When the University of North Dakota recognizes its Ten Most Distinguished Alumni some years back, one of Hannaford's own was on that prestigious and exclusive list, namely Edgar Gustafson. An early (pre-World War I) graduate of Hannaford High as valedictorian of his class, he was the son of Alfred and Maria Gustafson, operators of a local shoe repair shop. He had become very successful and wealthy, rising to become president and chairman of the board of directors with Ohio Bell Telephone Company in Cleveland, Ohio.
His visits back home with his parents were occasions of great excitement within the junior population. Each time he came every kid in town got a free ice cream cone. Compliments of Edgar Gustafson who never forgot the time when he was just a Hannaford kid himself.
Source: Hannaford Area History North Dakota Centennial 1889 - 1989 Page 258