Looking Back — Aug. 10

Chester Brummett, 12, son of Pearl Brummett of Jackson Street, appeared to have four arms with which to balance himself while walking along a railroad track in 1973 but in fact was being followed by his friend David Jeffries, 11, son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Jeffries, also of Jackson Street.

From The Republic archives

Aug. 10

2013

Twenty-one military personnel from Camp Atterbury worked several hours “sprucing up” Love Chapel food pantry where needy families shopped for groceries.

1998

Lincoln-Central Neighborhood Family Center moved to a new location at 1039 Sycamore St.

1973

Bob Wissman, longtime statistician for Columbus American Legion, Columbus North High School and Junior Little League Baseball games, was honored and presented a plaque during the regional Legion baseball tournament.