50 YEARS AGO: NEWS FROM THE ISSUE OF JANUARY 9, 1958
Fire, believed to have started in an explosion of an oil heater, damaged the interior of the District 5 School located about five miles northwest of Litchfield. The entire north side of the school and the roof were severely charred by the blaze which was discovered at about 6 p.m Friday. The school is expected to be closed all week. Eleven pupils attend and the teacher is Mrs. Eva Barnett. Fire Chief Glenn Smith estimated damage at about $2,000.