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This ticket (front and back shown) was used to admit one adult to an April 14, 1936, concert to raise funds to pay the expenses of the Holyoke school band’s trip to Denver to the Music Week contest, the first attempt at sending the local school band to the state contest. The band was composed of 66 musicians, and a number of new instruments which had not yet been played publicly were used in the concert. Admission to the benefit concert was 25 cents, netting more than $40 for their trip. After several weeks of fundraising efforts, the band raised the $235 needed for 17 cars to transport the musicians and their instruments, plus director Earl W. Hornish and their sponsors, to and from Denver and to pay hotel expenses. The Holyoke school band received a “superior” rating in the April 29-30 contest. — Source: Phillips County Museum
    

Peekin' into the Past

Five Years Ago
May 29, 2014

    A new musical instrument called The Swirl will be challenging both young and old at Homesteaders Park this summer and for years to come. A dedication ceremony was held for this outdoor xylophone May 27. The set of chimes and mallets was donated in memory of sisters Edna Walcott Harmon and Mable Walcott Carruthers by their children.
    Sisters Brittany Daniel and Brianna Farnes are buying the building at 221 N. Interocean Ave. in Holyoke from Paul and Laura Krogmeier, effective June 1. Daniel will own and run the bookstore, with a change of name from Inklings Book Store to Storybrooke, Ink, and Farnes’ business, Enchanted Moments Art and Photography, will make its home in a studio in the back of the building.
    Along with the new remodel at the Holyoke Golf Course clubhouse will be regular daily hours, under the supervision of new managers Nic and Allie Balog.
    
Ten Years Ago
May 28, 2009

    John Thayer will be leaving his position as manager and sports director at KSTH Star 92.3 and will now be broadcasting for the College Fanz Sports Network.
    Clark Ginapp and Jerry Williamson are retiring from Holyoke High School after a combined 55 years of teaching in Holyoke.
    After a year of random drug testing for Holyoke students in grades 7-12, no positive tests were reported.
    
Twenty-Five Years Ago
June 2, 1994

    The newly published Holyoke Business Directory is now available at the Holyoke Chamber of Commerce office for anyone wanting to find a given product or service in Holyoke. The directory provides an alphabetical listing of products and services and the businesses that provide them. It is aimed at helping consumers, particularly newcomers, acquaint themselves with what is available locally.
    Toby From of Amherst has been pioneering her way into amaranth territory for the past three years. Toby’s Amaranth Products, or TAP, are sold at Shop-All in Holyoke and several gift shops around the area.
    Colorado Division of Wildlife and Holyoke Lions Club have set June 4 as the first-ever Kids Fishing Day at Holyoke Lions Club Fishin’ Hole.
    
Fifty Years Ago
May 29, 1969

    Dragon thinclads picked up seven points at the State AA track meet in Boulder last Saturday.
    Last Sunday, an 8-year-old boy, while trying to separate a dog and cat, was bitten by the cat. A search was launched for the cat Monday night in the southeast section of Holyoke. Many cats were examined by the boy without success. Unless the cat can be found today and can be checked for rabies, the boy must start a series of 14 rabies shots.
    
Seventy-Five Years Ago
June 1, 1944

    Anderson Roller Rink, owned and operated by Mr. and Mrs. E.E. Anderson, will open in the building on the corner directly north of the post office in Holyoke on June 3.
    The sale of poppies Saturday, sponsored by the Legion Auxiliary, brought a total of $114.88.

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