Days of Yore
10 years ago
july 24, 1997
Michelle Lynette Eskridge and Jarrod Lynn Hayes, both of Valley Center, were united in marriage in a double ring ceremony at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 14, 1997, at First Methodist Church, Valley Center. The bride is the granddaughter of W.C. and Betty Seibel of Peabody.
Mrs. Merle Spangler spent Saturday and Sunday in Pretty Prairie visiting Darrel and Joyce Albright.
Last Sunday Mrs. Marilyn Cox of Peabody served as visiting pastor at the Burns Methodist church. She also conducted the service at Cassoday Church while Rev. Judith Priest, minister for the two churches, is on vacation.
25 years ago
july 8, 1982
Mr. and Mrs. Bernie Hansen, Shon and Todd of Manhattan were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. John DeForest.
The video game tournament at S&S wound up with 24 finalists out of about 200 participants. First place: Steve Meirowsky, Space Invaders video game, score 555,430.
The 60th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Robinson of Peabody was celebrated with a family dinner hosted by their children the evening of July 3. The setting for this very enjoyable affair was the patio at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Randy Robinson of Peabody. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Robinson of Wichita were co-hosts.
50 years ago
july 4, 1957
The date of the wedding of Miss Eleanor Gaines of Peabody and LeRoy Brunner of Marion has been set for Sunday, August 4. The nuptials will take place at 7:30 p.m. on that date in the First Methodist Church in Peabody.
Neil Herbert had a few friends in Sunday to help celebrate his 11th birthday. In the afternoon the boys went to Hillsboro swimming. They returned home to the Herbert home and enjoyed a picnic supper on the lawn.
Mrs. Dan Klein was hostess to the Busy Bee HDU club on June 26. The president, Mrs. Fern Larsen, opened the meeting.
100 years ago
july 11, 1907
Parties desiring tent accommodations for camping out during the Chautauqua should send their orders in immediately to the undersigned so he will be able to procure them in time. Wall tents with 3' wall, 10x12', $4; 12x14', $4.50. If ordered before July 12, 50c less. Compartment tents with a 6' wall, 10x12', two rooms, $7. Five room tent, 14x24', $13.50. Deductions of $1.25 if ordered before July 12.
The Santa Fe got moved into their new depot this week.
Mrs. J.S. Schroeder and daughters go to Colorado next week to spend the summer with her sons, John and Carl.
125 years ago
june 23, 1882
Next Sunday is the anniversary of the terrible slaughter of Custer's command, 1876, by the Indians.
A meeting of old solders was held, according to appointment, on Tuesday evening, to take measures to organize a post of the Grand Army of the Republic. Dr. A.G. Huffman was chosen chairman and W.H. Morgan, secretary.
Sweet corn in tassel last Monday — in Brewer's garden.
