Looking Back
News from Bertha and Hewitt's Past
25 Years Ago
September 9, 1998
If you’ve ever seen the bumper sticker that says “The one who dies with the most toys wins,” you’ll probably agree that Gerald Ganske of rural Hewitt is in the running for that honor. Gerald isn’t sure of the exact number of toy tractors he owns, but he says, “250 at least. Could be 300 plus with all the ones in the basement.” His wife Karen explains, “He has a room in the basement full of tractors.” Gerald remembers that he began collecting tractors back in 1983. Jim Richter, a guy on his milk route, gave him the first one for Christmas. It was a 350 International.
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Bertha is losing another store front this week. Bertha Farm Service, which is owned by Bluffton Co-op Creamery, is closing its doors this week. Warren Kahler will continue to work for the Bluffton Co-op Creamery and Fred will work out of the Bluffton store.
50 Years Ago
September 9, 1948
Residents who are interested in scouting will have the opportunity to witness an unusual and interesting program. The first Eagle Scout in the history of Bertha scouting will be bestowed on Robert Mullin. Roy Lamson, head of the Scout Troop of Wadena will present the award. Cub Scouts and parents are especially urged to attend. The Bertha Commercial Club sponsors the scout program.
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The Bertha-Hewitt Sportsman’s Club is one of the busy clubs in the area in Minnesota, according to a report received. This week the State Department of Conservation removed 20,000 fingerling pike from the club’s rearing pond and placed them in Big Pine Lake. The pond is located on the George McAllister farm. This summer the club also released 485 day-old pheasant chicks and six cases of six-week-old chicks.
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