50 years ago – 1972
Sohn and Robinson team up to win doubles – Wally Sohn’s bowling team took second place with a 3071 in the City Bowling Tournament at Paullina and Wally teamed up with Jack Robinson to roll a 1352 in doubles for first place. Wally also won the all events with a 2032 and he was in the money with a 661 in singles. Other Primghar bowlers in the money in singles were Byron Sampson, 678- and Craig Jenness, 642; In doubles, Harold Skaara and Byron Sampson rolled a 1244.
Cooperation needed for pool project – A scant 2.31% of Primghar’s population (23 people) attended the swimming pool meeting at the farm bureau building Tuesday evening, May 9. Although there were many conflicting events, MORE people should have been at this very informative meeting. Valid excuses accepted, this writer feels that those persons who say they arc interested, yet do not appear at such meetings, should at least send someone else from their family and/or circle of friends. Is it possible for 2.31% of this community’s population to successfully get the pool project moving and completed. Well, those who were at that meeting Tuesday night appeared to be a willing group . . . but no matter how willing, a project such as this needs wholehearted community cooperation AND participation.
Historical Society to meet – The O’Brien County – Historical Society will meet at 8:00 p.m. in the Assembly Room of the court house in Primghar on May 16th It had been planned to meet in the museum building, but there were not enough chairs available, however there will be coffee served in the imuseum after the (meeting so all can inspect the premises. All ladies who wish please bring a few cookies or bars.
40 years ago – 1982
To sell paper collection soon – Thermo Cel of Sheldon assures Primghar residents that they will buy the old newspaper collection. within the month. The exact date will be publicized when known. Anyone having excess papers is advised to keep them until the truck is at the park.
DYKSTRAS’ HERE M AY 14 – Rev. and Mrs. Gerald Dykstra and family will be in Primghar on May 14. There will be an open house at the American Reformed Church Fellowship Hall that evening, 7:30-9:30. Everyone welcome.
State Large Group Contest here Sat. – The Primghar Community School Music Dept. will host the State Large Group Music Contest on Saturday, May 8. Band and chorus members and instructors from 23 schools will be participating at the contest involving approximately 400 students.
30 years ago – 1992
Student Showcase night and open house May 13 – South O’Brien High School will host a “Student Showcase” in the West Gym on Wednesday, May 13 at 7:30 p.m. Ninety-five percent of the students in grades 9-12 will have something on display. All students, parents, grandparents, and friends are invited to this showcase of student accomplishments. At approximately 8:00 p.m. the South O’Brien Renaissance program will be briefly explained along with an explanation of the K-12 RSDS program.
SPORTS EVENTS – The Wolverine Invitational track meet will be held at Paullina on May 8. Golf meets will be held in Primghar May 8 against West Sioux (boys) and Unity Christian (girls) and on May 13 against Marcus-MeridenCleghorn.
Reorganization petition needs signatures A petition calling for an election to determine whether the Primghar, Paullina, and Sutherland Community School Districts should reorganize into the South O’Brien Community School District beginning on July 1, 1993 is now being circulated in the three towns.
Only registered voters may sign the petition and each person may sign only one time. People must sign the petition in their own districts, so those living in Sutherland and Paullina districts must sign in those towns and those living in the Primghar district should sign a petition from Primghar. Petitions are being circulated in all three communities. In Primghar they will also be available for signature at Black’s Farm Store, Primghar Savings Bank, and FirstVNationar Bank. Signature must be legible. Signers are asked to print their names in addition to a signature if there is any doubt that the signature is legible and verifiable. Petitions must be signed by May 15. The three school districts are currently participating in a whole grade sharing project for grades 9-12. Primghar and Paullina are also sharing grades 5-8.