Headlines in History 1909: Total eclipse of the moon visible in early hours of Friday
What was making news in our area during this week in years past? The History Museum offers these newspaper excerpts to give you an idea.
Nov. 27, 1909: “A perfectly clear sky from midnight Friday until nearly dawn this morning gave South Bend people a splendid opportunity to witness a total eclipse of the moon. The phenomenon was visible in the city from 1:30 until 5 o’clock. The moon was totally obscured from 2:30 until 4.” — The South Bend Tribune
Nov. 28, 1919: “In order to relieve the housing situation in Mishawaka, the Mishawaka Woolen Manufacturing company has completed the plans for the erection of eight houses in the ‘Ball-Band’ heights on East Battell street.” — The South Bend Tribune
Nov. 29, 1925: “The proposed amendment to the South Bend building code, under which all journeymen plumbers would be required to procure a license, has as its primary object the safeguarding of public health, according to M. Edward Doran, attorney [representing] the plumbers, who recently spoke before the city council on behalf of the measure.” — The South Bend Tribune
Nov. 30, 1930: “Direct air mail connections daily between South Bend and Fort Wayne, Ind., will be established Thursday when round-trip flights are inaugurated by the Thompson Aeronautical corporation. The new service will provide Fort Wayne with its first direct connection with the transcontinental air routes out of Chicago.” — The South Bend Tribune
Dec. 1, 1946: “The Northern Indiana Artists, Inc., will have an opening reception of its 14th exhibit of painting and sculpture done by the members on Monday evening from 7 until 9 o’clock in the mezzanine galleries of the Oliver hotel. The exhibit will be open to the public Dec. 3 through Dec. 15. The establishment of an art museum in the city is a goal for which the artists are working.” — The South Bend Tribune
Dec. 2, 1956: “The establishment of a practical nurses’ training course as part of the School City’s adult education program is still in the idea stage, according to Donald A. Dake, assistant superintendent in charge of curriculum. No plans have been made or a date set for the possible launching of such a course, Dake said.” — The South Bend Tribune
Dec. 3, 1968: “A decision is expected shortly for the Studebaker-Worthington, Inc., to give its Administration Bldg. to the community for use as the new school administration building, The Tribune learned today. The gift of the multi-story building is to be through the city to the community school system, informed sources said. It will also enable the Board of School Trustees to reduce its five-year building program by the $2 million earmarked for construction of a new school administration building.” — The South Bend Tribune
This article originally appeared on South Bend Tribune: What made news the fifth week of November in South Bend in history
