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From the files of the November 7, 1991 edition of The Ellsworth Reporter. 139 YEARS AGO November 10, 1881 We are having such beautiful fall weather that everyone feels glad that they live in sunny Kansas. We have received a large stock of visiting cards of the latest styles.

Pastor’s Podium Have you ever seen a tree that was infested with poison ivy? The tangled brown mass and most of the branches you see are dead from poison ivy. When my son was young, he would climb trees and shortly after he would have poison ivy.

From the files of the October 24, 1991 edition of The Ellsworth Reporter. 139 YEARS AGO October 27, 1881 We are willing to take wood on subscription. Mr. D. Eldridge, of this city, has returned from her visit to Michigan and Illinois.

Pastor Rebecca Stredney Our youngest daughter was a natural collector. I think her first collection was feathers, feathers of all kinds. Sometimes we were not even outdoors when she would find a feather.

Wilson Blood Drive A blood drive was held Jan. 24 at the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Parish Hall in Wilson. The following donations were received: Facility — St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church; Lunch to donors — St. Wenceslaus Altar Society; cinnamon rolls — Ida Dlabal.

Traveling 12 Card Club The Traveling 12 Card Club met Jan. 27 at the home of Vera Ehrlich. Winning Hi was Julia Woodmansee. Lo was Lucille Janda. Traveling was won by Marilyn Soukup.

In 4-H you learn basic skills needed for success later in life.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture reminds agricultural producers interested in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) 2020 general signup to enroll by Feb. 28, 2020.

Grain prices down for the week Prices paid for grain at the Ellsworth Co-op at the end of the business day, Monday, Feb. 3, were: Wheat, bu. — $4.29, down 20 cents from Jan. 27. Milo, bu. — $3.09, down 2 cents. Soybeans, bu. — $7.64, down 20 cents. Corn, bu. — $3.44, down 2 cents.

At Monday’s meeting of the Ellsworth County commissioners, officials reauthorized participation in the Rural Opportunity Zone student loan repayment program for 2020.