1949: The cost of snow removal is adding up for the county

Feb. 24, 1944

HARTINGTON — Milton Christensen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Christensen, was commissioned a second lieutenant in the Air Force after completing his training at Boca Raton Field in Florida.

Feb. 24, 1944

HARTINGTON — C. W. Stewart, a former Cedar County News reporter, was seen in a moving picture showing American troops in England.

Feb. 24, 1949

HARTINGTON — Five businesses are currently being remodeled.

They are Thielen Cleaners, Carhart Shumway Lumber Company, the Chief Bar, Booths Grocery and the former bakery building, which is being renovated to become the new Gamble Clothing Store.

Feb. 24, 1949

HARTINGTON — Snow removal has cost the county $32,359.32, and the battle is not over yet.

Feb. 24, 1949

RANDOLPH — Jim Kuhl, Randolph, was kidnapped at gunpoint and forced to drive two men from Dayton, Ohio, to Yankton.

Feb. 24, 1949

HARTINGTON — Roger Holman, son of Ray Holman, graduated from naval training center in San Diego, Calif.

He rated sixth overall in his class.

Feb. 25, 1954

BLOOMFIELD — Mr. and Mrs. Paul Jacob moved into their new home in Bloomfield last Tuesday.

Feb. 25, 1954

HARTINGTON — Five year old Donna Mae Doty ushered her two younger sisters to safety after a fire broke out in the kitchen home around noon on Sunday.

Feb. 25, 1954

HARTINGTON — Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Kumm and their family were Sunday evening visitors in the home of Elmo Kinkaid.

Feb. 25, 1954

PLEASANT VALLEY — Carolyn Wakeley spent the weekend at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wakeley.

Feb. 25, 1954

PLEASANT VALLEY — Pvt.

Richard Gieselman and Miss Norma Wenke were both Monday dinner guests in the home of Lawrence Kumm.

Feb. 25, 1954

PLEASANT VALLEY — Mr. and Mrs. Carl Strivens have moved onto the farm vacated by the Chases.