October 14, 2015 News

Birthdays: October 14, Terry Mills, Jason Showalter, Zoe Anderson; October 15, Richard Wittman, Kirby Petz, Clayton Casey; October 16, Jennifer Lovitt, Paulette Healy Thompson, Georia Lytle, Eric D. Kerney; October 17, Norma Kober, Megan Conrad, Karen Shumake, Joseph W. Rogers; October 18, Stacy Moran, Michael Harp; October 19, Frank Litttler, Pat Miles, Linda Kenyon, Casey Shaw; October 20, Larry Buster, Kyra Horesky.

Anniversaries: October 14, Frank and Elaine Littler; October 17, John and Sharon Irvin, Tony and Tomi Rues.

Our thanks to Leo Millet, who lives in the Minnie Jacobs home. He found a post card addressed to Miss Sadie West, McCracken, Kansas on August 9, 1915. (100 years old). It is a view in the City of Herington, Kan. It was sent to Miss West by Bob. It was given to the Jail/Museum.

Glenn A. Pfaff, 63, died at Ransom on October 3, 2015. He was the son of John and Silvina Hammerschmidt Pfaff and was born June 25, 1952. He married Mary Beth Young on August 5, 1978. She pre-deceased him on March 11, 2003. He is survived by companion, Jean Solze; brothers, Walter, Leon, Roy, Ralph, Bennie; sisters Lucille Young, Betty Miller, Eilen Bakstrom, Laura Morgan, Rebecca Kinyon, a step-son John, step-daughter, Melissa. Burial was in Vansburg Cemetery, Brownell. He was a farmer stockman.

Mike and Susan Keith and Carolyn Thompson were in Manhattan for the KSU-TCU football game on Saturday evening. They enjoyed seeing Aaron and Lesley McGaughey at their tail gate party. Shannon Keith is a member of The Pride of Wildcat Land marching band. On Sunday they were joined by Mika Ptacek and Shannon for church, lunch and a tour around Manhattan.

Mass was once again held at St. Mary's Catholic Church last Saturday, October 3rd. Our thanks to all of those who helped make the Mass possible. DeAnna Bergquist, leader and rosary leader, Bet McCormick and Don Bergquist, collection, Carolyn Thompson and Phyllis Conrad, gifts, Michele Moran, lead the singing and Roy Conrad was server. Helping to set up for the Mass were Marge Moran and Twila Higgins. The Mass was officiated by our wonderful Father Kumi which we appreciated very much.

The Jail/Museum has blue and gold mustang pins available. They will be available at the Fall Fest on October 24. We will also have the magazine, American Road, that featured articles about “Paper Moon”.

Junior libero Kersten Kober walked into the K-State film room last Monday and was unaware she had been named Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week. “I just walked into the film room and our assistant coach Jeff Grove said, ‘Congratulations,’ and I had no idea what he was talking about,” Kober said. “He told me the award I got and I was really excited.” Kober had 37 digs in the match Saturday night against TCU, which was the third most in a single game in program history. That is also the most digs in a match by a Big 12 player since Iowa State Cyclone Caitlin Nolan had 43 against Kansas on Oct. 22, 2014. “I couldn’t do it without my team, because we had some great touches up at the block and it was an all- around great effort,” Kober said. “I’m going to be happy about it right now, but tomorrow means the award is in the past and it’s time to keep working.” Although she had a career-high night, Kober said there is always room to improve in the game. An athlete’s skills are developed under the instruction of several coaches, and Kober received guidance from assistant coach Trent Sorensen several years before either of them became involved in K-State volleyball. Sorensen, whose position with K-State was announced in February, coached Kober through the Tejas Volleyball club when she was 15 years old. “I love the fact that I already knew someone here when I came.”

Myron and Debi Schuckman attended the Notre Dame – Navy football Saturday in South Bend. They won...GO IRISH!!!

Congratulations to Jana Zeller of the Nursing Department at Ft. Hays State University for being selected as the Featured Professor of October for her excellence in teaching Health and Illness and more! The nominee had many praises from her fellow workers.

