RCNews Sept 29

Marci Penner and WenDee, the authors of Kansas Sampler and Kansas Explorer ate at Boondocks Saturday evening. They had been in Goodland at a meeting.  They plan to return.
 
The Main Street Literary Society had a very lively meeting at McCracken Library Thursday evening. Cookies and coffee were served to Norma McNair, Susan Rebel, Suzanne Randa, Carolyn Thompson, Linda Seymour, Ruth Crawshaw and Shirley Higgins. Some of the books the members have read are Tea Rose; Winter Rose; Castle; Honeymoon with my Brother; Heaven is for Real; Thirteen Moons; Heavens is for Real; Driftwood Cottage and The Marriage Game.
 
Various members of the Beautification Committee painted the gazebo, the shelter house and repainted some of the play ground equipment at the park. This is all in anticipation of the Octoberfest to be held Saturday, October 8 beginning at 3 p.m. There will be fun for the entire family with games (including free bingo) food, hayrides, vendors and an auction. Five p.m. will begin the chili judging contest followed by a meal of soup, cinnamon roll and drink. There will be homemade ice cream, caramel apple slices, sloppy joes and fresh hot popcorn. At 6:30 p.m. the auction will begin with many great items donated by local businesses. Immediately following the auction stay for an old-fashioned campfire complete with a sing-a-long plus delicious smores.
 
An open house brunch was held in celebration of the 80th birthday of Barbara Baus and the 60th wedding anniversary of Bill and Barbara. Many friends and relatives enjoyed the gathering.
 
The Hoisington High School Cardinal Classic Volleyball Tournament was held Saturday, September 24. Teams participating were Hoisington Cardinals; Little River Redskins; Oakley Plainsmen, Phillipsburg Panthers; St. John Tigers; Smith Center Lady Red and Southwestern Heights Mustangs. Four of the teams were ranked first in their respective classes, Hoisington, St. John, Phillipsburg and Smith Center. Kyra Horesky and Chuck Higgins were two of the officials. Taking 1st was St. John, 2nd Hoisington, 3rd Phillipsburg and 4th Smith Center.
 
Nicole Ryan has her horses at the former high school football field, (no not a rodeo) she will be starting/training performance horses. It is called Circle R and please call her for more information and details.
 
Enjoyed visiting with Margaret Brenner after mass Saturday evening. She was with her brother and sister-in-law.  They had some rain at Beeler so Ben was drilling wheat.
 
Martin and Mary Ann Higgins spent the weekend in McCracken visiting with friends and relatives.
 
Bob and Charmaine Wolfe returned home this past weekend from Winfield where they attended the Walnut Valley Flat Picking Festival.
 
Birthdays:  September 29, Austin McGaughey, Sierra Jones; September 30 Thayne Jones, Roy Jones; October 1, Norman Anderson; October 2, Scott Mays, Carrie Higgins, Colton Day, Albert Oller; October 3, Janice Norlin, Shelly Oelkers, Carly Jo Derr; October 4, Alliyah Oborny; October 5, Danielle Higgins, Leah Baus.
 
Anniversaries:  October 1, Fred and Kim Taylor, Kirk and Janie Herdman; October 2, Adam and Janice Showalter, Shawn and Nikii Trevino Fear; October 3, Bob and Marlene Funk; October 4, Michael and Kelly Pfannenstiel.
 
The Red Hat ladies of WaKeeney were in McCracken on Thursday, September 22, for a tour.  They visited enroute the Swedish Lutheran Church north of Cedar Bluff, St. Mary's Catholic Church, McCracken United Methodist Church, McCracken Public Library, Jail/Museum and Smokey Hill Traders.  At noon they ate at Boondocks.  Those greeting them were Shirley Higgins, Arline Rues, Carolyn Thompson, Rose Diehl, Arlene Wilson Gilbert and Ruth Crawshaw.  Our own Marlene Wilson Funk is part of the group and she made the arrangements to come to McCracken.  Red Hat ladies were Darlene Hille, Ransom, Lavonna McIntosh, Collyer, Elaine Weigel, Ogallah, Maggie Armbrister, Ellis, and from WaKeeney, Jean Hixon, Cathy Albert, Kay Wedermyer, Anita Mosher, Arlene White and Marlene Wilson Funk.  Arlene White is a Davis, so she enjoyed seeing Bruce and Ellen Kershner, Bob House, Bruce Davis and Norma McNair/
 
Last weekend there were some good football wins.  LaCrosse beat TMP, Plainville beat Smith Center, Hutchinson beat Salina Central. Go Taylor Stull, Andrew Casey and Tanner Higgins.
 
St. Mary's Faith Sharing began on Monday.  Those attending were Twila Higgins, Jeanette McCormick, Jean Schutte and Carolyn Thompson.  Other members are Arline Rues, Shirley Higgins and Phyllis Conrad.  Please come and join us.  Beside using the Quest book we also are learning about the new Roman Rite for Mass which will begin the first Sunday of Advent.
 
Drilling of wheat has begun and some feed has been cut and baled.  WE NEED RAIN1
 
Kansas History Notes
One of the discoveries of agricultural Kansas for the year 1891 was that of alfalfa.  Alfalfa has beeen cultivated in the old world more than 2,000 years, and was introduced into Mexico and South American by the Spaniards.  In 1834 it was brought from Chili to California whence it spread to the states of the Rocky Mountains.
 
The settlers from Russia, located in Ellis County, in view of the great famine prevailing in the districts of Russia, whence they came, sent $10,000 to the suffering, and an agent to bring a party of over 300 families of their country people to Kansas.
 
On December 20, 1891, Preston B. Plumb, United States Senator from Kansas, died after a brief illness, caused by overwork, at Washington, D. C.  He was replaced by appointment by Governer Humphrey.  The Hon. Bishop W. Perkins will fill the office.  He had served three years in the Army of the Union, in line and staff positions; and in Kansas on the judicial bench and the lower House of Congress.
 
McCracken History Notes
September 1911
 
Misses Ruth Wagner and Milla Wilson are teaching schools in the Bison area.
 
September 1941
Mr. Patrick J. Jennings has donated to the library the book, "Celestial Trails".
 
The first run for McCracken's new fire truck was a trash fire which was getting beyond control at the William Temple place at the west edge of town.
 
An Assembly of God baptismal service was held Sunday afternoon at the Yawger pond, with Rev. H. M. Hollis officiating.  Eighteen were baptized, including nine from McCracken, six from Bazine and three from Ness City.
 
September 1961
Mr. and Mrs. Phil Richolson and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Davis attended a hardware show at Salina last Sunday.
 
September 1981
Asset Management is offering a money market fund which yields 17.74%.
 
Mayme McCormick and Ruth Stephens were invited to speak about early day event in McCracken at the Athenian Club meeting.  Charlotte Fluharty also spoke and each member shared their oldest heirlooms with the other members.