Memories Gone By
News from Browerville's Past
25 Years Ago
March 13, 1997
A fire on Wednesday evening, March 5, destroyed the home of Dick and Patch Rech located on North Creamery Street. Romie Rech was returning home at 8:30 p.m. when he noticed smoke pouring from the vent in the attic in the front of the house. Dick said that a crew had been working in the attic the previous day, installing insulation that could be where the problem started.
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The Browerville City Council met with Ginny Bruder from Prairie Sanitation Services, John Johnston, director of the Todd County DAC, and Carol Biskey, work component supervisor for the DAC. After considerable discussion, the council approved a once-a-month curb-side recycling plan with Prairie Sanitary. During the February council meeting, questions arose about the effect it would have on the DAC. It was tabled until the DAC was advised. Council Person Jack Dressen made a motion that the council sends letters to the Todd County Commissioners requesting that they make use of the DAC personnel at the transfer station. The motion passed.
75 Years Ago
March 15, 1947
The Sportsmen’s Club with a membership of more than 250, met at the city hall Monday. Officers elected at the meeting were: President Robert Bentz, Vice President Leo Sadlo, Secretary Frank Wrobel, Treasurer Richard Irsfeld, Directors Ray Herth, Rudolph Motl and John Kominek.
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On Tuesday last week, Bud Gerlach of Long Prairie, disposed of his interest in the Ed Cech Garage on Highway 71 south of town to Ervin Loegering. The new place will be known as Ed and Pete’s Place. Besides the spacious garage, the young men will also operate a nightclub and recreational center.
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