25 years ago: Perham hospital board seeks bids to tear down St. James

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-Lorin Smalley Jordan was named valedictorian for 1963. Named salutatorian was Herman Kading. Lorin has a straight “A” average for his four years of high school and is a finalist in the National Merit Scholarship test.

-John Knight, PHS industrial arts instructor, was elected secretary of the Western Industrial Arts club at Moorhead College Saturday.

-Mike Mistelske, tenth grader at PHS, received a blue ribbon for his exhibit at the regional Science Fair held at Concordia College. He is also an alternate to the state Science Fair.

Thursday, April 25, 1963, Perham Enterprise Bulletin

-Photo: The New York Mills FFA Meats team, Arlo Thompson, Bob Dumont and LeRoy Haavig, took first in the region meet. Previously placing first also was the General Livestock team and Forestry team.

-The Class of 1943 plans a 20-year class reunion and the 1953 class plans a 10-year reunion. The 20-year reunion is set for July 6th and the 10-year on July 26.

-New officers elected for the Parent-Teacher Ass’n are Reuben Olsen as the new president, John Martinson is vice president, Mrs. Ed Hendrickx is treasurer and Mrs. Martin Kumpula is secretary.

Thursday, April 25, 1963, New York Mills Herald

25 Years Ago

-Incumbent John Bauck and newcomers Bill Pawlowski, Wanda Kupferschmid, Cathy Batman and Joan Happel have filed for a seat on the Perham-Dent School Board. Three positions are open.

-Tom Seifert, son of Gerald and Cindi Seifert of Fargo, has been awarded Boy Scouts Highest Award, the Eagle. His grandparents are Wilbert and Wilma Rinas of Dent and Ludwig and Irene Seifert of Perham.

-The Perham Hospital Board will be looking at bids for the cost of tearing the old St. James Building down. St. James was built in 1902 by the Franciscan Sisters, with Dr. Brabec a driving force.

Thursday, April 21, 1988, Perham Enterprise Bulletin

-Two people, Ray Tisdell and Carol Benson, filed for three-year terms on the school board. Tisdell is an incumbent up for re-election. Board member John Mindermann did not file.

-Todd VanErp, a student at NYM High School has been selected by a panel of nine English teachers serving as judges to receive a trophy at the First Annual High School Writer – McDonald’s Awards program.

-Photo: Students at Deer Creek Elementary School know it’s springtime when the Jahnkes pick up their baby chicks at the post office and Randy Jahnke, a fourth grader, brings the chicks and shows his upcoming 4-H project.

Thursday, April 21, 1988, New York Mills Herald

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25 years ago: PACC holds ‘Acres of Auction’ giant fundraiser

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-Charles Grover of Dent is one who will head the cast of Moorhead State College’s presentation of “A Thurber Carnival.”

-The Perham Pirates are looking for a new manager as Jack Wilcox will not be available for the job. Rumors are that Don Burgau will accept the job.

-Frank “Tuffy” Ferguson wants friends to know that any report of his death is premature. It was another gentleman that collapsed and died on a street in Perham Tuesday.

Thursday, April 11, 1963, Perham Enterprise Bulletin

-Photo: Mr. and Mrs. Carl Jaaska were honored at an open house at their home in celebration of their 50th Anniversary. Carl and Sanna Hemming were married April 4 at the John Ketomaki farm home.

-Gust Bachmann has been appointed manager of the Gedney Pickle Co. plant in New York Mills.

-The new Trinity parsonage will be dedicated at special services Sunday, April 21, followed by an open house. There will be special music by the choir and a vocal solo by Mrs. Milo Vaughn.

Thursday, April 11, 1963, New York Mills Herald

25 Years Ago

-A giant all-day auction, being called “Acres of Auction,” is being held Saturday, June 18 as a big fund raiser for the Perham Area Community Center. Donations are being sought for the auction.

-Photo: Pinewood Derby winners from the recent racing night held by the Perham Cub Scout Pack included Steven Altstadt 1st, Chris Herman 2nd and Tony Doll 3rd.

-Five Perham Senior High people: Mark Schultz, KathyPaavola, Missy Walk, Judie Ramsey and Andrea Greiff and five Junior High finished in the top 10% of the Jamestown College Test.

Thursday, April 7, 1988, Perham Enterprise Bulletin

-For the first time since the 1890s, New York Mills is without a retail pharmacy, following the sale of J&L Drug on Friday.

-Megan Minten is proud to announce the birth of her new brother, Adam Stephen, on March 11. His proud parents are Steve and Jeanette Minten of New York Mills.

