Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties
1973: Hawks win Sioux Valley grid crown
• Nov. 11, 1948
The Hartley FFA Chapter reported that 171 bushels per acre was the top corn yield in its test plot. The corn variety was Pfister 52. The commercial fertilizer applied on the highly-productive ground showed little or no increase in yield, but did seem to hasten maturity.
Students of the Hartley Public School, under the direction of Miss LaVonne Meyer, filled 20 boxes for the Junior Red Cross. Articles donated consisted chiefly of colors, toys and other recreational materials for children overseas. A cash offering of $30 was collected.
Plans for pre-Christmas holiday activities i...