Memories Gone By
News from Browerville's Past
25 Years Ago
January 28, 1999
Kathryn Gresser is a name that property owners in Todd County have been familiar with for years. She has held the office of county treasurer since 1974. In February of 1998, the Todd County board voted to join a number of other counties throughout Minnesota in combining the offices of auditor and treasurer. Gresser decided to run for the new office of auditor/treasurer.
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The public auction held Sunday at the Vet’s Club was a huge success, raising more funds than expected for worthwhile community projects. The auction was sponsored by the VFW Post 8391 and Auxiliary and the items sold were donated by businesses and others in the Todd County area. Pictured was Col. Al Wessel calling for bids on the POW-MIA tee shirt. Other items included sporting goods, clothing, tools and a variety of other items. The crowd had a good time bidding, visiting and staying out of the cold. Sue Wiersgalla of the Auxiliary said after the auction that it was “fantastic—a super, super fundraiser.”
75 Years Ago
January 27, 1949
The annual meeting of the Browerville Farmers Shipping Association will be held at St. Peter’s Church basement on Saturday, March 5. The following offices are to be filled at this time: manager, president, vice president and two directors. Closing date for filing is February 23. File with Ed Friauf, manager.
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The Golden Gloves elimination boxing exhibition for district two will be held at the Brainerd Armory on the evenings of January 26-29 at 8 p.m. each evening. A total of 40 boxers will try for top honors. Representing Browerville in the competition will be Ken Hegarty at 165 lbs., Eddie Sobota at 119 lbs., and Bob Grewe at 112 lbs. Clarissa will be represented by Wayne Burns, 145 lbs. and Duane Hervey at 136 lbs.