ Wapakoneta merchants are sponsoring Turkey Days Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, during which 85free turkeys wlil be given away. To register, shoppers may stop by any of the participating stores: Abbott’s Shoes, Auglaize Furniture, Bi-rite Discount Store, Doering Hardware, First National Bank, Friend’s, Inc., Grants, The Foxhole, Hartman’s jewelers, Jolly’s Sewing Center, Mccormick’s Furniture, Phillips Flowers, G.C. Murphy, Rhine and Brading, Inc, Symonds Decorating, J.C. Penney, Wapak Coffee Shop, Wapak True Value Hardware, Wapak Floor and Supply, Wright’s, and Uhlman’s.
⬛ Join the throng…. join the fun, get the values. Shop in Wapakoneta. Shop leisurely and more conveniently for the very many things your family wants and needs to make life more pleasant… .from personal items, to the clothes you wear, to the appliances and services that add to your comfort. When you shop at local stores, you are shopping among neighbors and friends. What’s more you’ll find everything you’d find elsewhere—in just as great a variety. Prices are as low, sometimes even lower. Free Parking in our city parking lot. Shop at Home.
⬛ Think BIG. Think Wapak Pizza Chef’s 21” Pizza, serves 5-8 people. Smothered with Pepperoni—mushrooms—sausage—green Peppers and Onions. Guaranteed to be a Party Pleaser.
25 YEARS AGO, NOVEMBER 20, 1996
⬛ The Wapakoneta Daily News congratulates Turkey Drawing Contest Winners! 4-7 age group: Cindy Poeppelman, age 7; Nikki Jo Wetz, age 4 ½; Michelle Schmerge, age 6, 8-11 age group: Brian Weitz, age 10; Jamey White, age 10; Jessica Braun, age 9. Congratulations to all entries.