Yesteryear
100 Years Ago
(July 7, 1923)
Ash lake man takes out insurance in nick of time
Talk about doing things in the "nick of time," Teofil Lameka of Ash Lake where he manages the Fineran Farm, drew down $665 hail insurance on Saturday, June 16, and on the night of the next day, a thundering hail storm pounded his fields, including 80 acres of oats, 30 acres of barley, and 25 acres of flax. The adjuster was here and allowed the $665.
Teigland grove among top picnic areas in region
One of the finest picnic grounds in this part of the state is the Teigland grove known as "Section Fifteen." The shade is perfect and there are all the conveniences that one can wish for. The woods have been cleared and a road has been run through the premises, making the place an ideal one for an outing.
75 Years Ago
(July 9, 1948)
Area swelters during week of hot weather
This community, along with most of the northwest United States, took a beating from the weather the past week, sweltering in temperatures that went up to 104 degrees. The hot spell started last Thursday and clear skies and blistering heat hovered over this area for the entire week. The hottest days were Sunday and Monday when the mercury went over the century mark, but other days during the week were far from cool with the thermometer registering at least 90 degrees each day. Farmers in the community report that corn, on the other hand, really loved the hot weather during the past week and grew by leaps and bounds.
Two local men named to Centennial Pageant Committee
Two men from this community, J.B, Gislason and H.J. Tillemans, are members of a committee which is making plans for a regional Centennial Pageant to be staged at Camden State Park net summer. Representatives of three southwestern Minnesota counties met at Marshall last Thursday with Richard Sackett, deputy director of the State Centennial Committee, who explained to them pageant plans for Camden State Park.
Garrow critically injured in diving accident in Vermont
Clarence Garrow, the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Garrow of Minneota, serving in the U.S. Navy, was critically injured when he dived into shallow water at Pittsford, Vermont, this week. The accident occurred at a bathing beach where the Naval Mobile Exhibit unit had stopped for the night. A swimming party of several men from the unit, including Garrow, went to the beach. He misjudged the depth and struck bottom when he dove in.
Automobile badly damaged in accident; driver escapes injuries
Damaged almost beyond repair was the automobile of Henry Behnke, who lives west of Minneota, when he lost control of the vehicle on a curve at the west edge of town late Saturday evening. Behnke, who was driving into Minneota, escaped without injury when the car rolled into the ditch.
American Legion still short $7,000 on new building
Minneota's American Legion still lacks $7,000 to pay Hasslen and Son Construction Company for the erection of the community building here. The Legionnaires received their final statement in that amount from the construction firm this week. Just how the Legion will raise funds to pay the bill is not known at this time.
50 Years Ago
(July 5, 1973)
Boy planning carnival to raise funds for disease fight
Gary Nelson, a young boy who lives in Minneota, announced this week that he and his friends are planning to stage a carnival on July 13 and 14 for the purpose of raising funds for the fight against muscular dystrophy. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harlin Nelson and he will serve as the carnival's ringmaster. He will be assisted by Joseph VanDePutte, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward VanDePutte. The carnival will feature a fortune telling booth, a milk bottle drop, marble shoot, pie toss, and refreshments.
Verdeck takes over as Minneota Postmaster
Peter Verdeck, who has held a superintendent position with the Marshall Post Office for the past 15 years, took over as postmaster in Minneota last Saturday, succeeding Clifford Dahl, who had been in charge here for the past 11 months. Verdeck is 55 years old. Dahl will take over a position with the Marshall Post Office.
Minneota nets $25,732 from liquor dispensary
New income from the operation of Minneota's liquor dispensary amounted to $25,732.55 for the year of 1972, according to a village financial statement. The net profit from the liquor store was gained on sales of $149,817.65.
25 Years Ago
(July 8, 1998)
Crazy Days is coming to Minneota on July 10
Your local merchants invite you to their annual Crazy Days on Friday, July 10. The business people go through a lot of extra effort to bring this special day to you and they appreciate you coming out to shop and visit.
English High Tea planned as fundraiser for Big Store
Want to try something completely new? Then it is time for you to register for the English High Tea. This special event will take place on Thursday, July 21 in the formal dining room at the Dan Canton home. The funds raised through this event are earmarked for the Big Store, so you will be helping to restore one of Minneota's oldest buildings at the same time. The theme for the English High Tea is set as "A Touch of Pink."
Council approves bid for culvert; no bids for sidewalk
The Minneota City Council awarded the bid submitted by Thompson Construction for the city culvert replacement project on Golf Course Road. The bid submitted by Thompson Construction was for the amount of $23,523.85, which was $3,896.00 under their estimated cost for the project. There were seven bids submitted. No bids were received for the sidewalk replacement project.