Days of Yore
10 years ago
february 27, 1997
For the second straight year, Derek Klingenberg, son of Vernon and Carol Klingenberg, has been selected to perform in the prestigious Kansas All State Concert Band. Rehearsals began Thursday evening, Feb. 27, and culminating in a concert March 1 at Century II theater in Wichita.
Eric Slocombe, son of Ed and Ann Slocombe, participated in the 15th annual Southeastern Wildlife Exposition in Charleston, S.C., Feb. 14-16.
Dorothy Whisler and Judy Mellott were in Augusta on Sunday afternoon and visited with Jeff, Dawn, and Kaylee Mellott. Kaylee returned home from the hospital Tuesday. This was great-grandmother Whisler's first visit with her newest great-grandchild.
25 years ago
february 18, 1982
Funeral services were held here Thursday for Claude Powell, who died Feb. 9. He married Lucile Snyder at Peabody on Sept. 2, 1928. She survives.
Janelle Stucky, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. LaVern Stucky of Peabody, was a member of the Bethel College Choir, under the direction of Walter Jost, that toured five countries in Europe during January.
The Shirley Crouse Circle of the Methodist church met in the home of Edith Lewis on Wednesday, Feb. 10, with Nancy Allison as co-hostess.
50 years ago
february 20, 1957
A little girl came last week to live at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Heyland, Jr. of Wichita when she was 10 days old. She weighed 6 pounds 8 ounces and they have named her Cindy Lynn.
Funeral services will be held at the Baker Funeral Home this afternoon, Thursday, at 2 p.m. for Daisy Baker who died Tuesday in Cedar Rest. She was 84 years old.
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Kieferle and Mrs. Jerry Gilmer were in Junction City Sunday afternoon.
100 years ago
february 28, 1907
Washington's birthday was observed by the schools, the band, and post office. The town was very dull all day and trade light. Very little bunting was displayed but the "father of his country" is enshrined as securely in the hearts of his countrymen as he ever was even if there were little visible manifestations.
The meetings of the Baptist church continue with growing interest. The general mass meeting Sunday afternoon was one of the most effective services ever held in the church. Sunday night the Methodist people dismissed their services to come and enlarged the congregation to "overflowing." Rev. Hanson's sermon that night is reported as powerfully enthralling. His discourse Monday night, "The Little Hero," was a masterly presentation of gospel truths. Three climax meetings are arranged for through the week.
About 40 neighbors and friends gave T.P. Teeters and wife a farewell surprise party Tuesday evening, the 19th. They took oysters with them and proceeded to have a good time. Mr. Teeters and family are moving to Oklahoma this week, much to the regret of their friends.
125 years ago
february 23, 1882
The Lodge room has this week been made the subject of a needed and valuable improvement — inside blinds to the windows.
Dr. A.G. Huffman attended the Knights Templar ball and banquet at Wichita.
The "Union House" is the style and title of the late Lee House. A bold sign has been erected.
