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Wednesday, August 29, 2007








This was Brainerd
AUGUST 29
20 years ago (1987)

Steve Stoxen defended his Men's Club championship by shooting a 73 to win his third title. Alice Benson won her first women's club championship, shooting a 92 in match play competition.

30 years ago (1977)

Fifty-four of the original 119 graduates of the Washington High School Class of 1927 met at Madden's Inn, Wednesday evening, Aug. 3, for their 50th class reunion.

40 years ago (1967)

The Brainerd city government will receive slightly more than $67,000 and the Brainerd School District about $98,000 next year under the new state aid plan of the sales tax law.

60 years ago (1947)

Approximately $2,800 in new equipment, including Dictaphones for the commercial department, have been added at Brainerd Junior College. Approximately 150 students had enrolled at the college as of today.

80 years ago (1927)

Final scores have been recorded at the new Elks Home bowling alley. C.C. Van Essen came through with a 219 count on Saturday.

100 years ago (1907)

Hello. Are you going to attend the Labor Day dance at Gardner's Hall on Sept. 2? If not, you will miss the best time of your life and no mistake. Music by Graham's Full Orchestra.









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