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. …

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 …

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 …