1961: Jones, Heikes earn Hartington football honors

Nov. 9, 1961 HARTINGTON — Sale of Thielen Cleaners, a long-time Hartington business establishment, to Maurice Kneifl, owner of Kneifl Cleaners, was announced this week. In addition to the business and equipment, Kneifl also bought the building. John Thielen has operated Thielen Cleaners here for more than 36 years. He purchased the business from M.L. McIntyre in August, 1925. Nov. 9, 1961 HARTINGTON — Carroll Jones and Alan Heikes were honored at the annual Hartington Public High School father-son football banquet in the city auditorium here last Thursday night. Jones, a 195-pound fullback was announced as winner of the “most valuable player” award. Heikes, a 150-pound guard, was named the “outstanding defensive” player. Wildcat Coach Kenneth Hoff announced the awards. Jones is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Jones and Heikes is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Heikes. Nov.

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