October 3, 2013 News

Birthdays: Carly Derr, Janice Norlin, Shelly Oelkers; October 4, Alliyah Oborny; October 5, Danielle Higgins, Leah Baus; October 6, Leslie Irvin Tip, Courtney Gilbert, Kellye Irvin; October 7, Rachel Legleiter, Bill Harp; October 8, Diane McFarren, Heath North; October 9, Wacey Shelit.

Anniversaries: October 3, Bob and Marlene Funk, October 4, Michael and Kelly Pfannenstiel; October 6, Les and Rose Diehl, Larry and Ellen Hinman; October 7, Les and Sheryl Rogers; October 8, Terry and Helen Showalter.

A memorial donation has been given by Bob and Marlene Funk in memory of Vivian Simmons to the Jail/Museum.

Items donated by Mary McCormick to the Jail/Museum include: a collection of newspaper clippings about Paper Moon; a picture of common school graduation in Ness County (Lucy Higgins is in the picture - the girls are all in white dress with dark scarves. Most of the boys in suits or white shirts and ties probably taken in 1928); five Community Calendars - 1978 by St. Mary's Altar Society, 1979 by Order of The Eastern Star, 1987 by McCracken Fire Department, 1988 by McCracken Public Library and 1991 by The Golden Agers; McCracken centennial posters; Pictorial Directory of St. Mary's Catholic church members in 1975; cover of St. Mary's history book celebrating 100 years ( drawings of the 1886-1905 frame church in country, the 1905-1922 rock church in country; Romanesque brick church in McCracken; list of those interred at St. Mary's Cemetery as of December 8,1985; a first day postal cover from the McCracken Centennial of the Hotel; The grand opening folder for the McCracken Historical Museum, Inc.; a newspaper picture and article about the McCracken High School Class of 1932 including Edward Swisher, Marie Pfannenstiel, Lucy Vogle, Marjorie Walker and Charlotte Norlin; a history of the Class of 1932; the 40th ordination anniversary folder for Father Eugene P. Kenny; McCracken Enterprise 1937 and other clippings; coin purse Davis Cafe, sock hanger Vogle Cleans, mirror Schafer Furniture.

With the rain we received there was also wind. Tree limbs came down along with a large tree behind Will Zeller's house.
Ali Ault has produced enough pumpkins for all the children of McCracken from her garden. She will distribute pumpkins at church at McCracken United Methodist Church on Sunday, October 13. Anyone not getting one that day may contact Allie as she has plenty. The excess will be used for the Fall Fest on November 2.

Had a nice phone call from Marilyn Conrad Sharp on Sunday afternoon. She takes the Rush County News and mentioned that when she gets the paper, the first thing she reads is Copy Cat Tales.

McCracken now has a permanent recycle trailer - no more waiting to recycle your items.

Presidential Quiz

1. Who became vice president and president without having been elected to either office?
2. Who was the first actor and oldest person to be elected president?
3. Who was a Rhodes Scholar?
4. Who was the only president to serve four terms?

It is fun watching the Kansas City Chiefs this year!!

The weekend Warriors, Neal and Amy Jacobs, spent the weekend in McCracken.

A surprise 60th birthday party was given to Pete Werth by his lovely wife, Cheryl. Some of those attending were Lisa, Matt, Kerri, Jason, Audrey, Donnie Schuckman and Brenda, Bruce & Ellen Kershner, Bob House, Bruce and Sue Davis, Addie Mills and many friends of Pete and Cheryl.

Marge Elias, Dennis and Jeannie Elias, Bob Fear, Shirley Higgins, Diz and Wilma Washaliski attended the 50th wedding anniversary celebration for John and Jeanne Walker in Greenleaf, Kansas. It was held Saturday, September 28 at the American Legion building.

Kyra Horesky will be the “ASSISTANT” basketball coach for the middle school in Sterling. She commented she gets to do the two things she has always wanted to do, teach and coach. Congratulations Kyra!!

Some good Mark Twain quotes: “There is no distinctly native American criminal class except Congress.” “Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on or by imbeciles who really mean it.” “Fleas can be taught nearly anything that a Congressman can.”

HISTORY NOTES October 1953

A son, Peter Mark, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Pete Derr September 24.

A son, Lee Allen, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Allen Showalter September 26.

A tower site for a new television station in Central Kansas has been selected. The station plans to operate on TV channel 2 and will be located on north US Highway 281.

Al Rues, Elmore Ryan and Kellye Hart attended the Notre Dame – OU game Saturday.

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wilson will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary at their home.

James Rixon recently made an initial purchase of four registered Ayrshires.

Those reporting for pre-induction are Erman Oelkers and Julius Unrein.

Ann Elias is named State 4-H champ in the home improvement project.

A girl, Jennifer Lee, was born October 17 to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gaschler.

Mrs. E.E. McGimsey died Sunday. Burial was in McCracken.

M/Sgt. Cecil Mills will arrive here from Japan where he has been stationed with the Air Force for the past 15 months.

Kenneth Showalter left for Wichita where he is employed at the Standard Oil Station

A boy, Kent Wayne, was born October 21 to Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Holmes

Joe Enoch, 80, died of a heart attack October 23. Burial was in the Ramsey Cemetery.

Mrs. Ada Beason left for her home in LosAngeles after visiting her father, P.B. Metz.

A son, Johnnie Mac, was born October 29, to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Showalter.

Answers

1. Gerald R. Ford
2. Ronald W. Reagan
3. William J. Clinton
4. Franklin D. Roosevelt