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Today is Thursday, July 13, the 194th day of the year. There are 171 days left in 2023. Below are items found in the Creston News Advertiser for this week in history.
22 years ago (2001)
Saturday was the culmination of a year of hard work for seven students who completed the first paramedic level class at Southwestern Community College. Previously, area emergency medical technicians who wanted to upgrade their training to become paramedics, had to either travel out of town, or attend a class on the SWCC campus sponsored by another university.
This year’s Union County Fair queen candidates are Cheryl Davenport of Thayer, Francine Jackson of Kent, Jackie Ray of Creston, and Jessie Weeks of Creston.
Crestland Cooperative announced today the signing of a letter of intent to pursue discussions regarding an alliance with West Central Cooperative, headquartered in Ralston and Ag Processing, Inc. (AGP), based in Omaha, Nebraska. The letter indicates a new business entity would be created with West Central Cooperative being the managing partner of Crestland’s grain and farm supply division and AGP being the managing partner of of Crestland’s soy processing division.
No runs. No walks. No errors. Two hits. Thirteen infield assists and four infield popups. It all added up to a dominate performance by Creston pitcher Erin Hudek and a flawless Panther defense in a 5-0 Class 2A district victory of Osceola Clarke Monday night.
42 years ago (1981)
Greater Community Hospital is planning to buy a new ambulance similar to another modular unit brought last year by the hospital. At its regular meeting Friday morning, the hospital board of trustees reviewed specifications for the new ambulance and appointed a new surgeon to the hospital medical staff. Dr. Robert M. Kuhl, originally from Creston, joined the staff after his residency at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. His father, Dr. Robert H. Kuhl is also a Creston surgeon.
The Creston Pantherettes made short work of the Interstate 35 Roadrunners here Monday night in the first round of the Creston Pantherette Tourney in the night game. The Pantherettes downed the Roadrunners 12-0 in a game stopped after three innings due to the 12-run rule.
A partial eclipse of the moon will occur Thursday evening, according to Dr. Lawrence Staunton, associate professor of physics at Drake University. Mid-eclipse will be at 11:47 p.m. Stanton said the moon will be 55% eclipsed at the maximum point.
The 21st annual Creston Horseshoe Tournament will be held at the McKinley Park courts on Sunday. Ten courts will be used with paid scorekeepers.
Lori Hartsock, 16, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Hartsock of Diagonal, has been crowned the Midcrest Area District Dairy Queen.
62 years ago (1961)
The Creston Comets, a newly organized softball team, will play Redding Sunday at the V.F.W. Field. Softball interest was revived here recently and after several practices the Comets took defeats at Benton and Redding. The Comets are managed by Fred Alley with Roy Slezak assisting in the coaching department.
Classified Ad – Properties: New two bedroom in North Creston. Garage attached. Full basement, large kitchen and dining area. Birch cabinets. Well built house. Good buy at $14,500.
A total of 180 pints of blood was given in Creston Thursday when the Red Cross Bloodmobile was here for the first of four visits during the coming 12 months. Donations fell 16 pints below the quota of 196 pints which had been set for the visit.
The Creston Municipal Band will complete the 1961 “music under the stars” concert series with a final concert at the McKinley Park bandshell Sunday evening. The band of about 35 pieces has presented six concerts before this final one.
82 years ago (1941)
Mayor Cleo Clayton today named William Hiatt, a member of the Creston Police force for 12 years, acting chief and announced a new chief would be appointed within a short time. This announcement comes after Creston Police Chief Charles Cruzen, 60, who had been chief since 1931, was stricken with a fatal heart attack last night at the Red Mill Cafe in downtown Creston.
A crowd estimated by L.M. Randolph, chamber of commerce secretary, at 1,600 persons attended the Sunday park program at McKinley Park yesterday. The day consisted of a triple feature program: The Creston Municipal Band presented a concert, The Rev. G.G. Bratzel, pastor of St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed Church, spoke on “strengthening the first line of inner defense” and a baseball game between the Creston Elks and Stanton Vikings was held.
President Roosevelt asked congress today for legislation to provide daylight savings time “on such a regional or national basis and for such part or all of the year as he might deem necessary in the interest of our national defense.” Roosevelt said the country is faced with a serious power shortage that is impeding the national defense program, particularly in the southeastern section of the country.