From Our Files

• May 17, 1945

A very novel and important experiment was being carried out at the Fairmont Creamery Co., where Mr. Mohr and his employees were demonstrating the value of proper egg care from the time the eggs were laid until they arrived at the Hartley plant.

Good news came to three Hartley families who received word that Lt. Kermit Hansen, Corp. William J. Byers and Staff Sgt. Ernest Nonneman were liberated from the German prison camps in which they were interred since their respective captures.

An organization known as the Veterans Information or Service Center was formed to provide information for returning discharged veterans. One man from each town was selected to provide the information to veterans in their communities. Hartley’s representative was Roy Newel.

• May 14, 1970

Preliminary population figures for the 1970 census were announced by District Manager Bruce Hughes. Results for area counties showed decreases in population from the 1960 census. O’Brien County’s population fell from 18,840 in 1960 to the preliminary count of 17,278 in 1970.

The Chamber of Commerce agreed to underwrite half of the cost of the rubella vaccination project. Total cost to the community was $360 in addition to the 50 cent fee to be paid by each child. The Community Chest was also paying half of the cost.

The question “How many buffalo burgers in a buffalo?” would be answered at the United Building Centers in Hartley. The company was serving buffalo burgers at an open house being held to thank its customers and to introduce UBC’s yards, facilities and products to the community.

• May 18, 1995

Fifty-three individuals who contributed their time to the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Community School District were recognized at a volunteer reception. Coordinator Dorothy Litts introduced each volunteer as they received a certificate and a pen in recognition of their service to the district.

The I.E.F. Club sponsored the annual fingerprinting of H-M-S second graders and any student new to the district. Hartley Police Chief Doug Reese and Officer Mark Warburton fingerprinted approximately 70 students.

Burglaries at several residential garages and a service station were being investigated by the Hartley Police Department. Items that were removed included tools, fishing equipment and cash. A reward was being offered for information leading to an arrest for the crimes.

“From Our Files” is compiled by Sentinel-News sports editor/staff writer Mike Petersen.