From Our Files

• March 6, 1947

Nine persons who were nominated by the contributing organizations were elected to the executive board of the recreational program. Those chosen included Hartley Superintendent John Harold and three of Hartley’s pastors. By-laws drawn up by the steering committee were also approved.

Directors of the American Legion and Chamber of Commerce made preliminary plans for the 1947 4-H celebration to be held in Hartley. W.H. Hesse and Ingwer L. Hansen were in complete charge of arrangements and could appoint committees if the need arose.

It took the Hartley Hawks all season to prove to their fans that they had “the stuff on the ball,” but they did it by defeating Everly, 28-27, in overtime to claim the sectional title. Sophomore Bob Chase was fouled twice while shooting and made four straight free throws to give Hartley the victory.

• March 2, 1972

The home of Mrs. Mary Kohn was the first stop on the Hartley Meals on Wheels route which was initiated on Feb. 28. Hobart Putnam and Lyle Shinkle, officers of the local organization, made the delivery. Five homes initially received the service.

The Hartley chapter of the Kiwanis International honored local farmers at the annual Master Growers Banquet. Orville Taylor presented awards to the leaders in corn and soybean production. They were Duane Kunkel, 154.10 bushels per acre, and Quentin Taylor, 49.64 bushels, respectively.

Thirty-nine National Food Stores in four states, as well as the warehouse in Sioux City, were purchased by a group of private investors. The Hartley store was included in the group. The new chain announced it would operate under the name RWAY National Food Stores.

• March 6, 1997

Abigail, a pygmy nanny goat, was a busy mother following the birth of four kids at the Barb and Dennis Heien acreage on South Central Avenue. Abigail had previously given birth to sets of twins and one set of triplets, but had never produced quadruplets. The newborns included three males and a female. It was fortunate they were born on one of the warmer days of a winter which had been especially hard on animals.

The Duo Decem Club, a service group from the May City area, donated funds to the Community Memorial Health Center. The donation was used to purchase a buffet hutch for the east lounge of the Health Center and for guest dishes. The club raised the funds through their Election Day supper and sales of recipe books.

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