Profinium history

1880 – The School district was established.

The first trains came through during the third week of October, 1899.

On march 29, 1900, a special election was held to incorporate the town, with 65 voting to incorporate, and 10 opposing incorporation

In 1901 all eight grades were moved into the new brick building in Truman.

A third saloon opened in 1905 in the new Truman Hotel.

In 1906, Doolittle sold the paper to Frank Whiteney who ran it for a number of years.

1908 – A new four room brick school was built.

Prohibition was voted in Truman in 1911.

1913 – Ed Olson was the first and only graduate of the 4-year high school.

Profinium was founded on May 12, 1916 and has been serving the financial needs of their customers for over 106 years.

1918 – Mayor A. M. Hinton and councilmen H. Brownlee and B. J. Dallman met.

In 1929, trucks were introduced for hauling livestock, and Dodge’s son, S. E. Dodge, opened a large stockyard and sales pavilion north of town, away from the railroad.

1936 – Another addition was built onto the public school.

The next 19 years saw little growth, as in 1940 there were still only 11 teachers and 243 pupils.

1944 – The first Truman basketball team to go to the regional tourney was coached by Bill Kramer who went on to become THS principal.

1946 – Donald Malherek opens dry cleaning plant in Truman.

1948 – Thirty-one persons gathered at the Ole Peterson home to organize Trinity Lutheran Church.

1954 – Municipal Light Plant undertakes $142,000 expansion program to meet new electrical current demands.

1956 – Bert Seldon sold his drug store to Charles Dietz and Mr.

1957 – Legion voted to open bowling alley in basement of Memorial Building.

In 1959, two new high school wings and an industrial arts building were added, with one wing including a new heating plant for the whole school, lunch kitchen, dining room, and storage space.

The voters of Lewisville and a part of Dist. #2481 are considering consolidating with Truman School, effective July 1, 1960.

1962 – New business on Ciro Street, Bill Brummond will feature a complete line of livestock equipment and Walt Hoppe will have a complete line of fixtures and supplies for wells and pumps, water purification, filters, heat lamps, etc.

1964 – Commercial Club exhumed two civic projects long since believed dead, the swimming pool and rest home.

1966 – Peoples State Bank celebrates 50th year and hits an all-time high of $4 million in deposits.

1971 – Fire at the Municipal Light Plant caused $10,000 damage.

1974 – The village of Truman officially became a city.

1976 – Martha & Don Peterson celebrated 30 years as publishers of the Truman Tribune.

1979 – Ground breaking ceremonies were held on Mary 20th for a $160,000 addition at St Paul’s Lutheran School for two additional classrooms, a meeting room, two bathrooms, a library and a kitchenette.

1983 – Dave Jennings retires as mayor and Joyce Malherek retires from post office after 25 years.

1985 pool renovation dedicated in memory of Erhardt Grefe for his many years of community service.

1989 – Graf Park was now open for picnics in the newly built shelter.

1991 – The All-Class Truman High School reunion was held with a large turnout.

1995 – The City of Truman received $150,000 from the Doctor & Mrs.

1997 – Police officers Reggie Worlds and Lee Williams assisted motorists stranded along Highway 15 during a winter storm on Christmas Eve.

Edward E. Olson took over the Baker Furniture Store, which later was named Olson’s, a name it bore until 1998.

1999 – The cost to mail a first class letter goes to 33 cents.

In 2003, Peoples State Bank merged with the Martin County National Bank.

Something profound began at Profinium in 2008.

Profinium Donates $15,000 to Fund Inclusive Playgrounds (October, 2017)