Recollections
News from Eagle Bend's Past
25 Years Ago
May 14, 1997
1997 is proving to be a busy year for members of the Minnesota National Guard. Twice in the past four months, Governor Arne Carlson has ordered them into action. In January they were sent to help northwestern Minnesota dig itself out of massive snowdrifts. As the record snowfall melted, once again the Guards were mobilized, this time to help with flood control along the Red River. Specialist E4 Arlen Johnson, Eagle Bend, has been involved in both catastrophes. He’s been with the National Guard for the past 12 years. Staff Sergeant E6 Ron Miller, Bertha, was involved in the flood disaster relief. Miller, originally from Clarissa, is a 10-year veteran of the Marines and has five years in the guards. Both are members of Company C, 142nd Engineers Construction Battalion HV based at Camp Ripley.
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Marion Massmann, owner of Sir Anthony’s Cafe in Eagle Bend received the Golder Butter Knife Award from Glen Thompson, Chairman of the Todd County American Dairy Association, and Debbie Clasemann, ADA Secretary. The award is given to recognize a cafe that serves only real dairy products.
50 Years Ago
May 11, 1972
An Appreciation Day, honoring Mrs. Jess (Martha) Roach, former English teacher, and librarian at the Eagle Bend High School, will be held Sunday, June 25, at the Eagle Bend High School Auditorium.
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Congratulations to Bruce Oftedahl, son of Mr. and Mrs. Halvor Oftedahl, on being selected to receive the State Farmer Degree by the Minnesota Association of the Future Farmers of America.