Peek at the Past

100 Years Ago

September 13, 1923

Lloyd Cole suffered a broken arm Sunday when he fell from the oil derrick on the Cole place. Owing to the absence of Dr. Clarenbach he was taken to Spearfish for attention.

Mrs. Frank Haselton brought in some fruit from their ranch Monday which is a wonder for size and beauty. The apples are extra large and mellow, and wild plums are as large as most tame varieties.

Earl Mitts returned Sunday from Sheridan, where he has been employed all summer of the Eaton dude ranch. Earl has enjoyed the change, as piloting dudes through the Big Horns is softer than punching cows and more in it.

75 Years Ago

September 9, 1948

The reek of fuel oil hung over Sundance all Sunday afternoon when volunteer crews sprayed DDT solution throughout the town in an effort to combat further spread of polio.

The Landers home in Sundance was the scene of the lovely wedding Sunday afternoon of Miss Mildred Priscilla Landers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L.G. Landers of Sundance and Jay Russell Durfee, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jay Durfee.

Ray Edsall, of Hulett and Belle Fourche came home recently displaying an engraved belt buckle, as a result of his horse “Blondie” winning first place in the American Cutting Horse contest at the 1948 Colorado state fair.

50 Years Ago

September 6, 1973

The Bear Lodge FFA chapter and one of its members won top honors in FFA competition at last week’s Wyoming State Fair. Chapter adviser Dick Hubbard said the local chapter won the farm mechanics award for the seventh year in succession. Dave Schelldorf, a chapter member, was awarded a trophy and $50 for winning the grand champion farm mechanics award. Schelldorf built a portable hydraulically operated hoof trimming chute.

Roxanne McCullough, Miss Rodeo Crook County, was named Miss Congeniality from among the 17 contestants in the Miss Rodeo Wyoming contest which ended Friday at the Wyoming State Fair. Succeeding Linda Simons, Beulah, as Miss Rodeo Wyoming was Pam Green, Laramie.

25 Years Ago

September 10, 1998

The Wyoming Public Transit Association presented its annual awards at the 10th annual conference held at the Holiday inn in Casper. The driver of the Year award represents a person who goes beyond his or her duties to serve people. The 1998 award was presented to Barbara Glick, driver for the Crook County Senior Center. Barbara started with the center as an outreach worker and has been driving for over 12 years. A co-worker said the Barbara doesn’t hesitate to provide transportation to her clients after hours and she often takes them over 100 miles or more to their doctor appointments. “Barbara goes way beyond her job description and is a truly caring person” according to her co-workers.