15 Years Ago - August 19, 2011

• Bill & Linda Trosper own 1 bull listed in the 2011 Fall Sire Evaluation Report published by American Angus Association

25 Years Ago - August 17, 2001

• Eads Board of Trustees voted to move ahead for a water system upgrade for the town that would include a new 700,000-gallon water storage tank.

40 Years Ago - August 15, 1986

• The Kiowa County Courthouse received a new parking facilities that nearly tripled the old space located on the east side of the Courthouse.

50 Years Ago - August 13, 1976

• Retail sales were up 51.6% in the first quarter of 1976.
• The Haswell Post Office will remain open until the outcome of congressional action is known.

75 Years Ago - August 17, 1951

• Mrs. Lillie Kelly & son Chester announce they will be soon opening their hardware store located 2 doors south of the Post Office.

100 Years Ago - August 13, 1926

• Haswell Hummings: A big crowd from here went to Sweetwater lakes Sunday fishing.
• It was tentatively decided to make the county fair this year free, no admission charge & Free BBQ