City officials learned Rugby was one step closer to getting access to 10 TV channels as part of an infrastructure upgrade to cable TV...an open house was held for Rugby Equipment which opened at its new location along U.S. 2 west...and road work began on paving N.D. Highway 17 north of Rugby. All these events occurred in June of 1972, and here is a few more stories that made headlines that month.

June 7, 1972—A grand opening was planned for the Geographical Center Museum and pioneer village for June 11. An all-faiths service and entertainment and food will be part of the event. No admission will be charged.

June 14, 1972—A large crowd attended the first regular Amtrak train stop in the city. The train was operated by Larry Doyle, with Rugby ties. Several city dignitaries were on the eastbound train. Among them was Ray Hanson, mayor; and Richard Bickler, chamber president; Mike Loken, Jaycees president.

June 21, 1972—After 30 years of service, Nettie H. Thorsen has retired as county superintendent of schools. She actually spent 49 years in education, 19 as a teacher. She her formal training at Valley City State College and then taught from 1923 to 1928 in rural schools and the Balta Public School. She took over the county superintendent's post after Joe B. Voeller resigned in 1942.

June 28, 1972—Funnel clouds were seen around the city of Rugby on the afternoon of June 27. One was reported north of the city by some railroad workers and another spotted west of town. It was part of a system of severe weather that roared into town.

Here's a few more news nuggets. A new Ford Pinto was selling for $1960 at M.J. McGuire...A web folding lawn chair was $2.99 at Holiday Gas Station...Four bottles of Golden Valley Catsup was selling for $1 at Bickler's Jack and Jill.

Playing at the Lyric: Dirty Harry...Silent Running...Buck and the Preacher... and Mary Queen of Scots.

Person of the Week: He was selected Deputy Grand Master of the N.D. Masons at the organization's state gathering in Jamestown in June of 1972.

Last week's answer: Al Hamby