August 31, 2016

Birthdays: August 31, Kayla Dianne Irvin, Katlynn Petz; September 1, Celeste Davis; September 2, Ashley Higgins, Sandy Irvin, Bill Cole, Andrew Casey, Lacey Bookstore, Mike Peach; September 3, Ruth Crawshaw; September 5, Ashley McGaughey, John Elmore; September 6, John Zeller, Jean Oelkers, Morgan Deines.

Anniversaries: September 1, Barry and LeAnn Knight, Terry and Carol Herdman, Rob and Helena McGaughey, Chad and Crystal Foust, Eric and Sarah Washaliski September 2, Marty and Tina Mills; September 5, Marvin and Virginia Schneider; September 6, James and Kerri Elson, Kiel and Sarah Emerson, Chad and Crystal Foust.

Danny and Marilyn Mills hosted a birthday party for their two year old grandsons, Benjamin and Jackson Mills, at their home in Gorham on Saturday afternoon. Other attending were Sarah and Ryan Mills, Lesley Johnson, Addie Mills, Rita and Cindy Moritz, Lee and Denelle Mick, their daughter Shawna and grandson, Emmett. The twins wore matching tee-shirts saying, “I can't be calm, I am two”.

A baby shower was held for Carin Rogers, wife of Chase Rogers, on Sunday afternoon at the Hays United Methodist Church hosted by Kelsee Hirsch. The theme was John Deere. Each table had a toy farm implement on it and the delicious food was all labeled with farm related items; for example the forks were pitchforks, the cake in green and yellow was topped with small boots, etc.

We lost two veterans this week, both served in the U.S.Army. Gene Littler and Ben Thompson were born in or near McCracken to pioneer families. Gene's and Ben's families settled in nearly the same area prior to the town of McCracken. They were near the Fort-Hays Fort Dodge road. Gene's family were Littlers and Ben's were Forbes.

Jim and Elizabeth Dale, Philadelphia took a road trip to Memphis, from there they came to McCracken and were Friday overnight guests of Joann Micheli. They were In McCracken two years ago for the wedding of Audra and Flynn and enjoyed the little town very much. They loved the peace and quiet, they enjoyed walks. They have a new grandson in Longmont they were anxious to see so they left the next morning

The McCracken Swimming pool appreciates the McCracken Rodeo for the generous donation; it came at just the right time as it helped fix some repairs.

It was nice seeing and visiting with Dolores and Maddie Petz in church Saturday evening.

After a beautiful weekend at Ponca City, Celebrating Howard & Ruth Ann (Sloan) Sissel 50th wedding anniversary, I (Norma McNair) brought my grandchildren Mason, Hunter, and Maverick and daughter Jamie DeWitt back to McCracken. We spent a week of great fun, everything from riding bikes, jumping on the trap to swing on the rope swing, riding the golf cart (and a lot of pushing the golf cart), also learned to deliver newspapers, to movie night at the Andersons and THANK YOU Kevin and Valerie, to swimming at the pool, they also went with grandma to see the church in Ransom and helped fold bulletins for church Sunday and eat at Loafs & Fish’s for lunch. We had many laughs and great times and when they left we had some sad children but the good part is they will be back together again sometime and we will do it all over again and memories for a life time.

McCracken Public Golf Course News:

GLOW BALL TOURNAMENT Saturday evening, August 20th, MCC hosted an “unscheduled” 2 person glow ball tournament and pot luck dinner. The event was put together by Ty Elias with help from Lance McCormick, Sean Peters and a host of other golfers who provided food. We had 42 golfers show up for the 2 person scramble which started at 5:30 pm with 9 holes of daylight golf, then a pulled pork barbeque dinner, followed by 9 holes of glow ball at 9:30 pm. The dinner was delicious! We also had a lot of couple’s play which was nice. Plus, the evening was perfect weather wise and so clear and calm that people in town told me they could hear laughter coming from the golf course well into the night!
Those who played were: Jerilyn & Mike Stull, Mike & Mary Beth Peach, Ty Elias & Chad Oberhelman, Amanda & Jesse Showalter, Jason Showalter & Sean Peters, Ryan Webbs & Jeramic Morgan, Jeff Walgren & Dylan Gross, Colby Ganta & Trent Witthuhn, Lance & Garrett McCormick, Clayton Kershner & Alex Burgess, Clinton Kershner and Lisa Angel, Eric Ellis & Kristen Osborne, Scott Irvin and Amy Vigness, Tanner Yohe & Taylor Adams, James Sloan & Kevin Anderson, Jacob Malcolm & Angela Morgan, Allen & Bailey Morgan, Michael & Jeridy Morgan, Leslie & Aaron McGaughey, Mitch & Nikki Conner, Stubby Conner & Lori Woods. Longest Drive, Michael Morgan; Longest Drive, women Amanda Showalter; Longest Putt, Alex Burgess. First Place; Jason Showalter & Sean Peters; Second Place; Jeff Walgren & Dylan Gross; Colby Gantz & Trent Whitthuhn; Third Place; Leslie and Aaron McGaughey.

Given the great support for this tournament, we plan to do it again next year. Thanks to everyone that helped, cooked and played. Special thanks to Ty Elias for organizing it, Shawn Peters for getting the pork and to Lance and Garrett McCormick for getting the course ready.

On Saturday evening, September 10th, the golf course will be hosting a “breakfast for dinner” at theMcCracken City building. Proceeds will go to the golf course to help pay for various projects they are planning. Watch the public access channel or go to the MCC Facebook page for more information. It will be delicious!

The next tournament is Sunday, September 11 at 8:30 AM. It is a 4 person scramble, $100 per team. It should be a good time so get your team together! WEATHER PERMITTING ON ALL TOURNAMENTS. WE WILL MAKE ALL WEATHER DECISIONS AT TIME OF THE TOURNAMENT. $$$ PRIZES ON ALL TOURNAMENTS. QUESTIONS? LES DIEHL 785-230-4433. ALL TOURNAMENTS ARE 18 HOLES UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED!!!

History Notes: 1950

The traditional Junior-Senior banquet of MHS will be held at the City Café Saturday evening. Population of McCracken is 538. 8th grade students are Kay Fear, Lee Roy Schuckman, Tom O’Loughlin, Bill Bridges, Joe Jennings, Betty Davis, Yvonne McFarren. Six inches of rain fellnear town on Monday, two families were flooded, Chester Rogers family and Albert North family. Phone rates: one party business phone, $3.75; two party, $3.50; one party residential $2.50; two party $2.25 and a 4 party line $2.00. A record breaking first grade class of 27 students started school this week: Arlyn North, Roy Jones, Harold Dixon, Norman Anderson, Dwight Eisenhour, Norma Jean Schuckman, Betty Pfaff, Kenny McCormick, David Norlin, Dennis Walker, Tena Vogle, Mike Cain, Billy Durand, Kyle Rodeman, Paul Ohlemeier, Karen Foos, Glenda Herdman, Patty Krimmer, Sheryl Rein, Vicky Irvin, Paulette Schuckman, Carol Ann Davis, Claudine Rein, Marilyn Higgins, Judy and Linda Gaschler, Sharon McCaskey. The grade school has a record of 127 students, high school enrollment is 40. Arlene Ingraham plans to form a band for the school. The old yellow K-T oil Station has been torn down. McCracken 6 man football defeated the undefeated Ransom team by a score of 33-0. 270 persons voted in the election Tuesday. Wheat is $2.11 a bushel, the highest price since harvest.