The Brainerd Public Utilities Commission indicated today that it will consider three sites other than the recommended area on Buffalo Hills Lane for Construction of a new water and light department facility.
30 years ago (1978)
Brainerd won six of seven matches against visiting Willmar to get its girls tennis season off to a flying start. In number one singles Leesha Flanagan came through for Brainerd with a 6-3, 6-2 win over Jill Lewis.
40 years ago (1968)
Supermarket special
¥ Ground beef, 49¢ pound.
¥ Bananas 10¢ pound.
¥ Grade A eggs, 2 dozen, 49¢.
¥ Red or green grapes, 19¢ pound.
¥ Butternut coffee, 2 pounds can, $1.19.
60 years ago (1948)
G. W. Chadbourne, Brainerd insurance man, observed the 40th anniversary as a representative of the Aetna Fire Group.
80 years ago (1928)
Riddles
¥ Why did the pine tree pine?
Because it saw the weeping willow weep.
¥ What four letters in the alphabet would frighten a thief? O.I.C.U.
¥ What has to be taken of you before it can be given to you?
Your photograph.
100 years ago (1908)
Eleanor - I understand that Grace and Arthur were about the softest couple that were ever married in this town.
Carolyn - I should say so! Why, they were so soft their friends boiled the rice before they threw it at them.
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