Blast From the Past | The Ulysses News

Week of September 11, 1952 — Top winners in the Best Dressed contest at the Grant County Free Fair were (l-r): Betty Reusser, grand champion; Martha Leonard, reserve champion; Tommy Gray, grand champion; and Earl Fort, reserve champion.

Blast From The Past - September 23, 2022

10 Years Ago(Week of September 20, 2012) Brad & Sonja Wooldridge have a new grandson, Owen Wesley Wooldridge. He was born August 28th in Tampa, Florida to Wes & Lainey Wooldridge. His big … more

9/23/22

Week of September 16, 1982 — Mr. and Mrs. Max Hiebert of Ulysses announce the engagement of their daughter, Terri Lynn to Timothy Craig Cantrell, son of Dr. and Mrs. Glenn Cantrell of El Paso, Texas. Tim is a 1980 graduate of Kinsley High School and Terri is a 1981 graduate of Ulysses High School. Both are now sophomores at Sterling College in Sterling, Kansas. A summer wedding is planned.

Blast From The Past - September 16, 2022

10 Years Ago(Week of September 13, 2012) The 50th Annual Home Products Dinner is coming up. Committee members are Todd Kahle, Brad Wells, Charlie Field, Derek Pridey, Lynda Caffey, Lori Deyoe, … more

9/16/22

Week of September 26, 2002 — Tempie Lamberson celebrated her 90th birthday with friends and five generations of her family on September 12th. Pictured with Tempie is her great-grandson Adam Mathes, son Arcine Lamberson, granddaughter Holly Mathes and great-great granddaughter Leah Mathes.

Blast From The Past - September 9, 2022

10 Years Ago(Week of September 6, 2012) Mid-Kansas Electric Company announced it will build an electric generating station 13 miles east of Ulysses in Grant County. The board of directors voted … more

9/9/22

Week of September 3, 1942 — The Christian Church in Ulysses was built in 1927. The congregation and community will hold a Victory program to celebrate the mortgage burning on Sunday, September 6th.

Blast From The Past - September 2, 2022

10 Years Ago (Week of August 30, 2012) This past 4-H year, local girls made and sent dresses they made as part of their sewing projects to “Little Dresses for Africa.” Those girls … more

9/2/22

Week of August 19, 1992 — The little cowboy, Jake Betschart, enjoys the rodeo with his mom and dad, Gloria and Mike. He was especially fond of the clowns who entertained the rodeo crowd. Jake is three years old.

Blast From The Past - August 26, 2022

10 Years Ago(Week of August 23, 2012) The Sharks swim team competed in Hutchinson at the Division II meet recently. Overall High Point winners were Allison Raines and David Baca. 20 Years … more

8/26/22

Week of August 24, 1972 — "I got my hay!" The little boy took part in the coin scramble held during the fair, but didn't realize the contestants were scrambling for coins, not the hay the coins were buried in!

Blast From The Past - August 19, 2022

10 Years Ago (Week of August 16, 2012) Recent speakers at the Ulysses Rotary Club were Annie Groomer, Alison Davidson and Ashlin Bohl who reported on their trip to RYLA leadership camp. Much of … more

8/18/22

Week of August 1, 2002—Kay Grice chats with Leah Mathes during a visit to the Grant County Museum.

Blast From The Past - August 12, 2022

10 Years Ago(Week of August 9, 2012) After 28 years of playing golf, Eugene Gutierrez hit two “hole in one” shots in the last two months! The first was on June 10th on hole number 2 … more

8/12/22

Week of July 6, 1972 — The Sioux was in first place for the entire major league season under the guidance of Jess Hammer and Loren Baker. The team members are (front row, l-r): Doug Hammer, Eric Priest, Dan Wilbourn, Alan Prince and Brady Walstead (bat boy); middle row: Leslie Keene, John Rowe, Barry Priest, Mark Walters and Kirk Hilbig; back row: Brint Walstead, Brian Baker, Roger Hammer, David Wilbourn and Bobby Neidert.

Blast From The Past - August 5, 2022

10 Years Ago(Week of August 2, 2012) Tom Thompson and Jason Hickman were the first place winners of the horseshoe tournament held during the Grant County Fair. Second place winners were Trent and … more

8/4/22

Week of July 8, 1982 — This group of Grant County Senior Citizens recently took a week-long trip to the Ozarks and Branson. Pictured are: Susie Caldwell, Opal Strickland, Floice Dixon, Mildred Michael, LaVonne Michael, Bea Elliott, Jim Michael and Billie Harnar.

Blast From The Past - July 29, 2022

10 Years Ago(Week of July 26, 2012) Chisholm Branscum of Ulysses traveled to Hawaii for a Cross Country running camp. During the seven day trip, she learned about the culture, tried new activities … more

7/29/22

Week of July 20, 1972 — Ulysses High School cheerleaders recently attended a week-long clinic at Panhandle State College. Pictured are (front row): Dana Boylan, Eugena Awtrey, Katina Hayden. (Middle row): Cheryl Schwartzkopf, Ruth League, Janna Troxel. (Back row): LaDonna Lutz, Cheryl Seger, Cindy Johnson.

