From the Mascot Files: 100, 75, 50 or 25 Years Ago
100 Years Ago
Sept. 24, 1920
Gislason organizing drive
B.B. Gislason, Chairman of the Babcock Road Organization for Lyon County, is getting busy organizing for a drive on this proposition. It is estimated that Lyon County, which went more than four to one for the Dunn one-mill amendment in 1912, will give about a like majority for the Babcock amendment this fall.
Legion elects officers
The Minneota Post of the American Legion elected officers last Wednesday evening and the following were chosen: A.L. Bromen, commander; Bjorn Holm, vice-commander; Leonard Hanson, adjutant; L.V. Dahl, treasurer. Members of the executive committee are: Dr. O.M. Sanderson, Louis Johnson C.H. Bang.
Dovre Brothers' boar
is grand champ at fair
The Dovre Brothers are proud of the showing made by their Duroc Jersey boar, Orion Cherry King's Model, at the Yellow Medicine County Fair. The animal gook first prize in his class and also grand champion prize over all classes. A half brother of the sire of this boar sold for $32,000.
Three Icelandic pastors
meet in Minneota
Rev. K.K. Olafson of Mountain, N.D. arrived her last night. He came here for a conference with Rev. B.B. Jonsson of Winnipeg, who is also visiting this city. Rev. Jonsson is president of the Icelandic Lutheran Synod, and Rev. Olafson is vice president of the same organization. The local Icelandic pastor, Rev. G. Guttormsson, is editor in chief of the official organ of the Icelandic Synod. Three of the leading prelates of the Icelandic Synod are now in Minneota and, we assume, are conferring upon matters concerning the church.
75 Years Ago
Sept. 21, 1945
Taunton Liquor Store sold;
robbed two days later
The Taunton Liquor Store, which has been operated by James and G.F. Ahern for the past 11 years, was sold last week. F.E. Donaldson of Pipestone, Minn. purchased the liquor store. Two days after the sale was completed, burglars entered the store early Thursday morning and got away with at least $50 in cash and several cases of liquor.
Ensign James Buysse
awarded Air Medal
Ensign James E. Buysse, USNR, 22, of Minneota, has been awarded the Air Medal for "meritorious achievement" while participating in aerial flights on anti-submarine patrol in the Bay of Biscay and the English Channel from January to May of 1945. According to the citation accompanying the award, Ensign Buysse's skill resourcefulness and cooperation contributed greatly to the effectiveness of his crew in accomplishing its assigned missions. Patrols of long duration were often flown under adverse weather conditions. Buysse is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Buysse of Minneota.
Vikings beat Lake Benton
in first game of season
The Minneota High School football team defeated Lake Benton on the local field last Friday afternoon by a score of 60 to 13. The Vikings, coached by John Spanton, ran through the Lake Benton team almost at will, according to a report of the game in the High School Observer this week. Minneota goes to Ruthton this Friday for its second game.
50 Years Ago
Sept. 24, 1970
VanMoorlehem crowned
Homecoming queen
Joyce VanMoorlehem was crowned queen of the Minneota High School homecoming activities last Thursday evening. VanMoorlehem is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph VanMoorlehem of rural Minneota. She brought the Minneota football team a 28-20 victory over Walnut Grove.
MBAers informed of
telephone changeover
Members of the Minneota Businessmen's Association (MBA) were informed Monday evening at their regular monthly meeting of the progress of telephone changeover to direct dialing by Mr. M.G. VanGilder, manager in this area for Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. VanGilder stated that the changeover to seven-digit numbers would take place in about a month, but phone users would not be able to "direct dial" until some time later. Direct dialing allows a phone user to call distant parts of the country without having to use the services of an operator.
Moorse to receive FFA's
American Famer Degree
Michael Moorse of rural Minneota, who graduated from Minneota High School in 1967, is to receive the American Farmer Degree, the highest degree of membership which the Future Farmers of America offers. Moorse is to receive this degree on Oct. 11 at the national FFA convention in Kansas City. Moorse is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Moorse.
Finnegan's Super Valu
holding sale on meats
Finnegans Super Valu of Minneota had a large meat sale this week. Pork chops packs are selling for 69 cents per pound, 12-ounce package of Hormel Little Sizzlers for 59 cents, an 8-ounce package of chicken breasts for 89 cents, and Swanson Frozen Fried Chicken (9 pieces) for 99 cents. Also, the first volume of the Family Handyman encyclopedia is available for 49 cents. Finnegan's also gives Gold Bond stamps.
25 Years Ago
Sept. 20, 1995
Homecoming King, Queen
candidates selected
Senior candidates and attendants for Homecoming were selected for Homecoming festivities next week. Queen candidates are: DeeAnn DePestel, Justina DeSmet, Janice Myhre, Mindy VanDePutte and Theresa Pohlen. King candidates are: Bruce Laleman, Travis Gillund, Jeremy Gossen, Neil Hammer and Jamie Ratajczak. Homecoming attendants chosen for the underclassmen are: Kristie Myhre and Marty Sharp from the junior class, Amber Hennen and Ben Vlaminck from the sophomore class, and Julie Thostenson and Neil Fier from the freshman class.
Eight qualify for
PP&K section event
Eight youth from this area have qualified for the Punt, Pass & Kick sectional tournament Oct. 7 in Hutchinson. A total of 53 youths competed in the local competition sponsored by the Minneota Jaycees last week. The winners of each age bracket that will be advancing to the sectional tournament are: Age 8, Todd Boerboom, Minneota; Age 9, Joe DeVlaeminck, Taunton; Age 10, Terry Schreier, Minneota; Age 11, Devin Pohlen, Minneota; Age 12, Jerik Gossen, Minneota; Age 13, Chris Tolk, Minneota; Age 14, Justin Anderson, Taunton; Age 15, Adam Gorecki, Taunton.
Pre-harvest loss in
corn borer, stalk rot
In the Minneota area this fall, European corn borer and stalk rot are teaming up to threaten substantial harvest loss. Early harvest reduces the potential for these harvest losses but increases corn drying costs. Farmers are left weighing the risks of harvest loss against higher drying costs. Both corn borer and stalk rot cause harvest loss and physiological loss.