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10 YEARS AGO

2015

Guardsmen Brad Bierema, Justin Lukkes and Kenny Podzimek were deployed to Kuwait.

Four new faces at Avon, James Stubkjaer, Jody Gittings, Kristine Cahoyy and Katelyn Koch.

Gary and Diane Kriz celebrated their 30th anniversary. Services were held for Donald Gramkow. First Baptist Church will celebrate 125 years at a celebration August 30.

35 YEARS AGO

1990

The DKG met at the home of Adeline Cooper.

Jack and Sheila Williams have a daughter, Shelby Janet, born August 4th.

Bonnie Namminga was honored at a bridal shower. Lavonne Lukkes was honored at a bridal shower. The Avon Mets had on their roster: Scott Brandt, Kelly Brandt, Paul Voigt, Mike Mudder, Jay Weber, Brad Roth, Mike Doyle, Don Mudder, Todd Rauch, Mark Mudder, Rich Schneider, Jack Brodeen, and Randy Mount.

56 YEARS AGO

1969

FOR SALE: 1960 Dodge in excellent shape. The first $450 buys it. Chet Fathke.

Avon Locker Specials: 2 pounds ground beef $1.29, 1 lb. of butter 79 cents, 10 lbs. of potatoes 49 cents and 10 Hershey bars 39 cents.

85 YEARS AGO

1940

Justina Holleman will teach in the primary grades and take charger of the lower grades music.

A 9-lb. son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Buchholz. Shirley Meyers entertrained six couples at Pionochle at her home on Monday.

Duane Reaney was high for the boys and Margaret Ann Janssen for the girls.

LittleHomemakers4-HClub met at the home of Iris Berndt.

109 YEARS AGO

1916

Eddie Voigt is sporting a new Ford.

DanielRuebgraduatedfrom the Moody Bible Institute of Chicago.

Lou Crosby is having a FactorytoHomeSaleof Pianos and player pianos. Their prices range from $90 to $175. Old pianos are taken in exchange.