RCNews May 21

There will be a fried chicken/ham dinner Memorial Day at the Community Center along with potato salad, Brookville corn, green beans, creamed cucumbers and onions, desserts and  drinks.  Proceeds to the City Park.
 
Lenora Stremel, Shirley Bundy, and Carolyn Davenport, Hutchinson, Kathleen Stremel-Thomas, Leawood and Lanette Mathews, Lawrence attended funeral services for Glenn Ryan on Tuesday.
 
The new tables and chairs at the Community Building were bought with money given to the McCracken Alumni in memory of loved ones.  Money from your dues and memorials is given back to the community; to the rodeo, library, legion, swimming pool and park. The letter is almost ready to be mailed, so be looking for yours in the mail.  Please response, DON’T throw it away!!
 
We forgot to mention in last week’s column that the brain behind the project of the Dugan/Petz building is Susan Davis!!
 
Rumor has it that Mayor John Zeller was seen behind the wheel of the 1941 McCracken Fire Truck Tuesday afternoon.  Several passengers were spotted on board, including five 1975 MHS graduates.  They were Rose (Rues) Diehl, Linda (Sloan) Dale, Debi (Baus) Schuckman, Rob McGaughey, and Jerry Higgins (James Unrein left a bit early and just missed out on the ride).  Also on board were Cathie (Ryan) Shapiro, Austin McGaughey, Norma and Roger McNair.   It is believed they were cruising the streets of McCracken as a tribute to their beloved comrade Glenn "Smoe" Ryan, who was known to have commandeered the fire truck on several late night practice excursions years ago.  We will certainly miss him.  Other classmates who attended the funeral services were Sally (Buster) Buster and Kent Brown.
 
Congratulations to all the graduates in the area, both junior high and high school.  To those that received gifts, it is nice courtesy to send thank you notes.  Brides and new mothers and birthdays also included!!
 
Lorraine Ryan says some angels have been mowing her lawn.  She doesn’t know their names, only that they are angels.
 
The following salad is from Jan North
CHILE CORNBREAD SALAD
 1 PKG JIFFY CORNBREAD MIX
1 SM CAN DICED GREEN CHILES, DRAINED
1/8 TSP. CUMIN
1/8 TSP. OREGANO
PINCH OF SAGE
2 CANS WHOLE KERNEL CORN, DRAINED
2 CANS PINTO BEANS, DRAINED
3 MED TOMATOES, CHOPPED
1 GREEN PEPPER, CHOPPED
 2 LG BUNCHES GREEN ONIONS, CHOPPED
 10 SLICES BACON, COOKED & CRUMBLED
 2 C. SHREDDED CHEDDAR CHEESE
 8 OZ. SOUR CREAM
 1 C. MAYONNAISE
 1 PKG. HIDDEN VALLEY RANCH DRESSING MIX
 PREPARE CORNBREAD ACCORDING TO DIRECTIONS.  ADD CHILES, CUMIN, OREGANO & SAGE.  BAKE AT 400 FOR 25 MINUTES OR UNTIL BROWNED.  LET COOL.
 TO ASSEMBLE:  CRUMBLE HALF OF COOLED CORNBREAD INTO A LARGE 9X13 PAN, 1/2 OF BEANS, 1/2 OF DRESSING "DOLLOPED" ON TOP, 1/2 OF CORN, 1/2 OF TOMATOES, 1/2 OF PEPPER, 1/2 OF ONIONS, 1/2 OF CHEESE AND 1/2 OF BACON.  REPEAT LAYERS AND COVER WITH PASTIC WRAP.  REFRIGERATE FOR 2-4 HOURS OR LONGER.  KEEPS WELL AND DOESN'T GET SOGGY.
 
