September 26, 2013 News

Birthdays: September 26, Melissa House Bowersock; September 27, Mark McCormick, Dale Davis, Ben Anderson, Cheryl Foreman Larson; September 28, Cathy Brenner, Michael Pfannenstiel, Craig Rixon, Kathi Waggoner, Lane Palmer; September 29, Austin McGaughey, Sierra Jones; September 30, Thayne Jones, Roy Jones, Silas Morrison; October 1, Norman Anderson; October 2, Scott Mays, Carrie Higgins, Colton Day, Albert Oller.

Anniversaries: September27, Bob and Charmaine Wolfe; October 1, Fred and Kim Taylor, Kirk and Janie Herdman; October 2, Adam and Janice Showalter, Shawn and Nikii Trevino Fear.

A memorial has been received by the Jail/Museum in memory of Vivian Simmons from Adelaide Mills.

Donations to the Jail/Museum from Mary McCormick include:
A picture of the members of the Foster Brothers Band - Bob, Kenny and Frank Foster and Terry Wood;

A menu from Davis Café designed by Carl Higgins. It features the seal of the 100th birthday of McCracken (1987) along with pictures of a stone post fence, sunflower, corn, oil well. a longhorn, milo, bucking bronco, buffalo and windmill. A Hamburger Deluxe was 1.75, large chef salad was 2.75, chicken fried steak 4.40, ham and eggs 2.55, three hotcakes 1.20.

A picture of the Coop Tour to Kansas City, Missouri on March 23, 1965. Those in the picture were: R .D. Small, Kansas City, Missouri; from McCracken, Lloyd Conner, John Rixon, Gloyd Vogle, Marvin Foos, Bob Derr, Ross Baldwin, J. L. Wegher, Elaine Littler, Mary Foos, Lenora Stremel, Margaret Dugan, Pat Derr, Irma Wegher, Frances Janke, Carol Rixon, Priscella Jacobs, Mildred Littler, Melvin Littler, Charles Jacobs, Franklin Littler, Bob Janke, Lyle Dugan, John Hanson, Celestin Stremel, Hattie Conner, Edith Baldwin, Tacy Hanson, Alden Janke, Eugene and Ruby Wetzel, Brownell, Keith Keeley, St. John; Mrs. Clarence Foos, LaCrosse.

Presidential Trivia

1. Who was the first president to ascend the presidency upon the death of a president?
2. What president was impeached?
3. Who was the tallest president?
4. What president established Yellowstone as the first national park?

Kathy Osborn and Susan Davis both underwent back surgery this past week in Hays. We understand they are doing well.

Congratulations to Caley Schuckman and Daniel Clinkscales on their marriage, Saturday, September 21. Parents of the couple are Myron and Debi Schuckman and Randy and Barbara Clinkscales.

Roy and Phyllis Conrad along with Albert and Louise Zordel of Ransom attended the 4th annual Bricks, Bronco's and BBQ at Russell on Saturday. Chris Zordel of Spearville was one of 14 teams to compete in the BBQ contest. Chris took 7th in Chicken, 10th in Ribs, 6th in Pork and 3rd in Brisket. He rated 3rd place in Overall event.

History Notes September 1993

Congratulations to Layne and Kerri Morgan on the birth of a daughter, Angela Marie, born August 21, 1993.

Congratulations to Dave and Shelly Derr on the birth of a son, Derek Robert, born August 24, 1993.

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Pfaff lost their home to a fire last Friday.

A birthday party was held for Dena Irvin at the Cedar Bluff Lake last weekend.

The Big Timber Bridge south of Liebenthal met with a wrecking ball this week as a construction project to widen the bridge began. The $1,251,000 will increase the width of the bridge by 44feet.

An open house and card shower honoring Katharen Rodeman on her 90th birthday will be held Sunday at the McCracken Masonic Hall. Clara McCormick will also celebrate her 90th birthday this week with an open house Sunday at the American Legion.

Congratulations to Jerry and Karen Casey, Plainville, on the birth of a son, Andrew Patrick, born September 2, 1993.

James Howell, Seattle, has been visiting Thayne and Machree Jones. He was the best man at their wedding as he and Thayne attended college together.

Sandra Jacobs has purchased the former Dale Elias home. Bob Wolfe has moved into the former Lyle Davenport property.

Bill Cole underwent by-pass surgery in Wichita.

Roy and Phyllis Conrad returned home from a three week vacation in Kentucky.

Answers

1. John Tyler; he also had the most children - 15.
2. Andrew Johnson, but he was acquitted by one vote in the Senate.
3. 6 foot 4 inch Abraham Lincoln
4. Ulysses S. Grant; in 1872