1944: Bruening is elected as Hartington’s mayor

April 5, 1934

HARTINGTON — J. W. Penny, former sheriff in this area, recently celebrated his 94th birthday at his residence, the Old Soldiers’ Home in Milford.

April 5, 1934

HARTINGTON — George Beste has been named correspondent for Cedar County in the Yankton District of the Production Credit Association.

April 6, 1939

HARTINGTON —Allen Olson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Olson, will soon become a faculty member at the University of Nebraska.

April 6, 1939

HARTINGTON — Carol Heedum, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Heedum, will represent Hartington Public School at Girls’ State.

April 6, 1944

MASKELL — Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Lofgren, of Maskell, recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. April 6, 1944

HARTINGTON — F. G. Bruening was elected mayor of Hartington.

April 6, 1944

HARTINGTON — Seaman Richard Walz arrived this week to spend a 15-day furlough with his parents Mr. and Mrs. George Walz.

April 7, 1949 HARTINGTON — Just a total of 95 people went to the polls to cast their vote this election season. This is one of the lowest turn-outs in recent years.

April 7, 1949

HARTINGTON — Due to a recent dumping of 12 inches of snow and unfavorable weather more recently, no deliveries have been to the St. Helena area for several weeks.