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Aug. 27, 1915
HARTINGTON — The Cedar County Teachers’ Institute convened Monday with 100 teachers present. Since then, late arrivals have increased the number to 120.
Monday evening a reception was given the teachers in the Masonic Hall at which time Mrs. L. Stark, violin, and Miss Theresa Mackenbrock, piano, played several selections. Supt. F.O. Binderup of the Wynot schools sang a solo. Miss Faye Farthing recited a selection from “The Lion and the Mouse,” and Miss Marjorie Scoville recited “The Perfect Tribute,” by Mary Anderson. At the conclusion of the program, a number of folk dances were indulged in and punch was served.
Aug. 27, 1915
HARTINGTON — The Commercial Club held a Smoker in the K of C banquet hall Wednesday to discuss topics pertaining to the welfare of the city.
Parking of automobiles and exceeding the speed limit was freely discussed.
About 25 business men were present and each had a different opinion on the subject. It finally resulted in Mayor Walz authorizing the city Marshals to arrest anybody, regardless of position, age or sex, who in the future exceeds the 12 mileper- hour speed limit, and informing those present that in the future the laws would be strictly enforced. In his remarks, the mayor called to the attention of those present the fact that signs had been posted on roads at the city limits informing the public of the speed limit and asked why folks did not observe them.
The marking of roads leading to Hartington was another subject of interest and upon which many opinions were expressed. The idea of marking these roads is to acquaint the stranger with direction to go leading to town. A committee composed of C.W. Hedglin, Martin Nelson, Hans Sorensen, Geo. Parker and W.H. Burney was appointed by President Anthony Hirschman to formulate the most feasible plan for this work. Secretary S.H. Morten will communicate with the secretaries of commercial clubs of the towns in the neighborhood and will endeavor to inaugurate a movement to mark all roads between Sioux City and Niobrara.
It was suggested by those present that the plan of parking automobiles in the center of the streets be tried out.
Aug. 19, 1920
HARTINGTON — Allen may soon be the county seat of Dixon County if the voters of the county are favorable to the petition signed by 2400 citizens asking that the county offices be moved from Ponca to Allen.
The petition has been filed with the county clerk at Ponca and will come before the county board for action in the near future.
The final decision will rest with the citizens of the county who will decide the question by their votes. The subject has been agitated several times during the past dozen years but this is the first time a petition has been circulated by such a large number of citizens.
Attorney General Davis has ruled that where such an election is held that separate ballots must be provided for women voters so that if a legal question should arise as to their right to vote on matters of this kind, the entire election would not be invalidated, but that the women’s votes need not be counted should the courts rule against them.
Aug. 19, 1920 HARTINGTON — Rev. Jersing Thompson, pastor of Trinity and Paragon Norwegian Lutheran Churches, announced his resignation at the evening service last Sunday, stating that he had accepted a call from a large Lutheran congregation in Billings, Mont. The announcement was a complete surprise to members of the congregation. A congregational meeting will be held soon to take official action. The congregation at Billings is very anxious that Rev. Thompson take up his work there about Oct. 1.
Aug. 20, 1925
FORDYCE — The Fordyce Royals and Bow Valley Giants clashed in a good game Sunday with Bow Valley winning 25-23.
Bernard Suing, of the Fordyce Royals, made three home runs during the afternoon and Herman Sudbeck got one home run for the Bow Valley Nine.
Bow Valley left fielder T. Loecker also had a good outing, collecting four hits on five plate appearances and scoring four runs.
Aug. 20, 1925
FORDYCE — The management of the Forydce Community Hall is making an announcement of a dance that promises to eclipse anything they have ever given.
On Wednesday, Sept. 2, “Kings Kids,” one of the biggest sensations in the way of dance orchestra, will appear at the Community Hall.
Aug. 20, 1925
HARTINGTON - The Girl Scout organization which was formed three weeks ago has proved to be a live and interesting company of young girls under the leadership of Miss Marian Robinson.
At their last meting troop officers were elected. Cecil McDonald was chosen as president, Gladys Israelson as secretary, Philippa Davis as treasurer and Helen Willard as color bearer.
The members of the Girl Scout Company are very enthusiastic and are working hard to advance to the first class scout position.
Every Tuesday at seven-thirty they hold a meeting at the city auditorium.
Aug. 20, 1925
HARTINGTON- Holy Trinity School will re-open Tuesday, Sept. 1.
The school has been remodeled and various improvements have been made preparatory to the opening.
New students are enrolling this year in the high school from various neighboring towns.
