Over the Years

50 YEARS AGO
November 28, 1957 — Eldorado Township residents took the first step toward school district reorganization when they launched a petition campaign requesting all Eldorado school district territory be annexed to the Hillsboro Special School District. Three other rural school districts — Hillsboro Township, Norway and Bloomfield — also met to discuss annexation. Hillsboro PTA president George Sorlie was working with rural school districts, encouraging annexation to improve educational facilities and curriculum.
Hillsboro’s boys basketball team was set to open its season against East Grand Forks Sacred Heart.
The Hillsboro Fire Department offered its old fire truck for sale. The 1934 Ford has served the department for 23 years and had been replaced by a newer machine.  (more…)

50 YEARS AGO
November 21, 1957 — The North Dakota State Highway Dept. announced that a new north-south interstate highway would run parallel Hwy. 81 from the Canadian border to South Dakota. Designated as I-31, the four-lane road was already under construction near Manvel. I-94, the east-west interstate in North Dakota, was scheduled to be completed by 1970.
As the number of influenza cases decreased in the community, the visiting ban was lifted at the Hillsboro hospital.
Mrs. James Porter, president of the Traill County 4-H Leaders Council, was elected president of the state council.
The American Legion Post held its annual Turkey Party — a turkey, chicken and ham raffle — for the Friday before Thanksgiving at the Hillsboro Armory.  (more…)

50 YEARS AGO

October 31, 1957 — Hillsboro Community Hospital kicked off its annual fund drive. Chairman Art Magnuson announced a goal of $7,000 to fund a new heating system and window replacement. Forty-five volunteers were to assist with a door-to-door campaign.

Our Savior’s Lutheran Church of Hillsboro celebrated the laying of the cornerstone for its new education building. The stone was engraved with “1957″ and Psalm 27, “Teach me thy way, O Lord.”

Hillsboro High School’s football team won the RRVC crown with a 3-3-1 record. The Burros were best in the conference with wins over Mayville, Hatton and Portland and a tie against Larimore. They lost exhibition games again East Grand Forks, Cooperstown and Oak Grove.  (more…)

50 YEARS AGO
October 31, 1957 — Hillsboro Community Hospital kicked off its annual fund drive. Chairman Art Magnuson announced a goal of $7,000 to fund a new heating system and window replacement. Forty-five volunteers were to assist with a door-to-door campaign.
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church of Hillsboro celebrated the laying of the cornerstone for its new education building. The stone was engraved with “1957″ and Psalm 27, “Teach me thy way, O Lord.”
Hillsboro High School’s football team won the RRVC crown with a 3-3-1 record. The Burros were best in the conference with wins over Mayville, Hatton and Portland and a tie against Larimore. They lost exhibition games again East Grand Forks, Cooperstown and Oak Grove.  (more…)