The Leon Journal-Reporter Wednesday, April 21, 2010 30 Years Ago (April 17, 1980) Dr. James DAUGHTON, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dwain DAUGHTON of Grand River, was promoted to vice-president of Honeywell Corporation Solid State Design Center in Plymouth, Minnesota. David SCOTT, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jim SCOTT of Leon, was selected as a state 4-H award nominee from the Midcrest Area. Terry R. HAINLINE announced he would be a candidate for Sheriff of Decatur County on the Republican ticket. Southwestern Community College sophomore Cristy BOLES of Grand River was named to the first All-American women's junior college basketball team by the National Junior College Athletic Association. Boles led the Lady Spartans to a 14-10 record as she scored 527 points for the 79-80 season and 987 career points. She had a game high of 40 points scored. Kim BUCKINGHAM of Leon was injured when he lost control of the semi he was driving on a curve north of Pleasanton. Three students from Davis City en route to school ran into each other when anther vehicle had stopped on the viaduct. The students were Stacia Elizabeth HULLINGER in one care, Mark SNETHEN in another and Susan Marie CRAIG in another. A baby shower was given for Nicolle Danielle BOYD, daughter of Danny and Nancy BOYD, April 10 a the Leon High School by Louella EASTIN, Janet RICHMAN, Cindy BOYD and Jeanne BOYD. Charles WEBB, Leon, was elected to membership in the American Angus Association. The Smith Feeder Supply bowling team was together several years. They won the league championship 11 years and the last 10 years in a row. Members of the team included: Dick RIDGWAY, Lester (Red) ROBISON, Don HEMBRY, Mike FROST and Billie VAUGHN. 50 Years Ago (April 21, 1960) Fred CONNER, son of Mr. and Mrs. Evans W. CONNER of Leon, was awarded the F. B. Houghton award at Northwest Missouri State College in Maryville. He was honored as having the best score in intercollegiate livestock judging. John RUTHERFORD of Leon, was elected to the executive council of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity at the University of Iowa. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. John RUTHERFORD of Leon. Cicly Ann SPICER, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.Earl SPCIER of LeRoy, was in the Sigma Phi Dolphin Swim Show at Northwest Missouri State College. She performed a solo synchronized swimming routine. She was a freshman in physical education. While tornados struck in both northern Missouri and Central Iowa, hail caused heavy damage in Decatur County in and near Garden Grove. Baseball size hail hit Garden Grove breaking out windows at the Bud SEITZ residence and many other citizens reported damage. Three people were injured in northern Missouri by the hail. The Davis City Legion post received a certificate of award for distinguished service. Gerald AKES was commander and Ralph HAMILTON adjutant. Dr. Doris YOUNG was named the Indiana recipient of the special 1960 award for scholarship and research from the Delta Kappa Gamma society. They carried out a comparative study of elementary science instruction in England, France, Germany and Russia. Super Valu advertised 2% milk half gallon for 35 cents and Charmin toilet tissue, 12 rolls for 95 cents. 75 Years Ago (April 25, 1935) The Armour plant in south Leon has been doing a lot of remodeling. The office is in an entirely new section of the big building that has been built on the south of the main structure and covering a part of the old loading dock next to the switch track. Fay BETHARDS of Leon, Decatur County's representative in the state Register and Tribune spelling contest, will be accompanied by his mother, Mrs. Oke BETHARDS; his teacher, Miss Merle STEPHENS, and W.H. ELIASON, county superintendent, to attend a banquet at Younker's Tea Room prior to the contest. Leonard and Lyle DAVIS, twin sons of Mrs. Marle DAVIS, 9 years old, have attended Crown School four years and have not been absent or tardy during that entire time. Rex and Dale MILLER, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Artie MILLER, 12 and 14 years old, have attended Crown School two years without a tardy or absence, as well. Frank KELLER and Chester HINDS, both of Leon, received minor injuries when the Keller car turned over several times on a curve of Highway 69, eight miles north of here. The Bruce Transfer Line of Des Moines has bought the Eldridge Transfer Line operating between Des Moines and Leon. J.A. CASTER, pioneer merchant, who has been ill for several months, passed away at the age of 73. The bathhouse at the new municipal pool is nearing the final completion. The concrete floors are to be run at once and the doors hung. A Poultry and Egg Cooperative is planning to establish a depot here in Leon. Approximately 25 men will be employed by the co-operative for the handling of their products.