In 1916, Phillips County State Bank erected a “magnificent electric illuminated clock” on the front of its building on main street, where the Lions Club mini park now stands. The clock’s set of Westminster chimes rang every quarter hour and could be heard practically as far as the clock could be seen. The 3-by-7-foot clock was operated by electricity from a master clock inside the building, which was guaranteed to keep practically perfect time. — Source: Phillips County Museum
Peekin' into the Past
Five Years Ago
Oct. 24, 2013
As of Oct. 3, 21st Century Equipment, a regional John Deere dealership group, announced the acquisition of MV Equipment, a John Deere dealership organization with five locations in eastern Colorado, including Holyoke.
Holyoke City Council members discussed possible plans for the mini park located on the southeast corner of the stoplight at their recent meeting Oct. 15. The issue of whether or not to include trees in the plans was the main topic of debate.
Holyoke High School marching band will hold its 2013 Marching Band Showcase Concert Oct. 24 in the HHS auditorium.
Jeff Tharp’s leadership on the Holyoke School Board was recognized Oct. 9 at a Colorado Association of School Boards regional meeting when he was presented the McGuffey Award.
Ten Years Ago
Oct. 23, 2008
Silver Screen Video, located at 136 N. Interocean Ave. in Holyoke, closed last week. Owner Mark Weinhaus continues to operate video stores in Wellington and Eaton.
This year, Speer Cushion of Holyoke celebrates its 50th anniversary. The local business has passed through three generations, modified its product line and grown immeasurably in the last 50 years.
Holyoke First Christian Church recently welcomed new pastor Lou Encinias, who replaces pastor Jim Blake after his retirement last spring.
Twenty-Five Years Ago
Oct. 28, 1993
Hampered by injuries this season, Holyoke’s Jessica Koch still qualified for the Oct. 30 Colorado State Gymnastics meet in Colorado Springs.
The purchase of a mobile health van was approved at Melissa Memorial Hospital’s Oct. 19 meeting. One of the goals is health promotion and disease prevention through mobile outreach types of clinics.
Sumo wrestling is the newest of the Halloween activities this weekend, offered by Golden Plains Recreation Center. The 4-H Creepy Carnival, Sorority Spookhouse and Lions Club costume contest are also on the agenda.
Fifty Years Ago
Oct. 24, 1968
Three juvenile boys from Holyoke were picked up on Oct. 12 following a series of break-ins at Holyoke High School and Holyoke Bowling Lanes. Only small amounts of cash were taken, along with some cigarettes, candy and pop. The three youths have admitted to the break-ins.
All ministers of Holyoke and their families are urged to meet at the Zion Lutheran Church in Holyoke on Oct. 27 for a covered dish dinner to welcome the new minister at the Church of the Nazarene, Pastor Kenneth Meade, and the new priest at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Rev. Joseph A. Mezner.
Seventy-Five Years Ago
Oct. 28, 1943
The largest number of registered cattle ever sold at one time by the Midwest Hereford Association was auctioned to buyers here Oct. 20 at the Phillips County Fairgrounds, when the highest top price and the highest average price in the history of the organization was realized. The sale totaled $31,110 for 132 head of cattle.
After Oct. 31, the salvage room here will be closed until spring. Everyone is urged to continue to save the products needed by the war industries for delivery when requested.