RETROSPECT
Retrospect: Fire destroyed historic Hines Theatre
The Hines Theatre burned down 35 years ago today, resulting in one death and the loss of the historical building in Portland.
Retrospect: Gillum retired from practice
Twenty-five years ago this week, a longtime Jay County physician stepped away from his practice.
Retrospect: Drought hurt farmers, stores
Thirty years ago this week, a drought was affecting local farmers and grocery stores in Portland.
Retrospect: Pennville woman performed for queen
Sixty-five years ago this week, a Pennville woman departed on the trip of a lifetime.
Retrospect: Sheller-Globe employees were on strike
Forty years ago this week, a month-long strike began at the Sheller-Globe Corp. plants in Portland.
Retrospect: Smith lettered all PHS diplomas
Every name on every diploma, that was the chore for Homer Smith on May 14, 1961, 57 years ago this week.
Retrospect: School's oldest alumnus returns
Sixty years ago this week, the oldest living graduate of Bryant High School had returned for the school’s alumni banquet.
Retrospect: Patriots lost, despite late offense
Too many free passes haunted the Jay County High School baseball team as it lost to the Delta Eagles 30 years ago this week.
Retrospect: Couple provided floral advice
A Michigan couple visited Portland 25 years ago this week to offer advice about an effort to beautify the city.
Retrospect: Sheriff destroyed gambling machines
Fifty years ago this week, Jay County Sheriff George Stultz and deputy George Scott destroyed gambling machines that had been confiscated the previous July from Redkey American Legion Post.
Retrospect: Jay planned a Super Walk
Plans were in the works 40 years ago this week for the Jay County March of Dimes Super Walk ’78, and a Portland girl was chosen as the poster child for the event.
Retrospect: JCI employees took CPR training
In continuing a local trend, employees of JCI Inc. underwent emergency training 30 years ago this week.
Retrospect: Starfires' season came to an end
The Starfires rolled through the state tournament more than two decades ago.
Retrospect: Local band played in Indy
Thirty years ago this week, a local band was preparing for its Indianapolis debut.
Retrospect: Forge school was in session
School was in session 35 years ago this week at Teledyne Portland Forge.
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