Look back into history with El Dorado's Yesterdays for the week of May 1 through 7.

1956

David Matheny of El Dorado was chosen to play the role of prospector in the English version of the famous modern French play "The Mad Woman of Chaillot," which was to be held at Emporia State Teacher's College.

A $30,000 permit for construction of a new Salvation Army chapel on North Gordy was issued. The permit was one of five to be issued by city building inspector W. B. Brown. The total of all permits was $47,500.

The Butler Historical Society began its intensive campaign to raise funds for the purchase of a museum site.

1966

Hotel El Dorado announced it would be closing its doors and terminating its operations. The closure was said to be due to declining hotel business and increased operating costs. It announced it would officially close its doors on July 1.

Heard in passing: Mrs. Gene Marsh said "Did you know the town of Keighley once had 18 restaurants, a garage and a hotel?"

Two Augusta High School pupils received industrial arts awards at the eastern Kansas industrial arts fair in Emporia. Linda Copeland received an award for the best architectural drawing plans and Larry Ronds won in the metal division for his project.

1976

Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Gfeller of rural Burns celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house in their honor at the Burns Community Center.

The Cub Scouts in Pack 235 were announced as winners in the Grandview School physical fitness competition. Those pack members were: Monty Hall, 3rd; Keith Rice, 2nd; Craig Clennan, 1st; Wayne Proctor, 1st; Ryan Ward, 1st; Jackie Sloderbeck, 2nd and Allen Chastain, 3rd.

The soda industry in the United States began utilizing the metric system in its soda distribution. The change began when 7-Up began to be distributed in half-liter, liter and two-liter bottles.

1986

Nine Oil Hill students, under the direction of Paula Palmer, competed in National History Day on the campus of Wichita State University. Those students were: Jennifer Lucas, Kerry Wentworth, Megan Green, Coby Creed, Dona Rogers, Pam Glaves, Amy Sandberg, Cindy Travnicek and Wendy Maloney. All students received an excellent rating.

Betty Carlson received the traditional “Woman of the Year” tiara during the 1986 El Dorado Business Professional Women's Club meeting.

Members of the Mears Fertilizer team in the Setters League of El Dorado recreation's women's volleyball tournament took home the championship title. Those teammates were: Becky Davenport, Sheryl Holcomb, Chris Grove, Penny Mosier, Shannon Diehl, Lynda Cope, Sharon Simmons and Sheri Stephens.