The Leigh World publishes a weekly column entitled Looking Back at the World, which is comprised of articles taken from earlier Leigh World files. A special thank you to the Leigh World for allowing me to reprint those articles. The following are selections from that column:

April 7, 1955 - reprinted April 1, 2015

Churches throughout the world celebrated Palm Sunday with many special ceremonies. Confirmation of catechism classes was a special feature of the services at St. John's Lutheran church in Leigh and at the two rural parishes, St. Paul's Lutheran and Christ Lutheran.
    The people confirmed in each church are as follows: St. John's Lutheran, the Rev. L.C. Weitzenkamp, pastor: Janet Blum, Nancy Dasenbrock, Robert Ehlers, Edith Fiala, Marjorie Folken, Jeanette Hamann, Beverly Neuhaus, Judith Polenz, James Severin and Carolyn Webber.
    Confirmands at Christ Lutheran the Rev. Martin Bornemann, pastor were: Shirley Loseke, Olive Ann Bakenhus, Opal Behrens, Ralph Groteluschen, Duane Henke, Arnold Stutham, Robert Bennefeld, Dale Inselman, David Hollman and Ronnie Cattau.
    In the confirmation class of St. Paul's Lutheran, the Rev. W.F.V. Churchill, pastor, were: Lorna Brock, Runo Mohnsen, Johnny Sander and Wayne Thalken.

Two of the eight babies who were baptized at the Palm Sunday services of the New Zion Presbyterian church at Clarkson by the Rev. Dr. John E. Filinger were from the Leigh community. They were Richard Charles, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Machacek and Monica Antonia, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Musil.

Mrs. Harold Mohnsen, Andrea and Rosalind returned last Tuesday from a two week visit in Washington D.C. Mr. Mohnsen met them in Omaha. They spent the time with the Peter Clausen Jr. family and did a great deal of sightseeing. They visited Mount Vernon, and the government buildings and watched the Senate in session.
    The famed Cherry Blossoms were just coming into bloom and were a lovely sight.

Mrs. Otto Littleman, Creston, was hostess to the Canasta Club Monday evening. Mrs. Wilma Henke won first prize, Mrs. Otto Pieper won low prize, and Mrs. Luedtke won the traveling prize.
    Mrs. Littleman served chick salad, wafers and coffee for lunch.

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April 14, 1955 - reprinted April 1, 2015

An educational bus trip for rural school students of Stanton county, the first to be offered in the county, will be taken on Thursday, April 14.
    The ninety-nine pupiles accompanied by twenty-four teachers and County Superintendent Bess J. Waring, will go to Lincoln to visit places of interest there.
    The group will travel in three chartered buses. Their schedule calls for visits to the State Historical Society Museum and Art Galleries, the capitol building to witness the Legislature in session and Antelope Park.
    Individual expenses will be paid by each child. THe noon meal will be a sack lunch and the evening meal will be in Lincoln.
    Members of the committee of rural teachers who organized the tour were: Ruth Koch, Chairman; Marilynn Petersen, Margerie Prawitz, Bonnie Callies, Lois Fiala, Lorraine Benson and Betty Hamernik.

For the first time in several years all families in the "Round Robin" of friends were able to be together. They joined, Sunday evening, to honor Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hunt of Laramie, Wyo., Easter visitors in Leigh, and to have a housewarming party for Mr. and Mrs. Otto Nelson at the Nelson home. Others present were Mr. and Mrs. M.C. Phillips, Mr. and Mrs. Emil Trojan, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stevens, Bob and Judith, and Mr. and Mrs. Otto Wullschleger.

The Salk vaccine against polio has passed al the required tests and is now a licensed product.
    All parents of school children in the first and second grades of the public and parochial schools in the county were sent letters explaining the proposed vaccination program.
    Shots will be given in the high schools in Clarkson, Leigh and Howells.
    First shot: Thursday, April 21, 8-10 a.m.
    Second shot: April 28, 8-10 a.m.
    Third shot: May 26, 8-10 a.m.
    The vaccine is free, furnished by the National Foundation for INfantile Paralysis. Hower, there will be a charge of $1.00 for each shot to defray the expense of administering the vaccine.

Henry Rosicky Jr., has been distinguishing himself as a pole vaulter at Wayne State Teacher's College.
    On April 5th at a meet in Seward against Concordia, he placed first with a jump measuring 11 feet, five and five-eighth inches.

Gordon Hobza, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bohous Hobza of Dodge, was named Dodge County spelling chmpion at the county contest held last Saturday in Fremont. He won first place in the oral competition and second place in the written test.
    Gordon is a grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Rudoph Hobza of Leigh.

Judith Stevens was a guest soloist at the New Zion Presbyterian Church, Vesper Services in Clarkson, Friday evening, April 8. Three choirs, numbering about 57 voices united to present an inspiring Good Friday musical service. Mrs. Charles Novotny is the director.

A large audience attended the Easter Sunrise Service at the Lutheran Church in Creston. Special music was furnished by the choir.
    There were 97 present at the breakfast at 7:30. Fruit juice, bacon and eggs, rolls and toast, and coffee were served by the Luther League.

