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13 Years Ago Feb. 1, 1939 The Legion Hall will be opened Saturday evening this week for roller skating. John Oxford of Brush will bring his equipment here and expects to operate the rink every Saturday night in the future. Time: 8 to 10:30 o'clock. Admission: 25 cents. Paoli News - Glenn Brundige and Monroe Bell went to Denver last Saturday where they expected to attend the stock show. Fairfield School, primary room: The pupils in our room on the honor roll for the third six weeks were Leonard...
13 Years Ago Jan. 25, 1939 One of the largest crowds to attend a funeral at Haxtun paid last respects Tuesday to Ray Price, local auctioneer, and resident of the community for over 20 years. A cold Mr. Price had contracted developed into pneumonia, which baffled all efforts to save his life. He was 55 years, seven months and 23 days old. Miss Maude Evans of Holyoke was fatally injured Monday night in a Denver hotel when a bullet that was accidentally discharged from a revolver crashed through...
13 Years Ago Jan. 18, 1939 "Spring Fever," a farce dealing with college students, was presented last Thursday evening by the junior class. Cast: Irla Pierce, Stuart Exstrom, John Bentson, Robert Reynolds, Merle Monk, Phyllis Knutsen, Maxine Collins, Earl Critchlow, Irene Ahnstedt, Elaine Silvey, Leslie Chryst, Curtis Starkebaum, directed by Miss Marjorie Anderson. Miss Nema Hagemeier, oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L.A. Hagemeier of south of Haxtun, and David S. Johnson of Sterling were...
13 Years Ago Jan. 11, 1939 A successful rabbit hunt was held in the area north of Haxtun Tuesday, with an estimated 300 to 350 hunters taking part. In the final checkup, 990 jackrabbits were turned in by hunters. A head-on auto collision in Arizona Sunday afternoon caused serious injury to Delbert Hire, former Haxtun young man now living in Denver. Mr. and Mrs. G.B. Hire received word that their son was hospitalized at Flagstaff, Ariz. His wife is ill in a Denver hospital following a major...
13 Years Ago Jan. 4, 1939 Boys and young men who have an inclination or ambition toward the art of fisticuffs, will have the opportunity to demonstrate their talent at a smoker to be held at Haxtun Tuesday, Jan. 24. The amateur boxing card is being arranged by the high school athletic department. From 40-50 rounds of boxing will be arranged. Mrs. Amanda E. Frese, a resident of the Crook community for 25 years, passed away in Sterling Saturday morning. She had been ill only a few days. Bryant New...
13 Years Ago Dec. 28, 1938 A novel dance attraction is scheduled for this weekend in Haxtun when a sunrise dance will be held Sunday night beginning at 12 midnight. The dance will feature the music of Chuck Kellow and his Wonder Band of Greeley. It is being arranged by the town basketball club to help purchase new uniforms for the team. Miss Esther M. Trusty of Merino became the bride of Lloyd Atkins of Haxtun last Saturday, Dec. 24. The wedding took place at the Methodist parsonage at Hillrose...
13 Years Ago Dec. 21, 1938 At a dinner party given Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Birrell, an announcement was made of the marriage of Miss Esther Ewing and James R. Birrell. The wedding took place on Friday, May 20, at Raton, N.M., but the announcement was not made until this week. Dailey News - The Dailey basketball team went to Sunol, Neb., Tuesday evening. The first team was defeated by Sunol's Mustangs, but the second team was victorious. A large crowd of spectators...
13 Years Ago Dec. 7, 1938 A beautiful home wedding occurred Thanksgiving Day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Fetzer when Miss Clara Fetzer became the bride of Fred Schuman of Loveland. Seven brothers and three sisters were present to attend the wedding. The ceremony was performed at 12 o'clock by the Rev. L.D. Cayton of Dailey. In an announcement received here this week, relatives and friends of Lawrence Brooks learned of his marriage to Miss Maxine Smith. The wedding took place on...
