The 1929 stock market crash caused both banks to close. With the Depression and drought of the 1930s, many citizens had to give up and move to other states. Hazard is still going forward in the second century with a good number of shops and businesses. The town hall is where people vote, hold social events, showers, and receptions. Athletics have always been an important part of the town's priorities.
Hazard boasts many winning baseball and basket ball teams.
In their own way, they met each day with courage and determination. They paved the way and made our lives in Hazard much better today. By Ola Criffield, Box 64, Hazard, NE 68844. Typed by Wanda Otto.