The Sew and Chat Club met at the home of Mrs. Fred W. Severin Tuesday afternoon, April 5, with ten members and four visitors present. The visitors were Mrs. Joe Hamernik Jr., Mrs. Adam Fuhr, Mrs. F.C. Severin and Mrs. Wm. Fuhr.
    Officers for the coming year were elected. They are: Mrs. Fred W. Severin, president, Mrs. Edna Wendt, vice president; and Mrs. Elise Busse, secretary and treasurer. Mrs. Art Watchorn won the door prize, and Mrs. John Ehlers Jr. the contest's prize.
    The May meeting will be with Mrs. Art Watchorn.

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April 21, 1955 - reprinted April 8, 2015

Leigh High School attended the District Music Contest at Fremont, Nebr., on April 21st and 22nd. There were over 3500 entires at the contest and the ratings for Leigh's events were: Superior - Judith Stevens and the Girls Sextet; Excellent - Boys Glee Club, Tom Kumpf, Boys Octet, Carolyn Hobel, Marjorie Korte, Velda Michaelson, Calvin Hobel, Ronny Schutte, Joan Filipi, Larry Mackenstadt and Kenneth Barjenbruth; Good - Corine Barjenbruch, Karen Korte, Mixed Octet and the Girls Trio.
    Accompanists were Corin Barjenbruch, Regina Spanhake, Joan Filipi and Janet Malena.
    Drivers and Chaperones for the day were Wm. Byers, Mrs. Edward Malena, Mrs. E.F. Filipi, Mrs. Adolph Hobel, Mrs. George Kumpf and Miss Doris Vieregger. The bus driver was Ben Gillard.

While attending the District Music Contest groups of young people from Omaha Westside, Hooper, Clarkson, Scribner, and Leigh to name a few were observed by the journalist being polite, exhibiting friendly rivalry and behaving as ladies and gentlemen.

The Polio Foundation has set up a $2 charge for the administering of the first two shots. Dr. Lloyd Wagner wishes to announce that he will donate his services and he will not charge the $2.

Little Cheryl Anne, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Reichmuth, was baptized on Easter Sunday morning by Rev. Kenneth Carl. Her sponsors were Arlene Urban and Richard Reichmuth.

The Senior Class of Leigh High School presented "Spooky Tavern" a mystery farce in three acts by Jay Tobias on April 22nd at 8:15 p.m. in the Leigh Public Auditorium.
    The cast included Victor Olson, Dolores Reinenger, Gladys Marty, Theresa Reichmuth, Carolyn Hobel, Ruby Reinenger, Tom Kumpf, Calvin Hobel, Larry Mackenstadt, Wallace Jenny and Darryl Neuhaus.

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April 28, 1955 - reprinted April 8, 2015

Nearly 300 people enjoyed the Smorgasbord served Sunday evening, April 24, by member of Zion Lutheran Layman's League at the Memorial Hall.
    Women and girls, attired in picturesque Swedish headgear with flying streamers, peasant blouses and aprons, lent an authentic touch to the serving of a bounteous spread. Young men assisted the women serving.
    this is the fourth annual church supper of this type and has proved to be a popular event.

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bahns, Mr. and Mrs. John Herink and family and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Reichmuth and Ramona joined a large number of relatives and friends at the celebration of the 50th wedding anniversary of their uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Anton Wisnieski at Dodge Sunday. Honored also was Mrs. Wisnieski's brother, Joe Moser, on his 81st birthday.

Mumps which first made its appearance in the Creston school in November is still running through the school. Last week there were six students absent.

Dr. Dale Welsch, President of Hasting's College will fill the pulpit at the Presbyterian Church in Creston on Sunday.

On April 22, 1955 at 7:30 a.m. the members of the senior class of Creston High School left on sneak day.
    These members are are follows: Leroy Kapels, Alan Crocker, Elroy Kapels, Willard Went, Harold Rosendahl, Norma Hellbusch, Beverly Loseke, Lois Osterthun, Arvin Wurdeman, Norma Kensinger, Janet Meyer, Vada Wurdenburg, and Charisma Churchill. One of the classmates, Kenneth Brandt, was unable to go because he had the mumps.
    The three sponsors on the day were: Mr. and Mrs. Robert Schultz and Mr. Max Burbach.
    Friday morning they toured the State Capital and the Historical Society in Lincoln. The boys spent the afternoon at the University of Agriculture and the girls toured downtown Lincoln.
    They had dinner at the Cateser Inn and they stayed at the Town and Country Motel.
    Saturday morning they took a driving tour of Lincoln and visited Pioneer Park. From Lincoln they went to Milford where they saw the trade school.
    Saturday afternoon they drove to Hastings and visited the House of Yesterday.
    They drove on to Grand Island that afternoon where they spent the night.
    Sunday morning they left Grand Island and drove to Fort Randall Dam, South Dakota and to Lake Andes. On the return journey they stopped at Gavins Point Dam at Yankton and arrived home in Creston early Sunday evening.

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May 5, 1955 - reprinted April 22, 2015

Patrons of Macedonia School District 10, enjoyed the annual picnic dinner Sunday noon at the school basement.
    School was dimissed for the summer vacation on Tuesday, May 3. Mrs. Dean Teply, who taught there this past year will return in the fall as teacher.