Train Wreck 1953

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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.

Dewey Gunzelman Memorial Pool

Dewey Gunzelman lived on Seneca just north of the big ditch on the west side. Before Haysville had a public swimming pool he would allow area kids to swim in his private pool. I believe this would have been in the late 50s/early 60s. The house is still there but the pool has been filled in.

Haysville’s current swimming pool is named in his honor and is located at 525 Sarah Ln in Haysville, KS.


Photo is of the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Dewey Gunzelman memorial Pool. Date unknown.

Scan courtesy of Cathy Hurley.

Haysville Municipal Swimming Pool

Haysville Municipal Swimming Pool was located at 525 Sarah Ln in Haysville, KS.

Shown above is the groundbreaking ceremony of the Haysville Municipal Swimming Pool which was built in 1963. Shown above left to right are Wayne Cain, Jim Smith, Fred Cohlmia, Fred Ryan and G.D. (Shorty) Stearns.

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Haysville State Bank

The Haysville State Bank was founded by Fred Stearns and was originally located on South Main and later moved to new building at 107 Wayne Ave. It was later bought out by Intrust Bank.


The original building of the Haysville State Bank on S Main. photo take in late 70s or early 80s.



The Building was destroyed by tornado in 1999. A replica was built over the remaining vault.


2006 Christmas ornament.


Ad from the 1920 Kansas Farmer and Mail & Breeze publication. Found at Wichita Genealogical Society.