Times Gone Past 5/2/23

May 2, 2023

15 Years Ago (2008)

The Strand Theater was showing “Drillbit Taylor” starring Owen Wilson and Leslie Mann. The following movie was “21” starring Jim Sturgess, Kevin Spacey, and Kate Bosworth.

Lace Searight and Corey David announced their engagement and upcoming marriage. The couple were wed in Juneau, Alaska, during an Alaskan cruise.

A come and go bridal shower would be held for Heather Mitchell at the United Methodist Church.

Elizabeth Blaesi, senior in Chemistry, was among the Kansas State University students presenting research during the 9th annual Undergraduate Forum.

A story was written about the herd of one-humped camels on the ranch owned by Jim Keller of Oakley and managed by Justin & Donna Smith. 
45 Years Ago (1978)

Earl Jones broke the Colby Community College record in the 440-yard dash with a time of 48.7. His split in the 4x440 relay was 48.1.

Mr. & Mrs. James Carmichael announced the engagement of their daughter, Marisa, to Charles G. McNall, son of Mr. & Mrs. Paul McNall. 

The Fort Wallace Memorial Association honored their vice-president, Mayme Madigan, with a grand party in honor of her 94th birthday.

The public was invited to attend the Kansas Oldtime Fiddlers, Pickers, and Singers, Inc. program at the Lakin High School auditorium. Performers were welcomed as well.

The Strand Theater was showing “Semi-Tough” starring Burt Reynolds, Kris Kristofferson, and Jill Clayburgh.
75 Years Ago (1948)

Miss Doris Eck, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Joel D. Eck of Furley, KS, was united in marriage to Howard D. Swartz, son of Mr. & Mrs. Hugh Swartz, Weskan.

The Sharon Springs baseball team got off to a winning start in the Western Plains League by defeating Levant 11-4, with Bernie Borst pitching.

The City Council asked for all bicycle riders to stop riding on sidewalks or they would pass an ordinance making the practice subject to fines.

The WCCHS senior class returned from their “Sneak” trip. They visited the Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico, the Royal Gorge, and the Colorado Penitentiary.

Calvin Duphorne won the bid for Mail Route No. 2. John Smyth, who had been carrying mail over both routes, won the bid to continue with Mail Route No. 1.