60 Years Ago~March 11, 1965 Members of the Limon and Hugo Jaycees are preparing to battle it out in a basketball game.   Although Limon has not found an appropriate name for themselves yet, …

60 Years Ago~March 4, 1995 Winners in the Independence Hall Essay Contest conducted by the Jaycees have been selected.   The winners are:   David Spencer, first;   Brent Buzzell, …

60 Years Ago~Feb. 18, 1965 The Eastern League basketball tournament will start on Thursday at Flagler.   Since Limon and Flagler finished the season in a tie, the officials met and flipped …

60 years Ago~Feb. 18, 1965 The old Prairie Cafe building is in the process of being torn down by Dave Jones who had acquired the property.   Many people will remember the Prairie Cafe as …

60 Years Ago~Jan. 14, 1965 Paintings by Wanda Beal, Limon artist are currently being featured at DesignLine International at Cherry Creek Center in Denver.   Wanda has been appointed State …

60 Years Ago~Jan. 7, 1965 Miss Joan Felzien, a sophomore student at Adams State College at Alamosa, has again been placed on the Dean's Honor Roll for the fall quarter.   Miss Felzien's GPA …

60 Years Ago~Dec. 31, 1964 Dr. Don L. Bunch has been accepted as a resident in surgery at the University of Colorado Medical Center in Denver.   Dr. Bunch will start his residency July 1, …

60 Years Ago~Dec. 17, 1964 Terrific winds pounded most of Eastern Colorado on Tuesday with damage which will run into millions of dollars done in the Denver area.   The winds were clocked …

60 Years Ago~Dec. 10, 1964 Dot Dill stated that she had purchased the interests of Paul Calkum in the Merchant's Cafe and Lounge in Limon.   Dill has employed Jim Jones as the chef.   …

60 Years Ago~Dec. 3, 1964 A lot of people came to town for the big drawing for prizes but there were also lots of businesses reporting a good business for the day.   There will be another …

60 Years Ago~Nov. 26, 1964 The Limon Badgers and Springfield ended the battle for Class "A" State Champions in a 13-13 tie to make a 13-13 Co-champion Title.   In the last quarter, Mike …

60 Years Ago~Nov. 19, 1964 Manford Meade of the Limon Jaycees presented a certificate of appreciation to Dorothy Dill and Paul Calkum for providing a place for the Jaycees to hold their …

60 Years Ago~Nov. 12, 1964 Miss Shirley Coffman of Limon Rainbow Assembly #56 was chosen, "Miss Rainbow of District 8" at the District Assembly held at Byers.   There were six candidates …

60 Years Ago~Oct 29, 1964 A. L. Fisher, administrator of the Evergreens Nursing Home in Limon, announced this week that Class III Old Age Pensioners will be accepted for $195 per month effective …

60 Years Ago~Oct. 22, 1964 Dr. John C. Straub of Limon has been appointed as County Health Officer and also named as City Health Officer in Limon.   His appointments were made to fill …

60 Years Ago~Oct. 15, 1964 Rickey Kucera is the Homecoming Queen for all the festivities.   She was crowned at halftime by Walt Newsom, Limon Football Captain. Outstanding Alumnus for …

60 Years Ago~Oct. 1, 1964 Between 150 and 200 Jaycees from all over the state are expected in Limon this weekend for the Fall State Executive Council Meeting. After having been at a …

60 Years Ago~Sept. 24, 1964 The first of three dams, designed to prevent flood damage to Limon in the event of a torrential downpour of some duration, is practically complete.   The …

60 Years Ago~Sept 24, 1964 Plans are being made in full swing for the 14th annual Hugo Homecoming. The Sophomores plan to start things off with a "Snake Dance" through the town and on to the …

60 Years Ago..July 30, 1964 James M. Clanin, son of Dr. and Mrs. J. O. Clanin of Limon received his commission as an Ensign from Captain T. E. Franco at Pensacola Naval Air Station, Florida. …