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10 YEARS AGO

2016

U.S. Army National Guard Pvt. Britta L. Finley graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Jackson, SC. Finley is a 2006 graduate of Marty Indian School.

Tyra Honomichl, junior at Wagner Community School, was selected to go on a one year foreign exchange student trip to another country.

Wayne Scherr of Wagner was inducted into the North Dakota Wrestling Hall of Fame.

20 YEARS AGO

2006

Russ Morrell was honored for years of service to high school athletics by being named a 2006 Distinguished Service Award Recipient by the South Dakota High School Activities Association. Morrell was also named to the Howard Taplett Wall of Fame.

30 YEARS AGO

1996

Scott Pechous was the new manager of the Bomgaars store in Wagner.

Scouts Andrew Bubak, Chris Leibel, and David Garcia were awarded the Wolf Badge.

Marla Roubideaux joined the Wagner school staff as Home School Coordinator.

The Wagner Rotary Club presented a $250 check to the Meals on Wheels program.

45 YEARS AGO

1981

Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Chernotik celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary.

The Wagner Gymnasts placed second at the State Meet. Susie Koupal and Paige Wipf won individual championships.

Bob Breen was selected Legionnaire of the Year by the local Legion Post.

60 YEARS AGO

1966

George Schubert was elected president of the Rotary Club, Dr. Keven Sadler, vice president, and Rev. Jay Funk, secretary/treasurer.

Adj. General Duke Corninng called for two bulldozers and two front end loaders for the 137th Engr. Bn. Guard Unit in Wagner to assist in snow removal in the north central part of the state. Bob Wiechmann and Jack Soulek were on snow removal detail in the Geddes/Platte area.

James Costello joined the Deadwood City Police Department.

70 YEARS AGO

1956

A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Art Mach.

A farewell party was held at the Francis Kelly home for Marlyn Kelly who was home on leave.

Rose Hoyer was honored at a presentation of “This is Your Life” program at the March of Dimes Variety Show. Ed Honner was Master of Ceremonies.

92 YEARS AGO

1934

Wagner basketball players T. Hare and V. Morgan were chosen to the All-Conference Team.

Leo, the four year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Flynn was seriously ill with pneumonia.

Mr. and Mrs. Ed Rysavy and family moved to Wagner from Colome.

According to an order received by postal authorities, rural mail carriers will receive no vacations during the ensuing year.