15 Years Ago

January 7, 2005

• About Town - Ida & Doris Lessenden: This is the first time I can remember having a white Christmas that kept me indoors too long a time.
• Kiowa County Public Library is among the recipients to receive grant funds from El Pomar Foundation.
• East End Events - Laura Weber: The annual New Year’s Eve party was at the K.A. Hall again this year.
• Wild Horse Roundup - Curtis Schrimp: Marty and I, along with many others, celebrated New Year’s Eve attending the Ladies Club annual card party.

25 Years Ago

January 6, 1995

• Wild Horse Roundup - Curtis Schrimp: Brrr. Well, ’94 went out with a big freeze at 0, but I’m watching weather while writing, and they just said it was 20 below at Woodrow, so I guess we came out pretty good.

40 Years Ago

January 4, 1980

• Jimmy Bendorf celebrated his 25^th “Anniversary” as Kiowa County Assessor.
• Nursing Home News – LaVerne Fischer: We expect to spend a lot of time enjoying the hot air popcorn given to residents by the Ladies Hospital Nursing Home Auxiliary

50 Years Ago

January 2, 1970

• Towner: PFC Don Lening’s name was drawn for a free telephone call home given by the Pueblo Chieftain.