Looking Back – September 30

2007

Hundreds gathered at Hope’s town square to celebrate the 40th annual Hope Heritage Days with agricultural activities and a parade that opened with a World War II airplane flyover.

1992

United Way volunteers reported the fundraising campaign, having brought in more than $358,000 in gifts and pledges, had outpaced last year’s.

1967

Jeffersonville football player Larry Pelkey was jumped by four youths after a game at the Columbus high school field, suffering bruises to his stomach and rib cage.