Richardson County Historical Society
From The Falls City Journal, August 9, 2016 -A day of emotional remembrance and healing By: Bill Schock
"August 6th, 1966, a horrible day in the lives of the families of
the 42 persons killed in the crash of Braniff Airways flight 250 in the
Tony Schawang soy bean field 10 miles northeast of Falls City. August
6, 2016, a day of remembrance, healing and hopefully a degree of
closure for those families on the 50th anniversary of the crash.The
memorial anniversary event was planned and executed by the Richardson
County Histori-cal Society. Approximately 100 attended, includ-ing many
family members of flight 250.The day’s event began at 9:30 am with
cof-fee and rolls served in the county museum’s Ag Building. Following
the social hour, Sacred Heart School busses provided transportation to
the crash sight where 10 years ago a memorial was erected to
acknowledge the disaster on the 40th anniversary........".........."The
buses returned their passengers to the Ag Building where an excellent
luncheon was pre-pared and served to the crowd by Historical Soci-ety
members with Ann Meinzer in charge.Richard Meinzer, president of the
Historical Society, presided over an interesting extempora-neous
session. ".......”In conclusion, four Braniff employees thanked the
community for its overwhelming support and response to the disaster,
and family members ex-pressed appreciation to Falls City and the
Historical Society for the extraordinary day of healing."For a full
account of the commemoration as reported in the newspaper, see the Falls City Journal August 9, 2016
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From Lance's Journal - May 29, 2015 - Falls City native and host of
the popular Lance's Journal on Channel 10/11 featured the upcoming
150th anniversary of the Dorrington House which is home to the
museum. Watch the segment at Falls City 150th Anniversary
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At left, Lance Schwartz from Lance's Journal poses on the steps inside the Dorrington house as he researched and filmed the segment featuring the anniversary of the 1855 home of town founders. With him are his Falls City parents, Hank and Marcia Schwartz. |
From The Falls City Journal:, Friday, August 8, 2003
Julie Bauman and Debbie Scholl, of Business and Professional Women, present a $250 check to Darrell Koso, Jo Ann Auxier, Mildred Fritz, and the Richardson County Historical Society Wednesday morning. (group photo included)
From The Falls City Journal:, Tuesday, July 8, 2003
From The Falls City Journal:, Friday, May 30, 2003:
HISTORICAL SOCIETY DONATION: Darrell Koso and Jo Ann Auxier of the Richardson County Historical Society accept a check for $10,000 from Richardson County Bank and Trust Co. president Dana Rathje. The check represents one half of the bank's donation to the Society which is raising funds toward the purchase of their new museum site at 1401 Chase.Rathje said Richardson County Bank and Trust believes the new museum represents a valuable additon to the county and community and a worthy endeavor for support. Anyone interested in making a donation to the society may contact Koso, Mrs. Auxier or any other member of the board of directors.
From The Falls City Journal:, Tuesday May 20 2003:
RIBBON CUTTING: Mayor Marshall Maddox cuts the ribbon held by Darrell
Koso and Jo Ann Auxier at the Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting and
Richardson County Historical Museum open house Saturday. A luncheon
and tours of the new Museum followed with approximately 100 persons
attending. Koso is president of the Society and Mrs. Auxier is
treasurer.
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