RCNews Mar 18

Roy Conrad found this article in the McCracken Enterprise, August 9th, 1889.
Here in McCracken concerning next Sunday trains on the Missouri Pacific west of Hoisington will run on Mountain Time which is one hour slower than present time and about thirty-one minutes slower than sun time.  We are not certain, but we think this scheme was advanced by some of our sleepy people who wanted to lie abed an hour later and still get up for seven o’clock breakfast.  Anyway we hope it will result in making our people an hour slower than now.
 
Boondocks on KAKE TV is posted on the McCracken Alumni web site.
 
Addie Mills was a Friday overnight guest of Rev. and Mrs. Bob Brown, Holton, Kansas.  On Saturday Addie and Donna visited with Chris Zimmerman.  Enroute home Addie was an over night guest of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Klee at Council Grove City Lake.  The Klee’s four daughters came for a visit on Sunday.  They are scattered far and wide from Tallahassee, Florida to Kalamaaoo, Michigan, to Peoria, Illinois and Glenwood, Iowa. . a nice reunion. 
 
Erin Kzminska, Molleigh, Emma and Ethan, Havana, KS was a guest of Erica and Melissa Davis this weekend. Erin is a sister of Melissa.
 
Chuck Higgins, Cameron Horesky, Jerry and Tanner Higgins saw some of the Big 12 Tournament in Kansas City this weekend.
 
McKaylee Day was the guest of honor for a 4th birthday party at the home of her parents, Dustin and Lisa Day, Keldon and Kelby in LaCrosse Sunday afternoon.  Many relatives and friends gathered to wish McKaylee a Happy Birthday.
 
Roger and Norma McNair and Cory Molloy were happy to have Tracy and Rodney Humbert and boys, Tyler and Micheal, Topeka and Jamie and Dallas DeWitt and boys Mason, Hunter and Mavrick, Carbondale over the weekend. Friday they went to the fish fry at the American Legion then to Boondocks for some fun!
 
The yearly golf meeting for the McCracken Country club met at the American Legion building last Sunday.  Many things were discussed for the upcoming golf season.  We want to thank everyone that attended: Tyrel Elias, Butch and Tony Harp, Johnny Mac and Richard Showalter, Babe Gilbert, Howard (Arky) McNair, Wilfrid and Twila Higgins, Diz and Wilma Washaliski, Bet and Jeanette McCormick, Bruce and Eric Davis, Les and Rose Diehl, John Casey, Roger and Norma McNair, Wendell and Gladys Hinman.  The group thanked Alex Casey for all his work and donations that made it possible to purchase new flags and a ball washer for the course. Another meeting has been scheduled for April 11 at 2:30.  Everyone is invited to attend. A work day will be held April 10 at 8:30 a.m.
 
 Stacy Scheetz and Braydon, Melissa Thompson and Davis were weekend guests of their dad, Donnie Schuckman.  They took in the festivities at Rush Center and enjoyed eating at their cousin’s new restaurant, Boondocks.
 
Lester Seuser, Joanne Elder and daughter Lisa and family were Boondocks customers on Sunday afternoon.  Lisa and family have eaten at Stokes in Nebraska where “Chef” Eric cooked.  When she saw the story in the Rush County News, she was excited for us.  While in the restaurant, she saw Arlene and Babe Gilbert, (Arlene was the band leader in Otis). They enjoyed the food and say they will be back!  Small world.
 
Stephanie Greenway received a 1+ on her flute solo at music contest.  Congratulations.
 
New Books at McCracken Public Library:
Breaking the Rules – Barbara Taylor Brandford; Final Detail – Harlan Cobin; Intervention – Robin Cook; Plum Spooky – Janet Evanovich; True Colors, Kristin Hannah; All the Queen’s Men – Linda Howard; Death Angel – Linda Howard; Rough Country – John Sanford; Long Time No See – Susan Isaacs; Lost Souls – Lisa Jackson; Knit the Season – Kate Jacobs; Dark Summer – Iris Johansen; The Treasure – Iris Johansen; The Darkest Evening of the Year – Dean Koontz; Angels All Over Town – Luanne Rice; The Geometry of Sisters – Luanne Rice; Southern Lights – Danielle Steel; Missing – Lisa Jackson; Heart of Texas – Debbie Macomber.  The Book Van from CKLS was here on Tuesday and there all  new books on the rotating shelves, they include children’s, mysteries, westerns, large print, romance, inspirational, non-fiction, fiction, books on tape and CD. 
 
McCracken History Notes
March 1910
On the 2lst day of last January the County Commissioners of Rush County placed a bounty of three cents per scalp on jackrabbits.  The bounty is to be paid up until the first of June.
 
A.W. Joseph who had been visiting his daughter, Mrs. John Metz in Oklahoma, returned home Sunday morning.
 
March 1920
Wilson and Ward put in a new vegetable bin made out of steel and enamel.
 
Manila Fear was married to Frank Ribelin on March 17 at the home of her mother, Mrs. Emma Fear.
 
March 1940
A surprise shower was held honoring Wiggles and her three babies, Toby, Feckles and Jonathan, who reside at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Elmore.  These are Elmores’ cocker spaniels.
 
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Walker and family have moved into the house on the highway which Mr. and Mrs. Frank Start recently moved out of.
 
March 1960
Nine students were named to the MHS honor roll for the 4th six weeks.  Students include Marsha Allen, Carolyn Higgins, Jane Gaschler, Elaine Eisenhour, Marian Barnes, Terry Herdman, Victoria Zeller, Tena Vogle and Daniel Rein.
 
Bill Lovitt received a badly injured hand Monday afternoon when the oil transport truck which he drives became stuck south of town.  He had jacked the truck up to clean the ice from under it when it slipped off of the jack, crushing his right hand.  He was taken to St. Anthony’s hospital in Hays.
 
 
March 1980
Heavy snow fell over the area Sunday night.  Winds 20-35 mph caused blizzard conditions.
 
John Moran won the Rush County spelling bee by spelling the word “automatic”.  Kris Bromlow took second and Mark Brackney third.