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Fire damages District 5 School northwest of Litchfield in 1958

January 13, 2008 - 3:00pm — Kristin Holtz
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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.


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