Memories Gone By
News from Browerville's Past
25 Years Ago
March 27, 1997
Horseshoe Lake Campground has been in existence for over 30 years, though few people are aware of it because it has not been in operation since the early 1970s. But if Jeff Legus, the new owner of the property located on the east side of the lake has his way, 40 new campsites will open this May-in time for the fishing season. Legus purchased the property on February 28 from the Loven Family and has filed an application with the Planning and Zoning Commission to construct 20 tent sites and 20 sites for recreational vehicles.
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Christ the King students competed in a Catholic school spelling bee at St. Mary’s School in Alexandria on March 15. Danny Determan, second grade, won third place overall by spelling “carnival.”
75 Years Ago
March 29, 1947
More than 150 interested sportsmen of Browerville and surrounding territory attended the meeting Tuesday night at the City Hall. Bob Bentz, club president, presided over the meeting. At a previous meeting, it was decided to inaugurate a crow shooting contest to be sponsored by the Browerville Community Sportsmen Club. Roman Iten and Al Poplinski were chosen captains for the big event. The contest, which closes July 1, carries with it a penalty for the losing side whose obligation it will be to provide a steak dinner for the winners.
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Spud Simonson has accepted a part-time position as a clerk at the local post office, beginning his new duties this week. The vacancy was made following the resignation of Leo Atcher, now employed at the Todd County Dairy Cooperative Dry Milk Plant.