Small Town - Not So Small Stuff!

Dalton's population has remained about the same since the early 1900's.

Around 250, give or take - not including dogs & cats.

In the 1950's, Dalton had a ball team that was very popular.

It is said that there were 400 people who came to watch

one particular game!

Dalton's ski team organized in 1918 and tournaments were

held on the ski scaffold just NW of town.   Nearly every home in

Dalton had skis resting up against the house or garage back in the day.

The last tournament was held in 1966.   Many, many 

spectators attended these tournaments.

Dalton is also home to the annual threshing show, which started

in 1953.   The top photo is taken from the water tower, and

shows all the cars parked in the field. 

The bottom photo gives you an idea of the crowds that come to the show.

It is still going strong today and will celebrate it's 60th

show in the fall of 2013.

Wish we still had the ball team and ski team!!

Those were the days!

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