From the Mascot Files: 75, 50, and 25 years ago

75 Years Ago-July 17, 1942

Police warning against unsafe play by youth

Two dangerous practices by the young Minneota people prompted a warning this week by Officer Axel Peterson. Bicycles are not permitted on the sidewalks in the downtown section, for one thing, and riders are asked to obey this regulation for the safety of themselves and pedestrians. Mr. Peterson found a nine-year-old boy shooting a .22-calibre riffle one day this week, accompanied by two smaller children. By taking the firearm and returning it to its proper place, he very likely prevented a tragic accident. He wants parents to watch small children and keep firearms out of their reach.

Ginger Rogers in “Roxie Hart” at Joy

Ginger Rogers excels again as an actress in “Roxie Hart”, a film entirely different from anything she has ever done. She portrays the fame-seeking wife who stands trial for a murder in the interests of publicity. The story is based on the Chicago of 1927 when it actually seemed impossible to get a pretty woman convicted of wrong-doing. Hence, such a far-fetched publicity stunt is considered advisable. Sunday and Monday are the play dates.

Westerheim Lady Honored

Mrs. Ingjaldur Arnason was complimented Sunday afternoon by the Westerheim Ladies Aid on the occasion of her 80th birthday, which fell on July 1. The affair took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Gudmundson and was attended by a large number.

Nordland Folks Honored

Mr. and Mrs. Hall Benson and Mr. and Mrs. George Benson were honored on their wedding anniversaries, 45th and 20th respectively, at a picnic in Camden park Sunday.

50 Year Ago-July 20, 1967

Cougar thought to have killed calf near here

Mel Winter, who farms about six miles northwest of Minneota, isn’t certain but he believes that a cougar, which has been reported in the area west of his place, killed a week and a half old calf belonging to him late Monday evening.

Retires from P. O. Position

Jack Finnegan, local insurance man, gave Mrs. Wendell Anderson a bit of blarney last Friday afternoon and thanked her for her cheerfulness of past years when he learned that she was retiring from her job at the local post office — a post she has held since July 1, 1942.Mrs. Anderson, who held the position of assistant to the postmaster when she retired last week, has, through the past 25 years seen prices of “penny” postcards go from one cent up to four cents and recalled that when she began work under the late W. B. Gislason, four trains a day were carrying mail into Minneota.

Capt. Hebrank gets citation, Bronze Star

Captain Andrew N. Hebrank, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hebrank of Minneota, received the Bronze Star and a citation the first of June for “meritorious service as a communications operation officer” with the U. S. Air Force in Germany. Hebrank won the medal and citation for his work as a lieutenant. He was promoted to captain last December.

25 Years Ago-July 15, 1992

Sister Roselle celebrates anniversary

Sister Roselle Zollar, Pastoral Administrator, will celebrate her 40th Anniversary on Sunday, July 19 at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church in Taunton. A special Liturgy is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. that day, followed by a reception until 4:00 p.m. All are invited to attend, with your presence also being your gift to her. Sister Roselle professed her First Vows on July 17, 1952, as a School Sister of Notre Dame at the Motherhouse, Mankato, MN.

Open house planned

The children of Gerald and Beulah Olson will be hosts at an Open House in honor of their parents’ 50th Wedding Anniversary on July 26th from 2:00 p.m. at Hope Lutheran Church in Minneota. No gifts, please.

Playground equipment coming along nicely

The Minneota Jaycees have been instrumental in constructing the playground equipment that grace the Lester R. Christianson Memorial Park in the south part of Minneota. The work continues at the park, with a shelter house being built and other facilities being finished.

Ann Przymus gets Girl Scout appointment

Ann Przymus has been appointed Co-Service Unit Manager of the Minneota Girl scouts by Donna Wert, field director for Peacepipe Girl Scout Council. She will provide administrative leadership for all Minneota Girl Scouts and adults as a partner with Janet Blegen who has served as a lone Service Unit Manager for the past three years.