Looking Back 8/28/25
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Aug. 27, 1925
The much talked about home coming and Centennial celebration has come and gone. The curtain fell in the last act at midnight last Saturday and the affair has passed into history. The big show was staged in the Long Park and large crowds witnessed the four days’ performance. Different amusements were staged and judging from the ebb and flow to and from the park, day in and day out, everyone enjoyed the celebration. Many from a distance were in attendance and met old time friends and schoolmates. The balloon fights were very attractive and interested many, the ball games each day attracted the attention of many, the merry-go-round and circle swing pleased the kids, the tumblers, and acrobat performers, along with other free attractions, interested many, and some enjoyed this and some enjoyed that, but the one thing that seemed to please the most and draw the attention of most folks was the dancing pavilion. The last day of the celebration, which was known as Centennial day, an old fashioned square dance took place and this proved to be one of the biggest and best attractions of the whole affair. It was indeed a real old time dance and those who took part proved to the jazz dancers of today that they have nothing on them when it comes to gracefulness, even though the jazz dance has crowded them off the platform. As far as attendance and enjoyment were concerned, the celebration was a success.
Aug. 31, 1950
When the old town hall was rebuilt and reroofed recently, the old bell which had tolled faithfully for two generations of Hardin folks, was taken and removed to the firehouse. The bell was the original fire alarm for the town and it served in this capacity until the fire department was organized fifteen years ago. It also chimed for Christmas, New Years, and all other important dates and functions. Policeman Pete Pethtel likes the old bell. Last week he gave it a coat of aluminum paint and is laying plans for hoisting it to the roof of the firehouse. When this is done he plans to ring the bell on special occasions, especially on election days and holidays. Though not very large, nor very heavy, the old bell has a deep, rich tone that will be heard for miles up and down the river.
Aug. 28, 1975
A Bicentennial Flag and Certificate, awarded a few weeks ago to Calhoun County to recognize them as an official Bicentennial Community, will be presented at an award winning program at 8:45 p.m. Sunday evening, Sept. 6, at the County Fair. The awards are given by the American Revolutionary Bicentennial Committee in recognition of the work done by the citizens this year in preparation for 1976. The flag and certificate will be presented by Paul Hanks to George Carpenter, Calhoun Chairman. The certificate will be framed for the museum, while the large flag will be taken to the Court House to be flown for the next 16 months.
Aug. 30, 2000
The Calhoun County Board of COmmissioners appointed Pat Droege of Hardin as County Building Inspector. Vince Brinkman’s resignation from this position was accepted as of the end of August. Brinkman has served as building inspector for Calhoun since April 27, 1998. He will have two weeks to train Droege.
