10 Years Ago - July 3, 2013 The family of Ethel Reiff held an open house for her 80th birthday.
Pat Odens celebrated her birthday with a card shower.
Katlyn Knoll and Marie Fennema were Junior and Senior Overall High Point award winners in the BH-CMC 4-H Horse Show.
35 Years Ago - July 1988
Rev. Alan Klatt was installed as PastorattheZionLutheranChurch on June 26th.
The Mets played four games this past week. They won 8-5 over Menno, lost in a 20-10 marathon overIrene,lost10-2toFreemanand won 4-1 over Delmont.
There will be a Twins Baseball Trip July 9-10. The bus will load at 6:30 a.m. in front of BJ's. Get tickets from Kenny Powers.
BEAR'S NORTHVUE-Friday night buffet for $3 (Chicken, potato salad, coleslaw, baked beans, buns and a drink). Always free popcorn with gas purchase.
TheTeenerswon21-7overParkston. Mike Voigt was the leading hitter. They also won 19-4 over Springfield. Jeff Hento had 3 triples and a double
56 Years Ago - July 1967
The Mets won 9-1 over Lesterville andalso12-3overMenno.Fine pitchingforJonWestlingand2-run inning took down Menno.
Funeral services for Vert Burma, age 69, were held June 30th.
Pam and Nancy Brodeen returned home from visiting their grandparents in St. Paul.
A potluck dinner was held in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Dewert Bayliss of California.
CynthiaHaenflerandCharlaine Bertus attended camp at Watertown.
Fireworks Sale is on from June 27-July 5th at Lagendyk's V Store. Large family assortment for $3.95.
86 Years Ago - July 1937
Miss Masel Sroka and Eugene Case were married at the Lutheran Church.
The Springfield Times reported that someone saw a deer north of town.
Therewere6,000fishputinLake Wagner.
Zion Lutheran Ladies Aid celebrated their 10th Anniversary June 30th.
Children'sDayprogramwaspresented at 1st Presbyterian Church Sunday.
Mr.MilfordHomes,themanager at Felfands, was married to Lois Brewick June 27th.
110 Years Ago - July 1913
John Brandt, Jr. is home again fromcollege.Themumpsseizedthe opportunity come along.
On June 25th the most brilliant event of the social circles of this community occurred. Miss Grace WalkesandMr.EmanuelKielhbach were married.
Our corn was knee high two weeks before the 4th of July.