70 years ago

Players who participated in last weekend’s tournament in Wickenburg pose after a first-round loss to Ajo. They are (front row, left to right) David Jenson, Arthur Rubash, Bruce Wolke, Jeff Wheeler, Tim Wright, Duane Davis, Randy Stout, Frankie Macias, (back row, left to right) Coach Max Harrah, Keith Sanders, Kevin Wilson, Robert Chilton, Chip Greeves, Shannon Harrah, Brett Shufelt, Rubin Rodriquez and Sean Young.

Barbecue stand to open Saturday (Friday, Aug. 5, 1938)

Something new in the way of delicious food will be available here commencing Saturday when the El Recreo Barbecue Stand will be opened by Mr. and Mrs. H.H. Stackhouse, who are well-known Wickenburg residents.

Located near the El Recreo Station, the stand is one of the most attractive, as well as ideal for curb service, in the vicinity.

The large barbecue pit, which has been built in the side of the mountain, has a boiler plate oven and all the conveniences necessary to obtain the delicious flavor of real old-fashioned barbecue.

The three front doors will not only enable them to dispatch quick, efficient curb service but make the stand one of the more attractive of its kind. A long counter and seven stools inside will accommodate those who do not want curb service.

60 years ago

C. Canney-Hoyt Construction’s Open House Saturday (July 30, 1948)

North Valentine Street, which bids fair to becoming one of the most bustling streets in our community, this week adds another new firm.

C. Canney-Hoyt Construction, Inc., is announcing its grand opening Saturday, July 31.

Owners Clyde W. Canney and O.A. (Al) Hoyt will include in their service department electrical contracting by John Richards and Johnny Simpson.

Sheet-metal shop work, air conditioning service installations and sales will be assisted by Harold and Gene Stratton and Bob Wachter.

50 years ago

Circle JR Motel now operated by Mills (Friday, Aug. 1, 1958)

William (Bill) and Ruth Mills, natives of Wyoming, scouted motel locations in Utah, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico and California over a period of years before they settled on Wickenburg.

They had never heard of our town until they visited here on the motel search. Once here, they were convinced. So they purchased the Circle JR Motel on the California Highway from Mr. and Mrs. Win Wolcott, took possession last week, and by Thursday had started the construction of a swimming pool.

The Mills come from Mills, Wyo., a town a little more than a mile from Casper, which was founded by Bill Mills’ father. The father, now deceased, owned and operated the Mills Construction Co.

The son has been operating the Mills Tool Co., manufacturers of oil tools and specialists in rock bits. Before coming here, he sold the firm.

40 years ago

Reeds will build first home in Casas de los Caballeros (Thursday, Aug. 1, 1968)

Mr. and Mrs. H. Mason Reed of Ligonier, Pa., recently broke ground for the home they are having built in Casas de los Caballeros, the first to be erected in that large and interesting residential development that lies generally north and east of the main Los Caballeros man ranch complex.

The Reeds have bought Lot No. 6, one of the many choice home sites in the rolling hill country of the development with a magnificent view of the surrounding desert, the range to the north and towering Vulture Peak off to the south.

30 years ago

Cress, Martin playing in all-star games (Thursday, Aug. 3, 1978)

Curt Cress, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Cress of Aguila, will be the starting defensive end for the North squad in the Sabbar Shrine Temple Second Annual All-Star Football Game Friday in Tucson.

Cress, who was a senior on this year’s Class B state champion Wrangler team, was the Wranglers’ top defensive player and was selected to the all-state football team.

He plans to attend Mesa Community College in the fall.

Another top player on last year’s Wrangler squad who is slated for post-season play is Dave Martin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Martin of Wickenburg.

Martin, who also was selected to the Arizona Republic all-state team both on offense and defense, is working out the Arizona All-Stars in preparation for the Arizona-Utah All-Star Game Aug. 12 at the University of Utah in Ogden.

He plans to attend Baker University in Kansas this fall.

20 years ago

Births - Killer and Lupke (Thursday, Aug. 4, 1988)

J.D. and Debi Killer of Wickenburg have announced the birth of their first child, Sarah Janelle Killer, July 31 at Wickenburg Community Hospital.

Sarah Jaynelle weighed 9 pounds, 9 ounces and was 22 inches long at birth.

Paternal grandmother is Ruby Killer of Wickenburg. Maternal grandfather is Wayne Schmoyer of Wickenburg.

J.D. Killer owns JDK Drywall and Insulation Systems, and Debi Killer works as a public relations consultant for Wickenburg Community Hospital.

Mr. and Mrs. Scott Lupke of Wickenburg announced the birth of a daughter, Jennifer Marie Lupke, July 27 at Thunderbird Samaritan Hospital in Glendale.

Scott Lupke is director of the Wickenburg Ambulance Service.

10 years ago

Denny’s comes to town (Wednesday, Aug. 5, 1998)

Wickenburg gained its very own Denny’s Restaurant last week.

Denny’s, a national family-style restaurant, opened Sunday night on North Tegner Street, next to Los Viajeros Inn.

Denny’s will provide Wickenburg with round-the-clock dining and will be the town’s only restaurant to do so.

Co-owners Doug Koch and Robbie Qualls own 39 Denny’s stores. Their company, QK Inc., is the second-largest Denny’s franchisee in the United States.

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