115 Years Ago - August 1907

Robert Luke left Monday for Madison where he will attend school.

J.J.HornstrahassoldhisStar Livery business to Kelley and Justus. Hornstra still owns the building.

Mr. A.J. Cobie and Mrs. Reka Bangert were married at her farm September 11th. They left Wednesday for Ackley, Iowa, where they will begin housekeeping on the groom's far.

Dr. Van Voorhis is a resident dentistlocatedinHenryUnruh's gallery. Phone 22. 91 Years Ago - August 1931

Avon's football team played the alumni and lost 20-0. This was a warm up for the 1st high school game Friday at Scotland.

The ladies of Avon met and organizedinto3HomeExtension Clubs. One will be the Sunshine, one the Cheerio and one hasn't yet decided on their name.

Dr. and Mrs. Greenfield went to Rochester in regards to Mrs. Greenfield's health.

Mr. and Mrs. Dick DeNeui, Mr. and Mrs Fred Sattler, Mr. Vert Burma and Miss Mayme VanGerpenareoperatingahamburger stand at the Huron Fair.

Mr. and Mrs. Martin Bertus have a new baby girl weighing about 8 pounds.

BHCountyChampionSpeller, Donald Nellis left for Huron to compete in the state spelling contest.

62 Years Ago - August 1958

The Avon Pirates, over matched but willing, dropped a surprisingly close tilt with the highly rated Ravinia Bears. Dwane Siewert turned n an excellent job at the end. Two sophomores, Jim Christjans and Stan Eggers, showed good promise.

One of our newest businessmen, Gary Hawkinson, has an upholstery shop in the Crosby Used Furniture building.

MyronPudwillleftforVermilion where his is in his 2nd year of Pre-Med.

AgirlwasborntoMr.andMrs. Jim Muller.

The Nova Neighbors met at thehomeof Mrs.ChesterFathke. 40 Years Ago - August 1982

'Song Titles' was the theme of the Homecoming Parade. Leann Odens and Blane Nagel are the AHS Royalty. The Big Redculminatedthehomecoming with a win over the Bridgewater Wildcats 32-6. Nagel passed for 101 yards and ran 94 yards. Don Voigt, Andy Lukkes and Scott Meiers were favorite targets for the big quarterback.

The girls defeated Delmont 7047, but lost 52-56 to the Armour Packers in a 'battle of the best' as the Packers are rated number 1. Harmacek hit 25 for Avon.

Hubner'sRanchSupplyhosted some 360 persons to a barbecue on Tuesday.

Jim Powers is on the DSC Trojan football team this year.