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June 21
Memorials have been given in memory of Donald “Doc” Davis, Carrie Klee Davis House & Donna Davis Schuckman from Ellen Davis Kershner; Dixie McMullen Allen from Arline Rues; Patricia Casey Harman from Cheryl Casey Wiesner. McCracken Rodeo in memory of Celestin Stremel from Lanette Stremel Mathews. McCracken Web Site from Ellen Davis Kershner.
Riders who were riding in Biking Across Kansas stopped in LaCrosse around noon on Monday. The Relay Team, Rush County Cure Institute fed sandwiches, cookies, fruit and a drink. They used all the bread and meats in LaCrosse plus 21 cases of Gatorade. The bikers then went on to Hoisington where they spent the night, some in tents and some stayed in the Activity Center. Several activities were offered to them while they were in Hoisington. Lonnie Irvin and Leon Steiner cooked breakfast for them before they left.
Some new books at the McCracken Library are ‘Back on Blossom Street’ – Debbie McComber; ‘Forever in Blue’ – Ann Brashares; ‘Stalemate’ – Iris Johansen; ‘Sisters’ – Danielle Steel; ‘Strike Force’ – Dale Brown, ‘The Juror’ – George Dawes Green; ‘Heartstopper’ – Joy Fielding; ‘Preacher’s Daughter’& ‘Englisher’ - Beverly Lewis; ‘To the Nines’ - Janet Evanovich; ‘Like Dandelion Dust’ – Karen Kingsbury; ‘River Knows’ – Amanda Quick; ‘Second Chair’ – John Lescroart’ ‘Absolute Fear’ – Lisa Jackson; ‘When the Light Goes’ – Larry McMurtry; ‘Shadow Dance’ – Julie Garwood’ ‘To Tame a Land’ – Louis L’Amour; ‘Stranger in Paradise’ - Eileen Goudge; ‘Marriage Game’ - Fern Michael’ ‘Angels Fall’ - Nora Roberts; ‘Retreat, Hell’ – W.E.B. Griffin; ‘The Highwayman’ – R.A. Salvatore.
Andy Hansen, Mike Karlin, Cassie Karlin Strange & Addie Mills were among the many friends & family members who attended the 45th anniversary celebration for Norbert & Teresa Karlin at the Schenk Building in Hays Saturday evening.
Diane Hart & Dixie Williams were in McCracken this week. They visited the Smoky Hills Antique Store.
Cassie Karlin Strange, Wahiawa, Hawaii & Andy Hansen, Hays were Monday luncheon guests of Addie Mills. Tina Mills stopped by for a short visit in the morning.
Joann Klee is a patient at Hays Medical Center. Addie Mills visited her on Saturday and Monday afternoon.
Some more of the memorial names on the plaque in the City Park are Charles Jacobs, Alvin Janke, Fay & Wilma Jennings, Joe Jennings, Joe & Elizabeth Jennings, Pat & Minnie Jennings, Jim Jones, Norma Schuckman Kirby, Joe Klee, Denise Jane King, George Kuska, C.W. ‘Bus’ Lamer, Roy & Bessie Langdon, William & Mary Lovitt, Francis, Jim, Sam & Woodrow Lovitt, Robert & Grace Lovitt, LuAnne Scheideman Mathias, Jess & Beryl McFarren, John McGaughey family & Bill McKinney.
Rick’s Food Store, Victoria, is sponsoring the Relay for Life Team, Rush County Cure Institute. Team members are: Cathy Sandstrom, Monica Legleiter, Shanon Herrman, Jerilyn Stull, Janel, Nicoll & Rachel Weigel, Rita Liggett, Carol Weber, Joann Dreher, Connie Musil, Heather Musil, Shirley Higgins & Linda McCarter. Some of these members have been on the same Relay for Life team for more than 4 years. The event will be held this year at the LaCrosse High School Track. You should make an effort to attend, a very moving ceremony.
Lorraine Ryan visited Jonelle & Gordon Reynolds in St George, Utah. A visit in their home is tantamount to a visit at a spa! Everyone should have a sister like mine. The weather was warm but since there is no humidity in the desert it feels much cooler. They didn't go to Bryce or Zion Canyons this trip but St George is surrounded by the red rock cliffs. Lorraine also had a good visit with her nephew Mike and his family. Mike and Chris say they will be in McCracken in November.
We had a note from Marlene Pfannenstiel Bronish. She will not be able to attend the Alumni/Rodeo activities this year. She and her daughter Betty are attending the wedding of a nephew on July 4. She came almost every year so we will miss her!!
