KWBG Memories

     In the last edition, mention was made of Harlan Weeks, longtime Editor of the Boone News Republican, having a weather station in his yard. The Kornerman can relate.
     At one time, I, the Kornerman, was the local weatherman. A gentleman, who lived at about Third and Greene St., was the weather man for quite some time. I believe his name was Charles May. Anyway, for some reason, he relented and KWBG radio took over the duties.
     Yes, I had the weather station in my back yard. Every day, it was my task to check and write down all the weather facts at certain times of the day. At the end of each month, I was required to send in a report that showed all the local activity, day by day.
     I recall asking how to determine snow depth. The answer? Use a ruler and stick it in a reasonable (average) drift of snow. In these more modern days, wouldn't it be reasonable to expect some kind of highly technological way of determining a more accurate accounting of snow depth? Just curious.
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     Speaking of radio, for some reason, the Boone Buggy Ride recently came to mind. This was back in the 50's of course. Dale Burge had a show that ran about the time school was out each day and he featured the latest in pop music. Remember now, TV was barely in existence and, of course, there were no smart phones, computers etc.
     I believe the show was called the "Boone Buggy Ride" or something like that and Dale was not the only featured personality. There was Skeeter as well. He was Dale's fictitious partner and provided for a little conversation now and then. Remember Duane Ellet and Floppy? Well, in Boone, at an earlier time, it was Dale and Skeeter.
     The Kornerman hasn't seen Dale for some time but I assume he's still holding court just north of town. Skeeter? I'm not sure about his/her fate.
     P.S. Dale had a late afternoon-evening shift at KWBG and he was courting June, his future wife, at the time. But the Kornerman remembers them having a fry pan and various other cooking instruments available for suppertime dining while "on the job." While Dale was "on the air," June was fixin' up some good eatin'.
     I'm sure he'll correct me if any of this is beyond my recollection.
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     Let's talk about Boone hotels/motels.
     In the late 50's and early 60's, there were at least five hotels and three motels in town. Let's find out if any viewers can name them and give their location.
     We'll try to answer in the next edition.
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     BOONE CONNECTED DEATHS: Margaret Lash, 95, Boone. Boone area survivors include a daughter, Marlene Camp, of Boone and a son, Larry Mathews, of Stratford. One other son also survives..........Randy Ahrens, 67, Boone. BHS-69. His parents were Herman and Lucille Ahrens. Randy married Judith Zachar in Boone. He was a welder for Percival Scientific for several  years, then worked in maintenance for the Boone schools for 14 years prior to retirement in 2016. Boone area survivors include his wife, Judy, of Boone, son, Bill Ahrens, of Ogden, daughter, Becky Ahrens, of Boone, sisters, LeAnn Freel and Amanda McCullough, of  Boone. One other son and a brother also survive........Wendy Sue Miller, 61, Boone. Her parents were Gary and Janice Mallicoat. BHS-74. Was also a DMACC nursing graduate. She worked for 12 years as a nurse at Ledges Manor and the Madrid Home. Worked 14 years as a Boone County dispatcher and then worked for Universal Pediatrics of Urbandale as an in-home care nurse for Alex Buckles of Boone. Boone area survivors include her husband, Mike, of Luther, daughter, Rebecca Wisecup, of Ames, sister, Ann Reeves, of Madrid and brothers, Scott Mallicoat, of Boone and Mike Mallicoat of Perry.
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