197. Miler's Club, Prefix "Y", Golf, Stores, People

RCHS Blog Post Number 197. 

Miler's Club, Prefix "Y", Golf, Stores, People 

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1903.   It would be well for drivers of wagons to remember that all United States mail carriers have the right of way when on duty. They can not be driven into ditches by heavy loaded wagons without violation of the United States mail law, and if a collision is made by so doing and the mail delayed it will not be long thereafter until a deputy United States marshal will be looking for certain parties who will answer to roll call at the Indianapolis prison. This law applies not only when meeting a vehicle but applies to those in front of the mail as well, when the mail makes an effort to pass.

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1939.   If all the cars in Randolph county were put end to end, 90 per cent of the drivers would pull out to pass the car ahead.

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1942.   The Miler's club, an organization of members of Goodrich Park swimming classes who have been able to swim one mile, held their initial meeting at the home of Mrs. Paul BAKER. 

  Anne JAQUA, was elected president, Marilyn SIMPSON was chosen vice-president and Joanna MACK was named secretary. Bobby PAINTER and Marilyn Simpson form the membership committee.

  Charter members present were Anne Jaqua, Marilyn Simpson, Judy Baker, Jean RALLS, Barbara RENEGAR, Sara LUDY, Joanna Mack, Bobby Painter, Richard Baker, Alice LITTLE, Charles Ludy, Susan WATTERS, Katherine MONTANA of Union City and Elizabeth BUCKINGHAM of Indianapolis.

  Mrs. George Jaqua and Mrs. Francis Simpson also were present.

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1903.   The latest and most unique manner in which dead bodies can be sent to their destination has been announced by third assistant postmaster general Madden. Heretofore, when relatives wished to ship the remains of their dear ones to some far off place if they were not well fixed financially it was almost an impossibility. Now the post office department has come to the rescue by making a ruling to the effect that cremated bodies can be sent through the mails and are to be recognized as regular merchandise. The rate of postage on this class of mail is one cent for each four ounces. As a result of this ruling four air tight tin canisters containing the remains of a family shipped from New York to San Francisco, were forwarded from Washington post office, where they had been held up pending a determination of the postage rates for the funeral journey.

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1943.    Mr. and Mrs. Ora STUDY have taken over the management of the Home Hotel at 226 West Washington Street and have reopened it after a lapse of several years. (The Home Hotel was where the liquor store is 2020.)

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1937, July.   Sand for the sand ring at the Goodrich park swimming pool in Winchester was being filled in yesterday and Mayor John CLARK announced that one car load of sand would arrive every day until the ring is completely filled. Nine car loads of sand are required to fill the six foot wide ring that completely circles the pool.

  Six city employees have been working on the uncompleted pool the past week and considerable progress has been made. Equipment will be set this week, water will be turned in and the chlorinator started as soon as engineers from Chicago arrive to supervise the work.

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1950.   The prefix "Y" on  the 1950 auto license plates issued at Winchester, Farmland and Union City, says Manager Dick SLAUGHTER, is the result of Randolph county's number in the bureau of motor vehicles in Indianapolis. In other words, when you see a "Y" on a plate it means the license was issued in Randolph county. YX means out of the Winchester branch, YY out of Union City and YZ out of Farmland.

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1917.  The Post Office, situated on N. Main street in the W. D. KIZER block, has been moved to the new Dennis KELLEY building,  NW corner of Washington and Meridian streets (Haines, today). E. S. EDGER is the present Postmaster.

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1934.  Roy BEACHLER opens his filling station and bicycle repair shop at 120 East Washington street. (Our Pizza House 2020.)

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1946.   When this boy Jack HOWELL went over the goal line yesterday for Winchester's first touchdown in 50 years (no football here for five decades) no opponent could have possibly got to him. He was surrounded by ten team mates, and they all went over with him.

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1915.   A. F. SALA has sold his drug store at 114 West Washington street to H. R. CROSS, formerly of Indianapolis and Chicago. Mr. Cross has had several years experience in the drug business.

  Mr. Cross has taken possession and Mr. Sala is undecided as to his future.

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1949.   The Courtesy Cafe, formerly the Main Cafe at 102 North Main street, will be open for business soon. Redecorated and remodeled, it will be under the new ownership and management of Mrs. James (Ann) NANCE, who was in charge of the Beeson club house dining room for two years and manager of the Rainbow cafe three years.

  Mrs. Nance will cater to parties, banquets and club meetings after weekday 7 p.m. closing hour. There is a glycol vapor spray for health. Employees are Ruth HITCHENS, cook, Lucille KELLY, Janie (SANDIFAR) HUTCHENS, Mary Alice NANCE, Patty HELMS and Maxine SOULE.

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1986.   The Stone Mansion Inn Restaurant, Orange and South Meridian street, is open with Chef Richard RIGGS formerly at the Indianapolis Airport Hilton. A few items from the menu: Seashells Neptune, scallops, crab and shrimp in a sherry cream sauce $11.95; New York Strip Steak, broiled plain or with bearmaine sauce, $11.95; Pork Chops Cumberland, stuffed with sage dressing covered with cumberland sauce $11.50; Veal Oscar, sauteed veal medallions topped with crabmeat, asparagus spears and hollandaise sauce $15.95; Chicken Oriental, marinated chicken breast with chinese mushrooms, snow peas and radish sprouts $10.50.

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1914.   John MICHAELS is planning a meat and grocery store at the corner of Short and Union street. (Maora's grocery was here later.)

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1934.   Wilbur MEEKS of Union City, is the manager of the new Bunsold's I.G.A. grocery store which will be opened on the south side of the square at 109 West Franklin.

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1937, July.   One need no longer travel 20 or 30 miles to enjoy a game of golf. The beautifully constructed Beeson park golf course is now in fairly good playable condition.

  The city council and park board have decided to open the course to the public in order that many may enjoy the pleasure of the royal and ancient game at home this season. The course is like any new course necessarily would be in it's early life.

  The greens are in very good condition and it is promised that in a few weeks they will be as fine as any greens in this part of Indiana. The fairways are not in the best of condition but every effort is being made to put them in condition as rapidly as possible.

  Anyone desiring to play the new course may do so by paying a daily green fee of 25 cents. A season ticket may also be purchased for $10. which will give one the privilege of playing the remainder of the year at anytime. The Beeson park board desires that as many as possible take advantage of this season ticket offer. The green fees and season tickets may be purchased from Francis SIMPSON.

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1913.   "The Sons of Veterans" have placed their large cannon, "Old 44", on the cement base erected in the southwest corner of the court house square.

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