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1926
Shipley Groceteria is being remodeled
Several improvements are being made in the Shipley-Black Groceteria. The old display windows have been taken out and new ones placed. These new windows do not have a high back, so that more light can come into the store.
The candy case, formerly at one side of the room, has been placed in the center directly in front of the door and an aisle has been made between the center counters so that employees of the store will have more room. The cashiers desk has also been placed in the center, thus eliminating the congestion at the door.
H.F. Sherman is manager of the store now, and Ralph McConnell of Mason City, a former manager, is also here assisting with the improvements.
1936
Barbeque at Blairsburg
There is a good crowd attending the Barbecue day festival at Blairsburg this afternoon, despite the cloudy, cool weather, and the necessary postponement of the festivities from yesterday on account of the rain.
Judge Richard F. Mitchell of the Iowa supreme court, was to deliver a political address from the democratic standpoint this afternoon, and tonight Berry F. Halden, of Chariton, candidate for the U.S. Senate will present the republican viewpoint. A second feature this afternoon was to be a ball game between the Woolstock and Blairsburg baseball teams.
1946
New Auxiliary for Williams
Groundwork for a unit of the American Legion Auxiliary at Williams was laid Friday night at the Central Cafe at Williams. For many years the Williams Legion post has had no auxiliary.
Thirty-seven women were present. It is expected that the charter will be open for about two months. Officers will be elected at the first regular meeting, Thursday, Oct. 10.
Mrs. Marion Snyder was named temporary chairman and Mrs. Howard Fear, temporary secretary, Mrs. Orville Berryhill of Webster City district auxiliary president was present in an advisory capacity.
1976
Volleyball team aims at fine first season
The Webster City Lynxettes began their volleyball season Monday night with the junior varsity sweeping two straight from the Eagle Grove JV crew and the varsity taking three straight from the Eagle Grove varsity.
"Girls' volleyball is a growing sport in Iowa,” commented Lynxettes coach Tom Reints. "It will take hours upon hours of practice before we can compete with some of the better teams around, but I'm pleased with our program. We have 31 players out for the team, including 13 freshmen who are eager to learn.
Here are capsule summaries of some of the varsity players who will see a lot of action this season.
Kim Haynes – Kim's becoming a very intelligent player and a stable force on our team.
Sheryl Shehorn – Capable of becoming a good blocker and is a very aggressive player; Karen Maxon – She has the potential of being an excellent spiker and an all-around player; Mary Christensen – Mary has a good volleyball sense and is one of our setters; Connie Tight – Connie's learning the game very fast and Sue Richey – A very hard worker and one of our setters.
1991
Big plays propel Lynx to victory
Webster City's Lynx gridders took advantage of several "big plays" and defeated the Clarion-Goldfield Cowboys, 33-0 Friday evening in a North Central Conference contest.
It was the loop opener for both squads. Coach Dick Tighes Lynx improved to 3-0 for the overall season with the win while Clarion Goldfield slipped to 0-3.
Webster City is traditionally known as a power running team, but in this game, the Lynx gained 154 of their 305 total yards through the air.
Quarterback Deacon Garvey was a perfect 5 for 5 passing, with three of his completions going to split end Chad Hisler for 139 yards and one touchdown. Ryan Reasland had two catches for 15 yards.
1996
Doodle Bug reunion stirs fond memories for drivers
Almost 300 people came to the fairgrounds Saturday as the sound of about 60 Doodle Bugs puttering across the field pierced the air. Included among the 100 scoot enthusiasts who turned out was the man who had ridden the largest Doodle Bug, and another who brought the smallest.
Art Tippen, now of Mesa, Arizona was there for the beginning of the brief, three year period that Webster City as the Doodle Bug capital. Although Tippen couldn't recall if he had ridden the first Doodle Bug, he did help assemble the first ten. Right after he graduated from Webster City High School in 1946, he landed a job as the first Doodle Bug test driver.