Looking Back

News from Bertha and Hewitt's Pasts

25 Years Ago

October 11, 2000

Vicki Larson loves what she is doing. She must, she has been doing it for 10 years and is still going strong. She has owned and operated The Corner Market in Bertha since October 15, 1990. Vicki applied to the Small Business Management Course at Brainerd Technical College. She said at the time she was turned down flat. A week and a half later the program director called her with a plan. Vicki had to commit to going to college while working and raising seven children. Her classes would meet three nights a week for one quarter.

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Recently a letter arrived at the news office from Daniel Lindholm, Kansas City, Missouri. He has restored a 1937 Ford firetruck that originally belonged to the Bertha Fire Department. He included a photo of his pride and joy and was hoping to provide some history on the truck.

75 Years Ago

October 12, 1950

Bertha’s oldest lady was just marked with her 90th birthday. She is Mrs. Anna Lewis who celebrated the memorable occasion on Wednesday.

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Spanish America was the theme of the Women’s Club meeting held Monday evening. Decorations kept with the theme and chili and crackers were served following the program and business meeting.

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