Mark Carter, son of Mr. and Mrs. John B. Carter Sr. of Union Street, showed off the new bicycle he won during the grand opening of the new Pic-Way Shoe Store on North National Road in 1973. Joe Freeman, store manager, made the presentation.
From The Republic archives
Sept. 23
2013
Members of the Fraternal Order of Eagles announced plans to move from their home of nearly 75 years across from Bartholomew County Courthouse to the empty, former Wonder Bread store farther north on Washington Street.
1998
Columbus Regional Hospital Auxiliary presented a record $127,000 to the hospital, which would enable CRH to purchase a $60,000 ambulance, fiberoptic instruments for the operating room and hearing assistance devices for the Kroot Auditorium sound system as well as scholarship assistance for individuals pursuing health-related careers.
1973
Rush County Broadcasting Co. received approval to operate an FM radio station in Columbus.
