From Our Files

• Sept. 1, 1949

The Moneta Consolidated School was deep in the process of erecting a new and modern building for additional facilities, necessitated by the growing program of the school. The $45,000 gymnasium annex housed a full-size basketball court, two classrooms and an auditorium stage.

The Hartley Library was notified that the charter expired in 1949, the Articles of Incorporation having been filed for record on Oct. 28, 1899, covering a period of 50 years. The library took immediate steps to renew the charter. The librarian named in the original charter was E.H. Hill.

• Aug. 29, 1974

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