HEADLINES IN HISTORY

What was making news in our area during this week in years past? The History Museum offers these newspaper excerpts to give you an idea.

Oct. 1, 1907: “A South Bend barber is sole heir to an estate valued at nearly $50,000. Information to that effect was received to-day from the administrator of the estate of his mother, who died last week in Negaunee, Mich. The beneficiary is Chris Gauthier, who is employed at the Pommert & Jay shop on South Michigan street.” — The South Bend Tribune

Oct. 2, 1918: “As a precautionary measure against the spread of Spanish influenza which has already made its appearance in this city, Dr. C. E. Hansel, president of the board of health, issued orders today that all persons working in factories, stores or public institutions who are suffering from colds should be sent to their homes immediately until all danger of spreading infection has passed. Dr. Hansel also advised a similar method to be followed in the schools, and that theaters, motion picture houses and churches close their doors until conditions are relieved.” — The South Bend Tribune

Oct. 3, 1925: “St. Joseph county dairymen are looking forward to attending the national dairy show to be held in Indianapolis Oct. 10 to 17. For the convenience of the farmers and dairymen who want to attend the exposition together a tour has been arranged by County Agent E. C. Bird.” The South Bend Tribune Oct. 4, 1931: “Fire inspection of all residential and business properties in the city will be started Monday by underwriters and special fire prevention crews in line with observance here of fire prevention week, which started today. Upon making the inspection, the record will be submitted as an official report and will determine to a large extent the fire insurance rate for the city during the preceding year.” — The South Bend Tribune

Oct. 5, 1940: “Thunderous applause swept to the skies Friday night as a great portion of South Bend citizens and visitors from far and near welcomed Hollywood at the premiere showing of ‘Knute Rockne—All American.’ An ovation such as had never been staged before in the city greeted the visiting stars and celebrities who appeared on the stages of four theaters.” — The South Bend Tribune

Oct. 6, 1951: “A $2,000,000 Diesel locomotive servicing plant was promised Elkhart by L. W. Horning, New York Central system vice-president of personnel and public relations, in an address Friday noon in the Hotel Elkhart before members of the city’s five service clubs.” — The South Bend Tribune

Oct. 7, 1962: “Though Notre Dame’s Fighting Irish football team didn’t come close to breaking any record Saturday afternoon against the Purdue squad, there was one thing to root about. An all-time attendance record was set for the stadium. Official attendance for the clash was announced at 61,296, breaking the previous high of 60,564 set at the Notre Dame−Army game Oct. 11, 1958.”