-Second Lt. David L. Weniger, son of Mr. and Mrs. William J. Weniger of Bluffton, has graduated from U.S. Air Force pilot training and has received his silver wings.

Thursday, April 7, 1988, New York Mills Herald

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50 years ago: New ordinance says in-town dogs must be tied

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-Monday was the start of enforcement of the Ordinance requiring all dogs to be tied in the Village limits. Dogs running at large will be impounded, according to Floyd Heidorn, dog catcher.

-Mr. and Mrs. Julius Krogman celebrated their 66th Anniversary Sunday. It was also the 93rd birthday of Mr. Krogman.

-Mac Tobkin, Gorman Township farmer, was recently named supervisor of the East Otter Tail Soil and Water Conservation District. He edged out Arnold Rosen by three votes.

Thursday, April 4, 1963, Perham Enterprise Bulletin

-The New York Mills Public Schools will close this Friday, April 5, for spring vacation. They will re-open Tuesday, April 16.

-Photo: The New York Mills FFA General Livestock team took first a region and will go on to state. Team members were Allan Haapassari, Gary Koennicke, Fred Ely and Roger Vait. Their instructor was Mr. Gene Kjellberg.

-Mr. and Mrs. Ray Paaso and Mr. and Mrs. James Perala, all of Duluth, each had a baby daughter born April 2nd. Grandparents are Mrs. Elizabeth Olsen and Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Perala, all of N.Y. Mills, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Paaso of Duluth.

Thursday, April 4, 1963, New York Mills Herald

25 Years Ago

-Rising newsprint and postage costs will force the Perham Enterprise to raise the price of a newspaper, the first since 1985. Counter copies will now cost 50 cents each.

-The attempt by Otter Tail Township to withdraw from the Perham Hospital District is now in the hands of District Court Judge John Valen.

-If the hospital could be described in medical terms it was on the “critical” list two years ago and its prognosis was “guarded.” Today it is in “fair” condition with excellent chances for recovery. (Written by Chuck Johnson, editor).

Thursday, March 31, 1985, Perham Enterprise Bulletin

-The New York Mills High School band earned a superior rating in district competition on the eve of its trip to Florida. In contrast to the warm weather they will encounter in Florida, the band had to contend with a late-season snowstorm as they waited for buses to arrive.

-Marsha Curtis, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roger and Gloria Curtis, is performing in London, England with a show choir from the U of M, Crookston campus.

-An After Prom Party will follow this year’s prom. Participants will be transported to the YMCA in Fergus Falls where they can use all facilities, including the swimming pool.

Thursday, March 31, 1988, New York Mills Herald

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50 years ago: Perham landmark nearly lost in fire

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-Phil Braufman, a Perham businessman for over 32 years, closed the doors of his dry goods store for the last time. He has leased the building to Wally Krueger who will move his Gamble Store stock into the location.

-Perham almost lost one of its old landmarks when the section crew’s building caught fire. Perham Fire Department made short work of the blaze.

-Dan and Edward Paulbeck of Plentywood, Montana came to visit at the Bernard Palubicki home. Kenny Nelson, student at Notre Dame University, will spend his semester break with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Nelson.

Perham Enterprise Bulletin, January 31, 1963

-The 1962-63 basketball team will be Dave Amberg, Don Mischke, Duane Bernu, Pete Perna, Roger Keskitalo, Duane Dorow, Wayne Amberg, Ron Fineberg, John Klinnert, Tom Karvonen, Russ Genoch, and Ricky Anderson. Coach is Carl Backstrom and Steve Pollard is manager.

-The Minnesota Highway Department officials say: If you must abandon your car on a state highway, do NOT lock your vehicle. This allows the snowplow drivers to move the vehicle off the highway without damage.

-Funeral services have been held for Edla Hildren, Mrs. Nilo Smith, John Cichy, Mrs. Fred Windels and Selma Lydia Ruikka.

New York Mills Herald, January 31, 1963

25 years ago

-[Photo] Gracie Schoeneberger was presented a medallion thanking her for the 50 years of service she has given to the Perham Public Library, by Perham Mayor Terry Karkela.

-Athletes participating in fall varsity sports at Perham High School compiled an overall grade point average of 3.028.

-Local fans had the opportunity to pour forth their adulation for Minnesota Twins members Kirby Puckett and Dan Gladden last week as the two visited the area. Homer Hankies came into play once again as the two were introduced.

Perham Enterprise Bulletin, January 28, 1988

-Among a number of services available for public use at the new public library is a computer and software supplied by the Vikings Library System.

