Brainerd residents traveling to the annual meeting this week of the Brainerd Lakes Area Development Corp. at Breezy Point enjoyed a scenic treat. Trees in gorgeous fall colors lined Highway 25. The leaves have never been more colorful.
30 years ago (1978)
Paul Flatley, ex-Minnesota Viking, will be keynote speaker for the 1978 Brainerd Area United Way victory dinner. This year's goal is $90,600.
40 years ago (1968)
Henry Nolan, 910 Fir Street, Brainerd, hooked a 12 pound 12 ounce northern at Pelican Lake on a Bomber Lure.
60 years ago (1948)
Members of the Brainerd Volture 40 & 8 installed officers of the American Legion Post at Motley last night. George Sweet served as installing officer in charge of the Brainerd team. The team was composed of Dan Sande, Hans Holm, LeRoy Best, E.C. Parsons, Robert Anderson and John Aiton.
80 years ago (1928)
Pay day specials:
¥ Campbell's tomato soup, 3 cans, 23¢.
¥ Oranges, 29¢ dozen.
¥ Potato sausage, 15¢ pound.
¥ Picnic ham, 23¢ pound.
¥ Pot roast, 22¢ pound.
¥ Apples, 25¢, 7 pounds.
100 years ago (1908)
Local news:
¥ Ed Koop is getting along nicely since his operation for appendicitis Friday night.
¥ Cash paid for potatoes and oats at O'Brien's.
¥ Mann's grocery store will be removed tomorrow from its present location into the Cale building on 7th Street.
- Compiled by Bob Turcotte
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