Times Past

13 Years Ago

Sept. 20, 1939

Six-man football, a game new to this territory, is attracting much interest in northeastern Colorado this fall. The six-man game, which makes it possible for small schools to play football, originated in Nebraska and is being introduced in this region. Dailey High School is a member of the new league. Others: Atwood, Ovid, Sedgwick, Crook and Merino.

Merrill Cheramy, 15-year-old high school student at Haxtun, passed away at a hospital here Sunday afternoon after an illness of several months. His parents, both of whom proceeded him in death, are Mr. and Mrs. Ernest C...