Jack Conner, director of city traffic affairs, stood on the roof of a truck to help install one of five new signs featuring the emblems of the city’s two high schools, welcoming visitors coming into Columbus from the east, west, north and south in 1973.
From The Republic archives
Nov. 15
2013
In addition to larger generators for hospitals and manufacturing plants, Cummins Inc. began producing a new line of power generators for homeowners and small businesses, especially those in danger of losing power from hurricanes, tornadoes and floods.
1998
More than 200 lighted displays throughout Mill Race Park were switched on to start the 11th annual Festival of Lights.
1973
Indiana University’s defending Big Ten champion basketball team played a road scrimmage “practice” game at Columbus North’s Memorial Gym.
