Looking Back – December 7

Lucille Hicks, 3, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Hicks of Grand Avenue, gave a big bear one last hug before letting Columbus Firefighter Bill Kessler have it for the Cheer Fund in 1969. From The Republic archives

2009

Charles “Shorty” Whittington of Bartholomew County, president of Grammer Industries, joined other chief executive officers, small business owners, labor leaders and nonprofit executives participating in the Jobs Summit at the White House.

1994

Thirty water-skiers, including a team from Indiana University, participated in the 11th annual Arctic Open competition hosted by Grandview Lake Ski Club.

1969

Columbus Board of Zoning Appeals directed the building inspector and his staff to police yard sales being held on a “continuous” basis.