10 Years Ago – 2014

Tara Drews returned to Wagner after a successful lung transplant.

William and Jessica Gray of Pine Bluffs, WY announced the arrival of their son, Weston William Gray.

The Wagner American Legion held 25th annual sweepstakes drawing. The winning ticket belonged to Dale and Jeri McAdaragh.

Senior Spotlights highlighted Megan Kocer and Margaret Doom.

MargaretDoomwascrowned the 2014 Military Ball Queen. First runner up was Megan Kocer and second runner up was Payton Johanneson.

Travis Slaba was inducted into the South Dakota High School Wrestling Coaches Association Hall of Fame.

20 Years Ago – 2004

Carl and Donell Bergin announced the birth of their daughter.

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.

The Raider wrestlers captured second place in both the South Dakota State “B” Dual Tournament and the South Dakota State “B” Individual Tournament.

The Wagner girls’ basketball team was crowned District 9A champions after defeating Parkston 60-43.

Haar Implement celebrated their 50-year anniversary in conjunction with John Deere Day at the National Guard Armory.

John Cournoyer bowled a 298 game-barely missing the perfect 300 during a six-line scratch tournament.

30 Years Ago – 1994

Barb Villmow was named Wagner Good Samaritan Employee of the Month.

Sheryl Carda received the 1993 Governor’s Volunteer of the Year Award.

45 Years Ago – 1979

Pamela Bures was appointed manager of Casey’s General Store.

Norma Jean Sorenson was selected as a finalist in the Miss Sd Teen USA Pageant at Brookings, SD.

Interest rates on passbook savings account was 5.35% and a four-year certificate of deposit paid 7.71% interest.

60 Years Ago – 1964

Glenn Schoepf set a new high with a 748 series at the bowling alley.

Mrs. Ben Berge returned from visits to Hawaii and Mexico.

An open house was held for Mrs. Francis Ridgway Verba for forty years of nursing service.

70 Years Ago – 1954

V.F.W. Charles Mix Post #3239 of Ravinia chose Glen Smith for their Boys State candidate.

A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Zacharias on March 2.

A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Berge.

Zenith television sets on display at the Spot sold for $299.95 for a 21-inch console and $199.95 for a 21-inch table model.

A total of 338,000 drivers permits were issued in SD since November of the last year.

Mrs. F.D. Roosevelt was a speaker at Morning Side college in Sioux City, Iowa. Tickets sold for $1.00.

92 Years Ago – 1932

The Cozy Theatre sponsored a dance and the proceeds were turned over to the Drought Relief Committee. About four hundred farmers have received feed from supply cares donated by Red Cross and other organizations.

D.K. Piroutek, Deputy Clerk of Courts, purchased a residence in the northeast part of town that was formerly occupied by Floyd Taylor. Mr. Taylor moved his family to the Ness residence, second door south of the Episcopal church.

Fred Baxa was attending the State Agricultural College in Brookings.