Times Past

85 Years Ago

Jan. 29, 1936

O. Christoper, instructor in the Haxtun High School for the past year and a half, resigned his position this week to accept an appointment as supervisor in the community sanitation program, a project which will operate under the Works Progress Administration.

R.C. Kautter and Robert Johnson of Haxtun will be the examining officers in the west end of Phillips County for those who apply for auto drivers' licenses. E. Brundige of Paoli and E.T. Searle of Holyoke were also selected to give the examinations. The four men will worker under the supervision of Mrs. Emma S. Kramer, county clerk.

Fulfilling the practical promise made by the original Burlington Zephr in 1934 with its record run of 1,015 miles in 785 minutes between Denver and Chicago, president Ralph Budd of the Burlington Railroad has announced plans for Zephr service between these two points to start next June. The Denver Zephrs will be 10-car trains complete in every detail with deluxe reclining chair cars, sleeping cars, parlor cars, lounges, diners and observation cars. While the average running speed between the two terminals will be approximately 65 miles per hour, stops at some six or seven of the more important cities enroute will call for a cruising speed of 90 miles an hour or better. The Denver Zephrs will each be capable of accommodating approximately 200 passengers.

70 Years Ago

Jan. 31, 1951

A frigid mass of air moved into Colorado this week bringing zero temperatures and the coldest period of weather to the Haxtun country in several years. The snowfall during Saturday, Sunday and Monday remained where it fell to a depth of about four inches. The cold period reached its climax in this area Wednesday night and Thursday morning, with a reading of 19 degrees below zero.

Fred Finnigsmier, 71, a resident of the Haxtun community for the past 31 years, died Monday evening in a Sterling hospital.

In a simple but impressive ceremony, Miss Adeline Ann Holmquists, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Holmquist of Denver, and former Haxtun residents, and James M. Coyne, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Coyne of Holyoke, were united in marriage Wednesday morning, Jan. 24, in the St. Patrick Church at Holyoke. Father Francis Brady officiated the double-ring ceremony.

Midway News - Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Livingston took some young folks from the Haxtun school to Amherst Thursday evening to play basketball in that place.

Fairfield News - Mrs. Hannah Swedberg and daughter entertained guests at a turkey dinner Sunday at her home in Holyoke. Guests were Pastor and Mrs. Swedenburg and son, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Franson, Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Anderson, Ernest Mattson, Arthur Hanson, Mr. Elsam, and Mr. and Mrs. Gust Anderson.

45 Years Ago

Jan. 29, 1976

The Herald is finally located in its new permanent home at 246 South Colorado, in the north end of the State Farm Insurance building.

Two baggies of marijuana were confiscated recently when they were discovered in the possession of two juveniles. No arrest has been made, pending further investigation.

Death: Mrs. Charles (Mae) Becker died Monday, Jan. 26, 1976, in the Haxtun Hospital.

Bertha Cheramy and Blanche Groves entertained at a supper Friday night. Guests were Beulah Allen, Glendora Rush, Velma Finnigsmier, and Dora Weers. The evening was spent playing cards.

Mr. and Mrs. Napoleon Lambert received a telephone call from their son Larry, who is stationed in Anchorage, Alaska, informing them that he has been promoted to Master Sergeant recently. He has been in the U.S. Air Force 19 years.

30 Years Ago

Jan. 31, 1991

Enhanced 911 for county possibility in near future: Phillips County may be unique for a small county in that local telephone companies have control over lines within the county. Both companies have the capabilities to supply the service. When and if local entities sign an agreement authorizing the plan, a telephone surcharge of up to 70 cents will be added to area telephone bills.

Channel 9 television captured the faces of several locals last week who gave voice to their thoughts on the Persian Gulf war. Local residents Don Wilson, Augie Bjorklun, Vern (V.O.) Price and Pam Lewis expressed their views. George "Bud" Wengert made an appearance but didn't speak.

A $500 donation in memory of Stanley and Violet Dee may go toward the construction of a small gazebo at Haxtun park, according to discussion by members of Haxtun's Town Board last week. Ward Dee donated the amount to the Town.

Obituaries: Lorene Alice Meakins, 78, Middletown, Ohio, Jan. 21, 1991; Henry J. Fetzer, 77, Fleming, Jan. 15, 1991.

Six Haxtun area students were named to the president's honor roll for the 1990 fall semester at Northeastern Junior College in Sterling: Daniel Fetzer, Cynthia Fuesz, Vicki Fuesz, Sandra Lambert, Barbara Smith and Carolyn Ulmer.

10 Years Ago

Jan. 26, 2011

Doug and Pat Kamery, Haxtun, announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Miranda Nicole Kamery, Fort Morgan, to Kyle Dale Schnabel, Brush. Kyle is the son of Malcom and Joy Schnabel, Fort Morgan.

Vic Jr. and Jeana Johnson, Julesburg, announce the engagement of their daughter Audree to Grant Edwards, son of Tom and Shawn Edwards, Haxtun.

Dennis and Arlene Salyards would like to announce the engagement of their son, Colton Salyards to Lee Boomgarden. Lee is the daughter of Sis Henning and Dave Boomgarden, Clarksville, Iowa.