115 Years Ago - August 1907

The familiar sound of the old school bell was again heard on Mondaywhenschoolbeganwith Prof.WillChamberlainandafull corp of teachers.

Martin Peters became the proprietor of the City Meat Market formerly owned by Roose. John Heil has been engaged as butcher.

The M.E. Ladies Aid will hold a Japanese social in the Opera HouseonFriday.TheAvonBand will furnish music.

Enos Greeting has oats that yielded 45-50 bushel to the acre. 91 Years Ago - August 1931

School opened on August 31st withanenrollmentof 100inhigh school. There are 23 seniors, 18 juniors, 24 sophomores and 22 Freshmen. In the grades are 20 in 8th, 14 in 7th, 20 in 6th, 20 in 5th, 24 in 4th, 29 in 3rd, 14 in 2nd and 16 in 1st.

There are 15 men reported for football.

The new Avon Bakery and CandyShopwillopenonSaturday. John Lagendyke, Prop.

Herman Oorlog reported on the Presbytery held in Minnesota.

Our new bakery is a fine addition to Main Street. We are glad to have fine baked goods again.

Leslie Thesenga left for Amherst where he will teach the high school.

Donia Unruh and Ray Talsma were united in marriage on Tuesday. 62 Years Ago - August 1958

Onlytwolettermen,StanEggers and Keith Jurrens are returning for the football team.

The Trinity Pres. really laid it on the Lutheran softball team winning with a 26-6 score.

Dale and Eddie Van Gerpen have been discharged from Ft. Sill, Oklahoma.

Twin daughters were born to Rev. and Mrs. Willimssen, they hope to move into their new home next week.

Mrs. Mary Borin and children returned from vacationing in Rapid City.

There was a prairie fire at the Wickens Ranch on Wed. 40 Years Ago - August 1982

The 1982 Pirates have 31 reporting to practice and will open their season with an 11 man contest at Bon Homme. This is the only 11 man game they will play. This is the only 11 man game they will play. This is the first season the Pirates will be competing in the Great Plains Conference.

The'FireUp'pepmeeting will be held on Main Street on Friday at 3:00 with the football cheerleaders in charge. They are Julie Harmacek, Lisa Pudwill, Patty Bartunek and Gina Johnson. Mrs. Sternhagen is their advisor. A class competition to 'Stuff the Volkswagen' will be held. Everyone is invited to attend!! 15 Years Ago - August 2007

Will Yule and Blair DeJong werecrownedHomecomingKing andQueen.MeganPoppewasthe Student Body President. Crown bearers were Carter Fillaus and Madisyn Cameron.

A special community service was held at Danzig Baptist Church to welcome their new Pastor, Aaron Rush.