15 Years Ago - January 22, 2010

• The DAR Community Service Award was presented to LaVerle Kelley. The award is presented each year to a person who gives much of their lives to benefit others.

25 Years Ago - January 28, 2000

• The JC Penney Catalog Service Center will be moving to Valley Music in Lamar
• Wild Horse Roundup- Curtis Schrimp: Marty was in a baking mood and made snickerdoodles from Mike Lening’s recipe. They are good.

40 Years Ago - January 25, 1985

• Nursing Home News- LaVerne Fischer: Our anonymous friend never gets enough credit for the beautiful flowers sent several times a month.

50 Years Ago - January 24, 1975

• Benjamin Vick was arrested for claiming he was a doctor and wanting to setup practice in the county. He also has warrant for St. John, Kansas, for grand larceny and impersonation.
  • The percent change in total industry sales in Kiowa County shifted 16.5, while Eads secured 61.3 percent, a decrease of .5 percent since 1973

75 Years Ago - January 1950

• The Pioneer Café improved their business again by installing tan and red upholstered booths.

100 Years Ago - January 1925

• Wrestling matches at the La Cinema Theatre were to include a bout between “China” Chronister and Bessil Dove for the championship of the country.
• P.A. Hanger was dragging the roads last Monday.