Early Files 8-27
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10 Years Ago
September 9, 2015
The Clark County Indians scored twice in the span of twenty seconds in the second quarter, then added an insurance touchdown before the half to defeat the visiting Macon Tigers at home on Friday evening, by a 20-6 margin.
The Clark County Historical Society Museum may be on the way to reopening. After being closed for several months, Kahoka Mayor Jerry Webber is looking for volunteers to serve on the board or in any capacity.
Deaths: Dallas Lee Harness, Anna Lee “Ann” Witcher Wilson
20 Years Ago
September 14, 2005
“Without a doubt, we are going back,” said former residents Tom and Karen (Derrick) Hiller. The couple were forced out of New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
Barb Webber was appointed City Collector, following the resignation of Hugh Summers.
The Clark County Mule Festival will have flags from all 50 states, thanks to the work of sixth grader Lindsey Williams.
Jerry Redding of Wiss and Wiss was honored for being a Bobcat dealer for 15 years.
Deaths: Shirley Wenke, June Hardy, Delmar Warren, William Leroy.
30 Years Ago
September 13, 1995
The 112th Old Settlers’ celebration commemorates the 50th anniversary of the end of World War II.
Old Settlers’ Queen is Michelle Brown, and Princess is Marianna Garza.
Deaths: Calvin O’Day, Richard Harmon
40 Years Ago
September 11, 1985
Clark County Farm Bureau Queen Nancy Campbell was honored at the annual Farm Bureau meeting.
An Odessa couple was slightly injured in a plane crash, as they attempted to land at the Kahoka airfield.
Building additions are being constructed by Whiston Construction Company at Black Hawk and Running Fox elementary schools.
Deaths: Rosa James, Ida Baker, Irvin Meeks, Bertha Eddleman, Frank Shoup, Teresa Christian, Florence Evans
50 Years Ago
September 11, 1975
A new IGA Foodliner is being built in Kahoka, with manager Sig Waschenbach.
A $265,000 Community Bloc Grant has been approved for Kahoka. The plan provides for housing rehabilitation, storm sewer, and street and park improvements.
Deaths: Cornell Allen, Leon Beard, Joseph Smelser
60 Years Ago
September 10, 1965
Herbert Butler of Rock Island, III., son of Barton Butler, has been employed as deputy city marshal, succeeding Lyle Conger, who resigned.
Floyd Leach has been engaged by the City Council as manager of electric and water distribution.
Elmer Boatman, 20, of Wayland, is hospitalized with a deep cut on his right arm, sustained in a truck-car accident, two miles east of Kahoka.
70 Years Ago
September 16, 1955
The following young men have volunteered for active duty with the Army and will leave for St. Louis, Sept. 28: Wayne Blum, Albert Brewer, Harlan Mohr
Clark City: After living for a number of years on what old timers remember as the Callison farm, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Goldsberry and family have moved to the newly purchased home in Kahoka.
95 Years Ago
September 26, 1930
Mrs. Jess Wood saved her little four-year-old daughter Pauline, from drowning, last Thursday, when she went down into a 20 foot well, where the baby had fallen.
John Foster, who lives above the forks of the “Walkindaw” in the western part of the county was in the city, Wednesday. Says he has not discovered any more teeth of prehistoric animals.
John Buschling’s boy and a friend were riding a motorcycle, Tuesday, on the cement road, when a large bulldog questioned the right of way. The mix-up caused much pain to all interested…A new radio is installed in the Frank Shaw home, a birthday present from Lizzie Shaw to her mother.
Deaths: Etta Campbell, Harvey Bisby, Frances Wilson
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