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RCNews August 2
35 years ago McCracken won the K-18 state baseball tournament in Lucas. Jim Cole was a member of that 1977 team and this weekend he will watch his son Clint Cole (15) play in the state tournament. He plays for Norton. Norton finished 3rd place in the Ellis regional this past weekend behind Victoria and Smith Center.
Flynn Holland and Audra Dale, Albuquerque, NM was here for the rodeo last weekend. They were guests of her grandmother, Joann Micheli. They had a great time and promise to be back next year.
Funeral services were held at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Hoisington for Lonnie B. Irvin, Monday, July 23, 2012. Assisting Father Murphy were Father Francis, pastor of St. John’s, seminarian Jacob Schneider, former football player and his twin brother, Daniel Schneider, also a former player. The music was provided by Kathy Dreiling-Amrein and her daughter Hannah Dreiling. Pallbears were Dennis Poland, Dustin Demel, Michael Richter, Cameron Horesky, Zach Baird and Kenneth Foster. Honorary Pallbears were Dave Davenport, Don Irvin, Frank Foster, Dave Derr, Jerry Higgins and Richard Showalter in addition to All his former Cardinal Football Players. His football players were dressed in Cardinal jerseys. Honor guard at the cemetery was Bill Zeller, Tony Harp, Babe Gilbert, Chuck Walker, Duane Richardson and Jake Tomlinson. Color guard was Richard Showalter and Brett Gilbert stood in for Kenneth Foster who was a pall bearer. Following the services at the cemetery, Lonnie’s football players gathered in a traditional huddle to chant “We are the Cardinals, the Hoisington Cardinals”. After returning home to Hoisington they played a football game in Lonnie’s honor.
The Hutchinson Cardinals played in the Hap Dumont Under-19 NBC World Series in Topeka Wednesday afternoon. They lost to the Wichita Jets, 8-7, in a 10 inning game. The temperature was 107*.
A Showalter reunion was held at Buffalo Springs Lake, Lubbock, Texas, at the home of Susie McCalib and Mona Kyle from Thursday – Sunday July, 19-22. Those attending were: Karen and Rod Borger, Claudine & Joe Bono, Andre, Doug, Ganin and Delaney; Joyce & Larry Eisenhour; Jerry & Kathy Dugan, Toby & Stacey Dugan, Lexi & Ryan; Jenny & Ryan – Kaitlan & Calyn; Elsie Dugan, Lance Richolson, Kara Sue, grandson – Xander, Scott & Melissa Tucker, Emmalee & Rylee; Susie McCalib – Mona Kyle, Mitchell & Terry McCalib, Hayden, Drew & Elijal; Mike & Yaztte Dugan, Boone & Regan Lowery; Lee Allen Showalter, Adam & Janice, Jacob & Michael, Elizabeth, Emma, Katie, Nathan & Sandy, Molly, Maggie, Ella; Jeff & Pam Seltman, Wendy & Luke, Johnny Mac Showalter, Jason & Jessica, Havyn, Shali, Taybree; Amanda Showalter, Rianne, Kyson, Terren, Richard Showalter, Terry & Helen Showalter; Helena McGaughey, Austin & Ashley; Aaron & Leslie McGaughey, Jackson & Lillian.
Tessa is visiting a few days at her Granny’s
The McCracken Alumni purchased a new vacuum for the Community Center. This is what your dues and memorials go toward.
Kayla Weskamp, Nicole and Lindsey were weekend guests of Shirley. They all attended funeral services for Lonnie.
Jerry Schutte, Tempe, AZ, was home for the rodeo and was a guest of his mother, Jean Schutte. I think Jean had several chores for her son while he was home.
A ‘walk through’ taco supper was held in Hoisington Saturday evening for Zach Higgins celebrating his 21st birthday. Family and friends were in attendance.
Bible School was held at the Methodist Church in McCracken last week. Children attending were Reece and Levi Morgan, Caden and Carter Morgan, Kate and Will Rues, Tayler and John Doornbos, Rylan, Zoe, Kameron, Sadie and Quinn Anderson, Nicholi and Hailey Sherrill, Preston Carlton, Cooper and Conner Barringer. The theme this year was ”Fishing on a Mission for Jesus”.
Helpers were Stephanie Greenway, Lexi Anderson, Emma Rues, Erica Gilbert. Teachers were Brenda Legleiter, Lynnette Doornbos, Norma McNair, Tomi & Emma Rues, Kate and Angela Morgan. Debi Rogers was in charge of the music.Their program was presented Friday evening.
Birthdays: August 2, Katie Casey, Jerry Casey, Cheryl Hinman, Suzanne Azzarella, Dorothy Guidry, Thaddeus Albers; August 3, Aaron McGaughey; August 4, Jennifer Johnson, Zachary Elmore, Kelly Petz, Mary Higgins; August 5, Kimbra Melton; August 6, Frank Foster, Emily Keener, Mike Keith, Coty Hinman, Zaccary Hinman; August 7, Denise Fuller.
Anniversaries: August 2, Babe and Arlene Gilbert, Mike and Sharolyn Legleiter; August 3, Ronn and Laura Martin; August 4, Mark and Ann Baus; August 6, Heath and Paula North, Mark and Leigh Ann Brackney; August 8, Jerry and Jodi Higgins, Rick and Tina Barber.
Museum News
Jerry Higgins and family have given a donation to the Jail/Museum.
Joe Higgins found a token on E-Bay. It reads "John Norlin Genl. MDSE, McCracken, Kans," The reverse says "Good For 25 cents in Merchandise" It was given to the Jail/Museum.
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Kansas questions:
1. When did Kansas day become the official State Holiday?
2. Who was the first Kansan to appear on a U. S. Postage Stamp?
3. Who was the second Kansan honored with a U. S. Postage Stamp?
4. What famous poet was born in Garnett?
5. Where can you find a concrete map of the U. S. and Canada with native rocks from each state or province?
On Saturday night Mike, Susan and Shannon Keith and Carolyn Thompson ate at the new "Speakeasy" in underground Ellsworth. It is called "Pretty Boy Floyd's Steaks and Shine". On Sunday, Susan and Shannon and Aubrey Hawks visited Danny and Gail Dennis and William Sawyer in Hutchinson and David and Janet Dennis in Wichita. They then attended the National American Miss Teen pageant at the Hyatt. Mika Ptacek, Ellsworth County Teen, was one of 95 girls who participated in the event.
When talking to my brother David, he told us that they were in San Diego on the 4th of July when the fireworks all blew up at once. There were two barges set up with fireworks. They were listening to the radio and for twenty minutes they said the fireworks would start in 20 minutes not realizing that the fireworks had already blown up. He was there for a Corvette convention and they had a bus load at the display - it cost $120 for the opportunity to see the display. Pretty expensive for 15 seconds.
My cousin Kay in Washington State wanted to try soybeans so I sent her some. This was her reply: " I keep forgetting to ask you how long it takes to cook soybeans? How does Ben do them? I cooked these for five days and they are still hard or are the supposed to be?" We will have to ask Ben!
Answers:
1. Thursday, January 26, 1984
2. William Allen White
3. Amelia Earhart
4. Edgar Lee Masters
5. Circle 3 Buffalo Ranch near Manchester and Longford.
Sports News (No date)
MHS played Ransom Thursday afternoon at McCracken. The Longhorns, led by Larry Week’s strike-out pitching, foiled McCracken batters for an easy six to three victory. Larry went all seven innings, walked four and struck out eight. Lance Morgan started the game for McCracken went three and a third innings and walked ten. Rich Higgins also pitched, and then Jim Brack finished the game.
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