News : CP Historical Society visits dearly departed

Approximately 30 people and eggsactly one chicken attended the 4th annual Center Point Historical Society Cemetery Walk Sunday, Sept. 28.

The fluffy fowl was a prop for Dr. Philip Andersen who portrayed the late poultry- loving Jake Floyd. Andersen’s wife DeEtta, CPU student Marissa Benischek, Walthill Nebraska residents Janet Brookman Kruse and John Kruse, CP city councilman John Stuelke and CP resident Jon Brendel also have the Historical Society’s undying gratitude for playing Center Point dear departeds.

At its regular meeting, Thursday night Sept. 25, the Society decided the Depot Museum will close after Sunday, Oct. 12, (from 2 to 4 p.m.) The Museum can always be opened by appointment by calling 849-1792.

Next up for the Historical Society is the annual community Harvest Potluck which will be done in partnership with the CP Legion/Auxiliary on Sunday, Oct. 26 at 5 p.m. at the LJL Hall. Theme will be honoring World War II veterans and their families and sharing stories about Center Point in the 1940s.