Bancroft | Kingsbury Journal

1968: Fourteen students graduate

Billie Sargent was the speaker at the Presbyterian Church on Aug. 21. Thank you, Billie, for an informative service on the five directives the writer to the Hebrews had given, just as important today … more

By Rose Grothe | 8/24/22

‘Listen’ and ‘silent’ — what makes them similar

The Rev. Richert of Brookings was the speaker at the Presbyterian Church on Aug. 14. Thank you, Pastor, for an enlightening interpretation of our daily witness. Rev. and Mrs. Richert then joined Rose … more

By Rose Grothe | 8/18/22

1963: Should girls wear slacks to school?

Billie Sargent was the speaker at the Presbyterian Church on Aug. 7, speaking on Psalm 19. Thank you, Billie, for such a clear picture of that Psalm. Our sympathy goes out to Mr. and Mrs. Max Miller, … more

By Rose Grothe | 8/10/22

Bancroft is worth $57,200 — wow!

Mark Knight was again the speaker at the Presbyterian Church on July 24. He had spent some time in Rapid City with his ailing father. We're very glad to have you back again, Mark. Thank you for a … more

By Rose Grothe | 8/3/22

1961: Long-awaited move to new classrooms

Brad Magness, Huron, was the speaker at the Presbyterian Church on July 17. Thank you, Brad, for a wonderfully informative sermon about thanking the people behind the scenes, when things happen that … more

By Rose Grothe | 7/20/22

1925: Businesses around Bancroft

Reverend Richert, Brookings, was the speaker for the Presbyterian Church on July 10. Thank you, Reverend Richert, for a wonderful message again. Janice White, Brookings, visited her mother Rose … more

By Rose Grothe | 7/13/22

Sparkles like diamonds in the sky

HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY TO EVERYONE. HOPE IT WAS A SAFE ONE. Ted Haug was the speaker at the Presbyterian Church on July 3. Thank you, Ted, for a wonderfully uplifting sermon, and you, Kaye, for awesome … more

By Rose Grothe | 7/6/22

God-given sense of humor to brighten day

Rev. Richert, Brookings, was the speaker at the Presbyterian Church on June 26 and also served communion. Thank you, Rev. Richert, for your service to us. Janice White was a visitor at the home of … more

By Rose Grothe | 6/29/22

1943: Fundraiser brought in over $70

There was no church service at the Presbyterian Church on June 19. It's very disappointing to those who look forward to it, to miss even one. Micah Perry, Lennox, spent a couple of days with his … more

By Rose Grothe | 6/23/22

I need to get a new set of hearing aids!

The Reverend Richert of Brookings was the speaker at the Presbyterian Church on June 12. Thank you very much for the enlightening service on our spiritual growth. Hope everyone exercised their right … more

By Rose Grothe | 6/15/22

To what do you attribute your good health?

Ted Haug was the speaker at the Presbyterian Church on May 22. His wife Kay led the singing as well as providing special music with a solo. What beautiful music, as usual. Thank you both for the … more

By Rose Grothe | 6/8/22

All because you can’t see in the dark

Brad Magness was the speaker at the Presbyterian Church on May 29. Thank you, Brad, for a most enlightening service to our group. Rose Grothe made a business trip to Brookings on Monday, staying … more

By Rose Grothe | 6/3/22

There’s so much going on in May

Mark Knight was the speaker at the Presbyterian Church on May 22. Thank you, Mark, for explaining three verses of the Bible in an enjoyable way. Rose Grothe attended the “house warming” on Sunday … more

By Rose Grothe | 5/25/22

1942: Typewriters in need of repair

Billie Sargent was the speaker at the Presbyterian Church on May 15. Thank you, Billie, for a very inspiring service. Thank you, all, who helped me celebrate my birthday this last week. Boy! It sure … more

By Rose Grothe | 5/18/22

1925: Looking back at all the businesses

The Rev. Richert of Brookings led the church service at the Presbyterian Church on May 8. Max Miller was installed as an Elder, and Roy Miller was installed as a Deacon. Rev. Richert also served … more

By Rose Grothe | 5/11/22

1941: Update on army camps

Brad Magness was the speaker at the Presbyterian Church on May 1. Thank you, Brad, for a very informative sermon. A waffle and sausage breakfast was held in the church basement before the service … more

By Rose Grothe | 5/4/22

1942: Family moving to be Army Chaplain

Mark Knight was the speaker at the Presbyterian Church on Sun., April 24. Thank you, Mark, for an interesting sermon. An early Easter gathering was held at the Linda Perry home on April 16. Those … more

By Rose Grothe | 4/27/22

What do you call a cow after after she’s calved?

Hope you all had a Happy Easter! It is a beautiful season because of the promise of spring and the promise of the Resurrected Christ. Billie Sargant of Huron was the speaker at the Presbyterian … more

By Rose Grothe | 4/20/22

1941: Fire causes farmhouse to burn down

Brad Magness of Huron was the speaker at the Presbyterian Church on April 10. Thank you, Brad, for a very interesting Palm Sunday sermon. Recent visitors at the Doug Fox home were the Dan Meylor … more

By Rose Grothe | 4/13/22

1941: Garden project to hot lunch program

Ted Haug was the speaker at the Presbyterian Church on April 3. Thank you, Ted, for a very interesting sermon, and thank you, Kaye, for the beautiful special music. Several people from the community … more

By Rose Grothe | 4/6/22