From the files of the Ellsworth Reporter
From the files of the Aug. 22, 1991 edition of the Ellsworth Reporter.
138 YEARS AGO
August 25, 1881
The Union Pacific paycar went west on the 20th.
School commences on the 12th proximo.
The wild plums and grapes were never better than this year.
Don Thomas has leased his livery stable to his brother Samuel.
Kansas increased during the two years preceding the last year nearly three hundred thousand in population.
Mr. R.J. Noble intends moving to the city sometime during the coming month, so that his children can have the advantage of a good school.
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128 YEARS AGO
August 20, 1891
Mrs. Wallace has moved into one of Martin’s Douglas avenue houses with her laundry.
Farm produce was never plentier nor cheaper in Ellsworth county.
Ben Westfall, Dr. Hissen and C.G. Wilson left for Denver and the mountains for a two week cruise.
Jim Biegley and two other Ellsworth salt miners are making $75 a month at Lyons this summer.
Miss Bessie Gebhardt teaches the Lorraine school again this year. The people in that district like her very much.
Al Paschall slipped up from St. Louis last week just long enough to get married.
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103 YEARS AGO
August 21, 1941
Louis Bohl bought a new automatic washing machine for W.C. Eldred recently.
A.C. Brooks sold a Glide six automobile the first of the week to G.B. Campbell of Geneseo.
Hugo Blitzen is working as night clerk at the White House.
The Ellsworth High School, fully accredited by State of Kansas and by North Center Association. Four courses — College Preparatory, Domestic Science, Normal Training, Manuel Training. Eight teachers, Special Music Supervisor. Fall term begins Monday, September 4. Enrollment begins Monday, August 28. For further information see the superintendent.
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Krizek of Noble township on Tuesday, Aug. 22nd.
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78 YEARS AGO
August 21, 1941
The annual 4-H fair sponsored by the nine 4-H clubs of Ellsworth County will begin tomorrow for an interesting two days of contest exhibits.
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Root of Black Wolf are the parents of a daughter born at Ellsworth hospital Friday night.
Louis Pechacek, Leo Wanek, Harold Wells and Alfred Choitz left Ellsworth early Sunday morning on several weeks vacation trip in the east.
Pvt. Arvid Weidman, Marshall Field, Ft. Riley, will leave this Thursday for Fall maneuvers in Texhoma, Texas. He spent the weekend in Ellsworth at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Weidman.
Mr. and Mrs. P.J. Larsen of this city announce the marriage of their daughter Dorothy to James Novak, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Novak of Ellsworth.
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53 YEARS AGO
August 25, 1966
Grand Opening of the Ellsworth Self Service Car Wash on US40 will be this Saturday afternoon, August 27, Leonard Sinclair announced this week.
Glennis Huseman, 16, of the Elkhorn 4-H Club took the grand championship in the senior foods division at the Ellsworth County Fair for the second time in a row this year.
Sara Wamhoff, 10, of the Jayhawks 4-H club, sews a very fine seam despite her youth. Sara took both grand and reserve grand championships in the Junior Clothing Division of the Ellsworth County Fair last week. She also got a blue ribbon for her knitting project.
Rex Reed, 10, of Kanopolis, of Ash Creek 4-H Club won the Grand Champion award for barrows in the Ellsworth County Fair. Rex’s hog was a cross between a Poland China sow and a Berkshire boar. Rex also won a blue and a reserve award on his breeding gilt.
Juli Eklund, 11, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Quentin Eklund, was the Grand Champion in the Junior Foods Division of the Ellsworth County Fair.
Installation of a new 800 gallon-per-minute pump and motor at the Ellsworth City Water Condition Plant was completed Friday, according to Mayor W.M. Preisker.
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38 YEARS AGO
August 20, 1981
Ellsworth-Kanopolis school board members met for the first time with the district’s new superintendent Monday, August 17. The board took little action during the meeting, which was held primarily to discuss the district and its goals with the new superintendent, Bert Hitchcock.
Two Kirksville, Mo., residents escaped injuries when their plane crashed on the runway at the Ellsworth Municipal Airport Sunday evening, August 16.
The Terry Kepka family of Ellsworth was named Family of the Month for August by the Kansas State Council Knights of Columbus. The Kepkas, Terry and Agnes, have two children, Amy Rose, 6, and Abby Jean, 4, and are members of Ellsworth’s St. Bernard Catholic Church.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gwinner, Ellsworth, announce the engagement of their daughter Nan to George Urban, Ellsworth, son of Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Urban, Brush, Colo.
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33 YEARS AGO
August 21, 1986
Two boys were rescued from the Smoky Hill River Thursday after the inner tube they were playing in was swept away by the current. William Lamb, 10, and his nine-year-old brother Shawn were snatched from the river by Ellsworth volunteer firemen after they were swept downstream by the current. The boys are the sons of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Lamb, Ellsworth.
Sandy Donley was crowned El-Kan rodeo queen at the annual El-Kan Western Riders Championship Rodeo Friday. Hundreds packed the stands for both nights of the rodeo.
Richard F. Janda, serviceman for Centel Corporation, recently celebrated his 25th year of service with the local utility company.
The Kanopolis City Council Monday appointed Kenneth Choitz to fill the vacancy on the council caused when Mike Vanek resigned because of a jobrelated conflict.
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28 YEARS AGO
August 22, 1991
GWINNER OPENS
NEW CLINIC
Dr. Derril Gwinner is celebrating the 15th anniversary of his practice in Ellsworth in a big way — with the opening of his new optometry clinic at the corner of Third and Kingsley.
Gwinner and his staff opened the new clinic Aug. 12 after spending the previous Thursday through Sunday making the move from his previous downtown location.
“Fifteen years ago on Aug. 1 we took over the practice of my father-in-law, Dr. Robert Gray” Gwinner said. “We’re celebrating our 15th anniversary. It’s been, at least for the past 10 years, a dream to get a clinic with the ability of having a Mayo Clinic type approach to general vision care, so when people come in we’re not only looking at how they see, but looking at the total person from an eye health standpoint. I think we’re going to reach that goal.”
“We’re trying to provide more services for people of Ellsworth and the surrounding area,” he added. “We’ve appreciated serving them 15 years and look forward to many more. “
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