Lyle Davenport is back in ICU and is on a breathing machine. There is still blood in his kidneys and they are giving him quite a bit of morphine for pain. Dave & Carolyn thought they lost him Thursday afternoon but he came out of it and by Thursday night you would have never guessed he had gone through what he did. We are thinking of Midge, Dave & Carolyn
It was discussed at Monday night’s city meeting that the city will be having a dead tire collection. We will ask that you are prepared for the collection to be on the 23rd of June. There is a .50 cent charge for car tires, and John will find out what the charge is for the larger size tires. If you have any questions call John Z. We hope everyone takes advantage of this service. We are trying to get things cleaned up for Rodeo, and we ask for your cooperation in this matter.
Our rodeo committee would like for all service men, past and present, to be in the honor guard for the parade on Saturday, July 14. Dust off those uniforms.
Hayden & Lynnette Buhr arrived Thursday for the Lance Legleiter, Rachel Urban wedding. Her daughter Carla & Dale Dorsey arrived Friday. They all were guests of Carl & Velma Legleiter. Both families left Sunday for their homes but not before Lynnette & Hayden treated her dad, Carl, to dinner in LaCrosse for Father's Day.
Tricia North arrived home after spending 10 days on a Mission trip to Honduras. She said the kangaroos are as thick there as deer are in Kansas.
Jeannie Elias attended her 40th class reunion at Utica last week. Everyone should stop by and see the beautiful blooming cactus in the Elias yard.
Wednesday June 13th Francis and Robert Wierman went to Marion, Kansas where they met Rite Brethour, Greensboro, North Carolina. The Wierman family hosted the John Kittle reunion at the Marion County Lake and Park Saturday and Sunday. There were 49 in attendance. They were from Florida, Georgia, Texas, Iowa and Kansas. Next year will be held at Garnett, Kansas. hosted by the Dean Kittle family.
Pat Petz, Angie Huggard and Mary Steitz went to Longmont, Colorado this past weekend. Angie and Mary helped Pat during the Country Folk Art Craft Show at the Boulder County Fairgrounds in Longmont on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Then on Monday they did some sightseeing in Estes Park. Angie and Pat even got Mary to travel up the tram to see the beautiful scenery that overlooked Estes Park.
On Saturday, June 16, Danny and Patricia Petz attended the 50th Wedding Anniversary celebration of Wallie and Coralee Thornburg at Utica. Coralee was Pat's first grade teacher in Healy. They have been friends and colleagues ever since.
Congratulations to Travis & Ava North on the birth of a daughter, Natalie Grace, born June 3, 2007 in Hays. She weighed 9 lbs & 4 oz. Great-grandmother is Eunice North, McCracken. Eunice has 14 grandchildren & 18 great-grandchildren.
The 12 and under Hutch Hawks baseball team won the USSSA NIT Tournament this past weekend at Fun Valley in Hutchinson. They won 3 games on Saturday by defeating the Wichita Bucs 9-1; Valley Center Diamond Backs 12-4 & Wichita Tigers 12-0. On Sunday they defeated the Olathe Bats 9-1; the Mid Kansas Dirt Bags 10-0 and in the Championship game they defeated the Diamondbacks for the second time, 16-7. Tanner Higgins is a member of the Hutch Hawks. Mylo & Ann Oyler & Shirley Higgins were in attendance.
Mike Lindt got a hole in one on #16 at the Highlands golf course in Hutchinson on Monday. It was witnessed by Kevin Brening, Steve Stoss and Jerry Higgins.
Tanner Higgins accompanied his coach Steve Williams, a 'dad' Brian Hirt and 11 other team mates to the College World Series on Monday in Omaha. The first game they saw set a record for time in that it was a 13 inning game and lasted 5 hours and 45 minutes.
Gene R. Trout, 69, died June 17, 2007, at his home in Rush Center. He was a life-long resident of Rush County and was a salesman. His wife Deanna, daughter Rhonda Derr, sons Troy & Terril survive him. Burial in the Nekoma Union Township Cemetery, Nekoma.
Our thanks to Roy and Phyllis Conrad for the painting, repair and cleaning at the museum.
The summer issue of the Kansas Traveler is now at the post office. One article is about the Great Santa Fe Trail Horse Race. It is an 800 mile 13 day endurance ride starting in Santa Fe, New Mexico on September 3 and arriving in Independence, Missouri September 15. It commemorates the ride of Francis X. Aubry who made a $1,000 bet that he could traverse the trail from Santa Fe to Independence in six days. It took him five days and 16 hours. Stops will be at Elkhart, Dodge City, Larned, Lyons, Council Grove, Burlingame and Gardner. There will be 100 riders.
