1996 All-County Volleyball Team

The Clay County News named the All-County Volleyball team of 1996 honoring the players in the November 28, 1996 issue of the paper.

1996 All-County Football Team

The Clay County News named these as the All-County football players in 1996. The article appeared in the November 28, 1996 issue of the county paper.

1996 Thinking Cap Quiz Bowl 5th & 6th Graders

The 1996 5th graders earned the highest score in the state in the Thinking Cap Quiz Bowl. The 6th graders placed 3rd in the state.

Story below.

1921 Sutton Art "Impersonation" Show at the Home of Miss Hoerger

Do you recall the "Grecian Urn" bit from the movie "The Music Man?" Well, that was a thing.

This article appeared in The Sutton News on November 18, 1921, the same issue that described the annual music concert at Sutton Schools. Culture reigned. 

1921 Musical Selections - Sutton School Program

This was the program for the annual high school concert at Sutton Schools in November 1921.

Do not know about Mr. and Mrs. Hagenow who helped out, but Miss Josephine Silver was a private music teacher in Sutton for several years. 

 

The 1946 Harvard Football Team Capped a 4-year Dynasty

The Harvard football team had a heckuva run from 1943 through 1946, four years with one defeat, one tie, and a bunch of wins. 

Note the military ranks of the coaches in '44 and '45. Must be a story or two behind that.

This article appeared in The Harvard Courier newspaper on November 21, 1946.

 

Fall 1971 Football Wrap-up & Basketball Preview

 

Dr. Larry Barbee celebrated his 70th birthday in 1996 at the Barbee Veterinary Clinic.

The Barbee vets of Larry, his father James Barbee and older brother James served the area for many years.

This article appeared in the November 

 

Aunt Emma's opens November 1996

"Aunt Emma's" tea house opened 25 years ago on November 25, 1996. Deb and Bob Unterseher operated the destination establishment for nine years. The Sutton Historical Society acquired the home in 2005 designating it as Sutton's Historic House and center of the Sutton Museum.

This article appeared in the Clay County News on November 21, 1996.

 

Gov. McKelvie at Sutton Commercial Club - Nov. 1921

Governor Samuel R. McKelvie, Fairfield native, was the guest speaker at the November 1921 meeting of the Sutton Community Club. 

Here we learn about the menu, the toasts, and a bit about the Governor's speech. 

1921 Sutton - Clay Center Football Game 0-0 Surprise

The 1921 Clay Center football team brought a stellar reputation to the late season game in Sutton. The Sutton team apparently was badly overmatched on paper and by past performances. 

Below are the accounts of the game in The Sutton News and in The Clay County Sun - the Clay Center newspaper. 

Enjoy.

The Sutton News:

The Clay County Sun: