1986 - 35 Years Ago

Mr. and Mrs. Andy Eben celebrated their 40th anniversary with a family dinner at the Northvue Cafe.

Paul Van Gerpen was honored for his 1st birthday at the home of his parents.

Pirates beat Bonesteel 49-43 and Stickney 50-51 this week.

1971 - 50 Years Ago

Just one Avon wrestler, Tom Reiff, qualified in the Regions 3 wrestling tournament held in Wagner and advances to the State Tourney.

Scott Crouse has been named as Avon’s Boy Stater for 1971 and Leslie Gramkow has been chosen as his alternate.

1964 - 57 Years Ago

District Spelling Winners in the rural school were: Grade 1 - Lois Voigt, Mawhinney, Grade 2 - Sharon Radack, Giedd, Grade 3 - Bobby Heisinger, Lake Point, Grade 4 - Barbara Voigt, James, Grade 5 - Ramona Voigt, James, Grade 6 - Linda Crouse, Sperry, Grade 7 - Charmaine Muller, Mennonite, Grade 8 - Loxie Voigt, Smith.

Mr. and Mrs. Milo Bartunek and Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Rehurek were guests in the Danny Rehurek home in Huron.

1935 - 86 Years Ago

Leonard Meyer reported the loss of 50 choice hens that were stolen while he was attending a basketball game in Avon.

Mr. and Mrs. T.C. Pier, Mary and Charlotte Nelson, were in Yankton on Wednesday.

A handkerchief shower was given to Miss Lewis for her birthday by her pupils.

Mrs. William Kramer had a quilting party at her home.

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Johnson are moving on the Henry Brown farm.

Junior Schaefer has returned to the Daisy School after several week’s absence with the whooping cough.

Avon’s first basketball team lost to Tabor 24-38 but the second team won its 6th game of the season 37-9.

1911 - 110 Years Ago

R.M. Farrell has in his possession an 1800 Roman gold coin. Its value has not been determined at this writing.

George Van Gerpen of Iowa has purchased a farm near Avon.

The National Biscuit Co. is going to demonstrate its entire line of crackers and cookies at the Avon Mercantile Saturday with coffee being served.