Remember when…
FIFTY YEARS AGO
Thursday, May 6, 1971
Chatwell Bakery announced today that they will be closed next week in order to move to their new home.
Mrs. Earl Mayne celebrated her 80th birthday May 1. Her son, Congressman and Mrs. Wiley Mayne came to help observe the event. Among her greetings was a happy birthday greeting from President Nixon.
Thursday, May 13, 1971
At the regular meeting of the American Legion, Bob Ellett was voted to attend Boys State this year.
Dr. and Mrs. M.J. Shanahan attended the State Dental meeting at Des Moines last week.
Rev. and Mrs. Herbert Daib returned last week after spending the winter with their daughter, Mr. and Mrs. L. Wangersheim at Las Vegas.
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO
Thursday, May 9, 1996
Spotty hail accompanied the rain through this area Thursday night. In the Melvin area the hail was so thick that fields were all white and a snowplow was used to clear Highway 59….residents reported still hail the next morning.
Thursday, May 16, 1996
The HMS Athletic Booster Club had the honor of receiving the District Booster Club of the Year award from the Booster Clubs of Iowa.