-Julie Buerkle took first place in the girls’ 12- and 13-year-old division during the New York Mills Hoop Shoot contest.

-The students from this area named to the Concordia College Dean’s Honor list are: Marylee Legried with a 4.0 average, Rebecca Ehnert, and Kathleen Vedell, all of New York Mills, and Mary Zeise of Deer Creek.

New York Mills Herald, January 28, 1988

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50 years ago: 1,500 receive polio vaccine

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-[Photo] Harry Hofland literally pulled in this 9 1/2 pound walleye from Little Pine. As he was pulling in the fish, the hook broke and Harry had to grab it with his hand to get it into the house. With him are Tom Pawlowski and Scott Hofland.

-Walt Hughes, owner of the Skogmo Department Store will be installed as the new president of the Chamber of Commerce.

-The weather wasn’t conducive to a large crowd at the Knights of Columbus derby on Little Pine Lake. The temperature was 10 below zero with a 25-mile per hour NW wind. That had the 400 anglers using handwarmers or huddling in their cars.

Perham Enterprise Bulletin, January 17, 1963

-Nearly 1,500 persons braved the elements to get their second dose of polio vaccine. Mrs. Helen Muckala was in charge of the distribution and is shown handing the little cup with the vaccine laced sugar cube to her husband Jerry.

-Jim Larson Ford announces its appointment as the franchised Jeep Dealer. Come see the new Jeep pickups and wagons and have coffee and doughnuts on us.

-Steam clouds have been raised all about the community from automobiles and smoke stacks during the week of sub-zero temperatures. The lowest reading here was 29 below zero early Monday morning.

New York Mills Herald, January 17, 1963

25 years ago

-Polar Explorer Ann Bancroft will be headlining winter classes for the Perham-Dent Community Ed program. She is the only woman to make it to the North Pole by dog sled, traveling with the Will Steger expedition.

-The City of Perham is considering hiring an economic developer who would work to help promote business and jobs in the city.

-[Photo] Shoveling snow was a familiar sight Tuesday, as the first major winter storm blanketed our area. Elain Kadow and her sister Jo Sanders, who is here from Arizona for a month, are clearing the Kadow driveway.

Perham Enterprise Bulletin, January 14, 1988

-Approximately 60 people showed up last Saturday to help move the public library to its new location. Librarian Margie Hart said “we were done within two hours, well ahead of the start of the Vikings game.”

-Court proceedings began in St. Paul Tuesday against 17 people arrested in connection with a drug raid near New York Mills last October.

-[Photo] Kendal Koehler and Kari Salo represented New York Mills as members of the Wadena all-tournament girls’ basketball team.

New York Mills Herald, January 14, 1988

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25 years ago: Three narrowly escape carbon monoxide poisoning

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-Driver, 85, Hits Semi… And Lives! The driver of the 1955 Ford pickup was Ed Gow of Dent. The pickup hit the left rear side of the semi and bounced off the rear tires. The pickup was badly damaged on the front right side and the driver was unhurt but dazed.

-Charlie and Theodore Matz, 88 year old twin brothers, held birthday celebrations Sunday at the Charles Matz home.

-[Photo] Two nice sized Northerns were speared Monday by Paul Lewis on Big Pine Lake. The two were 15 and 10 pounds apiece. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis display the two northerns.

Perham Enterprise Bulletin, December 20, 1962

-Due to an unfortunate error in determining the number of “W’s” in the Karvonen and Son contest, a new drawing will have to take place. Earl Tumberg won with 84 “Ws”, but other contestants proved that there were 85.

-Among the more than 7,000 people taking part in the Allis-Chalmers airlift to the Land of Power on the three-day expense paid trip to Milwaukee were Jacob Perala, Ed Hendrickx, George Rader and Martin Minten.

-Strictly Fresh: The older a man gets, the farther he had to walk to school as a boy. Some say if smart aleck children were made to smart in the right places, it would cure the problem.

New York Mills Herald, December 20, 1962

25 years ago

-Life has turned into a ‘waiting game’ for Don Aitken, as he awaits a heart that can be used to replace his own diseased heart. He has undergone open heart surgery twice since 1982 and now needs a transplant.

-Ron Kawlewski, son of Edna Kawlewski of Richville, has been named to the 1987 Academic All-State Football team. He was also recently named to the All-Heart O’Lakes team as a strong safety.

-[Photo] Santa Claus (Nathan Dinnel) and Mrs. Claus (Kristine Klinnert) provided entertainment for the packed auditorium last week as the Perham Elementary presented their play.

