The Haxtun-Fleming Herald - What can we reason but from what we know? -Alexander Pope

85 Years Ago

March 18, 1936

Wike Harms, who was lodged in the county jail last week charged with the theft of chickens in this territory, was released on probation Wednesday by County Judge Avery T. Searle. He admitted numerous thefts of chickens over period of several months and pleaded guilty when arraigned in court. A number of people signed a petition this week asking for the release of Harms on probation. IN view of his past reputation and consider that this was his first offense, Judge Searle release Harms, pending his good behavior in the future.

Deaths: William T. Decker, 81, another of the pioneers in Haxtun and Phillips County, passed away at a hospital in Denver on March 17, 1936. The community was grief-stricken to learn of the death last Saturday of Carl Axelson, 41, who passed away at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Sterling that morning (March 14, 1936). His sudden death was caused by an attack of influenza and pneumonia, which lasted a week.

A pretty wedding occurred Wednesday noon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert R. Meakins north of Haxtun when their daughter, Miss Edna, became the bride of Mr. George McCulloch.

70 Years Ago

March 21, 1951

Frank Johnson, Amherst, and Roy Lundberg, Haxtun, are both proud owners of the registered Duroc bred gilts they purchased recently at the northeastern Colorado Duroc Association sale in Sterling. Johnson purchased four and Lundberg one. The fast growing, easy-to-finish market-topping Durocs remain the top breed in the nation.

Miss Erma M. Dinsmore and Phillip Shoemaker of Derby exchanged nuptial vows Sunday afternoon at two o'clock at the Brethren Church. Rev. Leonard Birkin officiated at ceremony.

Fleming News - The 24-piece grade school band under the direction of director Lloyd Jones received a III rating in Class C competition at the grade school musical contest in Sterling on March 17. The girls' trio composed of Carol Wertz, Inez Kinzie and Lelaine Woods received a one rating. The clarinet quartet of LaDonna Miles, Janet Atkins, Zoe Atkins and Lee Kirkwood received a two.

Those from Phillips County attending the Colorado picnic March 11 in Los Angeles were Ira Bradley, Iris Bradley Little, Ralph A. Peterson, R.O. McDorman, Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Wagner, Charles G. Lofgren, Mrs. F.A. Labounty, Gladys Eckman, Ed Brandes, Gladys Hahn Donelson, Mrs. Estella Gaskins Murphy, Mr. and MRs. George Bovee, Mr. and MRs. Sam Yost, Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Warren, Mr. and MRs. Eugene A. Spindler, Mr. and MRs. J.T. Coulter, Jimmy Coulter, Joe Coulter and John Sall.

45 Years Ago

March 18. 1976

Members of the Haxtun eighth grade recently presented a Betsy Roth flag to the student body of the grade school. The flag was purchased with collected Campbell Soup labels. Pictured: Lori Zimmerman, Mitchel Miller, Mike Miller, Brett Garretson, Troy Whitmore, and Brent Oman.

Deaths: Former resident Minnie Gripple, March 4, 1976, no age given; E.J. "Brahm" Brahmstadt, Longmont, 64, March 4, 1976.

Mr. and Mrs. William Salvador announce the engagement of their daughter Candi to Joe Hofmeister, son of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Hofmeister, all of Haxtun.

Rockland News - Becky Dix joined Crisa McClain Monday at the home of their grandparents the Jack Dixes.

Pictured in Indonesian costumes show by Mr. and Mrs. Vance Austin are Dorothy Austin, Edna Hulse, Harold Gall, Vance Austin, Laura Felderman, Ab Dunbar, and Ruth Winters.

Fleming Music parents spent Saturday feeding junior high wrestlers and their fans. More than enough funds were raised to finish paying for the new piano ordered for the music department. Some of those who helped: Mesdames Lorene Rigel, Cathy Brownell, Eunice Dreier, Virginia Yockey and Joyce Schepler.

30 Years Ago

March 21, 1991

Garry Haynes, assisted by Winston Ham, presented the idea of a fishing lake to Haxtun Town Board members during their regular meeting Monday night. Both are members of a newly formed task force purposed toward turning prospects of a fishing lake into a reality. Other members of the force are Reon Chaney, Sherrilyn Smith, Harold McConnell, Leon Atkins, Merlyn "Pink" Queen, George Michael, Don Lock, Dave Schaefer, Tommy Thompson, and Alice Bamford.

Cast members of "The Woman in White," the Haxtun school play to be performed on March 22 and 23, are Tommy Herndon, Cicilia Brasby, Anita Fetzer, Darin Smith, Catina Klinzmann, Christy Garcia, Rocky Essing, Jamie Ruch, Cindy Edwards, Keisha Howard, Melissa Gregory, Mark Meakins, and the Woman in White.

Fleming's Wildcat track team: David Whitmore, Chris Mari, Dan Hershfeldt, Frank Lousberg, Cory Carwin, Jeff Finnigsmier, Mitzi Morris, Greg Brekel, Shannon Bricknell, Molly Felzien, Jennifer Miles, Brian Heaton, Stephanie Rigel, Tara Brekel, Jerry Hershfeldt, manager Candi Mekelburg, and coach Merrit Linke.

10 Years Ago

March 16, 2011

Discussion on the main street improvement project continued among council members during a Town of Haxtun meeting on March 7. The project is in its beginning stages and the Council is close to reaching a decision on how to fund the $760,000 project.

During their Feb. 23 Board of Health meeting, board members were notified that Carmen Vandenbark has been appointed as the Northeast Colorado Health Department's new Environmental Health Director.