109. Reed's Drug Store, Goodrich Park And Go-Kart Track

Reed's Drug Store Closes. 
By Lucille Thomas.
August, 1970, unknown newspaper.

Winchester-  The closing of Reed Pharmacy last weekend marked the end of an era for the 100-year-old firm on the northeast corner of the public square. Jim Detwiler, owner of the pharmacy for the past four years, has accepted a position at Thrift Drugs in Richmond. Detwiler said the decision to close the firm was made "because of being unable to secure professional help."
  The establishment became known as Reed's Drug and Book Store in 1871, when William Way Reed purchased the business from a Mrs. Hebbard, who opened the store. The time of the opening by Mrs. Hebbard is not known.
  Reed, a grandson of Paul W. Way. who is credited with surveying the original plat of Winchester, remained an owner of the pharmacy until his death in 1925. A son, Charles E. Reed, became a partner in the business with his father around 1903. The son continued operation of the pharmacy until a few months before his death in 1946. Charles Reed was a graduate of Purdue University School of Pharmacy and served 13 years on The Indiana State Board of Pharmacy. He sold the business to Frederick R. Stotelmyer and it remained in this family until purchased by Detwiler in 1966.
  W. W. Reed, born in White River Township in 1848, attended a school south of Winchester and spent two years at the County Seminary. At the age of 17, he entered into a three-year apprenticeship with Joseph C. Hirsch, a Winchester druggist. After completion of the apprenticeship (the only requirement at that time for a pharmacist) he and a partner, Milton R. Hiatt, opened a drug store in Ridgeville in 1869. Two years later, the Ridgeville firm was sold and Reed established the drug store at Winchester, which remained under the name of Reed for nearly a century.
  The only break in his 54 years of active operation of the pharmacy was a few months in 1873 when he owned and operated a drug store in Indianapolis.
  The firm, in addition to being known as Reed's Drug and Book Store, has been under the names of Reed's Drug Store, W. W. Reed and Son and Reed's Pharmacy. At different times during the early years Reed had as partners Peter (Pet) Reinheimer, Carl Puckett, William R. Halliday and J. M. Carver. Will Preston and Ol Reinheimer were long-time employees of the firm. The latter remained with Reed for almost 17 years, according to his daughter, Mrs. Herbert Chenoweth of Winchester.
  Miss Marianna Reed of Winchester, granddaughter of W. W. Reed, has many recollections of the firm owned by her grandfather and father. She especially recalls the stove and loafing corner of the store and the huge curved showcase at the front of the store containing various brands of cigars.



Goodrich Park.
Winchester News.
July 3, 1959.

Seventy-five or more acres of recreation facilities is the goal of Winchester and its city park board in the Goodrich park area.
  The north end of the park, overgrown by trees for many years, is being cleared this summer and one of the physical results already apparent is the twelfth-mile asphalt track being used by the Go-Kart enthusiasts of the county.
  In recent years the park has become a steady recreational area for Randolph county persons and those from the adjoining counties of Delaware and Jay.
  The city is clearing and hopes to establish the north section as a permanent picnic area, getting away from the low ground in the main part of the park. The track was constructed on a co-operative basis between the city and the Randolph County Kart Club, with the city furnishing the majority of the materials. Bleachers have been installed in the area and large crowds have attended the first several racing events on Sundays.
  Two baseball diamonds are in use with the Winchester Lions club contributing greatly to the construction and operation of the Little League diamond. Both the Little League and Pony and High School loop diamonds are nearly complete with outfield fences. It is hoped that a concession stand can be constructed for the Little league area to supplement the one now in use in the main grandstand.
  The two diamonds are in constant use this summer for league play Monday through Friday.
  Mayor Ralph West said this week "the north end of the park is prime picnic area." He hopes to construct new roads in the area and reports plans are in the works for blacktopping current roads used in the main section of the park. Some of this may be accomplished yet this year.
  Also in the future, possibly next year, are new playground equipment and horseshoe courts. An eight-pit horseshoe court is planned just west of the baseball grandstand. When it is completed horseshoe enthusiasts in the county are hopeful of a county-wide tournament with winners moving on to state contests each year.
  The tennis courts and picnic areas are now available in the park are receiving heavy use, says park director Jim Mock. Blacktopping of the tennis courts is also planned, either this year or next.
  The park's shuffleboard facilities are attracting older persons from everywhere. Persons from Selma, Portland, Union City and all parts of the county have been volunteering help in maintaining the shuffleboard courts for their use over weekends.
  Traffic in the park is being somewhat successfully controlled following the installation of five-mile-per-hour speed limit signs. Mock has been happy with the operation of the swimming pool and reports attendance between 300 to 500 daily during the
hot June days. Season ticket sales are the highest in the history of the pool, with sales currently $1,000 higher than any previous year.
  "The possibilities of the park are unlimited, says Mayor West who hopes to increase the park's budget in order to provide greater facilities and entertainment for Winchester and Randolph county residents.
  The demand certainly is there. Last weekend over 2,500 persons filled the park, taking advantage of the current facilities. This Fourth of July weekend should find the park popping at its seams!

Kart Track.
July 10, 1959.
The Randolph County Kart Association will stage its grand opening Sunday on the new 1/12-mile asphalt track in Goodrich Park at Winchester.
  There will be four heat races of 12 laps each: two special events; a consolation race for non-winners of 15 laps; two heat races for drivers under 16 years of age; a feature race of 20 laps for the same age group, and a main event race of 25 laps for the adult drivers.
  Expected to participate in the opening event are Wayne and Tim McGuire, Ivan and Dave Puckett, Gene Abernathy, Vernon Hubbard, Everett and Larry Smith, Jack and Bud Shockley, Keith Hernley, George and Jim Lykins, Jim and Dan Crist, Pat Daly, Merritt Adkinson, Jackie Miller, Bud Randall, Larry Girton and other pilots from Richmond and Muncie.
  A special car, known as the "Bomb" will make an appearance from Richmond. It is powered by two Westbend 5 1/2 horsepower engines.
  The racing event will be under the supervision of Claron James, association president, and J. Cody Longnecker. (Jack Shockley and Jackie Miller were the feature winners.)


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