115 Years Ago - August 1907

Miss Blanche Hurd returned from a visit to Spirit Lake and resumedherdutiesasthe'Hello Girl' in the telephone office.

Mrs. Kirk, landlady of the Eureka Hotel Restaurant was shopping in Tyndall.

Mrs. M.A. Fetter of the Commercial Hotel is suffering a rheumatism attack in her left arm and hand.

InthefootracebetweenJohn Krall and Harold Reaney, the latter was the lucky man. 91 Years Ago - August 1931

LandforSale:$65anacre-see H.A. Campbell - 8 farms for sale!

The Ted Hornstra house burned to the ground last Sunday morning.

There will be a Franklin Roosevelt Rally on August 15 on Avon's Main Street.

Mr. and Mrs. Herb Pudwill haveanewsonbornonMonday.

TheJapaneseTeaattheFirst Presbyterian Church was very interesting. The church parlors were decorated with Japanese symbols and lanterns. Guests were greeted by ladies dressed inJapanesecostumes.Themenu consistedof riceandchowmein. Dr. Holleman, a missionary in China, sent a large display of souvenirs.

Specials at the Ed Weidenbach Fair Store - 10 lbs. of sugar for 59 cents, 1 lb. coffee for 21 cents and six bars of soap for 23 cents. 62 Years Ago - August 1958

Avon lost 3-1 to Platte. Pitching forAvonwasMerkwan,only allowing five hits. Auditorium bids were opened and accepted on Friday. Six months is the approximateconstructiontime.

The swimming pool fund is growing.Wearelookingtostart in the fall.

Next Wednesday will be Dollar Days in Avon.

Donna Mudder celebrated her 16th birthday with a party of 24 guests. 40 Years Ago - August 1982

Crazy Days on Friday - We will be serving hamburgers, hot dogs, beans, potato salad and drinks starting at 11 a.m. on Main Street.

Laura Brown was hired as vocal music teacher. She is a USD graduate.

Les and Louise Thesenga were honored on their 50th Wedding Anniversary at the Circle T Ranch. 42 guests were present.JohnMeidingerserved as MC for the program.

JeaneneLukkeswashonored at a bridal shower at the First Presbyterian Church.

Avon HS Faculty for the new year are: Superintendent - Delmar Hofer, Principal - Georgeanne Dykstra, Elementary Principal and Business Manager - John Fathke. Teachers-RussBechtold,Darla Hento, Pat Collins, Keith Gill, GerryGramm,RussandDelores Knudson, Lauren Talsma and Bill Rauch. 15 Years Ago - August 2007

Four new teachers join staff at Avon School: Joe Kramer, Dawn Kocmich, Kristen Fodness and Connie Van Gerpen.

CrossCountryaddedtoAvon School Agenda.

Chamber hosts 1st Annual Classic Car Cruise.

Chamber serves over 500 at Old Fashioned Saturday Night.