13 Years Ago Nov. 30, 1938 People of this community made up a large attendance at the dedication of the new high school gymnasium-auditorium here Tuesday evening. Completion of the building marks the fulfillment of a long-recognized need for the school and community. Haxtun is justly proud of the new modern building, made possible through a bond issue and a PWA grant. Mary Frances Church, 29, the wife of Henry Church, passed away Wednesday night at midnight at her home 11 miles south and three...
13 Years Ago Nov. 23, 1938 Miss Ruth Price and Veylerd Baker, Haxtun young people, were married Sunday afternoon at two o'clock at the home of the bride. The ring ceremony was performed by the Rev. R.W. Drummond of the Methodist Church, with members of the families in attendance. The bride is the daughter of Ray Price, and is a young woman of pleasing personality. She was reared in the Haxtun community and was graduated from the Haxtun High School in 1937. Mr. Baker is the son of Mr. and Mrs....
13 Years Ago Nov. 16, 1938 Death summoned Peter Nordholm, 79, homesteader south of Haxtun. Realizing the increasing demand for more and better public school music teachers, Floyd Prouty, son of Mr. and Mrs. H.B. Prouty of Haxtun, has selected music as his major at Colorado State College of Education in Greeley. He is a freshman this year. There are 100 music majors on the campus this quarter. Bryant News - There will be a community Thanksgiving dinner at the hall Thanksgiving Day. Everyone is...
13 Years Ago Nov. 9, 1938 Mr. and Mrs. Samuel E. Chryst, pictured, who observed their 57th wedding anniversary here on Thursday, Nov. 3, have been residents of Haxtun for 20 years. Mrs. Chryst will be 78 on her next birthday. Her father lost his life in the Civil War in 1863. Mr. Chryst is 79 years old. Election returns from the counties of Phillips, Sedgwick and Logan have practically assured the election of Fred M. Swisher, Democrat, as state senator from the 12th District. Other results:...
13 Years Ago Nov. 2, 1938 A baby girl was born Thursday (Oct. 27, 1938) to Mr. and Mrs. Philip Reitz of Sedgwick. The mother and baby are at the Mooney Hospital here. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hoschouer are the parents of a baby boy, born last week at their home. Fred M. Swisher, Democratic candidate for state senator, is seeking office for the first time in next Tuesday is general election from the 12th senatorial district, comprising the counties of Phillips, Sedgwick and Logan. Vote for Mrs. Margaret...
13 Years Ago Oct. 26, 1938 By husking 15.46 bushels of corn in 80 minutes, Herald Glenn was winner of the annual Logan County corn-husking contest held in Fleming last Friday. Philip Lambert was second. A contest for women was a new feature this year and five women took part in the event. Mrs. Esther Einspahr was winner with 5.95 bushels husked in 60 minutes. Bryant news – Sam Wengert is driving a Ford V-8 pick up. Fairfield News - The Misses Agnes, Violet and Wilma Anderson, Doris Oliver, Dorot...
13 Years Ago Oct. 19, 1938 While on a campaigning trip in this part of the state, U.S. senator Alva B. Adams visited Haxtun for a short time last Friday, and was entertained at a luncheon at the Haxtun Café. Bryant News - Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ewers are the parents of a baby boy born at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Sterling. Fairfield News - We each have a music book in which we copy songs that we have learned to play on the harmonica. 70 Years Ago Oct. 21, 1953 Without a doubt, no single...
13 Years Ago Oct. 12, 1938 Members and friends of the Fairfield Evangelical Covenant Church will take part in a Golden Jubilee this week, which will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the church's organization. Philorado News - Wilbur Hohn and Harvey Gall left for Hillrose Monday morning to truck beets. Bryant News - Those who attended the Corn Festival in Haxtun Wednesday were Mr. and Mrs. George Weers and family, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Myers, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew, Nordholm, Mrs. Clara Freemyer and...
13 Years Ago Oct. 5, 1938 Miss Maxine Thatcher of Holyoke and Clifford Smith of Haxtun were married in Holyoke last Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 28. The ceremony was performed by County Judge A.T. Searle. Friends of the couple gave them a charivari Sunday evening. Death brought an end to the long illness and patient suffering of Mrs. T.E. Breezely last Sunday morning at her home near Dailey. Her age was 46 years, two months, and 20 days. H.B. Radford received a letter last week stating that he...
