Times Gone Past 3/1/23

March 1, 2023

20 Years Ago (2003)

The Strand Theater was showing “Kangaroo Jack” starring Anthony Anderson and Jerry O’Connell. The following movie was “Just Married” starring Ashton Kutcher and Brittany Murphy.

A bridal shower was held for Julie Befort, bride-elect of Aaron Aldridge, at the Risen King Community Church in Weskan.

Local Scout groups were asking for aluminum pie tins to be saved. They could be dropped off at the Hair Team.

Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Schemm, of Federal Way, Washington, announced the birth of Zachary Josiah Michael Schemm.  

The Broadside Senior Spotlight was on Stacie Kasten, daughter of Larry & Lynn Kasten. She was involved in pep band, fall play, vocal, forensics, peer helpers, and Classic Cats.
50 Years Ago (1973)

Don Goscha announced tickets were on sale for the Benjamin Variety Show. Some of the acts included a magician, ventriloquist, juggling team, comedy, and country music singers.

The public was invited to a bridal shower for Marty Pilger on that Saturday at the home of the hostess, Mrs. Ivan Smith.

Funeral services had recently held for Charles Kidwell at the Methodist Church with Rev. Tom Bandy officiating. 

The Sunflower Unit met at the home of Thelma Bogenhagen, with new president, Jo Anne Unruh, presiding. The group exchanged pants and had a candy making lesson.

The Strand Theater was showing “Separate Peace” about two roommates at a school in New England during World War II coming to grips with the war, jealousy and betrayal.
85 Years Ago (1938)

The Weskan News Items reported that a shower was held for Mrs. Charles Bosworth, formerly Mildred Hoyt, at the M.E. Church. She received many useful presents to begin housekeeping with.

Mrs. R. M. Donaldson entertained with 3 tables of bridge Thursday evening. Prizes were won by Mrs. Dolph Simpson, James Taylor, Dr. W. F. Hooper, and Mrs. Ben Kvasnicka.

“Sonny” Brassell broke his left wrist when he fell from a bicycle. He also had many cuts on his face.

A public sale would be held for the remaining furniture and household goods at the Carl Nelson home on the South Side.

The Wallace News Items reported that Mrs. C. J. Deckman and Mrs. George Bowman went to Sharon Springs for the lesson given by Miss Lind for Farm Bureau members.