Memories Gone By
News from Browerville's Past
25 Years Ago
November 25, 1999
Sisters of the Society Saint Pius X, who now use St. John’s Hospital for a convent, hosted a ceremony of the Blessing of the Cornerstone of the new Sacred Heart Chapel on Saturday, November 20 at 9 a.m. The 1955 time capsule contained photos of Bishop Peter Bartholome, St. Cloud Diocese; Father Joseph Guzdek; Pastor S.B. Swzniak; a matchbook from Con’s Hardware store, a list of donors and a statement from Lee Bank. There were also several copies of the Browerville Blade, a document of names with city officials on June 24, 1955: Mayor Conrad J. Kluza, Edward J. Woell, Joseph Poplinski and Robert Jonckowski, City Clerk Joseph F. John and City Treasurer John Gaida.
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Christ the King students earned recognition for their outstanding salesmanship abilities. They each sold over $200 in the recent wrapping paper fundraiser for the school. Those recognized were: Felicia Kuhnau, Nicole LePrince, Scott Lieser, Sarah Lucas and Kristin Brever.
75 Years Ago
November 24, 1949
PMA Committees which will administer the national farm program in local communities in Todd County for 1950 will be chosen at a series of election meetings to be held from November 28-December 2, William Heuer, the chairman of the county PMA committee, said today.
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Miss Lorraine Leverenz, a professional dramatization coach, arrived in Browerville last Monday to assist the commercial club in presenting the famous comedy, “Aunt Silly,” which will be presented at Paderewski Hall for the benefit of a community swimming pool. Miss Leverenz comes to Browerville highly recommended. She has had special training on this production by her booking agency, and is very enthusiastic on the prospects for a wonderful show.
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