2001 - 20 Years Ago

Charles Mix County takes step forward with a new Outreach Office for counseling services.

Jack Soulek was elected to serve as Chairman of the Charles Mix Board of Commission at the January 2 meeting.

About four inches of snow arrived in the surrounding area.

1980 - 41 Years Ago

Mark David was born to Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Chytka; Michael Allen to Lynn and Tami Lovgren and Stephanie Lynne to Bruce and Patricia Allen.

1970 - 51 Years Ago

Congressman-elect James Abourezk met with the Wagner-Lake Andes Irrigation District Board of Directors.

The Huron College Touring Theatre was to present "The Subject was Roses" in the Andes Central gym.

Newly sworn in Sheriff Ruben Huber appointed Walt Soulek, Don Gasper, Robert McEntaffer, Kenneth Soulek and Curly Reinschmidt as his deputies.

J. James Exon, formerly of Lake Andes, took the oath of office as governor of Nebraska.

1960 - 61 Years Ago

The Lake Andes Lakers joined other towns' organizations in urging that Highway 281 be left the way it is.

Hank Edwards and Guy Brown earned top honors in the men's doubles tournament at Andes Alleys with a score of 1209.

Dennis James was born to Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Brooks.

Wesley Melmer replaced Robert Wheeler as meat manager at Nick's Super Market.

John Kozak was re-elected as chief of the Lake Andes Fire Department.

Ernie Carda is the new manager of the Lake Andes Farmer's Co-op service station.

1950 - 71 Years Ago

Lake Andes Eagles basketball team racked up their 13th straight win of the season.

The Danks Drug Store is having its storefront replaced with a modern one.

A year's subscription to the Lake Andes Wave was increasing to $2.50 mainly because of a newsprint shortage.

1930 - 91 Years Ago

A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Booher.

Kasulka's Radio Shop is paying the highest prices for furs.