BUSINESS CHANGES

1940

Mrs. Henry Klisart divided the $50, she won on "hank night" at the local movie house, between Boys Town and three orphanages. Bank Night was a weekly lottery drawing for cash prizes. It became popular during the depression. When the prize was unclaimed, the sum accumulated, often reaching several hundred dollars.

The Silver Springs Creamery was reorganized at a meeting held at the opera house. About 150 interested farmers and businessmen attended. Nanfred Sand, Severt Lotvedt, Joe Lansing, Ole Hendrickson and Frank Moellers were elected as directors. Mr. Sand was chosen president of the board. Francis Giblin was hired as the new buttermaker. He replaced Ole Hauge, who held this position for the past 38 years.

The municipal election resulted in the return of all incumbents except Lloyd Sampson. He refused to stand for election and was replaced by Jack Collins.

Anton Hemesath was re-appointed to the positions of marshal, waterworks superintendent and street commissioner at a salary of $75 & month. Max Wolff was hired as dump custodian at $1 a day. A petition was presented to the town fathers asking that Hemeath's salary be increased to $100. The request was honored.

The population increased to 832 residents in 1940—a healthy gain of 92 over the census of 1930.

A home talent play, "The Mad Hatters", was sponsored by the Legion Auxiliary. Mrs. Gerda Gilbert directed the entertainment. The cast included: Norma Nicholson, Betty Gilbert, Connie Ryan, Mae Larson, Eileen Schulze, Irene and Gladys Hanson, Pete Barthelme, Richard Becker, Viv Wiltgen, Elaine Huether and "Tarsan" Dvorak.

Ordinance XXVI was amended to provide for a speed limit of 15 MPH for all rail traffic within the corporation.

The Misses Mildred, Clara and Lillian Anderson donated their land adjoining the Lutheran Church to that. body.

A bald eagle, that had been injured by gun shot and spent ten months of convalescence at Dr. Schneberger's game farm, was released by warden Kenneth Baer in a wooded area north of town.

Cahill's Market held an "ice cream" day. Children were allowed to trade an egg for a cone; pints were offered for 10¢ plus the coupon from the advertisement.

The Citizens State Bank closed its doors for the final time. Both of the cashiers, Art Andresen and Louis Frerich, became officers in the Ossian State Bank.

Three new teachers have been hired to fill staff vacancies due to the resignation of Misses White, Sykes and Rudd. Their replacements were Lois Fargusson, Winnefred Murray and Doris Arnold.

The graduates from De Sales were: Leo Broghammer, Joe Eimers, Gillis Gerle-man, John Moellers, Harold Rosenbaum, Connie Ryan and Denis Zweibohmer.

The following students were awarded diplomas from O.H.S.: Ernest Stangland, Richard Becker, Mable Barness, Eileen Green, Dennis Schroeder, Ernest Knudsvig, Arleen Soreide, Betty Jo Sand, Victor Tinderholt, Norma Nicholson, Opal Jones and Constance Wood.

Registration at De Sales this fall reached 240 pupils. One hundred and seven were enrolled at the public school.

The winners in the declamatory competition this year were Albert Tinderholt in oratorical; Brian Gilbert, humorous; and Sylvia Rogness, dramatic. Brian and Sylvia received first place awards in the county contest.

Long-time Ossian business woman, Winnie Evans, closed out her stock of mill