10 Ago – 2014

Thistles growing were a concern south of Avon.

Czech days was held. Springfield Assistant Living held its Fish Day.

Julie Boyle and Hannah Reeves competed at the high school research poster competition at the Sanford Science Festival.

ChristelLukewillbeturning 90 years old and a card shower had been requested for her.

35 Years Ago – 1989 New school board members elected were Jerry Hayward and Ernie Namminga.

The Mets had a bad week losing three to Freeman, Scotland and Tabor.

The New Park Shelter was dedicatedtoRogerMudderand Troy Splitt.

The girls’ softball team beat Menno 9-3. Hitters were Tami Rauch, Andrea Van Asperen, Jennifer Winkler, Jennifer Finck, and Jennifer Jacobs.

JulieKafkaandStaceyPowers were engaged.

Louis and Arlene Dykstra will celebrate their 35th anniversary. 56 Years Ago - 1968

Installationservicesfornew pastorRev.JohnRische,willbe Sunday at the Zion Lutheran Church. Rev. Rische and his wifehavethreechildren,Tara, John, and Scott.

Winds, rains, and fire made this an eventful week.

Gordon Davis is the new manager for Bison State Telephone Company. Davis and his wife have one child.

The Avon Bowling Lanes will have a 7-week special for gradeandhighschoolstudents on Monday at 7 p.m.

Gladys Berndt and John R. Talsma are engaged.

85 Years Ago – 1939

Mr. Lavern Kelley is home from the CC Camp.

Charles Vesper has been accepted for enlistment.

Robert Berry left for the Black Hills CC camp.

Ice for sale- we deliver-White Eagle Station.

South Dakota Governor Bushfieldisbeingconsidered as a Presidential candidate.

110 Years Ago – 1914

Avon defeated Wagner 9-6 on Sunday.

The Band Stand is completed. It is without a doubt one of the finest in the state.

George Oorlog has a new Ford car.

J.G.Rehurekhasopeneda cash buying Cream Station. You’ve tried the rest – now try the best.

The Avon Boosters, consisting of19carsandtheband left on a 75-mile trip to advertise the big 2 day celebration.