From Our Files

• Nov. 11, 1948

The Hartley FFA Chapter reported that 171 bushels per acre was the top corn yield in its test plot. The corn variety was Pfister 52. The commercial fertilizer applied on the highly-productive ground showed little or no increase in yield, but did seem to hasten maturity.

Students of the Hartley Public School, under the direction of Miss LaVonne Meyer, filled 20 boxes for the Junior Red Cross. Articles donated consisted chiefly of colors, toys and other recreational materials for children overseas. A cash offering of $30 was collected.

Plans for pre-Christmas holiday activities in Hartley were taking shape. A home and store window decorating contest was planned, with store windows to be judged by an out-of-town committee. Santa would be in town to distribute treats to the kids and free ducks to Hartley shoppers.

• Nov. 8, 1973

Thomas R. Jones was honored on his retirement from the U.S. Military Equipment Research and Development Center. Jones, who graduated from Hartley High School in 1934, spent more than 30 years in military-civilian service, having been chief of the Technical Library at the center.

Only 260 voters, about 25 percent of those eligible, cast ballots at the municipal election in Hartley. Elected were Earl Norton, mayor; P.E. Sweeney, Richard McCarty and Steven Baumgarten, council members. All were incumbents. A new park commissioner, Carl Puhrmann, was also elected.

Following a 27-18 victory over Maurice-Orange City, Hartley fans and supporters met in the high school for a short program honoring the Sioux Valley Conference football champions. The Hawks finished the season with an 8-1 record and were undefeated in conference play, winning the title for the second straight year.

• Nov. 12, 1998

John Haack, business teacher at Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School, was recognized as the Area 4 Outstanding Secondary Business Educator. Haack taught several business courses and was also the district’s school-to-work coordinator.

Plans for Hartley’s Central Avenue street paving and curb and gutter project were reviewed by the city council. Approximately 2,900 lineal feet of curb and gutter was to be replaced, with adjoining sidewalks and driveway entrances being updated. The existing pavement was to be milled and replaced with a two-inch asphalt overlay.

Engineer Jim Vander Woude, of DeWild Grant Reckert, said the estimated project cost was $351,000. Total assessable project cost to be paid by adjoining property owners was estimated at $172,600.

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