50 years ago
june 23, 1955
Mrs. Arthur Geis of Durham and her two grandchildren, Russell and Aleta Sue Geis, had an unexpected thrill recently while returning to Durham from Tacoma, Washington, by train. They discovered they were sitting close by ex-president Truman and Mrs. Truman, and they soon had the pleasure of visiting with them and later having lunch with them. Mr. and Mrs. Truman gave autographs and Mrs. Geis, Russell, and Aleta will value the memory of their handshake with the ex-president and his wife.
At their meeting Tuesday evening, members of Hillsboro's city council and Mayor Arnold Vogt heard reports of two city construction projects. A shelter house in Memorial Air Park, the construction of which began last week, is almost completed. It is of block construction and has a rock fireplace, table, and benches. Scheduled to begin this week is construction of an engine base and addition to Hillsboro's present power plant. Housing is for the new engine bought by the city recently to take care of increased electrical loads.
Mr. and Mrs. Allen Heinrichs entertained a group of children Saturday at the Memorial Air Park in honor of their daughter Kristin on her ninth birthday. Those attending the picnic were Connie Jost of Marion, Toni Campbell, Cynthia Washmon, Loreen Schmidt, Marcia Bruce, Connie Groening, Jay Penner, Keith Harder, Teddy Hiebert, Dennis Heinrichs, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Heinrichs of Corn, Oklahoma, and the honored guest.
Bonesteel Motors of Hillsboro has set June 25 for the grand opening of their new location on the corner of U.S. 50 and Birch. Stuart Bonesteel, owner, has issued a cordial invitation to the public to visit and inspect the new office building, service area, and used car display of 25 cars and trucks.
