From Our Files

• Nov. 25, 1948

The Hartley Future Farmers sponsored a high school party at the Legion Hall. The main event of the evening was the crowning of the Harvest Queen, Joanne McCarty. She was also the chapter sweetheart for the year.

The O’Brien County Legion meeting was held in Hartley. John Walters, well-known Sheldon resident, was elected commander of the county Legion to fill out the unexpired term of Dr. A.M. Schierholz, formerly of Paullina.

Approximately 250 Chamber of Commerce members and their guests enjoyed the annual guest night dinner-dance. During the entertainment many laughs were evok...