From Our Files

• Oct. 6, 1949

Once again the residents of Hartley and throughout Iowa had a chance to watch the shadow of the earth move across the moon. The moon was not expected to be as dark as it was during a total eclipse in April.

Numerous complaints were made regarding motorists violating the speed laws of Hartley, especially in the vicinity of the school. Several drivers were mistaking the streets of Hartley for a raceway and were using them to race each other.

Representatives from all the high school classes comprised the cast of “Boys About Bobette.” The three-act comedy was full of fun and action about a girl who played football.

Mrs. George Anderson gave a report on the Grinnell Institute during a meeting of the O’Brien County federated women’s clubs. The institute topic on the Far East was near to Mrs. Anderson’s heart, as she spent her childhood in China.

• Oct. 3, 1974

Oct. 1 was a sad day at the McCroskey Nursing Home for owner Gladys McCroskey, her staff and 11 patients residing there. The nursing home was closing as it could not meet state nursing home requirements. It was founded by McCroskey’s mother, Mrs. Ida Snider, in 1936.

The staff of Community Memorial Hospital was again sponsoring a benefit dance to raise funds used to purchase equipment. Items obtained with proceeds from the 1973 event included a respirator, ophthalmoscope, blood pressure outfits, shower chair and neo-natal resuscitator.

Trinity Brotherhood hosted two “Meet Your Candidates” events at Trinity United Church of Christ. Incumbent Congressman Wiley Mayne and challenger Berkley Bedell presented their positions on issues of interest to the Sixth District. A question and answer period was also held at each event.

• Oct. 7, 1999

Due to slow progress in completing the Central Avenue curb and gutter project, the Hartley City Council again extended the completion date to Oct. 22. By extending the deadline, the city chose not to penalize Joe’s Ready Mix for each day the project extended past the previous deadline.

Six employees of Community Memorial Health Center participated in the Alzheimer’s Memory Walk at Sheldon. The team placed second in the amount of funds raised. They raised funds for the Alzheimer’s Association through a bake sale and donations from area business people, neighbors and friends.

The City of Hartley reached agreement to purchase a residential property located at 111 South 1st Avenue West. The purchase price was $10,000. The action was considered necessary to eliminate unhealthful, unsanitary and unsafe conditions at the property.

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