Blast From The Past - July 22, 2022

10 Years Ago (Week of July 19, 2012) Carol Tarbet stepped down as President of the USD 214 School Board at their July 9, 2012 meeting. She is serving her last term on the board after 18 years. … more

7/22/22

Week of July 12, 2012 — Carol and Randy Burnum's grandchildren - Ethan (6), Julia (9) and Amelia (5) had a lemonade and cookie stand and made $29.27.

Blast From The Past - July 15, 2022

10 Years Ago (Week of July 12, 2012) Monty Teeter has been named to the Grant County Economic Development board. Teeter has been involved in many local and area boards and is looking forward to … more

7/15/22

Week of June 22, 1972 — Work began last week on a new county building consisting mostly of a jail. The jail is designed to meet the needs of the next 25 years. The building, which will adjoin the courthouse should be ready for use in early 1973.

Blast From The Past - July 8, 2022

10 Years Ago(Week of July 5, 2012) Logan Pelton, Austin Cantrell, Tregg Rodriguez and David Baca took first place in both the Free Relay and the Medley Relay at Scott City. They all swim for the … more

7/8/22

Week of June 28, 1962 — An average of 300 persons per day is enjoying the Grant County Swimming Pool. These boys posed for a quick picture before jumping back in. They are (l-r): Troy Gee, Duane Davis, Dean Gossman and Jim McCall.

Blast From The Past - July 1, 2022

10 Years Ago(Week of June 28, 2012) Ulysses High School has released the 4th nine Weeks honor rolls. Seniors named to the Principal’s Honor Roll are Hollace Dillon, Kimber Hartless, Joshua … more

7/1/22

Week of June 24, 1982 — Members of the Class of 1962 held their class reunion recently. Front row (l-r): Trudy (King) Burkholder, Iris (Schmidt) James, Connie (Rouse) Smith, Emma Jean (Keaton) Kliewer, Virginia (Jones) Williams and Judy (Lozar) Keusler. Middle row (l-r): John Elliot, Steve Webber, David Kliewer and Glen O'Dell. Back row (l-r): Bill Gettler, Marvin Shelite, Charles Smith, John Battin, Linda (Buckner) Conderman, Ken Young and Mike Gray.

Blast From The Past - June 24, 2022

10 Years Ago (Week of June 21, 2012) Seven students had perfect attendance for the entire school year at Sullivan school. Allyson Chaparro, Cesar Molina, Halle Nagel, Erik Morales, Corbin Ail, … more

6/24/22

Week of June 3, 1982 — A jet air oven was recently installed at the Ulysses Pizza Hut which will move the pizza through in eight minutes. Pizza Hut employees shown are: Debbie Gindlesberger, Vikki Davis, J. C. Smith, Faith Wilson, Mike Adams and Greg Adams, and Manager Donna Beauchamp.

Blast From The Past - June 17, 2022

10 Years Ago (Week of June 14, 2012) Isabella Velasquez happily announces the arrival of her baby brother, Isaiah Blaze. He was born at 9:32 AM on May 23, 2012 and weighed 7 lbs., 6 oz. and was … more

6/17/22

Week of June 1, 1972 — Lynette Moore, one of 115 graduates in the Class of 1972, is all smiles as she receives her diploma during Ulysses High School's Commencement.

Blast From The Past - June 10, 2022

10 Years Ago (Week of June 7, 2012) Kenneth and Alma Bogue were married on June 6, 1941 in Chandler, Arizona. They moved to Ulysses in 1951. They are celebrating their 71st anniversary. … more

6/10/22

Week of June 7, 2012 — Shelton Memorial Christian Church Preschool recently held a graduation ceremony for those students going into kindergarten. The graduates were Blake Stutzman, Addison Harbour, Caden Beims, Keaton Fisher, David Ochoa, Justine Quezada, Akasha Eveleigh, Lily Cowan, Adey Schneider, Jovi Hauser and Trace Phelps. The SMCC Preschool is taught by Nichole Winner.

Blast From The Past - June 3, 2022

10 Years Ago(Week of June 7, 2012) Six UHS Juniors will be attending American Legion Boys State in Manhattan June 3-9. They are: Caleb Swann, JoAngel Cortez, Elpidio Cortez, Jr., Michael Brollier, … more

6/3/22

Week of May 3, 2012 — Brock Webber, Kandy Meier and LaShaune Stevens dance through the ages as part of the 60th anniversary celebration at Russ' Food Center.

Blast From The Past - May 27, 2022

10 Years Ago (Week of May 24, 2012) Team Ulysses drove their Solar Car to a first place finish in Scott City. Senior team members are Josh Hickok, Wyatt Devore, Jesse Cavasos and David Heath. … more

5/27/22

Week of May 4, 1972 — Gwen Tillotson and Julie Lowry are two of the girls from Ulysses studying dance under Mrs. Geraldine Knox of Garden City.

Blast From The Past - May 20, 2022

10 Years Ago (Week of May 17, 2012) There were lots of winners at the cup stacking tournament held at Sullivan School. Those taking home the medals were: Irvin Caro, Bree DeLaO, Dylan Graber, … more

5/20/22