Chrisman Days
Chrisman Celebrates 150th
In the early morning of September 9th, members of the community gathered in City Park for the opening ceremony of Chrisman’s Sesquicentennial Celebration. Chrisman’s Mayor, Danny Owen, began by welcoming everyone to the ceremony. “This town has been here for 150 years and it’s still a great place to live,” Owen said. “Thank you to…
Read MoreChrisman’s 150th birthday is honored with a four day celebration
Starting Thursday, September 8th, the City of Chrisman will be celebrating its Sesquicentennial. The land where the City of Chrisman stands today was entered from the government by Abraham Smith if 1840. He was the first man to venture onto the prairie to make a home. His farm was purchased by John Chrisman, who came…
Read MoreCACC finalizes plans for Chrisman Days
The Chrisman Area Community Club met Monday, August 16, at the home of Rich and Nancy Denbo. Twenty-nine members enjoyed a delicious meal together. President Dan Moore opened the meeting. Minutes of the previous meeting and treasurer’s reports were approved. WCIA’s “Hometown Chrisman” will be held Friday, August 26 from 4-7 p.m. We encourage residents…
Read MoreCACC continues plans for Chrisman Days
The Chrisman Area Community Club met Monday, July 18, at the Chrisman Café. Twenty-eight members and one guest enjoyed a delicious dinner together. President Dan Moore opened the meeting. Minutes and treasurer’s reports were approved. The club is selling raffle tickets to win a beautiful guitar signed by Brett Eldredge. If you are interested in…
Read MoreChrisman’s Sesquicentennial Plans Coming Together
The Chrisman Area Community Club along with the Chrisman Sesquicentennial Committee have been hard at work planning the town’s 150 year celebration. This year, instead of the three day celebration for Chrisman Days, it will take place from September 8th to 11th. Though nothing is set in stone in terms of the celebration activities, an…
Read MoreChrisman Fire Department holds 9/11 Memorial
Though it happened twenty years ago, the attacks of September 11th, 2001 are still fresh in many memories. Many can remember exactly where they were when they heard the news. Others weren’t born yet or were too young to remember. This year, on September 11th, in the Chrisman city park, taps were played at the…
Read MoreChrisman Area Community Club hosts pancake breakfast & community raffle
The Chrisman Area Community Club kicked off Chrisman Days with a Pancake breakfast held at the Chrisman American Legion Post #477. Members of the community were able to either sit in the Legion or take the breakfast home after making their donation. After the breakfast, the Community Club sat up in the park to hold…
Read MoreChrisman Head Start has first annual baby contest sponsored by JE Thomson
The Chrisman Head Start hosted their first baby contest, sponsored by JE Thomson during Chrisman Days. Parents of babies from the ages of zero to two years old were welcome to register with a five dollar registration fee. Registration began at 12:15 with the contest beginning at 1:00. Babies were judged on attire and overall…
Read MoreChrisman Farm Center hosts annual Kiddie Tractor Pull in City Park
The Chrisman Farm Center hosted their annual Kiddie Tractor Pull on September 11th in City Park. Classes were divided by age: four and under, five, six to seven and eight to nine. The group 4 and under had the largest amount of children signed up. Miley Staley had a pull of 12’6”. Henry Sutliff had…
Read MoreChrisman Days petting zoo a hit among community children in its first year
The first year for a petting zoo at Chrisman Days was successful. Children were able to see a variety of animals ranging from chickens to a llama. Children were also able to choose from a variety of face painting ideas that would be put on their face by Lindsey Franz. Balloons and goodie bags were…
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