Looking Back
News from Bertha and Hewitt's Pasts
25 Years Ago
October 17, 2001
Last June, the city council had been asked by the Bertha Lions if they would consider having the liquor store employees sell pull-tabs. The council agreed to it. At that time, Council Members Brad Rach and Dennis Zimmerman spoke with a liquor store employee and were met with opposition. Rita Boehland, representing the Lions, asked if they would sell pull tabs. She explained that sales have not improved and they had sold $114,000 less this year than the previous year.
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Members of the Hewitt Historical Society spoke to Bertha-Hewitt seventh graders this week about three subjects from the past. Bob Aldrich, curator of the Hewitt Museum, showed a horse and sleigh that was handcrafted in detail. Jim Walker, vice president, talked about doctors from the past and showed a doctor’s medical bag. Marian Buchholz, a member, told about uniforms worn by men and women in the service.
75 Years Ago
October 18, 1951
A small crowd of school board members from districts in the Bertha area heard two speakers from the State Department of Education speak on school reorganization. After the talks, a question and answer session was held. The possible merging of the Bertha and Hewitt districts was discussed. The Bertha Committee consists of Harold Booen, chairman; William Heuer, Arnold Kujath and Herman Kicker. The Hewitt Committee consists of Herbert Wachlin, Roger Rowe, Erwin Kicker and David Brown. The saying, “You can’t use yesterday’s tools and be in business tomorrow,” applies to education, one of the speakers stated.
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Pictured was the 1951 Bertha High School Homecoming Queen, Pearl Hukriede, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Hukriede. Pearl was elected by a vote of the students. Gloria Truax placed the crown on the new queen.
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