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1926
Aerial circus here a big success
Hamilton County people saw their first aerial circus today and they liked it.
It was a beautiful day, clear and bright and the planes were within easy sight all the time. A big crowd was in the city, especially at the afternoon programs. The merchants all reported a good business and more than satisfied with the day.
The city authorities cooperated nicely. Six extra policemen were on traffic duty and closed the business sections of Second St. during the performances because so many people were out in the middle of the street, peering into the sky. The streets were crowded for all three performances and the crowds were more than pleased with the work of Mr. Shifflett and his aerial company – all of whom are fliers of experience and men who thoroughly.
The first performance this morning was a thriller, as likewise were the two this afternoon.
The added attraction of having three planes in the air at the same time, more zest in the performance. The feature act this morning was staged by Ray Shifflett, himself, owner of the circus. With the plane of Indian George McConnell high above him at an altitude of some 5,000 feet and that of Fred Strunte sailing about still higher at an estimated altitude of somewhere near 15,000 feet. Shifflett, flying low as compared to the other planes, did the barrel roll.
The wing walking of "Nervy" Murphy was little short of marvelous, Shifflet flew his plane fairly low for this act, in order that the crowds might get a good view of the daring work that Murphy did.
1956
Lynx cheer 27-24 victory over Clarion at Homecoming
While a thrilling 27-24 football victory over Clarion kept Lynx fans on the edges of their seats, Webster City High School staged its homecoming celebration last night with all the traditional color and ceremony.
Homecoming Queen Pat Fryslie was crowned by retiring Queen Rosalie Gremple before the game last night. The queen attendants are Gay Chastain, Doris Day, Pat Cronin and Deanna Thomas.
1966
JC Foundation opens action to petition for new facilities
Webster City's Junior College Foundation last evening approved plans to work with the Webster City school board in getting petitions drafted for a junior college building program of approximately $750,000.
The proposal was approved following a lengthy discussion on the needs for the expansion of Webster City's junior college facilities with much emphasis being placed on getting the project launched and underway in the next few months.
Bob Naden, president of the foundation for the past year, was in charge of the meeting and introduced Art Downard who had served as chairman of a dormitory space committee. He outlined the results of a study that was completed which indicated that the construction of a new dormitory at this time was not feasible as a private investment project.
Dr. J.L. Ptacek, who had served as chairman for the Webster City College Corp., formed to investigate the possibility of financing a dormitory, also reiterated that such a program was not feasible.
1981
Forty years of music....Doty to be honored at open house
Forty years of music will be celebrated Sunday afternoon, Oct. 18 when Clifford Doty is honored by fellow members of the First Congregational Church, UCC, at an open house.
Doty, who recalls that he began taking piano lessons at the age of eight became the official organist for the church 40 years ago this December. He had substituted for the previous organist before that time.
He has recently retired after working 23 years with The Nissen Company in that firms general office and in a conversation held this week indicates that his interest in music and in various aspects of that art are as keen as ever.
2006
New beginnings in Jewell
Fall has brought a few new beginnings across Hamilton County as two ribbon cuttings were held recently in the community of Jewell. The first was held for C & H Vintage Treasures and the second was held for Mischelle's Food and Spirits.
D/SAOC t o host forum for HC Attorney candidates
The two candidates for Hamilton County attorney will meet the public in a forum sponsored by the Domestic/Sexual Assault Outreach Center, D/SAOC, slated for Tuesday in Webster City.
Democrat incumbent Pat Chambers and Republican challenger Jay Tiernan will take questions at the forum, slated for 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Webster City Fire Station.