Redfield City and Surrounding Area Historical Facts

Little German Band

The Little German Band was a very popular group, possibly in the 50's and 60's. They were a staple at the Redfield Follies, which was a variety show with performers from Redfield and surrounding area. Members of this group were:

Top row: Roy Shalkle, Butch Blume,
2nd row: Lynn Dorsey, Ralph Zarneke, Hula Hancock, Lowell "Tiny" Benning.
3rd row: Bonnie Hardie, Floyd Klebsch, Walt Willams, Claude Rector, Windy Harford.

Redfield, SD 57469

Still providing library service to the citizens of Redfield, the Redfield Carnegie Library has the distinction of being the oldest Carnegie in continuous use as a library in South Dakota. The Redfield Carnegie Library began as a reading club with members buying books to circulate. A $10,000 endowment from the Andrew Carnegie Foundation was awarded in March 1902.