From the Files of the Kosciusko County Historical Society

Editor’s note: This is a retrospective article that runs a few times a month on InkFreeNews.

Information for this retrospective series is courtesy of the Kosciusko County Historical Society. For more history of Kosciusko County in the news visit yesteryear.clunette.com

Aug. 6, 1992 — The Neff’s Short Stop Reds recently were crowned champions of the Senior League Major division in the Warsaw Little League. The Reds finished the season with a record of 17-4 and advanced to the final four of the District 14 Tournament. Members of the championship team include coach Jim Walmer, Nathan O’Connell, Eric Heckaman, Jim Moryl, Travis Harman, Matt Vosberg, coach Patrick O’Connell, coach Tom Krizmanich, Dean Heckaman, Jeremy Harter, Jason Young, Chris Walmer and Scott Miller.

Aug. 26, 1961 — Twenty-one new teachers have been employed for Warsaw for the ensuing year, including William Koos, junior high; William Brenneman, junior high; and George Plew, junior high.

Aug. 21, 1958 — An institution that had been in the forefront of social and commercial life of Warsaw for nearly 100 years will be closed Sept. 1.

The Hotel Hays, corner of Center and Indiana streets, will go the way of many an old hotel when Hoosier International Corp., present owner, ceases to operate it.

The Hotel Hays has a colorful history that parallels the growth of Warsaw. It was started as the Hays House nearly 100 years ago by Elijah Hays from whom it got its name.

— Compiled by InkFreeNews reporter Lasca Randels