The Kansas Traveler also lists and pictures the finalist for the 8th wonders of Kansas. You can vote on line at 8wonders.org by December 31, 2007.
Mike Keith hit a hole in one at the Ellsworth Golf Course this past week. It was on the fifth hole. He used a five iron and hit the ball 150 yards
Arline Rues will celebrate her 80th birthday on July 3. She would enjoy your cards, written remembrances, smiles, prayers and hugs. Arlene has six children, Alicia Rues, Rose Diehl, Tim Rues, Tom Rues, Cathy Casey and Tony Rues and nine grandchildren, Emma, Kate, Will, Alex, Katherine, John, Maddie, Lily and Shelby. Send greetings to 1609 S. W. Chelsea Drive, Topeka, KS 66604. Congratulations Arline.
Ashley McGaughey and Lauren Sewell, Salina, were here for the weekend to visit family and friends. They had a barbecue on Saturday night at the home Rob and Helena McGaughey.
The Jail/Museum has received items from Chuck and Shari Pollard of Monrovia, Calif.
The first is a school tablet that belonged to his uncle, Walter Scott Ryan. He was born in McCracken in 1900 and died at the age of sixteen and is buried in the McCracken Cemetery. The tablet is typical of what a schoolboy would use for his class notes and practice lessons. The tablet was kept by Chuck’s mother, Hilda C. Ryan. The cover shows a picture of The Cat and The Fiddle Class work includes English lessons, Latin, compositions and Algebra. The second item is a biography and pictures of another uncle, Leslie Allen Ryan. Leslie was born February 18, 1917 in Alexander to George A. and Alma Agnes Rockenfield Ryan. At age five he moved to Hollywood, Calif. with his parents, sister Hilda and brother Keith in about 1922. They finally settled in Monrovia in about 1925. He enlisted in the Army on 1944 and took training at Ft. Benning, Georgia. He became a paratrooper. Most of his service took place in the Pacific theater with much of it in the Phillipine Islands. He contracted jungle rot and malaria and was a decorated paratrooper Master Sergeant (E-8). His uniform carries the patches of the 11th Airborne Division and the 503rd PCRT. His service medals and decorations were: Bronze Star, American Theatre, Asiatic Pacific Campaign , Army of Occupation, World War 11 Victory, Combat Infantryman and Good Conducts Medals. After returning he and his wife operated Sundune Liquors, the first liquor store in the area. He even delivered in his little Crosley sedan – a unique service at that time. Two pictures were included of him, one in uniform and the other in civilian dress.
Aaron and Lesley McGaughey flew to San Francisco to attend the funeral of her grandfather.
Phyllis and Roy Conrad are collecting pictures of servicemen in uniform who are buried in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery for the cemetery book. Please contact them if you have a picture of your beloved serviceman.
Austin McGaughey rides with Mary McCormick and Richard Showalter to Proficient Marketing/Contact America, Victoria, to work for the summer. He is doing telemarketing. Sheila Brown will start riding with them on Monday. Ashley and Lauren picked Austin up at work on Friday and they picked a friend up and ate at Taco Shop.
Mike, Susan and Shannon Keith and Carolyn Thompson went to the Bethyl Lubbers – Kyle Randa wedding in Grinnell at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church on Saturday. Bethyl is a special education teacher at Ness City and Kyle farms.
Virginia (Tilla) Durr, Sweden, Maine, arrived on Friday evening for a week’s visit with Ben Thompson.
Congratulations to Jessica Berg and Jason Showalter on the birth of a daughter, Tayree Ann, born June 14 at Hays Medical Center. Grandparents are Diane McFarren and Johnny Mac Showalter. Tayree has two sisters, Hayven and Shaili.
Gene R. Trout, 69, died June 17, 2007, at his home in Rush Center. He was a life-long resident of Rush County and was a salesman. His wife Deanna, daughter Rhonda Derr, sons Troy & Terril survive him. Burial was in the Nekoma Union Township Cemetery, Nekoma.
Wednesday June 13th Francis and Robert Wierman went to Marion, Kansas where they met Rite Brethour, Greensboro, North Carolina. The Wierman family hosted the John Kittle reunion at the Marion County Lake and Park Saturday and Sunday. There were 49 in attendance. They were from Florida, Georgia, Texas, Iowa and Kansas. Next year will be held at Garnett, Kansas. hosted by the Dean Kittle family.