Alumni Memorials have been given to Lucy Vogel from Mark McCormick; Al Rues from Arline Rues, Les and Rose Diehl; Audice and Ruby Thompson from Carolyn Thompson; Bill McKinney from Shannon McKinney; Bob Rhoades from Joann Micheli; Buck and Lucy Vogle from Mary McCormick, Rick and Tina Barber; Augustine and Willard Thompson from Robert Thompson; Celestin and Lenora Stremel from Shirley Bundy, Lanette Kaster; Charles and Wanda Walker from Diana Hart; Danny Petz from Pat Petz, Lynnette Doornbos; John and Carol Rixon from Robert Rein; Glen Ryan Jr. from Tom Rues, Shirley Bundy, Cathie Ryan; Terry Peters and Norma Heiser from Jametta Basgall; Raymond Mills from Addie Mills; Lorraine and Avery Norlin from David Norlin; Leonard and Elma Yost from Mike and Sharolyn Legleiter; Kathryn and Bard Stephens, Ruth and Claude Stephens from Stephanie Stephens; Elmore and Lorraine Ryan from Cathie Ryan Shapiro and Shirley Bundy; Emmett Sloan from Ruth Ann Sissel; Donna Schuckman from Donnie Schuckman; Carrie House from Bob House; Gary Kraisinger from Shirley Bundy;

Neal and Amy Jacobs, Jaden, Jenna Jacobs and family were weekend guests of Priscilla Jacobs.

Congratulations to Drew VonLehe and Nicole Ryan on their marriage October 10, 2015 in Wakeeney. It was a very beautiful wedding attended by many family members and friends. We wish them many years of blessings!

Martin and Cathie Ryan Shapiro, Sacramento; Lauren Shapiro, Brooklyn, New York and Jessica Shapiro, SanFrancisco were here to attend the wedding between Drew and Nicole. Also in attendance were Marilyn Dalton, Jerry Waldschmidt Topeka; Claudine and Tom Dalton.

Jerry and Jodi Higgins attended the K-State – TCU football game Saturday in Manhattan. They were joined by Jenna Higgins, Lawrence.

History Notes

1968: Sgt. Tony Harp has completed a tour of duty with the Army in Viet Nam. He has been assigned for technical training in Albany, Georgia. McCracken Grade downed Arnold Grade 44-31. High scorer was Johnny Mac Showalter 14, Steven Sloan 9, Myron Schuckman 6, DeWayne Foos 5. The government has decided to close the helium plant in Otis. Gerald and Harlon Anderson are the inventors of the Sunflower Flexable Disc. Duane Engel has been named editor/manager of the Rush County News effective 5/1. MHS downed Victoria 2-1 on fine pitching by Lance Morgan. MHS seniors are Marie Rourke, Rita Wierman, Dennis Elias, Richard Klaus, and Sharon Parsons. New residents are Mr. and Mrs. Sanford Foreman and their four children and have rented the Assembly of God parsonage. He is a pumper for Birmington- Bartlett Oil. Pee Wee baseball players are Steve Foreman, Chuck and Jerry Higgins, Fritz Foster, Robbie McGaughey, Tom and Tim Rues, Glen Ryan, Daryl Casey, Johnny Elmore, Gary Schuckman. Ronnie Rein is stationed with the Army at Ft. Ord. Attending summer school at Ft. Hays are Werner Wendler, Margaret Buxton, Arlene Gilbert, Viola Yosrt, Lorraine Norlin; Sarah Casey, John Muller, Lola Rixon, Thomas Rogers, Dixoe and Susan Walker. Winners of 2nd place in the slo-pitch tournament in LaCrosse were Glenn and Guy Conner, Babe Gilbert, Bill Moran, Diz Washaliski, Vic Higgins, Julius Unrein, Doug and Rich Higgins, Bill Lovitt, Richard Klaus, Don Schmidt, Harold Herdman and Bob Peters. Lightning struck the homes of Mildred Rein and Frank McGaughey Thursday. Stephanie Stephens will travel to Vienna with the Heritage Singers of KU. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jacobs and family haave moved here from Franklin, Ill. He is manager of the Coop Station. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Foos and family have moved to Shields where he will manage the Bartlett Elevator.