• March 6, 1947

Nine persons who were nominated by the contributing organizations were elected to the executive board of the recreational program. Those chosen included Hartley Superintendent John Harold and three of Hartley’s pastors. By-laws drawn up by the steering committee were also approved.

Directors of the American Legion and Chamber of Commerce made preliminary plans for the 1947 4-H celebration to be held in Hartley. W.H. Hesse and Ingwer L. Hansen were in complete charge of arrangements and could appoint committees if the need arose.

It took the Hartley Hawks all season to prove to...