Looking Back, Oct. 2, 2023

Mark Mitchell carried a big bag of apples picked by his classmates at Penny Lane Pre-School during a field trip to High Acres Orchard at Columbus Youth Camp in 1973.

From The Republic archives

Oct. 2

2013

Viewpoint Books owners Terry and Susan Whittaker hosted a day of book signings and music to celebrate their 40th anniversary in the business.

1998

The last of four 121-foot “legs,” each 56 inches in diameter and weighing more than 73,000 pounds, was hoisted into place to support the new First Street bridge over White River.

1973

Glenna Tellman was chosen by Mayor Max Andress as Miss Columbus, Indiana, to represent the city in the 11th annual Miss Columbus Day USA contest in Columbus, Ohio, succeeding Debbie Mohler Force, the reigning Miss Columbus USA, as the city’s representative.