From Our Files

• Jan. 2, 1947

Missing from the files.

• Dec, 30, 1971

Lawrence Bethke expanded his shelling business with the purchase of a new John Deere No. 6 sheller mounted on a truck.

Darrell Negus, Glen Peters and Duane Kunkel purchased a truck and auger from Emil Hennings. They were equipped to do custom grain hauling.

The U Chain Co., owned by Elmer Neebel, planned to hold a grand opening at its location on First Street, in the first building west of the Hartley fire station.

The town council met to discuss the blanket insurance policy with Donald Trimer, of Treimer’s Insurance Agency. He explained t...