Shenandoah School and Community Notes of 1970-71
One year ago Mrs Lynn Buttercase was chosen Shenandoahs Queen for a day from an essay by her daughter Carolyn Mary Lynn Vollerteen signed as a member of the Sumner Theatre at the Mule Barn in Tarkio. Former cheerleaders for 1970 71 were named and graduating classes listed with counts. Dennis Riemersman hired as high school mathematics instructor for 1970 71 and Hallie Cully Alan Smith and Kenneth Thompson noted on the jury. Joe Yonko became owner of Stacy Tavern Shenandoah. Bruce Larson was injured in a Nebraska City hit and run but not seriously. An area rain of 2.5 inches caused surface flooding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn Buttercase
Shenandoah
Easay
Carolyn
Mary Lynn Vollerteen
Sumner
Mule Barn
Tarkio
Janice Fisher
Jay Beach Jr
Orville Athen
Dean Afstropé
Emer
Janet Fietcher
Kay Peeler
Janet Martin
Lila Pettit
Peggy Carter
Becky Zimmerman
Pat Stazel
Donna Donaldson
Dennis’ Riemersman
Beth Salzman
Lolets Carpenter
Church of Christ
Walter Oakes
Helen Oakes
Joe Yonko
Stacy Tavern
Bruce Larson
Don Larson
Nebraska City
Ten Years Ago and Other Local Happenings
Ten years ago events include a pool project and the Wesley Hall Sunday School opening. Walter Stenzel escaped injury from gasoline igniting while refilling a tractor. Gloria Zuck joined the Reporter staff. Mr and Mrs C R Terryberry marked their 50th wedding anniversary. Senior court day featured in Sidney. Wm O Westland of Omaha started new duties at AT T office. High school seniors enjoyed roller skating and boating at Porters Lake near Shenandoah. Pan American Day highlighted the Peony Festival. Commencement saw Jean Laverty valedictorian with Mita West and Edward Mincer as salutatorian. Hamburg Royal Arch Masonry lodge hosted 250 attendees from Missouri Nebraska and Iowa. Ruth G Johnson and Dean Karr were candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Sunday School
Wesley Hall
Walter Stenzel
Gloria Zuck
C. R. Terryberry
Sidney
Wm. O. Westland
Oma
Toproup Hs
Porter's Lake
Shenandoah
Jean Laverty
Mita
West
Edward Mincer
Hamburg Royal Arch
Missouri
Nebraska
Iowa
Ruth G. Johnson
Dean Karr
Peru State A B Degrees and Local Events From Past
A 40 year old note mentions A B degrees from Peru State Teachers College and a street bridge project affecting traffic. Des Moines convention attendance by a register and convention group is listed. Fred Miller topped the Omaha Stock Market, earning 7.85 dollars for 25 head averaging 629 pounds. A household sale is advertised at 506 Est. Bruce Fletcher Jr. and family welcome a new son. Local churches plan evangelistic tent meetings as the senior class presents Devil's Scrapbook with 25 and 95 cent admissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Fred Miller
Omaha
P. F. Shadle
Bruce Fletcher
50 Years Ago Local News Briefs From Sedgwick
50 years ago Will Henderson received a parcel post shipment of 600 baby chicks from Winsor Missouri M F Brookshier bought the building formerly owned by H F Butts and moved a battery repair station to the new site Miss Lena M Hinze and Jesse L Chaney wed Ruby Scott placed third in a Tarido declamatory contest Winners in the Black Beauty drawing contest were Gilbert Good first Teddy Bridges second Mildred Dow third Edith and Leo Geyer Helen Morrison Donald Switzer Theron Brewer Sedgwick school pupils held a pie supper May 38 and presented the play Teacher Kin I go Home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Henderson
Winsor
M. F. Brookshier
H. F. Butts
Lena M. Hinze
Jesse L. Chaney
Ruby Scott
Tarido
the Reporter
Gilbert Good
Teddy Bridges
Mildred Dow
Edith
Leo Geyer
Helen Morrison
Donald Switzer
Theron Brewer
Sedgwick School
Rock Port school month full of ceremonies and events
Rock Port High School plans May activities including senior class day May 2, open house at 2 p.m., baccalaureate May 23 at 6 p.m., commencement May 27, and awards on last day May 56. Also notes board changes, local civic appointments, bank meetings, and water district plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Port High School
