Recollections
- Mar 17
- 2 min read
News from Eagle Bend's Past
25 Years Ago
March 21, 2001
On Thursday, March 22, an auction sale will close out the Eagle Bend business that for years was known as Engebretson Chevrolet and Engebretson Motor Company. Lloyd Engebretson started in the machinery business with Art Craig in 1945 in the garage now occupied by Maureen’s Ceramics. The building stood on the now vacant lot between Sir Anthony’s Restaurant and Bisel’s. In 1946, Engebretson bought the garage from Cliff Hansen and moved the Case dealership. In 1950, he started subletting Chevrolets from Wadena until he got a franchise.
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Where can you go for a delicious meal, entertainment, an inviting atmosphere and also be in the company of friends? The senior citizens of Eagle Bend and Clarissa know! Every day they join in for a meal at the senior nutrition site in Eagle Bend. And on special occasions, evening meals are held twice a month. This enables those that are busy through the day to unwind with a night of laughter, socialization and a great meal.
50 Years Ago
March 25, 1976
The Eagle Bend FFA chapter sent their General Livestock team to the District Contest held recently at Fargo. The team placed second following Staples with a team score of 1250. Eagle Bend’s team score was 1214. Royalton was third with a score of 1212. The members of the Eagle Bend team were Lee Young, Pat Peterson, Al Hess and Ron Pachan. Lee, Pat and Al will now compete in the State General Livestock contest held in April.
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The third grade art students of Elaine Butterfield spent the month of February constructing a model village of New Salem, Illinois. The children read about Abraham Lincoln in their social studies class, and learned that an important part of Lincoln’s life was spent in this small Illinois town.
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