FIFTY YEARS AGO
Thursday, May 15, 1975
The freshman class of Sanborn High School is presenting a “Fun Fest” for the community on May 18 at 6 p.m.
The Presbyterian Church will sponsor a Mother-Daughter Hobo banquet on May 16 at 6 p.m. All mothers and daughters are invited to attend.
Thursday, May 22, 1975
An advertisement for bids is published in this issue concerning construction of a multi-purpose addition and sprinkler system for Prairie View.
Sheldon Federal Savings & Loan has filed for permission to open a branch office here.
Father Gerald Zeman arrived in Sanborn May 13 to take over as pastor of St. Cecelia’s Catholic Church here.
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO
Thursday, May 18, 2000
The City Council has approved the mayor’s appointment of Rod Mercer to the Sanborn Fire Department and Julie Van Dyke to the Sanborn Ambulance Team.
Girls State Track qualifiers at Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn include Katie Wescott, Shannon McNally, April Taylor, Lisa Epping, Shanna Vetter and Ethanie Wallinga.
Jennifer Van Beek of Sanborn is one of the Western Christian athletes to qualify for the Girls State Track Meet at Des Moines. She qualified with the 13th fastest time in the 1500 meters.