From Our Files

• March 7, 1946

Since the war many business places were showing improvements. One of them was the Hartley Creamery which sported a new four wheel egg “carrier” built by Harry Fahrenkrog, one of the men at the plant.

In keeping with a nationwide “Laymen’s Sunday” in the Methodist churches, the local pulpit was occupied by a layman. Hobart Putnam presided and Art Nelson, of Inwood, layman leader for the district, gave a very interesting and inspiring address.

Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Rost received official confirmation of the death of their son, Staff Sergeant Kenneth Rost, who was reported as missing in action since March 1, 1945. He was serving as a gunner and engineer in the Army Air Corps when his plane was lost somewhere over Austria.

• March 4, 1971

The Hartley Hawks won their first boys’ sectional basketball tournament title since 1949 by defeating a tough Sibley team, 52-51, in a game played in Hartley. Kelly McCarty made a late free throw that put the Hawks in the victory circle.

Twenty-seven O’Brien County officials, advisory and emergency personnel toured the Strategic Air Command at Offutt Air Force Base in Omaha, Neb. The tour provided them with an opportunity to gain personal, first-hand knowledge of the nation’s defense.

Debby Linder and Chris Wichmann were representatives of the Hartley chapter of the Future Homemakers of America at the Iowa Association’s leadership conference. Mrs. Alice Marquardt, chapter advisor, accompanied the delegates.

• March 7, 1996

“Pete’s Search for the Ultimate Pork Recipe” ended as area judges tasted each entry and picked the winners. The judges’ Top 3 choices, in order, were: Mabel Jacobsen, of Sheldon; Brad Pahl, of Hartley; and Ellen Kimblad, of Primghar.

Mike Wallinga, a junior at Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School, won the American Legion state oratorical contest. He received a $2,000 scholarship and a plaque for the achievement. The win qualified Wallinga to move on to the first round of the national contest.

The Hartley city council approved the purchase of a new computer system for city hall. The total package cost $26,000 and included computers purchased from P.C. Advantage and software provided by Precision.

The Wise Wardrobe, owned by Dawn Johnson, opened for business on the west side of Central Avenue. The store featured name brand women’s clothes, costume jewelry and more.

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