10 Years Ago – 2014

The 2014 Military Ball was held. Margaret Doom was crowned Queen. Megan Kocer was the 1st runner-up and Payton Johanneson was 2nd runner-up.

Jenna Kitchenmaster, a student at Northwestern College toured 10 states with the college’s a cappella choir.

Leo Hopkins placed third in the 120-pound weight class at the State Wrestling Championships. 20 Years Ago – 2004

Charon Asetoyer, author of the book Women’s Health Book Within the Sacred Circle with several elders held a book signing at the Fort Randall Casino.

A card shower was held in honor of Rita Bingham’s 90th birthday.

Modern Woodman Junior Club #17406-1 held its first meeting.

A new Rescue Van was purchased for the Lake Andes-Ravinia Fire District.

30 Years Ago – 1994

The Lake Andes Co-op Building center received an Outstanding Dealer Sales Award during a dealership seminar.

Firemen honored for 20 years of service included Lloyd Houseman, Marvin Gall, Norm Ronfeldt and Richard Bruner.

40 Years Ago – 1984

The Junior class consisting of 32 members has successfully completed the recently offered 15-hour basic rescue course.

The Lake Andes Volunteer Fire Department, Lake Andes Senior Citizen Association and the Ambulance Association announced the beginning of a fund drive for the construction for the new multi-purpose center to be constructed in the spring at Second and Main Streets.

50 Years Ago – 1974

Rod Payer and Sam Holderby have been named to the Prep All-American Football squad for 1973-1974.

Patricia Vacek and Robert Decker were married.

60 Years Ago – 1964

The Pickstown Engineers were runner-ups in the District 28 Tournament for the third year in a row when they lost to Bonesteel 41-45 in a thrilling hard fought game.

A reception was held at the United Presbyterian Church honoring Mr. and Mrs. Verne Dvorak.

The Charles-Mix County Treasurer’s Office reports and increase of $14,312.90 in 1963 sales of fishing and hunting licenses over 1962.

Golf enthusiasts met in the Blue Room in Pickstown and were overwhelmingly favorable to a proposed course. The site of the course is planned for the east edge of Pickstown.

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Scott of Ravinia celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.

70 Years Ago – 1954

Kurt Breen celebrated his 5th birthday.

Committee members met to organize a Boy Scout troop under the sponsorship of the Lake Andes Chamber of Commerce. Sam Mead was elected Chairman.

Specials of L.A. Super Market: beef roasts, 39 cents per pound; Van Camp’s tuna fish 23 cents per can; spuds, 29 cents, 10 pounds; and Hi-Corange juice, 29 cents 46-oz, tin.

Lucille Hiegert became the bride of Robert Morrow.

80 Years Ago – 1944

The Rev. Virgil Fjerke has accepted the pastorate of the East and West Lutheran churches.

Members of the senior class were sponsors of a high school dance. Admission was 25 cents for boys and 20 cents for girls.

90 Years Ago – 1934

The coldest weather and deepest snow of the winter started with a snow Saturday bringing four inches of snow and colder weather reaching a climax Monday morning when temperatures registered below 16 and 20 below zero.

Mr. and Mrs. Friece Brooks are rejoicing over the arrival of a baby boy.

At a beauty contest recently held at Northern State Teachers College in Aberdeen, Miss Eleanor Holden, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Holden, received the prize as the most beautiful girl.