Memories Gone By
News from Browerville's Past
25 Years Ago
October 4, 2001
“Gramps” Gordon Johnson of Clarissa was probably the proudest grandpa on this planet on Sunday afternoon as his grandson Tom Brady of the New England Patriots led the team to a 44 to 13 win over the undefeated Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts. Tommy is in his second year with the Patriots and found himself in the number two quarterback position behind his good friend Drew Bledsoe.
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The Browerville Knights of Columbus made generous donations to two worthwhile groups, using proceeds earned last April during the KC’s statewide Tootsie Roll sale. They gave $244.80 to the Browerville Special Olympics and $163.20 to the DAC to be used to buy a treadmill for their clients. Pictured: Debbie Olson and Craig Riske from the DAC, Joe Buhl and Roy Buhl of the KC’s, Jeremy Hoiland of the DAC, John Johnston, DAC Director, and Morgan Haste and Nick Strom representing the Special Olympics.
75 Years Ago
October 3, 1951
A joint meeting of the Browerville American Legion Post and Auxiliary will be held on Wednesday evening, October 3, at the city hall. Dr. Gardner will show some interesting films. Lunch will be served and all members are urged to attend. The meeting starts at 8 p.m.
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Frank L. King of Long Prairie, Todd County Chairman for U. S. Defense Bonds, announced that purchases of series E, F and G bonds in this country for the first three weeks of the drive totaled $4193 which is six percent of their quota.
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