115 Years Ago - August 1907

Avon is said to have more pretty girls and homely men to squarefootthananyotherDakota city. This seems a little severe n the men but they make up in hustle what they lack in grace.

The Avon Business Twirlers went against the Professionals in a 6 inning baseball game. The score was 5-3 with Kirk as umpire.

E.J. Kiehlbauch will depart for a two month jaunt to Seattle andCalifornia.Hisbrother,W.A will take his place in the Bank of Avon while he is gone.

Will Minow sold Charlie Singer a horse power threshing outfit last week. 91 Years Ago - August 1931

Ray Jenison and James Hollingsworth journeyed to Sioux Falls where James took part in a tennis tournament.

TheAvonBaseballTeammet the Lutheran Baseball team on the local diamond and won the game 24-0.

Fred Kurtz moved his shoe repairing equipment into the GeoVilhauerbuildingthisweek.

Springfield Times - The old Missouri isn't rolling along so fast and if it keeps up it will soon be so low grasshoppers can wade it. A number of boys waded across it and the water didn't reach their chins at the deepest point. 62 Years Ago - August 1958

New Supt. Earl Boxa has moved into the school's house this week.

Avon is planning to build a new Legion Hall.

Mr.andMrs.JohnMeidinger, John and Mark, of West Chester, PA have been visiting John Thesengas.

TheLion'sClubmembersand wives held their steak fry in the John Engel garage because of rain. About 40 attended.

The Snappy Stichers met at the Harold Engel home in Wagner. 40 Years Ago - August 1982

ConnieVacknitzandRodney Van Gerpen were married July 23rd in Tyndall.

TheLegionwonthe1stround of District play over Scotland 8-4, Todd Rauch struck out 19 and only gave up 5 hits. In the second round, they lost to Freeman. Pitching were Greg Schelske and Martin Yost.

The teeners lost to Tyndall/ Tabor 12-5 with Kelly Brandt on the mound.

The A.A. Haenfler family held a family reunion and 50ht Anniversary for the Bob Haenflers at the Springfield Marina.

Avon Midgets lost the championship game against Tabor 10-4. Their record is 10-3. Hitters were Scott Brandt, Donnie Thompson and Tom Weidenbach.

The little girls ended their season in last place in the tourney. Hitters were Mensch, Ann Myers, Holly Pier and Christy Voigt. 15 Years Ago - August 2007

City Council opens bids for newCityShop;probablyexceeding 100,000.00.