223. Winchester Trivia

RCHS Blog Post Number 223. 

Winchester Trivia

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Oct., 1960.  B-K Root Beer Drive-In, East On 32.

A new service to our customers - Starting Oct. 7 - Carry Out Pizza

16 Inch Pizza ..... $1.50

16 Inch Deluxe ..... $2.00

Hamburgers ..... .20

Cheeseburgers ..... .25

Hot Dogs ..... .15

French Fries ..... .20

Root Beer ..... .5 - .10

Orange ..... .10 - .20

Shakes ..... .25

Chicken In A Basket ..... .75

Shrimp In A Basket ..... .85

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July, 1953.  New Doctor.

  Arrangement was made today by James B. MAXWELL, secretary-manager of the Winchester Chamber of Commerce, that Winchester within the next two weeks will have another physician.

  Dr. Howard W. KOCH, pronounced like "cook," who has just completed his internship at General Hospital in Indianapolis, will open an office in the Charles COOPER property at 200 East Washington street, s-e corner of Washington and East. He also makes his home there.

  Dr. Koch intends to practice general medicine, with emphasis on the treatment of children. He is 36 years old and not married.

  The new physician is a native of Evansville and a graduate of the Indiana University school of medicine. He served four years in World War II with the army air force, most of which was in the Caribbean area.

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March, 1948. New Airport.

  Coxey's airport is no more! That is, by name and location. The new operation known as the Winchester Airport is located three miles east of Winchester on state road 32. Coxey's airport east of town on the Greenville pike is closed, but Everett COX is still on the job as manager.

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July, 1918. New Auto Fire Truck Arrives.

  The new auto fire truck arrived last Monday and is now being looked over at the city building on West Franklin st. It is known as the Studebaker Northern, and was sold to the city by O. E. DAVIS of the Hoosier Auto Company located on South Main st. The price paid was $2385 and was sold to the city by Mr. Davis at cost.

  A change of some kind was necessary as the fire department team is getting along in years, and one of the horses at least, had to be replaced. The team has passed the thirteen-year-old mark and would not be available much longer. Auto trucks are considered much more economical, and of course is much more rapid in getting to fires. Application has been made to the circuit court to have the team appraised after which they will be sold.

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January, 1953. By-Lo Cafe Closes.

  Today was the last day for the By-Lo Cafe, next to the Journal-Herald office on North Meridian. Roberta HUTSON, the owner, will begin moving out the restaurant equipment late tonight or Saturday. Future location is uncertain. Moving into the spot, owned by realtor Frank MORGAN, will be the DeBolt Electric Shop, now on north Main.

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June, 1912.  Oren Coats.

  Oren Coats, who has been in the cigar and candy business in the Hirsch building at 105 S. Main st., on the east side of the square, discontinued business Sunday evening as the room is to be torn down and replaced by Mrs. Hirsch with a modern two-story brick structure. He will not re-engage in business at present on account of his health not being the best.

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February, 1941.  Who Remembers When? 

  Who remembers the old two-story wood frame building that stood on the corner of Washington and Main where Reed's Drug Store is now? It was built in the early 1860's and was occupied by John HENDERSON, Sr., and a little by John FOCHT as a hotel.

  John B. ROUTH bought the ground and erased the old shack. He and Col. Martin B. MILLER then built the present two-story brick building. Mr. Routh had a dry-goods store in the corner room for a short time after which Bob MORROW, a Jewish fellow with long curls down to his shoulders and a stovepipe hat, bought the store and occupied it until about 1880.  By George W. KELLER. One who knows.

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May, 1968. Next Door To The Museum. By A. M. Gibbons.

  Today we have reached that momentous age when one can say "back half a century, as I remember" .. Of course, what we remember half a century ago is limited, but we do clearly recall peering through an iron fence into a yard adjoining our home on the south. Object of our attention was a small boy in rompers on the other side. Have no memory of the brick house behind that boy, houses at that time being far too large to be noticed by a small girl. But just recently that house next door was converted into a county history museum. The story line is a little blurred here, but somehow the museum development seems appropriate for us in particular. Feel about ready to be stuffed and displayed in the old neighborhood as a historic object.

  Some years ago, in passing the house where we were born, I saw a large sign affixed to the front. You might think it was a commemorative marker calling attention to my birthplace. But it wasn't. It said "Rooms for Rent." Thus flee dreams of glory.

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Would you like a book to learn more about local history? 

Randolph County, Indiana 1818-1990
Commonly referred to as "The Red History Book"
Compiled by the Randolph County Historical Society, 1991, Second reprint 2003.

To obtain your own copy of "The Red History Book" stop in at The RCHS Museum Shop or send an email to arrange placing a mail order.

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