THE TIME MACHINE

From past files of The Star News

10 YEARS AGO

June 6, 2013

Medford’s downtown is getting a major boost with word of a $1.2 million renovation and expansion of Medford Motors set to begin in a few weeks.

According to the owner of the local Ford dealership, Dave “Beaner” Lemke, he has wanted to expand the service area and office space for some time but has been waiting for approval from Ford. That approval has allowed them to proceed with the project.

The work will include expanding the current building to the east toward Wisconsin Avenue and to the south about 36 feet in what is currently a vehicle inventory lot. The new space will allow additional service bays and more office space for the staff. In addition to the expansion, the interior of the dealership will undergo a complete overhaul.

25 YEARS AGO

June 10, 1998

Finding someone to take over the personnel duties for Taylor County aren’t proving as easy as originally thought.

Charlie Rude, who had been the County’s personnel director since 1982 — working half time here and half time in Lincoln County — “retired” in 1993 but has been working here since then on a contract basis, hoping to retire for good when a replacement can be found.

50 YEARS AGO

May 31, 1973

Dr. Vladimir Uhri, a native of Czechoslovakia, will join the Memorial hospital and clinic medical complex July 1. The announcement was made Monday by Lester Hirt committeeman of the Doctors for Medford organization.

Hirt said that rental housing is needed for the new doctor and family of one son. Persons having rental housing are asked to contact Hirt.

75 YEARS AGO

June 10, 1948

Five members of the Medford Kiwanis Club were at Sacketts lake Thursday afternoon placing the depth markers and roping the area that will be used for the swimming classes this summer. The members contributing the work were Harold Gowey, Harold Jentzsch, N.P. Cupery, B. F. Way and L.J. Charles.

100 YEARS AGO

June 7, 1923

The ball game here Sunday between Marshfield and Medford should be a good one. Medford has gradually been rounding up a well balanced hitting ball team which will take the field against Marshfield expecting to hammer out another win.

Marshfield puts out a strong line up to play Medford as the two towns have always been keen rivals in any sport. The game starts at 2:30.

125 YEARS AGO

June 11, 1898

Adam Christman will soon commence the erection of a large addition to his residence.

Lee Froelich, the Marshfield horse dealer transacted business here Thursday.

Mr. K Andrews and sister, Mrs. Robinson, spent Sunday last with relatives at Greenwood.

A baby boy weighing 10 pounds was born to Mr. and Mrs. Percy Bushaw last Sunday night.