We have three more recipes to print; I thought we had more than 5 women attend the salad supper.  shirleyh@gbta.net is my email.
Rosary will be led by Father Rene Labrador on Memorial Day at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, rural McCracken, followed by the Military Service by the Legion.  The West – Burch Post 59 will then conduct services at the McCracken City Cemetery at 11:00 a.m.
Alvina G. Wierman, 96, died May 6, 2009 at Ellis.  She was born September 3, 1912 at Schoenchen to Theobald and Anna Stecklein Bieker.  She married William H. Wierman on October 7, 1936 in McCracken.  He died in 1966.  She was a Senior Companion for 27 years.  Survivors include three sons, William T., Terrance and Don; daughter, Sheila Saunders; brother, Edward Bieker, nine grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.  Burial will be at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, rural McCracken.
 
Charles and Shari Pollard, Monrovia, California are renewing members of the Jail/Museum.
 
Danny, Marilyn, Brandon, Ryan and Addie Mills attended the funeral services for Marilyn’s brother-in-law, Richard Moritz at Cawker City on Monday morning.  Enroute home Addie visited with Jack Klee in Hays and also stopped by to see Norris and Darlene Cole.
 
We had a note from Howard Yost.  He writes:  One month ago Helen Yost had a ruptured appendix at Hays Hospital.  The next day cardiac arrest, resuscitation with breathing machine breathing for her.  The next day mini-stroke with paralyzed arms and legs.  Now one month later she is out of hospital and living at St. John’s Health System, 2401 Canterbury, Hays, KS 67601.  Cards and visits are very welcome.
 
Kevin H. N. Pham, son of Hung and Tran Pham is a graduate of Hays High School.
Jeffrey Anderson, son of Gerald and Debbie Anderson, Chickasha, OK, is a graduate of Amber-Pocasset High School.  Our congratulations to all our local graduates.  We enjoyed attending their commencements and parties.
 
Galen Allen and Carolyn Thompson attended the Pratt High School graduation on Sunday.  Carolyn’s cousin, Zachary Pixler, was one of the valedictorians – there were seven – 4.0.  Zach was First Team All Academic Wrestling.  He will attend Fort Hays.
 
McCracken History Notes
1899
J. A. Yawger is building a new house on his farm down in the Wharton neighborhood. (North of Nekoma).
 
May 1909
The following are the graduates of the common school of Rush County this year:  Rush Center: Neva Irving, Charles and Louisa Vanderford, Violet Beatin, Olinda Hinman; Bison: Grace and Leslie Timken, Audrey Burns, Robert F. Mirick, Lulu Glessner, Faye Robinson; Otis: Fred Roth; Hargrave: John Linn, Harley Rose, Clinton Albers, Ray Peacock; Nekoma: Enid Watkins, Nellie Prosch, Marea L. Maresch; LaCrosse: George Haas, Dottie Farmer, McCracken: Eleanor Inez Snodgrass, Ralph Elmore, Paul Lovitt, Ernie Landon, Alta Kind, Hazel Hanel, Leo Brenner, Ralph Shepherd, Sadie Wilson, Nina Ward, Frank Hardwick, Esther Kerr, Etta Bullock, Frank Sutton, Vella McGimsey. Miss Neva Irvin with a grade of 95.2% secures the scholarship.
 
May 1919
The water stand was put in last week and the engines on the two Missouri Pacific locals are now using city water.
 
May 1939
Helen Hatfield, Cullison, has been hired as instructor in English, speech and Spanish in MHS for next year.  She is a graduate of Emporia State Teachers College.
 
The typing classes under Miss Royce have had a very successful year. Those making 100 in the six weeks test were LaVern Fletcher, Patrick Higgins and Paul Grate.
 
May 1959
Brownell News:  Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Green entertained with a dinner Monday evening honoring the girl’s basketball team and their coach.  Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Conner and sons, Luella Squier, Karen Birzer, Jean Schuckman, Eva Higgins, Ann Brown, Rosemary Wolfe, Karen and Carol Halbleib, Marge and Louella Green and the host and hostess, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Green and sons, Norman and Bill.
 
Rev. Harold Peck was reappointed as pastor of the EUB Church.
 
May 1979
Hall of Fame elections were held in April for McCracken baseball members:  New K-18 Cookie League members are Lonnie Irvin and Robert Rein.  Old-timers are Henry Walker, Jack Stephens and Al Roth.