• July 31, 1947

Very light showers brought some relief to the abnormally high temperatures experienced the previous two days. The thermometer reached a maximum of 102 on July 29. Farm crops withstood the intense heat well but were badly in need of rain.

A record turnout of Chamber of Commerce and Legion members from Hartley and the surrounding territory were expected to join a caravan to Everly. Occasion for the festivities was the Everly AMVETS Post celebration.

Representatives of the O’Brien County newspapers were entertained at Paullina by Mr. and Mrs. Don Robinson. Honored guest for...