2010 – 10 Years Ago

Local law enforcement officers from around the area gathered at Wagner Fire Hall for training on Major Case Investigation and Crime Scene Preservation.

Burton Weaver celebrated his 85th birthday on December 17 with a card shower.

Services were held for Maxine Mills, 90 on December 14 at United Church of Christ in Armour.

Demolition of the old RC&D building on Main Street in Lake Andes continues this week.

Services were held December 8 for Viola Houska of Mitchell.

St. Peter’s held their annual Christmas Tea December 5.

Sweet Tooth and Flowers held their open house December 8.

An open house was held at Ft. Randall Telephone Company.

1980 – 40 Years Ago

Germaine Kniffen finished barber school and opened Kramer Barber Shop.

Jody Dvorak was named Class A All-State linebacker.

1970 – 50 Years Ago

Outstanding Teenagers of America awards went to Ronald Nelson, Darcy Edwards, Jean Nelson and George Baldwin.

An $87,000 OEO Federal Grant went to South Central Community Action Program to pay for six month operation in the eight counties served.

1960 – 60 Years Ago

Ralph Brooks was honored for his 15 years of service as a salesman with Pioneer HiBred Company.

The Lake Andes high school library was to receive 90 to 100 new books.

1950 – 70 Years Ago

The South Dakota senate picked up one more democratic seat after a recount showed J.E. Lehmann won over Rayburn Rueb.

Tony Verba purchased Andes Shoe Repair Shop from James Maruska.

A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Jackson.

Janda and Melmer, owners of Idle Hour, bought the Pastime Bar in Wagner.

1940 – 80 Years Ago

A free carnival dance and free movie at the OK Theatre with treats for youngsters were part of promoting the town during the holdiays.

Frances Ash accepted a teaching position in the high school in Bagley, MN.

1930 – 90 Years Ago

A raiding squad seized a giant liquor plant in Aurora County and arrested four men from Lake Andes connected with the operation.