Times Gone Past 1/12/23

January 15, 2023

15 Years Ago (2008)

The Strand Theater was showing “The Water Horse” starring Emily Watson, David Morrisey, and Alex Etel. In the movie, a lonely boy discovers a mysterious egg that hatches a sea creature of Scottish legend.

Virgil & Peggy Fischer announced the engagement of their daughter, Brecken, to Kenton Mangan, son of Stephen & Theresa Mangan of Tribune.

Over 100 citizens attended the Wind Energy seminar. The speaker was Michael Irwin, Director of the Kansas Farm Bureau Legal Foundation.

Williams Consulting, Chtd. announced the addition of Candi Owens to their firm. She grew up in Goodland and attended the University of Kansas.

The Coyote Column Senior spotlight was on Cassandra Lund, daughter of Lori & Tom Brophy and Larry & Kristen Lund. She enjoyed horse riding, poetry, and working with dogs. 
45 Years Ago (1978)

The total precipitation for Wallace County in 1977, was 20.43 inches. After rains on August 10, less than 1 inch of moisture would be recorded through the rest of the year.

Wallace 1st-3rd grade school students took a trip to the Wallace County courthouse and the Dairy King. It was a good learning experience and treat for the students for having 4 consecutive perfect spelling tests.

The Weskan News section reported that Mr. & Mrs. Luther Notz observed their 59th wedding anniversary.

Enrollment was opened for outreach classes. Offerings included public speaking, cabinet making, guitar, accounting, motorcycle repair, welding, leather crafts, and plumbing. Ten students were needed to start a class.

The Strand Theater was showing “Slap Shot” starring Paul Newman and Jennifer Warren. In the movie, a failing ice hockey team finds success with outrageously violent hockey antics.
75 Years Ago (1948)

Mr. Donald Long arrived from Gray County to take up his duties as Farm Bureau Agent for Wallace County. He replaced A. D. Mueller, who resigned at the end of the prior year.

Mr. & Mrs. W. A. Surface of rural Independence, KS, announced the engagement of their daughter, Anna Mae, to Mr. Clifford Ukele, son of Mr. & Mrs. Harry C. Ukele. Both were students at Kansas State University in Manhattan.

The Blue Bird 4-H Club would host a card party on Saturday evening at the Dover School House.

The Northwest County News reported that Joe Van Laeys returned home from Portland, OR, where he had been visiting his sister, Virginia. Mrs. Gladys Van Laeys remained for a longer visit.

Ben Beal, Art Cox, and Bert Camp traveled to Oakley on Saturday evening to attend a meeting of state highway employees. Mrs. Cox accompanied the group and visited with friends.