From Our Files

• Oct. 18, 1945

The opening of the Coast to Coast store owned and operated by Bud Epping and Carl Hain had to be considered a success as evidenced by the 1,000 doughnuts that were consumed during the day. A good “eating” time was had by all.

Forty of the high school boys and three men of the faculty members planned to clear off the newly purchased lots being added to the athletic field. Steps were being taken by the board of education to see that the field was graded at the earliest possible date.

Owners of many cars in Hartley were reporting the loss of articles such as blankets, lighters, hubcaps and other removable items. The culprits were described as being on the youthful side and for the most part had been apprehended.

• Oct. 22, 1970

A John Deere 11-horsepower tractor-mower was stolen from the old chapel at the cemetery. The building was locked, but the thief or thieves forced the door open and removed the heavy mower either with a truck or pickup. Police had no trace of the stolen merchandise.

The 18 foreign students who visited the Hartley community expressed their appreciation for the gracious hospitality they received. Most of the students had worked and lived in the New York City area for several months and felt there must be more to the United States than what they had been experiencing.

Harry Olhausen and Clarence Olhausen were honored for their service to the Hartley Community School. Harry Olhausen served on the board starting in 1946 and served several terms as president. He was named board secretary in 1956 and was stepping down as of Nov. 1. Clarence Olhausen had served six years as a member of the board of directors.

• Oct. 26, 1995

Proceeds totaling $450 from the donkey ball game held earlier in the year were presented to the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Middle School in Sanborn. Members of the Hartley and Sanborn Chambers of Commerce had participated in the fundraiser.

Jason Van Wyk, son of John and Judy Van Wyk, of Sanborn, was named a Commended Student in the 1996 National Merit Scholarship Program. The H-M-S senior was among 35,000 students who were honored for their exceptional academic promise.

The Hartley Economic Development Corporation board was sponsoring a “Design a Hartley Sign” contest in conjunction with one of its goals of community beautification. Local residents were invited to submit ideas for new entrance signs to be placed along the three blacktop roads entering Hartley.

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