Looking Back
Through the pages of the Wapakoneta Daily News
FEBRUARY 2, 1923
▪ Damage amounting to $50 was done to the school building at Kossuth. A fire started from a defective flue on the south side of the structure and had gained considerable headway when discovered. The students were marched from the building in good order and in addition to the damage to the building when school books were damaged by being thrown in the mud as the youngsters left the building.
▪ Clock repairment were hunting up the janitor of the court house, seeking to get at the cause of the trouble which is preventing the striking apparatus from booming out the time of day via the big bell. For several days the works have been ailing to the extent that the striking became feeble and labored as time went by finally giving up the effort.
FEBRUARY 2, 1948
▪ The Old Vienna Brewery, North Water street, announced the retirement of Don Cunningham, 9 East Benton street, master brewer, who has been in its service for the past 15 years. Mr. Cunningham’s successor will be Michael Maier, of Toledo, who until recently has been master brewer for the Koerber Brewery of that city. Mr. Maier attended school in Winzer, Germany, and service his apprenticeship at Leiberheim brewery in Hengersburg, Germany. Mr. Maier is married with a wife and two children and will move to the city whenever housing is available. Mr. Cunningham announced that his plans for the future are indefinite.
▪ The collision between a milk truck and a 1935 sedan at 3:30 pm two days ago resulted in about 2000 pounds of milk being spilled at the intersection of Van Buren and Harrison streets, Patrolmen William Lee and Guy Delong reported. Patrolmen said the mishap occurred when the sedan driven by Clem Hague, 21, traveling east on Harrison street, slid into the truck, operated by William Dill, St. Johns. Police said Dill was covered by insurance, but Hague was not insured. Damage to both vehicles was termed extensive.
▪ John Kachelries, a justice of the peace in Moulton township, issued a warning that he intends to continue cracking down on motorists who violated traffic laws pertaining to school bus regulations. Two motorists were given fines for passing a school bus while school pupils were being discharged. Both were arrested in Moulton township.
▪ At a dinner meeting of the Northwestern Ohio Pharmaceutical Association Richard Brading, 306 South Willipie street, was installed into the office of president of the organization,
FEBRUARY 2, 1973
▪ Yesterday was Miss Norma Lunz’ birthday. An employee of the Daily News for some 30 years, she and her sister in law, Edith Lunz, celebrated with a luncheon at the Chalet. Complete with cake.
▪ Rollin Miller was recognized for serving 60 years as an Elks member at the annual meeting of Past Exalted Rulers of the Elks. Carl Abe was also recognized for his 56 years of membership. Fourteen candidates were also initiated: Cliff Rison, Russel Sauer, James Patterson, Delbert Byrne, Stephen Wahoff, Carl Miller, John Ridgeway, James Davis, Louis Meyer, Willie Winter, Thomas Schaub, Donald Frysinger, Ronald Kohler, and Thomas Maxson.
▪ Friends of Dale Mincks have mixed emotions about his promotion as manager of one of Uhlman’s largest and most modern stores, the one in the Piqua Mall. After 28 ½ years, when Uhlman’s opened its Wapakoneta store, Dale has been its only manager. You mention Uhlman’s and you think of Dale. He will begin his new duties Monday, but for the time being, will retain his Wapakoneta home, commuting back and forth. Both he and Peg have been active in nearly every community endeavor over the years, and their participation will be missed, not to mention his daily presence. Peg will continue to work at the courthouse. Good luck and congratulations, Dale.
FEBRUARY 2, 1998
▪ Within an approximately two-week period, 20 highway signs have come up missing in Goshen, Union, and Wayne townships, according to officials at the Auglaize County Highway department, The total cost to replace and install the signs is estimated at $2900. County engineer Doug Reinhart noted that most of the missing signs were road and number signs. According to county prosecutor Ed Pierce, vandalism or stealing of highway sign ranges from a first to a third degree misdemeanor with a maximum fine between $500 and $1000 and/or a sentence between 60 days and 6 months in the county jail.