Recollections
News from Eagle Bend's Past
25 Years Ago
June 4, 1997
Eagle Bend’s 1997 Memorial Day observance included the dedication of a monument that was placed in the Grand Army Republic’s (GAR) cemetery east of Eagle Bend. “This cemetery we stand in today was founded in 1886 by members of the GAR,” said Harlen Guse, Todd County Veterans Service Officer. “There are no records as to the exact date the first interment was made. I’m sure for as long as most of us can remember, Eagle Bend has held its Decoration or Memorial Day service on this spot.” For years, many people have called this the Legion Cemetery, as the care fell upon the Legion.
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Sisty Sailor and her sister Lorraine Hinrichsen have opened Sisty’s Greenhouse on the Sailor farm (formerly Carl Blombeck’s) located just south of Eagle Bend on County Road 3. Hinrichsen had a greenhouse at Blue Earth and has 15 years of experience in the business. Sisty’s greenhouse features all kinds of beautiful flowers-from hanging baskets and mixed flowers in planters to bedding plants.
50 Years Ago
June 1, 1972
Four members of the class of 1972 received scholarship awards at the graduation exercise which was held Friday evening, May 26. They were: Arlene Franson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Franson; Ron Housman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Houseman; Sheryl Dittman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Dittman; and Mark Jackson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Jackson.
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An article by Eva M. Schroeder of Eagle Bend is featured in the current issue of Farm Wife News, a national publication for rural women.