From Our Files

• Oct. 25, 1945

Work was completed on the enlargement of the Hartley Creamery to the north of the building. Additional equipment necessitated the addition. The creamery was constantly improving its facilities to benefit its patrons.

A new dryer was installed at the Hartley Dry Cleaners. Passersby were interested in seeing how the large green piece of machinery would get into the building. The feat was accomplished by enlarging the rear door.

Happy news to all members of the family was word that shoe rationing had been lifted. It had been a struggle to make the shoe stamps go around, especially among the younger set, and it usually meant that mother and father gave up their stamps to keep Mary and Jack shod.

Mr. L.E. Clark and his associates were busy posting the new house numbers on all residences and business places in Hartley.

• Oct. 29, 1970

Members of the Hartley FFA Chapter who attended the organization’s national convention were Mark Linder, president; Leroy Raabe, vice president; Bruce Denny, secretary; and Randy Albert, reporter. They were accompanied by Harold Woodard, instructor and advisor.

The Hartley Education Association began rehearsals for the faculty show “Those Were the Days.” The production was written and directed by Miss Arlene Houston, English and drama teacher. It was the sixth show to be staged by the faculty. Proceeds again were going to the scholarship fund.

Starla Campbell was the Junior National Memory Champion of the Neighborhood Bible Time. She was the second champion to come from the NBT crusade held at Central Avenue Baptist Church. Starla memorized 89 verses from the Word of God. The verses were taken from a prepared list and had to be quoted word-for-word.

• Nov. 2, 1995

Former City of Hartley employee Lloyd Newkirk received a retirement award from the American Water Works Association. He was recognized for his years of professional service to the water industry. Newkirk was employed by the city for 22 years and 10 months.

Christa Funke of Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School was selected to perform in the All-State Band. She played the French horn. Tonya Wegner, flute, was selected as an alternate for the ensemble.

Jo Meyers-Walker, Iowa Arts Council artist, completed a week-long residency at H-M-S Elementary School. All students had an opportunity to experience either papermaking or watercolors. The third grade core group completed beautiful three-dimensional paper sculptures.

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