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Pages from the Past - From the 137-year history of the Kiowa County Press - October 13, 2024

Kiowa County Press historic front page.

15 Years Ago - October 9, 2009

  • The Eads FBLA will have a “haunted house” fundraiser at the Crow Luther Cultural Events Center.

25 Years Ago - October 8, 1999

  • The Colorado, Kansas, & Pacific Railroad, has signed a lease to operate the former Union Pacific rail line running thorough Kiowa County.

40 Years Ago - October 12, 1984

  • R. Eldon Gulley resigned as president of the First National Bank in Eads, stating it is time for a change. Mr. Gulley started his employment with the bank as a cashier back in 1969.
  • Members of the Eads High School Band rehearsed for their appearance at the Air Force Academy during Band Day.

50 Years Ago - October 11, 1974

  • Two Buttes Reservoir will be closed to all fishing from October 8 through February 28, 1975, to permit waterfowl to rest undisturbed on the reservoir.

75 Years Ago - October, 1949

  • Charlie Cunningham purchases the Eads Furniture Store from Richard Berger, who then bought Plains Amusement Company from Ben Weiser.
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