15 Year Ago

August 19, 2005

• About Town – Doris & Ida Lessenden: The Colorado earthquake tremors and rains were the “weather” talk of the town.
• In the newly decorated community building in Towner, 130 persons gathered for their three-school reunion.

25 Years Ago

August 18, 1995

• The County Board of Adjustment voted unanimously to recommend approval of a Conditional Use Permit for Newsham Hybrids (USA) Inc. to construct a feed mill on 5 acres. 

40 Years Ago

August 15, 1980

• A fastpitch softball tourney is scheduled for Friday and Saturday at the Eads baseball diamond. This will be an 8-team tournament, with proceeds going to the Eads Tennis Court Project.

50 Years Ago

August 14, 1970

• Dr. Ben Mori announced he will close his medical practice here. The doctor said he plans to move to Cheyenne Wells.
• Frances Lee Weber of Sheridan Lake has been named Chevron Oil Company 4-H scholarship winner for Colorado.

75 Years Ago

August 10, 1945

• S.G. Ashley of Sheridan lake suffered loss when lightning struck the granary at his farm. The building, which was filled with grain, was reported splintered.

100 Years Ago

August 13, 1920

• The Democrats of Kiowa County assembled at the courthouse Wednesday to designate their candidates for the primaries. The Kiowa County Republicans met Thursday and designated their candidates.