From Our Files

• June 24, 1948

Postmaster J.H. Kout, of Ocheyedan, was notified that an order was issued establishing a rural station of the Ocheyedan post office at May City, to be known as the May City rural station. Steve Siebersma was appointed clerk in charge of the station and the post office would be located in his store.

Mr. and Mrs. M.W. Collins left for their new home at Stuart where he was transferred as an agent for the Rock Island Railroad. Collins had acted as agent in Hartley for six years and was active in community affairs. The new agent, G.F. Bell, of Keosauqua, was to arrive in Hartley later in the summer.

The rain which just would not go away failed to dampen the spirits of the local town band. An excellent concert was enjoyed by an audience which was also undaunted by the “heavy dew” which persisted in sticking around. Mr. Morris and his musicians were doing a fine job.

• June 21, 1973

State Rep. Ingwer Hansen and Commerce Commission Chairman Maurice Van Nostrand discussed transportation problems in northwest Iowa. They toured the site of the new Cook Industries grain terminal west of Hartley and inspected the Rock Island track, which the commission hoped would be put back into operation.

Dr. David O. Christenson joined the veterinary practice of Drs. Weber and Schulz. A graduate of Iowa State University, Dr. Christenson had been in practice at Orange City for five years.

The town council accepted a proposal from the Ames Engineering and Testing Co. for soil tests for Hartley’s new water tower. Its acceptance was contingent upon approval by the engineering firm for the project because the testing proposal was not specific in all details.

• June 25, 1998

Hartley Public Library’s story hour was a popular time for preschoolers and older children up to fifth grade. Stories, finger plays, crafts and movies were featured. The library was very crowded as the number of participants taxed the available space to hold activities.

Four young farmers from O’Brien County outscored nine other teams in a competition designed to test participants’ knowledge about agriculture and Farm Bureau. Team members were Jay and Julie Hofland, of Sanborn; John Woodall, of Sutherland; and Kurt Vander Schaaf, of Sheldon. The team qualified to compete at the state finals.

Sue (Pahl) Grapevine, of Sanborn, was named the Outstanding Faculty of the Year at Northwest Iowa Community College. She was the math instructor for Arts and Sciences courses at the college. Grapevine was a 1981 graduate of Hartley High School.

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