[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 58 (Wednesday, March 29, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E712]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


   TRIBUTE HONORING THE DELPHOS HERALD ON THE OCCASION OF ITS 125TH 
                              ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 28, 1995
  Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to rise today 
and pay tribute to one of the great newspapers of Ohio. This year the 
Delphos Herald in Delphos, OH, celebrates its 125th year of 
publication. The city of Delphos is a community renowned for its civic 
pride and commitment to service. The paper has through the years 
epitomized this outstanding quality.
  For the first quarter century, the Herald was a weekly paper. Its 
first editor in 1869 was David H. Tolan, and it was independent in its 
politics until 1877. After that, historical records indicate the 
Courant, a Herald rival, was considered the Republican newspaper while 
the Herald the Democrats'. Later both became nonpartisan and both 
served the community until 1961. In that year, the Herald was sold to 
its present owners and the Courant was discontinued.
  Over the years, the Herald has been the chronicle of change. 
Marriage, births, and funeral announcements are dutifully reported to 
the area, as well as national news including the exploits of those of 
us in Congress. This hometown newspaper has consistently benefited from 
a high caliber personnel, including my chief of staff Mark Wellman, who 
in high school was a sports reporter for the Herald. In all this time, 
the Herald has distinguished itself as a quality newspaper. Under the 
leadership of its longtime editor, Esther Bielawski, I am confident it 
will continue to prosper.
  Mr. Speaker, anniversaries are a time to reflect upon a steadfast 
tradition of service. They are also a time to look toward new horizons. 
It is obvious that the city of Delphos and the surrounding area have 
greatly benefited from the effort that was started in 1869. I ask my 
colleagues to join me today in recognizing the achievements of the 
Delphos Herald and encourage the staff to continue to uphold what has 
become the standard for excellence in Ohio.


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