Sonnenberg finishes rewarding, frustrating session with more leadership than ever
The 2017 legislative session was a 180-degree change for Sen. Jerry Sonnenberg of Sterling.
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1946 — The 1946 Junior-Senior Prom was held May 8. The juniors chose for their theme a creation of nature — the rainbow. The gym had been very beautifully decorated by the juniors. They employed the rainbow theme with all its various colors. An arch extending from one backboard of the gym to the other was used, and over this arch various colored crepe paper was placed. From the arch to the sides of the gym, streamers were used. And on each backboard, the motto of each class was placed. —Source: Phillips County Museum
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Milton and Leona Oltjenbruns have come a long way in their 70 years of marriage. The couple is pictured on their wedding day June 1, 1947.
Leona and Milton Oltjenbruns are pictured just a few days after their 70th wedding anniversary. —Johnson Publications photo
1947-2017: Oltjenbruns couple celebrates 70th anniversary
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