Angie Huggard and Mary Steitz accompanied Patricia Petz to Longmont,Colorado this past weekend. Angie and Mary helped Pat during the Country Folk Art Craft Show at the Boulder County Fairgrounds in Longmont on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Then on Monday they did some sightseeing in Estes Park. Angie and Pat even got Mary to travel up the tram to see the beautiful scenery that overlooked Estes Park.
On Saturday, June 16, Danny and Patricia Petz attended the 50th Wedding Anniversary celebration of Wallie and Coralee Thornburg at Utica. Coralee was Pat's first grade teacher in Healy. They have been friends and colleagues ever since.
Congratulations to Travis & Ava North on the birth of a daughter, Natalie Grace, born June 3, 2007 in Hays. She weighed 9 lbs & 4 oz. Great-grandmother is Eunice North, McCracken. Eunice has 14 grandchildren & 18 great-grandchildren.
McCracken History Notes
June 1887
S. M. Stephens and E. L. Stephens, brothers, own 320 acres in Section 31. These men came from Kentucky nine years ago.
Just over the line in Ness County, resides A. Van Winkle, formerly from Atlantic, Iowa. He owns a good quarter here. His son George has just arrived from Iowa.
McCracken wants a lawyer ! We had thought the people of our neighboring city were so peaceably inclined that they would never need the services of a representative of the legal fraternity ---- LaCrosse Chieftan.
June 1907
The infant son of Chester McKenzie died last Friday and was buried in the McCracken City Cemetery.
B. H. Hicks was given a fine dinner Sunday at his home in honor of his birthday.
June 1937
Albert Start, long time resident of this vicinity, died after a lingering illness. He was 68 years old. He is survived by his sister Mary Lovitt and a brother Frank Start. Two brothers Robert and Charles Start preceded him in death.
Jess Tadlock announced this week that the name of his café would be “Tad’s Place” hereafter.
June 1947
Melvin Littler and his three-year-old son, Franklin, were severely burned in a gasoline explosion at the Littler farm Saturday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Guy McLaughlin are the parents of a daughter, Sharon Ann born June 4 at Hutchinson.
Joan and Jean Hardwick are attending the Methodist Youth Institute this week in Salina.
June 1957
Excavating got underway last week for the new McCracken High School building. A $180,000 bond issue was voted by patrons of the McCracken school district. Richard Ryan is president. John Hanson is clerk and George Myersis treasurer.
Elaine Eisenhour underwent an appendectomy at the Rush County Hospital last Monday.
June 1967
Mr. and Mrs. Frank McGaughey celebrated their 25th anniversary on Tuesday, June 13 at the grade school with a square dance.
Members of the McCracken Lodge conducted Masonic services at the Herman Pratt funeral at Hays. The Masons were Carl Bibl, LaVern Fletcher, Fay Jennings, Chester and Walter Rogers, Charles Walker and Jack Wilson.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. William J. Moran, a son, John Patrick, June 22 at Larned.
June 1977
The West Kansas Track Club championships were held in LaCrosse. Kaira Miller won third in the bantam girls race walk, Mike Stull was third in the 50 yard dash, midgets; Doug Elias was third in the long jump and second in the triple jump; Eric Washaliski was third in the triple jump; Shannon McKinney was second in the 880 yard dash, intermediate; Fred Taylor was second in shot put, Craig Stull was in he 440 yard relay which won first.
“A Ball of Fame” program has been announced for McCracken baseball sports personalities. The winners were as follows: Oldtimers, Wilbur Hawley, Forrest (Rastus) Ramsey, Bob Lovitt, Fred Foster, Chet Irvin and Frank McGaughey. For the Cookie League, Doug Whitis, Chuck Higgins, Don Irvin and Jerry Higgins.
June 1987
The McCracken history books are being bound and will be available shortly.
Marsha and Mary Healy attended the Crown Uptown dinner theatre in Wichita to see the musical “Evita”.
Greg Werth is at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Ree Jr. to help in harvest.
Every Wednesday and Friday from June 10 through July 23 will be Centennial dress day.
Vera Fern VanWinkle Miller died June 5, 1987. She was born May 30, 1906 in Brownell, Kans. She worked alongside her husband at Ray Miller’s Clothiers until her retirement. Her daughters are Jacque Marshall and JoAnn Micheli. Burial was in Memorial Gardens.
June 1997
The Kansas Teachers’ Hall of Fame 21st annual induction ceremony and banquet was held on June 7 at the Silver Spur Convention center in Dodge City. Arlene (Wilson) Gilbert was one of the twelve inducted.
Kathy Bannister was ordained at the United Methodist Kansas West Conference at Beach-Schmidt Center.
Chris Irvin, Brian and Pat Baalman are playing ball with the Ness City American Legion team.
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