60 Years Ago~March 18, 1965 Susan Morrison, 11, a 6th grader at Limon Elementary school has been selected as a Colorado Finalist in the 21st Annual   AAA National Traffic Safety Poster …

60 Years Ago~March 11, 1965 Members of the Limon and Hugo Jaycees are preparing to battle it out in a basketball game.   Although Limon has not found an appropriate name for themselves yet, …

60 Years Ago~March 4, 1995 Winners in the Independence Hall Essay Contest conducted by the Jaycees have been selected.   The winners are:   David Spencer, first;   Brent Buzzell, …

60 Years Ago~Feb. 18, 1965 The Eastern League basketball tournament will start on Thursday at Flagler.   Since Limon and Flagler finished the season in a tie, the officials met and flipped …

60 years Ago~Feb. 18, 1965 The old Prairie Cafe building is in the process of being torn down by Dave Jones who had acquired the property.   Many people will remember the Prairie Cafe as …

60 Years Ago~Jan. 14, 1965 Paintings by Wanda Beal, Limon artist are currently being featured at DesignLine International at Cherry Creek Center in Denver.   Wanda has been appointed State …

60 Years Ago~Jan. 7, 1965 Miss Joan Felzien, a sophomore student at Adams State College at Alamosa, has again been placed on the Dean's Honor Roll for the fall quarter.   Miss Felzien's GPA …

60 Years Ago~Dec. 31, 1964 Dr. Don L. Bunch has been accepted as a resident in surgery at the University of Colorado Medical Center in Denver.   Dr. Bunch will start his residency July 1, …

60 Years Ago~Dec. 17, 1964 Terrific winds pounded most of Eastern Colorado on Tuesday with damage which will run into millions of dollars done in the Denver area.   The winds were clocked …

60 Years Ago~Dec. 10, 1964 Dot Dill stated that she had purchased the interests of Paul Calkum in the Merchant's Cafe and Lounge in Limon.   Dill has employed Jim Jones as the chef.   …

60 Years Ago~Dec. 3, 1964 A lot of people came to town for the big drawing for prizes but there were also lots of businesses reporting a good business for the day.   There will be another …

60 Years Ago~Nov. 26, 1964 The Limon Badgers and Springfield ended the battle for Class "A" State Champions in a 13-13 tie to make a 13-13 Co-champion Title.   In the last quarter, Mike …

60 Years Ago~Nov. 19, 1964 Manford Meade of the Limon Jaycees presented a certificate of appreciation to Dorothy Dill and Paul Calkum for providing a place for the Jaycees to hold their …

60 Years Ago~Nov. 12, 1964 Miss Shirley Coffman of Limon Rainbow Assembly #56 was chosen, "Miss Rainbow of District 8" at the District Assembly held at Byers.   There were six candidates …

60 Years Ago~Oct 29, 1964 A. L. Fisher, administrator of the Evergreens Nursing Home in Limon, announced this week that Class III Old Age Pensioners will be accepted for $195 per month effective …

60 Years Ago~Oct. 22, 1964 Dr. John C. Straub of Limon has been appointed as County Health Officer and also named as City Health Officer in Limon.   His appointments were made to fill …

60 Years Ago~Oct. 15, 1964 Rickey Kucera is the Homecoming Queen for all the festivities.   She was crowned at halftime by Walt Newsom, Limon Football Captain. Outstanding Alumnus for …

60 Years Ago~Oct. 1, 1964 Between 150 and 200 Jaycees from all over the state are expected in Limon this weekend for the Fall State Executive Council Meeting. After having been at a …

60 Years Ago~Sept. 24, 1964 The first of three dams, designed to prevent flood damage to Limon in the event of a torrential downpour of some duration, is practically complete.   The …

60 Years Ago~Sept 24, 1964 Plans are being made in full swing for the 14th annual Hugo Homecoming. The Sophomores plan to start things off with a "Snake Dance" through the town and on to the …