30 years ago – 1992
Voters should register for Primary Election – If you are a new resident to O’Brien County or have moved since you last voted, you must register before you can vote in the Primary Election, June 2, 1992. The first day to register by regular registration is Saturday. May 23, 1992. The Auditor’s Office will be open on Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Weekday hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. If you wish to vote but will be unable to go to the polls on election day, absentee ballots are available to anyone who requests one in writing or comes to the Auditor’s Office. The Auditor’s Office will be open on Saturday, May 30, 1992 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for absentee voting.
Extension Council to meet – The O’Brien County Extension Council will meet Tuesday, May 26, 1992 at 7:30 p.m. at the Extension Office in Primghar. The agenda includes update on reorganization plans, personnel sports, and general monthly business.
Notice – The Bell office will be closed on Monday, May 25 due to Memorial Day. Peach ad copy is due on Friday, May 22.
40 years ago – 1982
To distribute poppies week of May 24 – “April showers bring May flowers”, one of which is the most beautiful and holds great significance-the symbolic flower of Flanders Field which blooms each year-the Memorial Poppy. The American Legion Auxiliary, Chateau Thierry Post 36 will be offering poppies in Primghar during the week of May 24th, providing the opportunity to the public to honor the ‘ dead and assist the living by wearing a bright red poppy. The poppies arc assembled by disabled veterans in VA Hospitals and convalescent homes under the supervision of the American Legion Auxiliary. They help provide mental and physical therapy to fill empty hours, besides a nominal wage for the labor. Local units of the Auxiliary purchase the flowers and offer them to the public for a memorial. Our poppies this year were made at Iowa Soldiers Home at Marshalltown.
Shirts promote Primghar logo – Primghar shirts “Primghar The one and only” are available at Judy’s Wearhouse and Morris Apothecary Shop. The “P” on the T-shirts was designed by a design artist for the Primghar Jaycees. The Jaycees are hopeful that the “P “ will be used by all businesses, organizations and at community events as Primghar’s logo. Proceeds from the shirt-sales will go to the Jaycees, but the purpose is not a fund-raising project, but rather a plan to promote Primghar, Iowa. Be a booster-buy a shirt. Be a booster—use the logo!
50 years ago – 1972
Retire from repair business – Mr. and Mrs. Walter Houts, owners of The Blue Ribbon Shoe Repair Shop announce their retirement after being in business in Primghar for the past ten years. They will continue to reside here. Joseph Houts, son of the retired couple, has taken over the repair business.
“Friendly Town” opportunity for Primghar area – The eighth annual “Friendly Town” program, designed to enrich the lives of the inner city children, has begun making preparations for another summer of activities. The program, which takes children between the ages of seven and 14 from the inner city areas of Des Moines, Council Bluffs, and Waterloo and places them with host families throughout Iowa, is scheduled for the two week period of July 22 through August 5.
John Greenlee to Boys State John Greenlee, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Greenlee, has been selected by the local Legion as youth representative for the community at Boys State.