85 years ago

Feb. 13, 1935

The Haxtun Harvest

The lowly soybean imported from China has been found to restore soil at the same time the crop is produced. It is a standard source of automobile parts. The pulp is pressed after treatment into an imitation steel which is as tough as the best steel.

Funeral service for Merlin Baker, 17, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Baker, were Tuesday. He died Feb. 10, 1935.

Fairfield News - Oscar and Albin Peterson, who have spent the past six weeks in California, returned to their home here last week. They were accompanied by their sister, Mrs. Frank Starn, who will visit relatives and friends here for a couple of weeks.

Bryant News - Mrs. Brune Aden entertained a party Monday evening in honor of her husband's birthday anniversary. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. George Helmerick and children, Mr. and Mrs. John Westerman, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Westerman and children, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Freemyer and children.

40 years ago

Feb. 14, 1980

The Haxtun Herald

Former Scott Leaders were honored by the Scouts at a banquet last Tuesday. Those attending Doc McCullough, John Spanjer, Tom Brotherton, Hubert Brown, Roger Uecker, Clyde Jeffers, Ethelyn Edwards, Alice Bamford, Virgil Kinzie, Galen Bamford, Mrs. Doc McCullough, Dorothy Spanjer, Mrs. E