Days of Yore
10 years ago
august 28, 1997
The growing Peabody Printing Museum got a huge boost last week when a group of volunteers (and draftees) traveled to Almena and returned with an assortment of presses, linotypes, and other museum-grade equipment.
Donald Markley, 59, independent oil man and co-owner of Chisholm Creek Kennel and Bird Training, died Tuesday, Aug. 18, at Wichita. He is survived by his wife of six years, Joyce Egan Markley.
The Summit United Methodist Church, located between Peabody and Burns, has undergone some construction in the last several weeks. The large bell that had been in the church since 1907 was removed and placed on a concrete base in the church yard. Because of safety issues, including the possible deterioration of the supports holding the bell in place, a committee was formed several years ago to discuss bringing the bell down. The late Sherwin Ammeter, a member of the church, was on this committee and very interested in working on the project. After his death in September 1996, his son, Stanley of Florence, began working on the base and recently removed the bell with the help of a crane.
25 years ago
august 12, 1982
The Standard station on Highway 50 in Peabody is under new management this week. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Lago have turned over the station to Dwayne Kahns of Lincolnville. Managing the station for Kahns are Linda Brady and Kitty Brady.
Lucille Carson placed third in the national finals of the Junior Olympics in the 800 meter event last week. Lucille's best time this year was 2:11 which would have won the event but heat slowed all the runners somewhat.
The Ethel Holmfeldt Circile met at the home of Opal Gillet last Wednesday with Ethel Skaer as co-hostess. Kris Wolfersperger gave the program on wheat weaving, showing examples of this works she had done.
50 years ago
august 8, 1958
Bernard Brooks, son of Mr. and Mrs. Benny Brooks, drowned Wednesday afternoon while in for a swim in Big Springs State Park at Van Buren, Ark. He was with members of the Methodist Travel camp trip to Florida.
Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Avery announce the arrival of a daughter born Aug. 6 at St. Luke Hospital in Marion. She weighed 6 pounds 5 ounces. She has two brothers, Shreves and Grant.
Carmen Kay Fisher, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Virgil L. Fisher of 711 Sycamore, Peabody, has been awarded the Scholarship Inn scholarship at Emporia State Teachers College for the 1957-58 school year. Miss Fisher, the valedictorian of the 1957 graduating class of Peabody High School, plans to major in business.
100 years ago
august 1907
Mr. John Gard came from Canton Friday to visit his sisters, Mrs. Thos. Hoppee and Mrs. Frank Gard.
G.H. Cooper is arranging to build a good addition to his farm home in Catlin.
Dr. Gunderman and wife drove to Cresswell yesterday.
Mrs. O.J. Roberts leaves Saturday for the Kansas City wholesale house to lay in her fall stock of millinery.
125 years ago
july 27, 1882
Pat Doyle of Florence got 30 bushes per acre from his wheat fields and it weighed 63 pounds per bushel. Charley Baker got over 30 bushes per acre. Next.
The "surprise" party was given at Mr. C. Mayes last Thursday evening for some of the young folks. The greatest surprise was that some were surprised at the hour they took their leave. It was a very pleasant time.
