1949: Hartington’s new airport is set to open

June 2, 1949

HARTINGTON — Hartington’s new airport will be opened on Sunday.

Sunday will mark the official opening and it will be a gala day for all local citizens and particularly those that are already flying fans.

Heading the list of distinguished guests at the opening will be Gov. Val Peterson, who will speak at the afternoon dedication ceremonies. Also among the visitors will be James D. Ramsey, director of aeronautics for Nebraska, W. B. Boucher, airport engineer, Donald Mapes, district airport commissioner, and Jess Quinn, vice president of the Nebraska Flying Farmers.

June 2, 1949

HARTINGTON — At a meeting of members of the Cedar County Dairy Breeders and other interested farmers held here May 25 at the court house it was decided to try and continue the association.

A good crowd of interested farmers was present and others had notified officials of their intention of using the service.

This leaves the group only slightly short of the number of cows to insure financial success of the group.

June 2, 1949

HARTINGTON — Sponsored by the Soil Conservation Service and the Cedar County Extension Bureau, a businessmen’s soil conservation tour and demonstration will be conducted Tuesday at the Warren and Felix Patefield farms near Laurel. The program for this second annual event is being outlined and will be announced next week.