From Our Files

• Dec. 29, 1949

Mail from the east was delayed until late afternoon or evening because of a wreck of two freight trains near Postville. A similar accident occurred the previous week when the so-called “bologna special” was derailed.

Pvt. Robert Bergendahl, 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charley Bergendahl of Hartley, reported to Lackland Air Force Base, the “Gateway of the Air Force,” to begin the basic airman indoctrination course. The 13 weeks of training would prepare him for entrance into Air Force technical training.

Approximately $165 was taken in during a benefit held at the school auditorium....