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Monday, August 31, 2020

1970 Sutton Football Team

 OK, I know it's a crummy picture - a photo of a faded newspaper, but the names are there and it's the thought that counts, isn't it?


This would be your 1970 Fightin' Mustangs.




The 1945 Clay County Fair

 This is what you missed out on when you couldn't make it to the 1945 Clay County Fair. 




Saturday, August 15, 2020

Obituary of Henry & Alice Vauck - Killed 11 Nov 1957 at Sutton Downtown RR Crossing

 The automatic railroad crossing guards in the middle of downtown Sutton were installed after this accident.

Henry Vauck served as Clay County Judge for several years. His brother in law, Roy Oakley served as County Clerk for 33 years. Both men had lost a leg in childhood accidents, both turning those losses into the opportunity to receive an education, teach in rural schools, and serve as county officials. 

Henry and Alice Vauck were highly valued members of the Sutton community and their tragic loss that afternoon hit the town of Sutton hard.

Sutton Schools faculty and staff - 1970 fall term

 



Thursday, August 13, 2020

Dr. Leininger Returns to Nebraska

 Dr. Madeline Leininger left her position at Wayne State University in Detroit in August 1995 and moved to Omaha to resume her career.


Helping Dr. Leininger celebrate this occasion were, across the back, Kathleen Leininger, (niece) of Houston; Dr. Bernard Leininger (brother) of Chicago; Johnnie and Paul Leininger (brother) from Texas; Eulalia (sister) and Carl Hansen of Edgar, and Paul Leininger Jr. from Burlingame, CA. In front, Dr. Madeline Leininger, Frances (sister) and Dr. Leo Ambrose of Omaha. 

Dr. Leininger was raised in rural Clay County, taught in a country school, and had a distinguished career in the nursing profession.


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Friday, July 31, 2020

Dist. No. 55 Photo from Along the County Line

This photo of the District No 55 school house appears on page 194 of "Along the County Line" by the Sheridan sisters.



This school house now sits on North Way Avenue in Sutton as part of the Sutton Museum. We're looking to restore the sign you see in this photo.



Dog Races Were an Item in Sutton in the 1900's

This photo appears in the Dog Races story in the Sheridan sisters' book "Along the County Line" on page 151.



What were the early Sutton dog races all about? Think greyhounds, live rabbits, and pari-mutual betting. Got it?

KULAK - Cleon Ochsner's Book

This Sutton-related historical novel traces the story of a specific group of Germans from Russia. This story is based on the family history of the author, Cleon Ochsner, a name that gives away the Sutton connection.














1956-57 Sutton Football Schedule from Challburg Insurance Agency








1937 County Auto License # Directory

















TO BE CONTINUED