Extra! Extra!: Lakeville School Buys $1,165 Jeep

May 18, 1945: High school students in Lakeville took part in the World War II effort from home, selling war bonds to their peers and teachers to raise $1,426.

This photo from the Dakota County Tribune shows student council members in the $1,165 vehicle they decided to purchase—what their intentions were for the Jeep in the long term, however, the photo caption does not say.

Pictured are student council members, from back row left: Marilyn LeVelle, Gene Tragar, Floyd Hartman, Dick Gephart; middle row: Cecelia Streefland, Milly Murphy, Marcella Dawson, JoAnn Cahill, Phyllis Yung; front row: Dean LaVelle, Marshall Airhart, Bob Steele.

Oh, and just in case you were wondering: That $1,426 raised in 1945 has the same buying power as $18,228 today.

You can check out more historical events, exhibits and archives at the Dakota County Historical Society, 130 Third Ave. N., South St. Paul.