Recollections
News from Eagle Bend's Past
25 Years Ago
December 10, 1997
Eagle Bend has a new business. Paul and Ed Pudwill have recently opened Eagle Valley Glass in the former Eagle Enterprise building. Eagle Valley Glass is a complete glass shop with the exception of vehicle windshields. They can also do specialty work such as glass table tops, fancy cut mirrors and even fish tanks. In addition, the new business will custom make insulated vinyl window units.
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Twila Piepho was surrounded by Christmas crafts last weekend. She’s selling out her dolls and lacy bunnies and getting into larger wooden indoor and outdoor Christmas decorations. She will be holding an open house through December 14 at her residence west of Eagle Bend.
50 Years Ago
December 14, 1972
Saturday, December 16, will be a busy day in Eagle Bend, as three events sponsored by the Commercial Club will take place. Shortly after the drawing has been held, another yearly event takes place, word has been received from the North Pole that Santa Claus will be making an early trip to Eagle Bend. He is scheduled to arrive at approximately 2:30 p.m. to visit the children. Santa will be handing out goodies provided by the Commercial Club on Main Street near the Jack Brousseau building between 2:30 and 3 p.m.
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Bruce Eckel placed second in the District FFA Cow Clipping Contest held on Tuesday, December 5, at Eagle Bend. Bruce scored 83 points. The winner, Keith Loarny of the Little Falls chapter, had 83.5 points.
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