From the Mascot Files: 100, 75, 50 or 25 Years Ago
100 Years Ago
(Dec. 10, 1920)
Modern Woodmen draws
large Opera Hall crowd
The largest gathering of Modern Woodmen ever held in Minneota was staged at the Opera Hall last Tuesday evening. The outside camps represented were Marshall, Canby, Ivanhoe, Porter, Taunton and Russell. Mr. Wooley of the Lamberton camp came up to help with the initiatory work. A total of 20 candidates were initiated. The work was put on by the Marshall team. The visiting delegation from the various surrounding towns numbered more than 100 men. Including the candidates, there were probably 200 present.
Minneota band to
hold concert soon
The Minneota Community Band will give a concert on the evening of Dec. 15 at the Opera Hall. This concert will be a big event in local musical circles. The boys are working hard to make good and they tell us that they feel confident that the people will be satisfied with the entertainment that they are going to give them. The band is low on funds and they are giving this entertainment to try to raise some money.
DeLanghes return
after living in Belgium
Mr. and Mrs. Joe DeLanghe, who went to Belgium about a year ago with the intention of remaining there permanently, have recently returned to this community. They remained in Belgium for just one year, making their home in the ancient and historic city of Bruges. Mrs. DeLanghe was born in America and this was her first visit to the old country and we understand that she has no further ambition to make any more trips across the ocean. Mr. DeLanghe is a native of Belgium, but he was also satisfied to return to America after the year abroad.
75 Years Ago
(Dec. 14, 1945)
New officers elected
by American Legion
A new set of officers was elected by the local American Legion Post at a meeting held here last Wednesday. Officers, who had been elected in September, resigned recently so veterans of World War II who recently joined the post might have a voice in electing officers. Walter Johnson was elected Legion Commander; John Spanton, First Vice Commander; Bernard Tillemans, Second Vice Commander; N.J. Mootz, Adjutant;Joseph Moorse, Finance Officer; John Janssen, Service Officer; A.J. DeSutter, Sergeant at Arms; Robert Geiwitz, Chaplain; John Bernardy, Color Bearer; Camiel Lozoen, Historian; Harold Rye, Child Welfare Officer; and Sanford Haugen, Employment Officer.
MBA members hear
plea for Kenny Drive
Pointing out that Lyon County is expected to raise at least $4,000 in the drive for funds for the Kenny Institute. Harry W. Tillemans, in charge of the drive here, told members of the Minneota Businessmen's Association at their regular monthly meeting that more of an effort would have to be made if the goal was to be reached. Members of the local association, with only a fair number in attendance, met at Ed's Cafe Tuesday evening.
McMillin elected chairman
of local Red Cross again
E.F. McMillin was re-elected chairman of the Minneota Branch of the American Red Cross at the annual meeting held here last Wednesday. Also re-elected to office were: Mrs. P.H. Geiwitz, secretary; and Mrs. K.E. Jones, treasurer. Mrs. Fred Amundson was elected vice-chairman, succeeding Dr. E.T. Sanderson.
50 Years Ago
(Dec. 10, 1970)
Fire destroys laying
houses, chickens here
Fire of undetermined origin completely destroyed two large laying houses, 9,000 laying hens, 10,000 growing pullets, and all equipment belonging to P and K Enterprises of Minneota on the farm one and a half miles west of this village late Monday afternoon. The laying houses were both tin enclosed buildings about 60 feet apart and the blaze started in the one to the south and spread to the one to the north. No one was injured.
Silver Saddle Club
announces winners
Individuals were presented with trophies recently for most summer activities at the Silver Saddle Club meeting. Robert Prellwitz won for the Senior Division (16 year old and over), while Christy Josephson was the Junior Division (13 to 15 years old) winner and Thomas Gillund was the Junior-Junior Division (12 and under) winner.
Finnegan’s Super Valu
has large sale ad
In honor of Ed Finnegan, who passed away last week, we offer some of the prices he offered in a nearly full-page ad in the Mascot. Among the many sale items were: Bananas for 9 cents a pound, Hunt's ketchup for 19 cents for a 14-oz. bottle, peaches in a 29-oz. can for 25 cents, turkey roast for 29 cents per pound, and Bounty paper towels were 3 for $1.
25 Years Ago
(Dec. 13, 1995)
Ghent to host
U of M Swine Day
Current pork production topics such as networking and odor control will be on the agenda at three University of Minnesota Swine Day programs in January. One of the Swine Days will be held in Ghent on Jan. 9 at the elementary school.
Students to hear lecture
from ex-President Bush
Around 60 students from Minneota Public School will travel by bus to Sioux Falls early Thursday morning for a chance to listen to lecture given by former United States President George Bush at Augustana College. The senior class and members of the criminal law class, plus chaperones, will be in attendance.
Christmas party set;
Santa to be on hand
The Minneota Chamber of Commerce will host a special Christmas party in town on Dec. 16. Families are encouraged to come to the skating party at 10 a.m. at the Minneota rinks southeast of the school. The Minneota Jaycees are organizing games for everyone, including a hockey shootout, hockey game and more. Santa Claus will be on hand from 10 a.m. to noon for photos. At noon, Santa will draw six names that will receive a $100 "Minneota Bucks" certificate.