Times Gone Past 4/18/23

April 17, 2023

25 Years Ago (1998)

The Strand Theater was showing “Titanic” starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate, Winslet, and Kathy Bates, and Billy Zane. It also opened on Friday for an extra showing. 

Former Weskan residents, Howard & Doris Swartz, were celebrating their upcoming 50th wedding anniversary with an open house at the Senior Center in Augusta, Kansas.

The Wallace County Jaycees sponsored a Diamond Skills contest to test hitting, throwing, and baserunning speed. 

Wallace County Teen Leaders would present a Mexican Mystery Dinner at the school. Tickets could be purchased from Vickie Kyner and Stephanie Brock.

A baby shower was held for Peter James Cress and his mother, Elizabeth, at the Weskan Firehouse. 
 
 55 Years Ago (1968)

Dover Grange No. 1939 sponsored a collection drive for Goodwill Industries of Denver. For the first time, Goodwill was able to accept small furniture, chairs, tables, desk radios, and TV sets.

James D. Crumpler, son of Mrs. Velma Crumpler, was set to receive his Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from the University of Kansas.

Funeral services were held for Evan Pearce, 19, son of Mr. & Mrs. Frank Pearce. Pearce died in a tragic one-vehicle accident.

The local Rotary Club elected officers for the upcoming term including Don McWilliams as president, Ed Cox as vice-president, and Paul McNall as secretary.

The Strand Theater was showing “In the Heat of the Night” starring Sidney Poitier, Rod Steiger, Lee Grant, and Warren Oates.
100 Years Ago (1923)

J. P. Wormeringer returned home from Long Beach, California, where he spent the winter. He reported a wonderful vacation and a big improvement in health.

Miss Eva Thorene returned from school in Hays to spend a week visiting her mother.

At the recent spring election of the University of Kansas, Clarence O. Lutz was elected as a member of the athletic board of the University. Lutz was a senior in their law school.

Sheriff Butcher reminded the public that he would be watching for vehicles with prior year automobile tags. 

The Senior Class was practicing their play, “Maggie Pepper” under the direction of Miss Whiteside. The show dates would be announced in the near future.