13 Years Ago Sept. 28, 1938 Accidental discharge of a shotgun in an automobile caused injury Monday evening to Charles Scholl, a farmer living six miles south and one and one-half miles west of Paoli. Mr. Scholl was taken to a hospital at Holyoke, where an operation was performed. It was believed that the injured arm could be saved by physicians. A public sale to be held Monday is being advertised by John Westerman at the farm eight miles south of Paoli. Included on the list are 19 head of...
13 Years Ago Sept. 21, 1938 About 4,060 wheat growers in Colorado have applied for wheat insurance policies under the government's crop insurance program, with 403 in Phillips County, 303 in Sedgwick County and 275 in Yuma County. Midway News - Sowing wheat and putting up hay is the order of the day in this community for the farmers. Premium list for Corn Festival: Best 10 ears yellow dent corn, first, $10; second $7.50; third, five dollars; fourth, $2.50. Best 10 ears white corn, first, $7;...
13 Years Ago Sept. 14, 1938 William F. Bock, a Yuma County farmer, has realized a satisfactory profit from a $2.55 investment in hogs. While marketing some sales last week, Mr. Bock said that in the fall of 1934, he had a cream check for $2.55. Fifteen sow pigs were bought with his check, 12 head at 15 cents each and three head at 25 cents each. It will be recalled that 1934 was a drought year when a scarcity of feed occurred. Mr. Bock did not have any grain; but as he was milking some cows, he...
13 Years Ago Sept. 7, 1938 Miss Nina Tenney, formerly of Haxtun, and Frank Rueter of Wauneta, Neb., were married last Sunday afternoon at Lincoln, Neb. The ceremony was performed by a Methodist minister of that place. Instructors in the rural schools, by district are as follows: Everett Harte, 1; Mrs. Mae Tremaine, 3; Minerva Nelson, 6; Minerva Flaker, 7; Mrs. LeRoy Austin, 8; Lucille Colglazier, 19; Mrs. Mary Olson, 11; Mrs. Dan Young, 10; Alice Fair, 12; Ethel Harmon, 14; Geraldine Morgan, 16;...
13 Years Ago Aug. 31, 1938 Miss Laurel Brooks and Dale Critchlow, popular young people of Haxtun, were married in Sterling Wednesday afternoon of this week. The ceremony was performed at four o'clock at the Methodist parsonage by the raft. Howard L. Elston. Attendance were miss Florence Johnson and Dean Garrett. Daily News - Mr. and Mrs. Dale Kennedy are the proud parents of a baby boy born Aug. 26 at the Mooney hospital. The baby has been named Gary Maurice. North County Line News - the...
13 Years Ago Aug. 17, 1938 Everything is in readiness for the opening of the Phillips County Fair for Aug. 22, 23 and 24. The entertainment includes novelty races, horse races, motorcycle races, band concerts, free acts, attractions, dances and baseball games. The rates for grandstand, bleachers and quarter stretch are 10 and 35 cents in the afternoon and five and 10 cents in the evening. Assurance was given that night football games will be held at Haxtun this fall, following action of the...
13 Years Ago Aug. 10, 1938 Miss Eileen Riley of Haxtun and Floyd Royle of Fleming, were married in Sterling last Sunday at the Methodist parsonage. The Rev. H.L. Elston perform the ceremony. Friday of next week is Circus Day in Haxtun with Barney Bros. three-ring wild animal circus coming to town. Regular admission price is 30 cents and 60 cents, but by obtaining guest tickets from merchants, the price is 15 cents on a child's ticket and 30 on an adult ticket. North County Line News - Threshing...
13 Years Ago Aug. 3, 1938 At a dinner given by Mr. and Mrs. Verne Cronquist in Longmont on Friday evening, July 22, Herbert Meakins Jr. and Miss Lorene Tyler, the honored guests, announced that they were to be married the following day. Friends here have received an announcement of the marriage of Miss Louise Lucille Newman, teacher in the Haxtun High School and William F. Greenlee Jr. The wedding took place last Sunday at Imperial, Neb. Miss Edith Damrow and John Lundberg of McCook, Neb., recen...
