Out of Winfield’s Past

2006

A letter was received from Troy Ulshoeffer from Iraq/Kuwait where he was deployed. He will be returning home in early April.

Jill Elizabeth Pierce and William John Stineman were united in marriage Dec. 3, 2005.

Lucas Matthew Weber was born Dec. 26, 2005 to Matthew and Jenna Weber.

2001

Kathryn McCosh was honored for her 90th birthday with an open house at Twin Lake’s Country Club.

Seth Haight was among the graduates at the University of Iowa. He received a BBA in Accounting and Management Information Systems.

An open house was held at the Veterans Building honoring Opan Meeker on her 90th birthday.

1996

Signe Chrisinger celebrated her 95th birthday with a party at Sunrise Terrace Feb. 3.

The WMU boys’ basketball team extended their undefeated streak to 15-0 with a 68-50 win over WACO on Jan. 27. Burt Lappe led the way with 21 points, Wyatt Peterson and Tony Hardy each threw in 10.

1991

Russell Hunger flew to Sao Paulo, Brazil, to begin a two-year mission.

Jerry and Angie Hill are the parents of Jeri Jo, born Jan. 19.

1986

Willis Heitmeier retired after more than 30 years as a mail carrier.

Mr. and Mrs. Dale Johnson celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary.

1981

Beginning and intermediate welding classes are being offered at the WMU High School shop.

1976

Mr. and Mrs. Horace Stevens observed their 60th wedding anniversary on Jan. 20.

Merle Unkrich was the first place winner in the District 12 Master Soybean Growers Contest.

1971

S-Sgt. Charles H. Rude, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Rude, Sr., reported for duty with the 89th Military Airlift Wing, Andrews AFB, Maryland.

1936

The home of Mrs. Anna Wheeler was burned to the ground Sunday. Church services at the Presbyterian Church were suspended as the men and boys rushed across the street to aid in fighting the fire. The family of six was removed to the C.A. Eichenhauer home. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Lamme, Mrs. Neil Siberts and Bobby and Ross Wheeler escaped.