From Our Files

• Jan. 10, 1946

The popular Red’s Café changed hands again, with “Red” and Velma Wagner back at the helm of the business, which they had founded more than 30 years before. Red was also serving as secretary of the Hartley Chamber of Commerce.

Roger N. Potter, who had been discharged from the U.S. Naval Reserve, opened a law office. He took over the practice of J.T. Conn, which was located on the second floor of the Messer building. Attorney Conn was retiring from active business after 55 years of service during which time he was very involved in community affairs.

Land belong to Al Matthiesen was chosen as the site for the proposed sewage disposal plant. The town council agreed to pay $600 for the purchase of one acre of land at that location.

• Jan. 7, 1971

Mrs. Ruby Miller was honored with a staff tea on the occasion of her retirement as head dietician of Community Memorial Hospital. She had served 10 years.

The first baby of the year born at Community Memorial Hospital was Michael Paul Glade, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Glade, of Ocheyedan. He arrived on Jan. 1 at 3 p.m. and weighed 8 pounds 7 ounces. Michael had four brothers and four sisters to welcome him home.

Elsie’s Café, located on the west side of Central Avenue, was purchased by Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Stonehouse, of Moneta. They also purchased the building from Elmer Neebel.

The only change in personnel for the Town of Hartley was the retirement of Gilbert Rinck, who had been employed by the municipal utilities for 38-1/2 years. He would continue to serve the town on a part time basis.

• Jan. 11, 1996

It took time, a lot of volunteer help, money from the City of Hartley and cooperation from Mother Nature to make the skating rink a reality. Located in Neebel Park, the rink had been used by many skating enthusiasts including a group of hockey players.

The newest staff member of United Community Bank’s Hartley office was Dean Jacobsen, of Sheldon. Jacobsen was the vice president and loan officer at UCB. He was previously employed at Security State Bank in Sheldon and Security National Bank in Sioux City.

Tuesday, Feb. 13 was the official date for the special bond election to be held in the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Community School District. The school board accepted petitions containing 197 signatures requesting the election be called in order to approve construction of additions to the high school building.

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