TEN YEARS AGO
December 15, 2011
Cross County Robotics Hip Hop Anonymous were tournament champions and also won the Design Award at Central Community College in Hastings. Cross County held a pep rally
Cross County held a pep rally for One-Act who was headed to state. Bob Soderholm let the kids shave his beard that he had for over 24 years.
Vernon and Lois (Harmelink) Behr celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. They were married December 28, 1951 in Iowa.
TWENTY YEARS AGO
January 3,2002
A Christmas dinner and gift exchange was held on Saturday at the home of Rea Mae Johnson. Those attending were Keith and Jill Johnson of Gibbon, Gina Wolford, Shane Gerlach, Bruce Bednar of Omaha, Amy Lindgren, Gen Walford, Kelly Jonock, Ryan Dickey, Judy and Doug Topil of Lincoln, Norma Johnson of Columbus, Anita, Ray and Erin Lindgren, Gloria, Doug and Scott Nuttelman, Greg, Stacy and Colton Nuttelman and Jason and
Bridget Nuttelman.
Three winners were chosen last
Friday from three age divisions for The Polk County News Christmas coloring contest. Winners were: Eric Hays, son of Chris and Jane Hays of Osceola, Conner Peterson, son of Lee and Michel Peterson, of Benedict; Tyler Petersen, son o f Dave and Carolyn Petersen of Stromsburg.
THIRTY YEARS AGO
December 26,1991
The Stromsburg Bank is pleased to announce winners of the Second Annual Best Dressed House Contest. Winners are 1st prize, Merlin Simpson; 2nd prize, Bruce Schmidt; 3rd prize, Charlie Johnson.
Flames had already taken a great toll on the Margo Kreis home as trucks from the Stromsburg Fire Department sped to the scene. Eighteen firemen battled the blazing two story house. The home was a total loss.
The Lady Vikings go 4-0 for the season by defeating Shelby by a score of 73-32. There were four players in double figures, Michelle Bittner with 17, Michelle Brazda 16, Kelly Knerr 12 and Amy Hanson 11.
FORTY YEARS AGO
January 14,1982
Evelyn Fjell has announced her retirement from her duties at Midwest Covenant Home. She began working at the home in 1962.
The Stromsburg Board of Education met in regular session January 11 and elected Richard Teegerstrom as president of the board. Kurth DeLand was named vice-president and Mary Ann Guggenmos was chosen treasurer.
FIFTY YEARS AGO
January 12,1972
The S Club of Stromsburg is heading a fund drive for John Selzer. Selzer received a spinal injury while playing football for David City Aquinas. Mr. and Mrs. Ira Ready will
Mr. and Mrs. Ira Ready will be honored by their children on January 16 for their 50th wedding anniversary.
Starlet Brockmeyer is county teen chairman for the March of Dimes.
Mrs. Fred Waller was honored on her 75th birthday at the home of her daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Buccaro of McHenry, Illinois.
SIXTY YEARS AGO
January 11, 1962
Mr. and Mrs. Fred T. White are new residents in Stromsburg and are living on the John Ostrom property.
Misses Judy Anderson and Kay Anderson entertained at the Willard Anderson home at a bridal shower for Miss Marlene Fjell on December 30.
Mr. and Mrs. Roger Johnson are the parents of a boy born January 6.
The Pleasant Comer neighborhood folks gathered at the Paul Swanson home December 29 for a holiday party.
SEVENTY YEARS AGO
January 10,1952
Mr. and Mrs. Stanton Moore are the parents of a baby boy bom January 5th. He has been named Gary Floyd.
Lyle Kreis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Kreis left Tuesday morning to be inducted into the armed forces.
Mrs. Jennie Lindgren and Reuben Sundberg were married on January 1 at the Covenant Church in Lanyon, Iowa.
A group of friends charivaried Mr. and Mrs. Norris Johnson on Tuesday night. They were treated at the cafes in Stromsburg by the newlyweds.
EIGHTY YEARS AGO
January 8, 1942
Jack Christensen fractured his right arm above the wrist while toboganning.
