Looking Back Through the pages of the Wapakoneta Daily News
100 YEARS AGO, MAY 21, 1922
⬛ The recital given at the Methodist church at St. Marys Wednesday evening by Wapakoneta’s Philharmonic Orchestra was very well attended and each number was enthusiastically received. The members of the orchestra, which
is under the direction of Miss Emma Kayser, were delighted with their reception.
⬛ The Wapakoneta Chautauqua for 1922 received impetus this week when a meeting of the directors of the Woman’s Club and then a committee of guarantors of the Chautauqua met in the club rooms to discuss details of the big show and the campaign for the sale of tickets. The members of the Woman’s Cub bound themselves to sell the 7,000 adult tickets for the event, before the guarantee or contract was
signed last winter. It was agreed that Mrs. Albert Miller will act as chairman general for the ticket sale. Mrs. Miller has had a great deal
of experience in handling drives of all sorts in Wapakoneta and her ability in putting the drive across is unquestioned.
⬛ Fresh hearts, 10 cents per pound. Jacob Werner & Sons.
75 YEARS AGO, MAY 21, 1947
⬛ From the St. Joseph Sunbeam—we’ll Miss them. When the seniors leave, we’ll all miss:
Dick Kiser’s handsome Ford; Dorothy Jurosic’s wonderful cheerleading; Evelyn Koenig’s articles for the Sunbeam; Chuck Reier’s Superman form; the music of the Silver Trumpet of Charles Anthony; the tiny feet of Alberta Tangeman; Franie Wehner, the brain of St. Joe; Alice Galloway, who always knows the latest dance
steps; Janie Kohler’s studious sunny look; the leadership of Marcia Zofkie in class affairs and
the school paper; Tim Lampert’s politeness toward all; the secretarial ability of Lenora Roth; Theresa Niese’s vivacious ways; the stylish
garments of Sally Heinl; “Shoulders” Kreitzer; Katie Oen, the mischievous senior; Eileen Schweitzer’s neatness in dress and manner; Jim Byrne, who was president of the class during
both the junior and senior years; Mary Schneider, the model student; the natural curly tresses
of Charlene Weimerrt; Gerald Long’s sincerity in all things; the soprano voice of Alice Kohler; Helen Greve, who is the shadow of Katie Oen; John Wehrle’s regularity.
50 YEARS AGO, MAY 21, 1972
⬛ The Wapakoneta Chapter of the Future Farmers of America went to the State Judging Contest in Columbus last month. There were four judging teams from Wapakoneta, consisting of Dairy, General Livestock, Land, and Agronomy. The Dairy Judging Team included
Ned Ruck, Aaron Ruck, David Hibner. Ned Ruck, in the district competition, placed first. The general livestock team was Barry Arnold, Jim Brautigam, and Dave Stiles. The team placed third, allowing them to go on to state competition. The competitors were Joe Sawmiller, John Zink, and Sam Kellerman. The Agronomy Team included Dave Steinke, John Limbert, and Bob Sawmiller, and will go on to
state.
⬛ Brand’s Lake Fishing Club Smelt Fry TODAY. Serving from 5 to 7 pm. Members &
Guests
⬛ Mrs. Charles Siferd presided as mothers and daughters gathered for the dinner sponsored by the Women’s Society of Christian
Service in Beckwith Hall. The Wesleyan Service Guild had selected a Japanese motif for
the centerpieces, which consisted of artificial flowering japonica twigs and kimono-clad
dolls. Mrs. Kenneth Hughes, president of the group, recognized the following mothers and presented them a centerpiece: oldest, Mrs. O.E.
Stultz; youngest mother, three-way tie—mrs. Daniel Metzger, Mrs. George Krites, Mrs. Gary Burden; the mother having the most daughters present, in this case, three—a four-way tie; Mrs. Lillia Slattery, Ms. Wiliam Reese, Mrs. William Lippincott, Mrs. William Jones.
25 YEARS AGO, MAY 21, 1997
⬛ Melissa Stemen pitched a one-hitter to help Wapakoneta to a 15-0 victory over Bluffton at Harmon Park. The win was the second
straight for the Redskins and puts the team over the .500 mark. The win gives Wapakoneta an 11-10 record on the year. Sarah Jordan doubled and Frances Springer tripped for the only Wapakoneta extra-base hits of the game.