From Our Files

• Oct. 4, 1945

Paul C. Woods, chairman of the O’Brien County war chest drive, reported that a few rural precincts had not completed their solicitations. The latest report showed that Hartley’s drive was complete while Omega, Hartley and Lincoln townships were almost finished.

The national observance of Forget-me-Not Day held in Hartley netted a sum of $126.13. Response to the drive for funds for disabled war veterans was excellent. The United Service Women were only sorry that the supply of little flowers was exhausted before everyone could be reached.

The Recher twins, Ardella and Marcella, and Jeanette Huntting were elected cheer leaders for the year by the student body. The twins were freshmen and Jeanette was a sophomore. They made a nice trio.

• Oct. 1, 1970

Mrs. Hugh (Marlys) Johnson rolled a sanctioned league game of 277 at E and E Lanes. She opened the game with a spare and then threw nine strikes in a row. She finished the game with a split which she failed to convert. It was the highest ladies league sanctioned game rolled at the bowling alley up to that time.

The Tritonia Club, IFWC, sponsored a very successful style show. More than 300 women watched as approximately 25 models displayed fashions from stores in Cherokee and Sioux City. Proceeds were used to purchase playground equipment for the Ten Acre Park.

A number of acts of vandalism were committed at the Hartley schools. Approximately 400 windows were soaped at the two buildings, some with obscene language. Garbage cans and street barriers were placed in the open area in the center of the high school. Access was apparently gained by climbing a light pole and sliding across on high-tension wires.

• Oct. 5, 1995

Kayla Buhrmann, daughter of SSG Dale and Jalane Buhrmann of Hartley, was one of 102 children of National Guard parents who attended the Iowa Starbase Leadership Camp. The math and science camp was for children age 11 and going into sixth grade.

Quality Telemarketing, Inc. President M.J. Albers presented a check for $2,000 to the Hartley Economic Development Corporation. The firm reimbursed the expense funds that HEDC provided at the time the Hartley branch began operations.

Joining Helga Johnson for her birthday celebration were relatives from Denmark. They included a cousin, Othilie Pedersen; Othilie’s daughter, son-in-law and grandson; and a family friend. The Danish visitors met Helga’s family and visited many places during their two-week stay.

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