Memories Gone By

News from Browerville's Past

25 Years Ago

July 12, 2001

Wade Johnson thinks that if he had gotten a chance to address neighbors’ concerns about his business expansion plans, they may have supported his bid for a conditional use permit to add slaughtering to his meat market business. But Johnson said the neighbors and officials at the zoning meeting didn’t listen to him. And, he said, two or three phone calls to County Commissioner Gary Feist to discuss the issue went unanswered and were not returned. Johnson wants to add a kill operation to his meat processing business which is located outside of Browerville on agricultural zoned land.

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Mary Kuhnau, Commander of VFW 8391 attended the VFW’s State Convention in Duluth, June 27-30, and had the honor of accepting an ‘All-State Commander Award’ on behalf of the Browerville VFW Post. Only 40 of these awards were given out this year. Previous Browerville award recipients were Dick Rech, Dick Dorash and Steve Wiersgalla.

75 Years Ago

July 12, 1951

Mr. and Mrs. Ruben Emard of Minneapolis have taken over Herb’s Place effective July 1. Mrs. Emard is the former Florence Carlson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Carlson of rural Browerville. The restaurant will now be known as “Bunny’s Place” with the same efficient courteous service being offered its patrons. In addition to soft drinks, candy, cigarettes, etc., Mr. and Mrs. Emard also serve hot lunches.

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Bill’s Market, formerly Kotula’s Store, now under the management of Wm. Brooks, will hold a grand opening on Friday and Saturday, July 14-15. In addition to many food bargains, free prizes will be given, and also there will be free coffee served all day Saturday. A dance will be held at the Knotty Pine Coliseum for everyone that evening. Read Mr. Brook’s ad on the back page of this issue.

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