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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

YESTERYEAR

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 …

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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. …

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60 Years Ago July 16, 1964 Last week, a mom, dad and their 14-year-old daughter stopped at the Conoco Station in Limon.   While the car was being serviced, the girl went into the restroom …

YESTERYEAR

60 Years Ago..July 16, 1964 Huck Finn Day winners of the costume contest are Craig Nagel, Debbie Hendricks, Rhonda Widhalm and Richard Metcalf. Well over 100 persons including 77 Hucks and …

60 Years Ago..July 2, 1964 Mrs. Lela Sellon, rural mail carrier, was presented with a 33 year safe driving award pin by Keith Bowhan, Hugo postmaster. Mrs. Sellon started driving the route almost …

60 Years Ago..July 2, 1964 Arrangements for every phase of the rodeo here July 3, 4, & 5 have been completed. It appears that the committee has done everything possible under the circumstances to …

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60 Years Ago..March 12, 1964 Contrary to rumors which have been widely circulated during the past week, C. P. Peterson of Colorado Springs assured a joint meeting of Rotary, Lions and Chamber of …

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60 Years Ago..Jan. 2, 1964 Mrs. Floyd Gulliams and Vern Nall were finalists in the Molly Mayfield bowling tournament held Dec. 22. Mrs. Guilliams bowled at Broadway Bowl while Vern was a …

THE WAY THINGS WERE

60 Years Ago..Nov. 14, 1963 The A & W Drive-in operated by the Nordicks in Limon was burglarized with a loss of what money was in the cigarette machine and the jukebox.  It's believed the same …

THE WAY THINGS WERE

60 Years Ago..Oct. 10,  1963 Two Limon vocalists have been selected for the All-State Choir which is being assembled to sing at the State Teachers Convention to be held at the University of …

THE WAY THINGS WERE

60 Years Ago ~ Oct. 10, 1963 Francis I. Coles, 43, of Stratton received head and face lacerations and fractured ribs when his car stalled on the railroad tracks and was struck by the Rock Island …

THE WAY THINGS WERE

60 Years Ago Glen Turner, former Limon teacher who has become a globe trotting instructor since leaving here, was visiting Limon friends last week.  Turner had just returned from Germany after …

THE WAY THINGS WERE

60 Years Ago..Aug. 15, 1963 Lincoln County Fair and Rodeo’s royalty this year is Queen Kathy Raines, 15, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marion Raines;  Attendants, Kathy Green, 13, daughter of Mr. …

THE WAY THINGS WERE

60 Years Ago..Aug. 8, 1963 Sonny Liston, controversial but undisputed boxing champion of the world, was in Limon Tuesday night.  He, with a couple of companions, stopped at the A & W Drive-thru …

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60 Years Ago..July 25, 1963 Announcement was made this week of the leasing of the Richmond Bakery in Limon by Jack and Lois Richmond to Maurice and Addie Tucker and William and …

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