JUNE 23
20 years ago (2002)
The Brainerd VFW team won four games last week as they swept two double-headers. They defeated Sauk Rapids 11-1 and 12-11 on June 18, then shut out Little Falls 8-0 and 3-0. Brainerd's Paul Erickson had seven hits against Sauk Rapids, and Nate Webber and Brandon Owen got the pitching wins.
30 years ago (1992)
Union members aren't the only ones who stick together. When the railroad machinists union struck the freight railroad CSX last night, BN Railroad and 40 other freight carriers shut down in solidarity. So the BN shops here were empty today, bringing freight to a halt nationwide and perhaps spurring Congress to act.
40 years ago (1982)
Twenty years of protests and legal maneuvers couldn't prevent the fluoridation of Brainerd's water supply, but last week the shortage of the chemical did the job. The lack of fluoride is a world-wide situation and may last for months. Long-time fluoride foe Irene Johnson was ecstatic, saying, “that's the best news I've heard in a long time.”
60 years ago (1962)
(Adv.) Only 6 G.I.'s, and they had to hold off the whole German Army! Now playing at the Brainerd Theatre, see “Hell is for Heroes,” starring Steve McQueen, Bobby Darin, Fess Parker, Harry Guardino, Nick Adams, and introducing Bob Newhart. Hurry, ends tonight.
80 years ago (1942)
The Brainerd Jaycees are sponsoring a fund raising dance for Naval Relief at the Spotlite in Nisswa on June 26. Manager Ray Bang says Bob Harris and his band will provide the music, with all proceeds going to the fund. The band will also furnish a complete floor show featuring several acts.
100 years ago (1922)
A fine evening following the afternoon rain drew a large crowd to Gregory Park for the Municipal Band's weekly concert. The 90-minute program drew great applause. Increasing numbers of cars were parked along all four streets bordering the park, and added to the applause by furiously honking their horns.
8/46: First shipment of iron ore on the Cuyuna Range from the Kennedy Mine.
27/46: People in the Northern Pacific Railroad depot waiting area, circa 1910. Source: 'Out of the Woods, A Pictorial History of The Brainerd Lakes Area', Published by The Brainerd Daily Dispatch. Copyright 1994.
28/46: Chicago Tavern on Gilbert Lake circa 1938-1943. Dancing and food. Al LaBarre was the owner. Source: 'Out of the Woods, A Pictorial History of The Brainerd Lakes Area' published by The Brainerd Daily Dispatch. Copyright 1994.
29/46: State Champion was this Brainerd amateur baseball team of 1894, which later saw two of those players advance to the major leagues. Pictured here are (front row) Frary, catcher; Phyle, rf-pit.; Howe, pit., rf; C. McCarthy, 1st; (middle row) Burgum, shortstop, W.P. Buckley, manager; Hill; 3rd; (back row) W. McCarthy, cf; Blandy, lf; Warner, 2nd. Source: 'Brainerd Minnesota 1871 - 1971'. Reproduced from the Centennial Edition of the Brainerd Daily Dispatch. Copyright 1971.
35/46: Brainerd Fire Department. Dispatch archives
36/46: W.E. Lively, the hustling Maxwell auto dealer, has sold a Maxwell to Joseph Johnson. Pictured is a Maxwell Mascotte Touring 1911 by Lars-Göran Lindgren Sweden - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1526033
37/46: This truck belonged to Silas Hall's Transfer Line just after World War I. It was used for hauling freight from the NP (Northern Pacific Railroad) depot to stores around town as well as for other kinds of moving. The picture was taken in front of the railroad freight office. Before the truck, Silas Hal used teams of horses and wagons which he kept at 415 Main (now Washington Street). Source: Brainerd Minnesota 1871 - 1971. Reproduced from the Centennial Edition of the Brainerd Daily Dispatch.
38/46: The 1916 Brainerd police force, pictured here, included the following men: The plain clothes men at either end were Jack Brandt (left) and Ted Nesheim; (front row, left to right) Charles Varner, chief, and Tom Templeton. (Rear, left to right) Erick Graff, Hans Saude and August Swanson. Source: Brainerd Minnesota 1871 - 1971. Reproduced from the Centennial Edition of the Brainerd Daily Dispatch.
39/46: This building at Seventh and Laurel, still a well-known landmark in Brainerd, was the home of the Citizen's State Bank, from 1909 to 1927, when the bank then moved to quarters across the street. This picture was taken in 1913. Source: Brainerd Minnesota 1871 - 1971. Reproduced from the Centennial Edition of the Brainerd Daily Dispatch.
40/46: The "fill" grounds skating rink, located near Franklin Junior High School, winter of 1938-39. Source: 'Out of the Woods, A Pictorial History of The Brainerd Lakes Area', Published by The Brainerd Daily Dispatch. Copyright 1994.
41/46: 60 years ago (1959) (Photo) Robert Dobson, 15, is interested in how long he can keep a kite aloft. He launched a kite at 3 p.m. yesterday near the court house and it's still flying despite a near disaster when a truck caught the kite string. The weatherman says it will remain windy today. Photo illustration, Metro Creative Graphics, Inc.
42/46: Brainerd Dispatch archives
43/46: The state hospital campus on Highway 18.
44/46: Santa takes a ride during a Christmas parade in downtown Brainerd.
45/46: Children crowd around Santa during downtown Brainerd Christmas festivities.
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