115 Years Ago - August 1907

F.W. McLane's little son went out into the pasture to catch a mare and was kicked in the face by the young colt. Two teeth were knocked out and Dr. Greenfield dressed the wound.

Dr. Hollingsworth's new residence is almost completed. It will be one of the finest houses in the city.

The Mennonite College at Freeman opens Sept. 6th. If you are a German, patronize a German School.

Ed Stimpson became the owner of the John Danial's Automobile.

The Avon Cornet Band played severalselectionsuponthestreet on Saturday evening. 91 Years Ago - August 1931

A note on the front door of the AvonStateBankFridaymorning gave the people notice that the bankhadclosed.Thisiscertainly a calamity to the community.

John Van Duysen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Van Duysen, passed away on August 13th. He had just completed the eighth grade.

NOTICE - The Fair Store can notextendcredittoanyoneowing due to present conditions.

NOCREDITatF.Weidenbach's store.

TheAvonHatShoppeishaving a closing out sale.

JohnLagendykhasmovedinto the Lucy Berndt residence and John will open his bakery in the Roose building.

RumorsthatAvonHighSchool willnotoperatethisyearbecause of the depression to bank closing are just rumors!

Raymond Jeniseon left for Green Bay, WI, where he will play football this season with the Green Bay Packers.

Robert, Ed and Fritz Haenfler; RoyCarrollandClausBrandtleft for the Black Hills and had eight flats but got there safe.

New Prices at all Shops: Bill's Barber, John Thesenga and Harry Peters - Haircuts 35 cents and Shave 15 cents. 62 Years Ago - August 1958

Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Hento, Marie and Margo Sternhagen returned from their trip to Maryland, where they visited Clayton Sternhagen. They also went to Washington, DC and Canada.

The Nova Belles 4-H Club entered 35 exhibits at Achievement Days.

Leonard Harmacek, the 'Big Butch', was the featured businessman intheissue.Heconverted a locker plant - grocery store combinationinFebruary1957.He came from Gregory and married a local girl, Betty Lou Harmacek.

Specials this week - half gallon of ice cream for 59 cents, 50 pounds of potatoes for $1.19, 2 pounds of ground beef for 89 cents.

Construction has started on thenewHighSchoolauditorium. 40 Years Ago - August 1982

Monday was a busy day at the school as nearly 300 youngsters returned to action.

Class sizes are 30 seniors, 28 juniors, 28 sophomores and 22 freshmen. Grade rooms average 15 with 26 in Kindergarten and 23 in the 1st grade.

Elementary faculty for the new year are: 5-6th grades - Rosalee Sternhagen and Leatta Pudwill, 4th - Vivian Koehn, 3rd - Marjorie Berndt, 2 - Loyola Myers, 1st - Donna Alberts, Kindergarten -LindaHeeren,Special Ed - Mark Nagel, Title - Joann Freidel and Karen Berndt.

Lawrence and Lois Raysby celebrated their 25th anniversary with a social hour and dance hosted by their children.

The Lutherans won the Slow Pitch Softball League beating the Danzig-Presbyterian Team and then the Kingsburg Team. Phil Ruppelt won the batting trophy.

Mr. and Mrs. Dale Mudder have a new baby boy born July 22 in Rapid City.

Mr. and Mrs. Eric Banks have ababyboybornAugust23named Austen Richard.

The Pirate Log yearbook is on sale for $8.00. 15 Years Ago - August 2007

Open Enrollment soars to 60, keepingAvonSchoolintheblack.

City Council gets estimates on fixing up old fire hall.

Chad and Erin Odens announce the birth of their daughter, Kailin, born on July 13.

Winning buckles at the State 4-H Rodeo were: Joe Bertus, receiving the 4th place average buckle in bull riding; Lanae Van Gerpen, received the 7th place average buckle in barrels and placed 3rd in the 1st and 2nd goes in poles and received the Reserve Champion Buckle.