Our Yesterdays

2015

Four area students were named to the spring semester Dean’s List at Iowa State University in Ames: Dana Danielle Diers of Brighton, a senior Agronomy major. Adam Ryan Guy of Brighton, a sophomore Agronomy major. Rachel Lee Wonderlich of Ollie, a junior Communication Studies major. Stratton Russell Bond of Packwood, a junior Animal Ecology major.

Brighton area residents Merrill and Sue Lucas will serve as the 105th Whoopee Days Grand Marshals from June 18-21, 2015.

The couple was nominated by fellow Brighton residents, and were selected by Brighton Chamber members. The Lucases were chosen for the longtime commitment to the community, their work in Brighton, and their work and support of conservation.

Kenny and Sherry (Hanen) Manning of California will be visiting the area later in August. This is the first time in over 50 years that the Pekin graduate has visited. If anyone is interested in visiting with them while they’re home, please call his sister Phyllis Cline, (641) 919-0356.

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Gill and Mr. and Mrs. Duane Copeland went to Farmington to the Strawberry Festival on June 14.

Angela Garmoe, with James and Christopher, of Mount Pleasant visited her mother, Pat Remington on June 5. They dined at Loriann’s in Richland before returning home.

Pat Remington met her sister, Kathy Babberl of Chariton at Sirloin Stockade in Ottumwa on June 9.

Jane and Virgil Symmonds, Greg and Deb Fritz, and Mary and Joel Boatright with Bridget Hollingsworth, all of Fairfield; and J.D. Hollingsworth of Packwood; provided the evening meal of June 7 at the home of their mother, Winifred Fritz.

Four area residents have been awarded Indian Hills Community College scholarships for the 2015-2016 academic year. Brandy Millikin was given the IHCC Foundation Physical Therapy Assistant Club Scholarship. She is a 2012 graduate of Pekin High School and is enrolled in the Physical Therapy Assistant program. Braxton Clubb was awarded the IHCC Foundation Paul S. & Robert L. Shepherd Trust Scholarship. He is a 2014 graduate of Pekin High School and is enrolled in the Robotics/ Automation program. Samantha Fink will receive the IHCC Foundation Harold & Lula Morrison Memorial Scholarship. She is enrolled in the Arts and Sciences program. Micaela Knapp was awarded the IHCC Foundation Harold & Lula Morrison Memorial Scholarship. She is enrolled in the Dental Assisting program. Both Fink and Knapp are 2015 graduates of Pekin High School.

The Panther baseball team got back-to-back wins last Monday and Tuesday, beating Louisa-Muscatine 8-1 on Monday, and Winfield-Mount Union 5-3 on Tuesday.

Jake Huff struck out eight in the win against L & M on Monday. Getting hits for the Panthers were Garrett Greiner with three; Keaton Winn with two; and Huff, Cole Reighard, Ryan Swanson, Trever Northup, Joel Swanson, and Drew Wells each with one. Winn was 2-3 at the plate, getting a double and three RBIs. Ryan Swanson drove in two to help the Panthers get the win.

Keaton Winn picked up the win Tuesday against Winfield-Mount Union, as he allowed three runs in seven innings while striking out 15 batters.

Ryan Swanson went 2-3 at the plate and drove in two runners. Trever Northup picked up three RBIs in the game.

2000

On June 25, 2000 the Richland United Methodist Church celebrated their new fellowship hall with a special consecration service and open house. The cornerstone, which is located on the northeast corner of the new addition, displays the dates of the construction of buildings in the church’s history. The church was established in Richland in 1847 in a small frame building somewhere in the northeast corner of town. In 1857 a brick building was built on the present location of the church, and in 1898 that building was torn down and a large wooden frame church was erected. In 1925 a fire destroyed the church and in 1926 the present sanctuary was built.

Buildings on the east side of the Richland Square recently underwent some changes. The whole new front was put on The End Zone, including new windows. The Lion’s Build-ing on the corner received a fresh coat of paint.

Bill and Sue Gill of Richland celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with an open house on July 9 at the Richland Lion’s Building. Bill Gill and Sue Green were married on July 12, 1975 at Richland United Methodist Church.

1950

Mr. and Mrs. Coleman Bragg of Packwood were the guests of honor at a “Top Notch” banquet given by the Archer Petroleum Corp. of Omaha. For his outstanding sales ability during 1949, Mr. Bragg was presented with a Certificate of Award for southeast Iowa.

A storm did extensive damage in the area. The Pleasant Plain School suffered the heaviest damage reportedly doing $10,000 to school building and one new school bus. The I.S.U. lost three poles and lines in front of the school which had to be repaired before services could be restored. A lot of damage was done to lots of roofs and outbuildings in the area, created by the strong winds.

A fire in the building housing the Fairfield Daily Ledger caused extensive damage. One person, a Mr. Beal, who lived in an upstairs apartment, was asleep when the alarm was turned in and had to be removed through a window. No one was injured during the blaze. Most of the office equipment and records were saved although they were exposed to some water before they could be removed from the building.

In line with the trend to increase interest rates being paid on deposits, the board of directors of the Hayesville Savings Bank voted to increase interest on Savings Accounts from 1% to 1.5%; six month Time Certificates from 1.5% to 2%; twelve month Time Certificates from 1.5% to 2.5%. This interest change will be effective at the parent band in Hayesville and its offices at Delta and Ollie.

Softball has taken such a keen interest in several surrounding communities that a league has been formed. Teams include Brighton, Pleasant Plain, Packwood, and Richland.

With the passing of Mrs. Amy Carmichael Davis, the last member of a once prominent family in our town is gone. For many years over on the west side of the Richland square, the sign “John Carmichael and Son, Dealers in Stoves, Tinware, etc.” stood and long with will the business integrity of the firm be remembered. Finally the firm was dissolved and the son went to Iowa City and took up the study of medicine. He went to Vienna, Austria to further complete his studies. Mrs. Davis is survived by two daughters.

Three Richland students, Kenneth D. Jones, Floyd W. Lemming, and Lisle L. Luithly are three of eighty seniors who will graduate from Parson’s College at Fairfield. All three men are four year students of the college.

1930

Ollie had quite a fire when Mr. Mooney, nighttime watchman, discovered Robert Bottger’s General Store was on fire about 1:30 a.m. The fire was caused by an over heated stove. The contents were completely destroyed.

Frank Bottger, who was shot in his eyes last January, came home from Ottumwa. He can see some but scarcely enough to get around. It is hoped the sight will improve.

As it being the 60th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Talley, a number of relatives with well filled baskets gathered in honor of the event. Mr. and Mrs. Talley, who are nearing the eighties, are still quite active and enjoyed the occasion immensely.

Wes Bond and Floyd Lyon began oiling our streets. This is being followed by teams hauling fine gravel which is being spread over the oil around the square. Two car loads will be put on, 18,000 gallons in all.