The Hartley Sentinel-The Everly/Royal News - Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties

• Nov. 8, 1945

A group of businessmen and representatives from the American Legion Auxiliary and the United Service Women volunteered their services to make a canvass of Hartley for the eighth and final bond drive. Through their efforts, a total of $63,851 was pledged. The amount was $23,500 more than the quota set for Hartley.

The American Legion Auxiliary was planning to host a chicken dinner at the Legion Hall. The dinner was an annual event for many years but was discontinued during wartime rationing. Public demand caused the Auxiliary to reestablish the custom.

Albert Bartelson annou...