Electric power lawn tools gain popularity this year
A reader recounts rising use of electric tools like mowers and hedge trimmers. Practical tips include reading instructions before use, avoiding operation on wet grass, keeping hands and feet away from blades, and unplugging and storing in a dry place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hare
Hamburg High Track Takes Third at Corner Conference Meet
Hamburg High School boys track, under coach Bob Weber and assistant Zack, placed third at the Corner Conference meet in Hamburg. Highlights include Paul Moody third in the 100 yard dash at 10.6, Mark Fletcher first in the 440 yard dash at 53.3, and multiple relay medals. District action at Nishna Valley set for May 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Fender
Bob Weber
Zack
Hamburg
South Page
Nisalley
Paul Moody
Tom Aistrope
Mark Fletcher
Wayne Gilbert
Kerry Crain
Kenny Moody
Craig Light
Je Lyons
Grayton Lang
Mike Collins
Mike Gude
Tom Alstrope
Steve Sturm
Randy Moore
High School District Court Day Held in Sidney Courthouse
The 19th annual District Court Day for high school seniors was held May 5 in the Sidney courthouse. Seniors from Hamburg, Sidney, Farragut, and Fremont Mills attended. Harold L. Martin presided as judge and county lawyers participated in the trial with a panel of 12 jurors. The imaginary case involved a patter car struck in front of a [the rest unreadable].
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polly Field
Annal District Court
Sidney
Hamburg
Farragut
Fremont Mills
Harold L. Martin Wan
Wyers
Band and Chorus in Concert at Hamburg High School
The Hamburg High School Music Department presents Band and Chorus in Concert on May 4 at 8:00 p.m. The Girls Glee Club opened with selections from Camelot to The Hymn of Brotherhood, led by Doris Pettit, with Teri Collins as narrator. The Mixed Chorus followed with songs including Raindrops Keep Fallin On My Head and We Shall Overcome. The Band, directed by Tim Fischer, performed diverse pieces and Dan Carter narrated. A free will offering was taken during intermission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburg
Teri Collins
Girls Glee Club
Doris Pettit
Tim Fischer
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Kenneth Thompson
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Peru
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Trail Drive-in
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Cliff Robertson
Hot Rod
Pioneer Theatre
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DeLuxe Gun
Chard Benjamin
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J.C. Walker
Missouri Beef Packers
Atchison County Levee District
Richard Garst
Charl J. Mare
Robart Lee Stanton
Ide
Marion
Henry Copeland
Fattorney F
Harold Anders
Watson, Mo
Twila
Hudson Hall
Northwest Missouri State College
O. C. Swackhamer
Fairfax
Atchison County Livestock Feeders Arm
Herbert Koch
Max van Hoozer
Sec
Treas
Charles Bostiner
Rock Port
Steve Irvine
Byron Freemat
Tom Boatman
Robert Gebhards
Bank of Atchison County
Rock Fort
Madonna Circle of the
Luther Thompson
Missouri Bankers Association
Kansas City
William Corken
Herbert Spurlock
Fairfax Community Hospital
Rock Port Mobile Home Park
Highway 136
Rick L. Balmas
Arthur Hoffman
Alex le Boeuf
John Sillers
Randy Wilkinson
Eunice Mulvania
Ruth Fox
Lillian
Board of Directors of
Public Water Supply District, No. 1
Atchison County
Farmers Home Administration
4Jowa State Bank
Gwen Davis
Rock Creek Bridge
Sodom
Middie
Waant
Maia Street
Onery
Donald Hein
Hambur
Um the United
Willian Scherle
Capitol Building
P.E.O. Sisterhood
Barb Ashler
Laura Stalin
F.H. A
Becky Mount
Hamburg High School
Joslyn
Mel Olson
Getgsi Holodies
Cheryl Sebek
Sam
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