1957: The hot lunch program makes its debut at school

Aug. 8, 1957

LAUREL — Alan Bebee, local Chevrolet dealer, was presented a “Winners Award for Outstanding Sale Performance” at a company ball in Omaha.

Aug. 15, 1957

LAUREL — Mr. and Mrs. Fred Madsen opened the Hi-Way Café August 13 after purchasing the business from Frieda Colbenson.

Aug. 15, 1957

LAUREL — Hot lunch program will makes its debut in the Laurel school this year. Supt. Slone said the price of a meal would be 25 cents.

Aug. 10, 1967

LAUREL — Dale Janssen showed the Reserve Grand Champion Holstein at the Cedar County fair. The Grand Champion Holstein was shown by Dale’s sister, Patty Jo. Purple ribbon group of five honors went to the Laurel Livestock Club. Awards went to Mickey Knuzman, George Schroeder, Cindy Sohler and Sheila and Tony Kuzman. All the calves, except Cindy Sohler’s were owned by the Kunzmans. George was herdsman for the group.