1993 – 30 years ago
Board approves resignation of basketball coach – The South O’Brien School Board accepted the resignation of Head Boys Basketball Coach Dave Schroeder (contingent upon its acceptance by the Paullina School Board which holds his contract) at their regular meeting held on March 29 at Sutherland. Schroeder spoke of his four years involved with the basketball program as being valuable and rewarding experiences for him. He did not resign from his position as high school guidance counselor.
RAGBRAI update – Periodically between now and July, I will be providing you with an update of our RAGBRAI reception preparations. A couple of reasons for the update are to obviously keep you informed of what’s going on, but more importantly to maintain that enthusiasm that has made tur second visit of RAGBRAI a reality. I also welcome inputs — suggestions, criticisms, and any assistance you see fit to provide. The first RAGBRAI meeting will be Monday, April 12 at 7:00 p.m. in the basement of the Primghar Country Club. Hopefully between now and then the various organizations will have met and made some decisions about their participation in our second opportunity to “sell” ourselves to our largest crowd ever. RAGBRAI is coming back through Primghar because of our warm reception three years ago. It was fun and the Primghar people really rolled out the red carpet. Never have I been so proud of Primghar! We have an opportunity to do it again.
EASTER WHITE BREAKFAST – The American Reformed Church will host the Easter White Breakfast on April 9 at 9:00 a.m. Everyone is welcome. Babysitting will be provided.
1983 – 40 years ago
To raze old building on the square – The Primghar Development Corporation announced today that they have purchased the building on the north side of the square owned by June and Elmer Stofferan. The building will be torn down. Through the cooperation of the Stofferan’s, this location will provide a prime commercial site for future business in Primghar. The Stofferan’s will continue to operate their Thrift Store on the south side of the square. The officers of the Primghar Development Corporation commended Mr. and Mrs. Stofferan for their interest in the future of Primghar.
Arnold Hoel retires as court bailiff – Arnold Hoel of Primghar, the O’Brien County District Court bailiff for the past eleven years, retired from his job on March 21. On Monday, April 4, the O’Brien County Board of Supervisors will officially approve O^Brien County Sheriff Mike Anderson’s appointment of Scott Jacobs and Lawrence Haze to the position. Scott Jacobs of Primghar, is a former Deputy ‘Sheriff, and Lawrence Haze of Sheldon is a retired Highway Patrolman. The bailiff position is a part-time job which is activated by sessions of district court, motion days, etc. The appointments are unexpiring.
Easter Egg Hunt Saturday – The Primghar Jaycess will hold their annual. Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 2, at the Primghar park. Parents and children are asked to be at the Shelter House at 2:00 p.m. for the start of the hunt.
MINI CONVENTION POSTPONED – The O’Brien County Pork Producers Mini-Convention was postponed last Saturday due to the snowstorm. The annual affair has been rescheduled to Saturday. April 23.
1973 – 50 years ago
Scout Slave Auction set for March 31 – The Boy Scouts will hold a “slave auction” Saturday, March 31 at the Mini-Park. Nineteen Boy Scout “slaves” will be sold to high bidders to work at various tasks such as lawn work, household chores, spring cleaning, etc. The sale will begin at 2:00 p.m.