Sporting events were popular pastime

  • Citizens of Weir have always been community minded. Gathering to celebrate special events and socializing with each other has been a priority. This scene from a Labor Day celebration shows a large crowd gathered to enjoy the festivities.
    Citizens of Weir have always been community minded. Gathering to celebrate special events and socializing with each other has been a priority. This scene from a Labor Day celebration shows a large crowd gathered to enjoy the festivities.
    Sporting events were always popular in Weir.They included foot races, trap shooting, horse racing and baseball.Weir residents were always loyal to their contenders. There were always bets made on the Weir entry or team to add excitement.Nate Hickle, a long time Weir barber and A.B. Cockerill, a local business man were always contenders in any foot race. The were known to wa...

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