From Our Files

• July 28, 1949

The Hartley Future Farmers chapter was selected by the Northwest District to prepare an educational booth for the Iowa State Fair. The booth featured activities and accomplishments of the FFA members.

The Melvin Fire Department was called to the John Graves farm when the barn caught on fire from a burning straw pile. The barn burned to the ground in a short time. A large group of folks gathered to see the fire and assist in trying to put it out.

One of the seven national youth caravans of the Evangelical and Reformed Church was in Hartley. The four young persons presented an ex...