An Archive Of Haysville History
Probably a Peach Capitol Rodeo parade. The location is at Wayne & Grand.
Haysville Resident Johnnie Darr when he was running for Sheriff of Sedgwick County which he later won.
Then Sheriff Vern Miller riding escort on his motorcycle.
Possibly the Jr High band.
An accident in the fall of 1953 which involved a cement truck and the Rock Island Rocket a passenger train. The train was going south when it struck the truck which was from the cement plant that used to be were Norland Plastics is now located. The driver was killed instantly. People came from all over to view the scene as word got out about the wreck. It took 3 days to get the train back on the tracks and clean up the mess.
Photos and info submitted by Bob Rardin.
Notice the old H sign from the Haysville Motor company (Later Skipworth and then McCollom) car lot. Also the Vickers sign, Pizza Hut and the old Burger Barn(later Dairy Queen).
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3rd annual Midwest Bicycle Fest Sunday, September 30th from 10:00am – 4:00pm at the Timberlane Shelter in Riggs Park. Show, talk, view and ride bicycles of all kinds including antiques, customs, cruisers, choppers and the rare and unusual. Win a “rat rod” bike being built on site. Door prizes, contests, food, beverage and more. A free, fun event for the whole family. Bring a bike or bring 10 bikes. This event has drawn bicycle enthusiasts to Haysville from as far away as Kansas City and Dodge City. More information at www.MidwestBicycleFest.com
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