July 31, 2014 News

Birthdays: July 31, Brenda Clancy, Joyce Rogers; August 1, Betty Mills, August 2, Katie Casey, Jerry Casey, Cheryl Hinman, Suzanne Azzarella, Thaddeus Albers; August 3, Aaron McGaughey; August 4, Jennifer Johnson, Kelly Petz, Mary Higgins, Zachary Elmore; August 5, Kimbra Melton; August 6, Frank Foster, Emily Keener, Coty Hinman, Mike Keith, Zaccary Hinman.

Anniversaries: July 31, Lee and Debra Oelkers, Clark and Nicole Kirk; August 1, Chris and Cindy Petz; August 2, Babe and Arlene Gilbert, Mike and Sharolyn Legleiter; August 3, Ronn and Laura Martin; August 4, Mark and Ann Baus; August 6, Heath and Paula North.

We have been proud to serve the Engel family as correspondents during their tenure as Publishers and Editors of the Rush County News. Both Duane and now Mary courageously lived their lives in joy and grace during their illnesses. We will continue to serve their family and staff.

Suzanne Randa obtained a cancelled check on E-Bay. It was written on Citizens State Bank on April 7, 1927 to Sears, Roebuck and Co. for $8.69 by G. Greenwald for 'goods'. It was a counter check. The check was sent all the way from Australia and had a stamp that featured Queen Elizabeth in honor of her birthday wearing a green hat with a red rose on it and a matching green suit.

Al and Judy Hugh and Carolyn Thompson attended the Hays Larks game vs. the Dodge City A's on Thursday evening. Hays won by a score of 10-5 The Larks finished the season in the Jayhawk League in 2nd place.. They will enter the NBC World Series at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium on August 1 or 2 during Championship Week (16) teams.

Jolly Waring District No.48 was in the SE Corner of Section 32-16-21. The article about it was given by Tom Barnes and printed in the book The History of Readin' Ritin' n “Rithmetic in Ness County by Mary Lou Hall in 1980. Jolly Waring was formed January 28, 1886. The last schoolhouse was a good sized, almost square, white frame school with a bell tower, eight windows to the north side and an east entry with a cement step up to the door. As you entered, the boys' coat closet to the left and girls' coat closet to the right.

The schoolroom had a coal burning stove with a tin jacket to the southwest wall. The teacher's desk stood up front near the south wall with blackboards behind that. A large library with many books, a map case and a very large world globe was in the southwest corner of the room. There was an organ for music. Pupil's desks faced to the east. The interior was plastered and painted a light color, the ceiling was decorative tin painted ivory. Coal oil lamps with round reflectors were lights when needed.

Water was carried in by bucket from a farm house across the road but in the winter, the pupils brought water to drink. Each had his own cup.

There was a big playground but no equipment, so the kids played baseball, Flying Dutchman, Fox and Goose.
Spelling bees were held at the school, arithmetic and geography matches about every week. Different colored stars were given sometimes as awards. The pupils participated in Ness County spelling contests in Ness City. Certificates of awards were given to children neither absent nor tardy the whole term. (More next week)

Austin's trip to California. He was seen eating his way across California.

While in California with Holly, Keith, Stacy, Joy and Michele he:
--had Breakfast with Nancy and Billy
--Lunch at cousin Nancy and Billy Royals house (Joy, Keith and I were also there). We had salads, cake, and pie. Austin swam in Nancy's pool.
--Rubio's (fish tacos and tacquitos)
--The Pastie Shop (beef and chicken) pasties -- kind of like a beer-ox.
--Taqueria De Andy (beef and chicken tacos) ....the above was in one day.
..next day
--Marie Calendars (Alfredo with broccoli, salad and lemon pie)
--Starbucks Venti Carmel Frappuccino
--Portillos (Maxwell Street Dog with grilled onions)
--Joes Italian ice (this is a dessert made from crushed ice and fresh fruit flavoring).
--In and Out (chocolate shake, fries, double hamburger)
We went to the cemetery to see Joy Hunter’s grave; went to Joys so he could meet Michele's husband, Ray; went to the ocean and saw sea lions; watched a comedy DVD; he rented a movie. Austin had never met Billy or Ray. And he'd never been on a train and he took the Amtrak train from San Diego to San Juan Capistrano where Nancy picked him up. Michele got Austin, Amanda and her kids a discount to Disneyland.

Jerry and Jenna Higgins spent 3-4 days in Table Rock with friends Phil and Connie McNaul. Chuck and Tanner Higgins did Farm Bureau adjusting in McCook, Nebraska for two weeks. They said they ate the BEST food ever, probably gained 15 pounds.

Come to the McCracken Golf course for the Sunday, August 10 tournament. It is a 2 person scramble with a kicker. As an incentive to join the club, in addition to the cash prizes for flights, the Club is kicking in an additional cash prize for the lowest score by a team consisting of 2 MCC members. To qualify for the additional cash prize, both members must have paid their 2014 dues by the start of the tournament. All ties for all prizes will be broken by a scorecard playoff. The amount of the additional cash prize will depend on the number of golfers playing.

2014 dues are $100 for a family and $50 for a single membership.

Lunch will be served after the tournament for a free will offering.

History Notes 1974

The rodeo and parade will kick-off county centennial celebration, May 25-31, 1974

The Rush County historical booklet is on sale for $2.50.

Cathie Ryan, at freshman at Ft. Lewis College, has been listed on the Dean’s list.

Dena Keener, Donna Baldwin, Darlene Misegadis, Janet Appel, Pat Littler, Lorrie Morgan and Shirley Harp are some of the queen candidates for the Centennial

MHS seniors: John Elmore, Ray Wierman, Kirk Wells, Joy Rixon Petz, Roger Legleiter, Cheryl Davis, Ivan Janke, Brenda Rogers, Jeff Seltman, David Derr, Steve Swartz, Randy Taylor, Pam Showalter Seltman, Jerald Grumbein, Carla Taylor, Dan Conner

Thayne Jones attended barbershop chorus practice Thursday evening in Hays.

Jerry Schutte graduated from FHSC Friday evening.

Linda Woods, Rush Center, was crowned the Rush County Centennial Queen. Shawn Gay Rorick and John F. Brack announce their engagement for a July 27th wedding. Inez Skinner recently moved to Topeka. Mr. and Mrs. Woods, Garden City, purchased the Skinner home.

Richard Higgins graduated from FHSC with a BS in Physical Education.

Winners of the oldest active citizens contest from McCracken were: Ada Juvenal, M.M. (Shack) Stephens, Bill Irvin and Fanny Davenport were the oldest born and raised in Rush County. Carrie M. Darkes, 93, died Sunday at the Ransom Hospital.

Marvin and Mary Depperschmidt Foos celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary.

Harry Janke hosted a dinner on Memorial Day with his relatives.

Margaret Hair had as her Memorial Day guests Charles and Laura Lovitt, Anna Belle Manning, Margaret Chumley, Bill and Sharon Lovitt and family, Bob and Grace Lovitt, Vic and Shirley Higgins and family.

Louise Cummings, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Hanson attained the highest honor in her class in Bucklin High School. John and Tacy Hanson attended the graduation.