Harkening Back
News from Clarissa's Past
25 Years Ago
June 2, 1999
“Did I tell you the one about Ole and Sven?” asked Father Eugene Meemken. Then he tells you the story and no matter if you have heard the joke before or not, you laugh because he tells it in such a delightful manner. He is celebrating his 40th year in the priesthood this June 6 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Clarissa. Father Meemken wanted to be a priest from the time he was in second grade.
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He has been in the state Senate longer than all but a few senators, but in a room full of orators, Sven Lindquist hasn’t gotten a word in yet. He is the Senate Sergeant-At-Arms, first elected to the post by the membership in 1986 at the age of 23. Since then he has quietly held his post by the Senate gate, making sure that the senators, aides and members of the news media are well-behaved and that lobbyists stay in the lobby. Lindquist, who has a degree in public administration, grew up in Clarissa.
50 Years Ago
June 6, 1974
Two Clarissa girls will be among 10 contestants vying for the Todd County Princess title at the Todd County Dairy Days to be held at Browerville this coming weekend. They are Sue Sticha, Clarissa’s Dairy Princess, and her attendant, Beverly Kotval.
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A lifeguard will again be on duty at the new village park this summer, beginning Tuesday, June 4. The decision was made by the city council at their regular meeting held last Monday evening. Hired as a lifeguard for the summer months is Jo Axum at a salary of $1.50 per hour.
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