From Our Files

• March 17, 1949

The Hartley School Board held its organizational meeting. Albert Bartelson was sworn in to serve another term as director and Abel Anderson was re-elected chairman of the board. Superintendent John W. Harold was re-elected for the 1949-50 school year at a salary of $5,000.

Ed Brinkert, well-known Hartley resident, announced the opening of a new feed store. Bob Graen was the store manager. Brinkert continued to operate his grinding business.

The Home Talent Show sponsored by the young adult group of the Hartley Methodist Church drew a capacity crowd. Dixie Jordan, of radio stat...