From Our Files

• Sept. 30, 1948

The new lunch room at the Hartley Public School was able to seat from 125 to 150 people. The building was brought to the school grounds in sections and was assembled by the farm shop students. It had a modern kitchen with electric stoves and dishwasher, and a modern workable double sink.

Excavation prior to the pouring of the foundation was started on the new home of The Goetsch Co. The new structure was being erected on Highway 18, just east of the Burns Chevrolet Co. The building followed the style of the many McCormick-Deering agency buildings being erected throughout the country.

A reading conference was conducted at the Hartley No. 2 school under the direction of Miss Luella Specht, Primary Supervisor of O’Brien County. The teachers of Hartley and Omega townships and the pupils from Hartley No. 2 and Hartley No. 3 schools participated in the demonstrations.

• Sept. 28, 1973

Gary Brazle, of Hartley, took over management of the Capitol Theatre. He had been busy working at the theater to get everything ready for the opening show, “The Cowboys,” starring John Wayne. Special children’s matinees were scheduled on Saturday afternoons.

United Methodists of Hartley celebrated the dedication of the church and the payment of the church debt, four years from the date the church was first used for services. The mortgage was burned during a Service of Celebration led by former pastor, Rev. Keith Scott.

John Korenberg, Jr., driving the 707 car which was owned by Roger Crist, finished fourth in total points at Worthington, Minn. during the 1973 racing season. His finish qualified him as a second-year member of the “Top Ten Club.” Korenberg won three “A” feature races during the season.

• Oct. 1, 1998

High winds hit Hartley and vicinity, damaging several trees in town. The storm also did considerable damage to some rural farm buildings. The city crew did a good job of cleaning up the debris and the town was back to normal in a few days.

Two groups were the beneficiaries of financial support from local donors. The Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Parents as Teachers program received a donation from United Community Bank. The funds were used to purchase books and supplies for gift packages that were given to area newborns.

The Friday Club donated funds to the Hartley Public Library. The library designated the donation toward the purchase of computer equipment.

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