From the Mascot Files 100, 75, 50 and 25 Years Ago
100 Years Ago
(Nov. 3, 1922)
Library here seeking donations of books
The Minneota library board will go out next week to solicit books for the library. Many valuable books have already been donated and made good use of by the patrons of the library. More books are needed and the library board has decided that the best way to get books is to appeal to those who are making use of the library.
Miss Cone to take high school chorus
Francis Cone, a new teacher here is to have charge of the high school chorus, it was announced. This will give Superintendent Halvorson more time and he plans to reorganize the high school orchestra in the near future.
Sundean to give lecture on Darwinism
A future attraction already being discussed is the coming of John L. Sundean to Minneota on Friday, Nov. 24. Mr. Sundean will deliver his lecture on "Darwinism" and receipts will go to the high school athletic association.
75 Years Ago
(Nov. 7, 1947)
First snowfall hits Minneota Nov. 6
A blanket of very wet snow covered this community on the morning of Thursday, Nov. 6, the first snowfall of the season and weather predictions were that more snow is expected to fall over the southern part of the state on Friday. Thursday morning's snow came on the heels of cloudy, rainy weather which has gripped this community for more than a week.
Novel advertising stung on Saturday
Economy Auto Accessories will stage a novel advertising stunt on Saturday afternoon of this week, when a plant piloted by store manager Frank Janssen will fly over Minneota and distribute leaflets advertising Philco radios. To make the event more interesting for the public, $5 bills and $1 bills will be attached to some of the leaflets that are to be dropped. Mr. Janssen plans on dropping leaflets over the town about 3 p.m.
Dogs kill sheep valued at $250
Seven head of purebred Southdown sheep, valued at around $250, belonging to Kermit Skaar have been killed by dogs during the past two weeks, he informed the Mascot. About a month ago, six head of sheep were killed on the Nick Polejewski farm. It is thought that the same dogs killed the sheep at both places. Skaar said the dog, or dogs, killed one sheep on a farm about two weeks ago and then last Thursday night returned again and destroyed six more animals.
Dirks elected president of Farmers State Bank
Harry N. Dirks has been elected president of the Farmers and Merchants State Bank, succeeding A.E. DeSutter, who resigned because of health considerations, the board of directors announced this week. Dirks, who joined the bank's official staff in September, served as executive vice president of the institution before his election for the presidency.
50 Years Ago
(Nov. 2, 1972)
Interest in election light in Minneota
It may be that local people are "fed up" right now with candidates campaigning or that they just plain don't care, but those who have followed politics here for some years say there is little interest being displayed in next Tuesday's election in the Minneota community. It is predicted that voters will turn out in large numbers when the actual balloting is held with the total number of ballots used increased with younger voters going to the polls.
Pranksters do little damage on Halloween
There were no reports of mischievous pranks by Halloweeners Tuesday evening other than soaped windows in the downtown district and some toilet paper strung about lawns and trees of residences in Minneota. A quick survey Wednesday shows that there were fewer Trick or Treaters than in past years.
Vikings rally to tie Tyler, 14-14
A second-half comeback enabled the Minneota Vikings to gain a 14-14 tie with Tyler as the two teams finished their 1972 football seasons at Minneota on Friday night. The Danes led 14-0 at halftime before Minneota rallied in the second half. Brian Boe threw a 25-yard touchdown pass to Randy Fox in the third quarter and Ken Hoffman ran for the two-point conversion. Boe then connected with Randy Obe on a touchdown pass with 50 seconds left in the game. The conversion try failed.
25 Years Ago
(Nov. 5, 1997)
Ice and snow arrive, more on the way
Rain turning to ice, and then snow, arrived to start the month of November with winter scenery. Forecasters predict more snow showers are likely for mid-week with temperatures below normal for this time of the year. A slight warming is expected, but conditions out west remain unstable and those weather fronts are moving in our direction.
Vikings ousted in sub-section volleyball
Redwood Valley completely took Minneota out of its game on Saturday night in the Sub-section 11A championship at Southwest State University in Marshall. The Cardinals swept the Vikings 15-4, 15-10, 15-9. Minneota had defeated Redwood Valley earlier this season. Chrissi Boulton had nine kills and Brittany Dalager eight for the Vikings, who finished the season with a 22-5 record.