10 years ago (1995)"History was made Saturday night as Charter Night for the Lions Club officially kicked off the start of Hills’ newest organization. About 80 people attended the Charter Night activities. The Hills club received its charter from District Governor 5M-3 Marcel Reisch. Reisch is a member of the Luverne Lions Club, who sponsored the local organization." 25 years ago (1980)"It was Hat Contest time this week at the regular meeting of the Hills Community Club. Eleven people exhibited 13 hats (a trick in itself) and a good time was had by all. The category winners were: Bonnie Helgeson, most beautiful; Eddie Demuth, most original; Marie Walraven, most humorous; Alice Buchman, most original and Bob Hellerud, most humorous. The event was judged by Cliff VanWyhe and Pat LeBoutillier. The event was scheduled at the regular Community Club to boost participation at the meetings and everyone attending felt that had been accomplished." 50 years ago (1955)"At the regular monthly meeting of the Hills Commercial Club, the members present voted unanimously to forward a resolution to the Village Council favoring the action to have a preliminary survey taken to determine the costs of the installation of a sanitary sewer and disposal system in Hills."75 years ago (1930)"Saturday afternoon, February 22, the North Martin Sewing Club met with Mrs. Carl Westile. All members being present and two visitors.According to reports six persons had been helped since our last meeting: 13 notebooks kept; 14 adult and three children garments made; Estimated saving of $9.65. Time savers used, 31 pockets and bound buttonholes, 8, and patterns fitted, 8.A delicious lunch was served by Mrs. Randolph Herreid and Mrs. Carl Westile." 100 years ago (1905)"Mr. and Mrs. F.G. Russell were up from Rock Rapids Saturday, and as a result Mr. Russell closed a deal with W.F. Finke for the City Restaurant, Mr. Russell to take possession March 15. "Mr. Russell has been a resident of Rock Rapids for a good many years, and is a painter and paperhanger of twenty-two years’ experience; but about two years ago he was seriously injured in a runaway, when he had his right leg badly fractured, so that he was obliged to give up working at his trade and during the past year has been conducting a confectionery store at Steen. Mr. Russell has a wife and two daughters, one of whom is attending a seminary at Clinton, Iowa."