Memories Gone By

News from Browerville's Past

25 Years Ago

June 8, 2000

Gabriel Farago has a vision. He wants to bring back the big ballroom at Horseshoe Lake and “blow them out of the water and show rural Minnesota just what can be done. I plan to feature the best of local bands and bring in international artists to play honking, kicking country and classic rock and roll,” said Gabriel. This is not just a pipe dream but a carefully planned investment by an experienced music entrepreneur who brings with him years of performing in the music business with some of the biggest names in country western music.

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Commencement for the Browerville High School Class of 2000 were held on Sunday, May 28, for 63 graduates. Opening remarks were given by Michael Woeste and Andrew Stevens. Rawney Thompson gave the Student Commencement Address and Closing Remarks were given by Andrea Geraets.

75 Years Ago

June 8, 1950

The plans are nearly completed! Everyone for miles around Browerville is already excited! Browerville’s third annual Dairy Day, June 20, is nearly here. Be sure you and your whole family take time on Tuesday, June 20, away from your regular round of calender events for a very special day spent entirely in Browerville celebrating with your friends and neighbors. People from miles around attend this interesting, fun-packed event. Plans have been made for every minute of your time to be spent in a way which will be most enjoyable to you and long remembered by all.

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Last Sunday, the local OTW team traveled to Parkers Prairie and took home a 6 to 1 win with the local team collecting 15 hits while Archie Mace held the Parkers boys to four hits. The Browerville batters pounded out six doubles and one triple. Browerville had Archie on the mound and Bud Meyman behind the bat. This was Bud’s first OTW game and he did a very good job.

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