Times Past

85 Years Ago April 7, 1937

 

(Herald file photo from Thursday, April 16, 1987)

AS THE CROWD looks on, Abby Ensminger, left, and Michael McBee hop as fast as they can for Muscular Dystrophy. The Busy Hands preschoolers hopped a total of 4,971 Tuesday, March 30.

85 Years Ago

April 7, 1937

Funeral services were held last Saturday morning for Mrs. R.T. Fisher, who passed away Thursday at her home in Haxtun. She was 61 years, six months and 28 days old. She was the mother of 10 children, two having preceded her in death.

It was learned this week that the election to decide the question of voting bonds for a new high school gymnasium at Haxtun will be in a special election in the latter part of May.

70 Years Ago

April 9, 1952

Glenn J. Jones, secretary of the Haxtun grade school board, was recently appointed to the Phillips county high school committee. He takes the place of George H. Miller, who recently resigned. Other members: Fred R. Peterson, president; H.L. Hofmeister, treasurer; Earlean F. Jung, secretary; and Harold Colglazier.

Male help wanted: Reliable man with car wanted to call on farmers in local county. $25 a day or more possible. No capital required. Write A.C. Myers, Larimer St., Denver.

45 Years Ago

April 7, 1977

The six-member Haxtun Medical Center board of directors, established to govern the new town clinic, was elected Monday night: Amanda Hopkins, Keith Gilliland, Betty Sullivan, Rick Ensminger, Dick Potter and Marvin Switzer.

Gary Burley is the new manager of the Haxtun Super grocery store. Formerly of Brush, Gary has been expanding the store's floor space capacity.

Haxtun seniors on superintendent's honor roll: Dan Ham, Julie Hinde, Melanie Hofmeister, Dennis Holcomb, Dave Kelly, Steve Kurtzer, Kenny Legg, Ron Liufau, Melissa Miller, Judy Salvador, Terrie Scott and Steve Sharpe. Seniors on the principal's honor roll: Kathy Harms, Pam Havereid, Damon Lundgren, Kim Price, Randy Widgery, Larry Wilson and Laurie Claymon.

Fleming's honor roll: Seniors on the A honor roll: Lewis Frank, Raenell Heath, Maros Montieros and Margaret Katein. Seniors on the B honor roll: Kent Stephens, Bob Deines, Barbara Wiebers, Cris Hauschild, Rhonda Monroe, Lisa Unrein, Trace Plog, Susan Wisdom, Tamy Schepler, Antionio Heredia and Pam Stone.

30 Years Ago

April 9, 1992

A reception to honor the opening of the Jessie Scott exhibit, "Through the Eyes of an Artist," is planned for Sunday in the Northeastern Junior College Art Gallery in Sterling. It will also honor the artist on her 80th birthday.

Fleming senior Jennifer Miles made all-conference in the North Central league this year in basketball. Juniors Candi Mekelburg and Jeff Brekel made honorable mention.

Linda Boynton has joined the staff of the Soil Conservation Service in the Haxtun Field Office.

Steve Bahnsen of Hill City, Kan., has been hired at Paoli Coop as the new manager. He replaces Lenny Fisbeck as manager.

10 Years Ago

April 11, 2012

Fleming voters had a split decision on whether or not to implement a two-percent sales tax during elections last Tuesday. The ballot question resulted in a tie, 57 yes - 57 no, vote. According to Clerk Kim Harms, the decision goes to a majority, and with a tie, the measure fails.

Voters elected two new members and one incumbent to the Haxtun Town Council during municipal elections last Tuesday. In addition, Haxtun residents voted on a new Mayor, Steve Bahnsen, sho ran for the top Council position unopposed. As for trustees, Brian E. Lock received the most votes with 261, Jason Hadeen followed with 221 and incumbent Todd Workman, who will begin his second term, received 205 votes.

 

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