From Our Files

• Aug. 19, 1948

William Bolt, former coach at the Paullina and Arlington public schools, was selected to fill the position of principal at the Hartley Public School. He succeeded Earl Legler, who resigned to become high school principal at Algona. The new principal had just completed his Master’s degree at Greeley, Colo.

A capacity crowd gathered the first night of the O’Brien County 4-H and Livestock Show to enjoy the free entertainment. Herb Plambeck, WHO farm editor, gave the address of the evening. A barbershop chorus from Spencer quickly won the plaudits of the throng with their harmonious singing. The next night, every street leading to the athletic field was jammed with cars as thousands of spectators attended the horse show put on by the Northwest Iowa Trail Riders Association.

• Aug. 16, 1973

Dr. Ivan E. Brown, who built the Hartley Medical Center along with the late Dr. J.C. Peterson, purchased the interest in the building and contents owned by the Peterson Estate. Dr. Brown was attempting to locate another doctor to join him at the medical center.

Superintendent William Hutchinson announced that every effort would be made to hold down the cost of hot lunches at the Hartley Community School in spite of drastically rising prices and the curtailment of some federal food allotments. Ticket prices would remain at 40 cents per meal for the time being.

Exchange student Johannes Kukka, of Kemi, Finland, arrived to live with the LeRoy Brigham family during the 1973-74 school year. He and his two Hartley brothers, Donald and Dale Brigham, would be seniors at Hartley High School.

• Aug. 20, 1998

Cynthia Gelderman, of the Hartley Public Library, completed all requirements for public librarian certification. The purpose of the certification program was to improve library service to Iowans by developing the skills of public library staff members.

Stephen Litts, superintendent of the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Community School, was one of three finalists for Iowa’s Superintendent of the Year award. Litts was nominated by his peers in Area Education Agency 4. It was the second time he had been nominated for the honor.

The Red Cross Bloodmobile did not quite reach its goal of 85 units during a visit to Hartley. Seventy-seven persons attempted to donate, with one being deferred. First-time donors were Tom Morfitt, Roxy Morfitt and Jo Harders.

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