From the Mascot Files
100 Years Ago
(August 4, 1922)
Pembertons leaves for
Blue Earth for new job
Mr. and Mrs. L.R. Pemberton of Minneota have been in Blue Earth recently where they purchased a new home and arrived back here last Friday to pack their household goods and will return to Blue Earth first part of next week. Mr. Pemberton accepted the position of superintendent of schools in Blue Earth and will begin his duties there next month.
Rev. Jonsson visits
old parishioners here
Rev. B.B. Jonsson of Winnipeg arrived in Minneota for a few days' vacation with his old parishioners in the Icelandic Lutheran congregations of this locality. Rev. Jonsson is the guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bjarni Jones.
75 Years Ago
(August 8, 1947)
Hot, dry weather
threatens corn crop
Corn, which is now tasseling in this area, has not had any moisture to speak of since early July. Farmers are now concerned that they won't have any crop unless we get rain soon. High temperatures during the past week when the mercury went as high as 100 degrees haven't done the crop any good. On sandy and light soil, the corn has already been seriously affected by the prolonged drought, while on heavier soil the corn is withstanding the heat much better than expected.
Firemen called to
farm fire near Porter
Minneota's Fire Department was called to the Hans Christianson farm neat Porter Monday afternoon when the fire destroyed a granary threatened nearby buildings. The farm, rented by Arnold Packer, is two miles southeast of Porter. Fire fighters from Porter were first called and when it was thought that the fire might spread to nearby buildings, a call was sent to the Minneota department. The granary and 200 bushels of barley were completely destroyed.
Ghent Legion Post
elects new officers
Robert Berghs was named Commander of the Engels-Wilson Post of the American Legion at Ghent at a meeting held Monday. Other officers elected at the meeting were Robert DeRoode, First Vice Commander; Charles Culshaw, Second Vice Commander; William Bot, Adjutant; Richard Meyaert, Treasurer; Russell Miller, Sergeant-at-Arms; Bernard Bot, Chaplain; and Walter Duhoy, Historian.
Canada man to open
plumbing shop here
Jack Wright, who has been in the plumbing business in Winnipeg, Canada for the past 25 years, will open a plumbing and heating shop here in the near future. He has leased part of the Roundup building and expects to be open for business as soon as his tools and equipment arrive from Canada.
50 Years Ago
(August 3, 1972)
Julie Buysse wins
national award
Julie Buysse, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Buysse of rural Minneota, was one of 10 national winners of the Outstanding Savio Award. Julie, an eighth-grade graduate of St. Edwards' School, received a plaque for her accomplishment. Each club submits the name and qualities of the outstanding student in its unit to the Savio headquarters in New York. Each of these students then received a certificate as the unit Savio of the Year and then has their name entered in a national competition.
Local board, teachers
agree on new contract
The local school board and faculty have reached accord on their master contract agreement to run between July 1, 1972 and July 1, 1974. The two-year pact became official last week when it was signed by Don Rye, the chief negotiator for the school board, and Jon Narveson, the chief negotiator for the teachers' group. Salary increases represented in the agreement amount to 3.8 percent for the 1972-73 school year and 2.5 percent for the 1973-74 school year. The 1972-73 salary schedule calls for a $100 increase across the board, along with the regular $275 step increment for degree teachers and $200 for non-degree teachers. Base salary for a four-year degree is now set at $7,100, and $7,600 for those with a Masters degree.
4-Hers to attend
camp at Lake Shetek
There will be 71 4-H members from Lyon County attending the Lake Shetek camp, along with 4-Hers from Lincoln and Redwood counties. The camp is located on Keeley Island at Lake Shetek. Campers will get a recreational and educational outdoor living experience. The 4-H campers from this area are: Minneota - Diane Doom, Earl Skaar, Thomas DeCock, Bernie Moorse, Julie Buysse, Mark Buysse, Janice DeCock; Ghent - Jean Derynck, Jim Derynck, Tom Hennen; Taunton - Robert Prellwitz, Pam Differding.
25 Years Ago
(August 6, 1997)
Scott's Paint & Repair
shop opens in Ghent
The addition of Scott's Paint & Repair to Ghent and the surrounding area gives people more choices when they consider repainting or repair of farm equipment, trucks and vehicles. Scott and Terri Boerboom have started the new business that deals with painting and repair of agricultural equipment, trucks and automobiles. It has become a family business with Scott and his wife, their sons Joey and Justin, and daughters Jenni and Cari. Gary Roberts and Nathan Pohlen are also employed there.
Bill Holm to perform
at Boxelder Bug Days
Bill Holm, the inspiration for the naming of Boxelder Bug Days, has agreed to sing and play for the variety show during the town's annual event. Holm is also expected to do a little reading from one of his books. His wry sense of humor is always a good beginning to the variety show. The Minneota Community Choir will also perform, as will the Community Jazz Band and the Dixie Land Band.
School playground
equipment delayed
Some of the workers showed up Monday morning, but the new playground equipment for the public school did not. The report is that the playground equipment is on back order. It seems that so many new sets have been ordered that the manufacturer has not been able to keep up at the plant. The committee is hoping that the playground equipment arrives and can be installed before the students return to school.
This Day in History
August 4
1790 - The U.S. Coast Guard has its beginnings as President George Washington signs a measure authorizing a group of revenue cutters to enforce tariff and trade laws and prevent smuggling.
1830 - Plans for the city of Chicago are laid out.
1936 - Jesse Owens wins the second of his four gold medals for the United States at the Berlin Olympics as he prevails in the long jump over German Luz Long, who is the first to congratulate him.
Photo: The Red Eyes slowpitch softball team of Minneota captured the 16-team tournament title in Minneota on Sunday, Aug. 12. The Red Eyes, managed by Ken Nomeland, defeated Eagles II of Marshall 12-2 in the championship. Front row, left to right: David Afdem, Paul Larson, Rick Kiley, Jerry Teigland. Back row, left to right: Bill Tillemans, Tom Nomeland, Larry Lawrence, Peter Gudmondson, Paul Swedzinski, Doug Carrow. Not pictured, Sam Boerboom.