Perham Enterprise Bulletin, December 17, 1987

-Three people narrowly escaped being suffocated as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning December 11th. The three, from Golden Valley, Minn., were staying at the home of Evert Maki when they were overcome. One of the three realized something was wrong in the morning when the other two would not move. She got out of the house and the fire department was called.

-New York Mills Lions Club presented a check to the library board. The check represents the last payment of the $12,000 pledged by the club to help finance the new library.

-The three goals of the Peace Corps are: to transfer technology, to transfer culture, to teach people here about the countries in which the volunteers serve. “The third goal is probably the most important,” said Mark Klinnert, who is now in his 3rd year as a volunteer.

New York Mills Herald, December 17, 1987

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50 years ago: 3,500 area residents receive polio vaccines

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-Sabin type I oral polio vaccine was received by 3,500 area residents at a recent clinic. Donating their services were doctors Bigler and Bigler and Warner and Schoeneberger and pharmacists William Kemper and Rich Bucholz.

-Smalley Smiles: There hasn’t been enough ice on most lakes to cool a glass for a martini. Numerous reports of trees budding, dandelions and violets in bloom have been received. Anyway, more than 25 golfers were out playing the local course.

-At the regular meeting of the chamber of commerce President Frank Adamczyk congratulated Mayor Royal Arvig and the Village Council on the new street lighting and Frank Sahli for his 23 years of service as Municipal Liquor Store Manager.

Perham Enterprise Bulletin, December 6, 1962

-Lloyd’s Lanes, located in their new building on the east side of town will observe its grand opening on December 8 and 9, says proprietor Lloyd Dreyer.

-“Bud’s Supper Club” will be opening during this month reports Mr. and Mrs. Duane Frost. They will specialize in charcoal broiled steaks and in all types of seafoods.

-Among twelve Concordia students selected to appear in Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities is Miss Jacqueline Morstad of New York Mills.

New York Mills Herald, December 6, 1962

25 years ago

-The trial of Willys Ojala, for the murders of Steven and Janice Mursu, ended before it started, as Ojala pleaded guilty to one count of first-degree murder and one count of second-degree murder in Otter Tail County District Court Monday.

-The fundraiser for the Perham Area Community Center has reached $1.255 million leaving $195,000 left to go to reach the group’s goal of $1.45 million.

-Area ice fishermen are on “hold” as lakes refuse to freeze due to mild winter. Freeze up hasn’t come for some lakes, others have sporadic ice conditions, and there are some that have frozen but winds have reopened them.

Perham Enterprise Bulletin, December 3, 1987

-The marijuana-growing operation near New York Mills, raided by law enforcement officers in late October, has turned out to be what was apparently the largest of a number of such enterprises operated by a drug ring. After an upgrade the actual amount seized was 48 tons with an estimated value of $192 million.

-Monica G. Diaz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edi Dombrowski of New York Mills, has received the silver wings of an Army aviator. She is a 1981 graduate of New York Mills High School.

-Gary and Cassandra Robinson are happy to announce the arrival of their new children from Colombia, South America: Monica, age 10; Gilberto, age 8; and Tatiana, age 6. They were welcomed home by their sisters and brother: Vera, Anna, Diana, Kathryn and Matthew.

New York Mills Herald, December 3, 1987

Compiled by Harriet Mattfeld

50 years ago: Ottertail man bags a big lynx

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-F.P. Sahli, manager of the Perham Municipal Liquor Store system since its inception in 1939, retired Friday. Gary Jones, a village employee, will be the new manager.

-Dennis Drummond, standout Perham Yellowjacket center, was named to the 1962 All-State High School football team. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Drummond of Perham. Honorable mentions were Bob Wilkowski, Pat Brady, Frank Weis and Ed Winjum.

-[Photo] How would you like to tangle with this “cat”? The big lynx was bagged by Alfred Alberts of Ottertail while hunting near Blackduck.

Perham Enterprise Bulletin, November 29, 1962

-[Photo] Ashbel Koller of California sent this photo of the New York Mills Herald crew around 1916 or 1917. Shown are Ashbel Kollar, assistant editor; Edward O. Qualey, editor in Chief; and Freddie Bachland, chief engineer. The Herald was located in the basement of the First State Bank building.

-During the current Christmas season New York Mills business places, through the Civic and Commerce Ass’n, will be giving away free prizes every Saturday afternoon.

-November Baptisms – Son of Mr. and Mrs. Duane Milbrandt, given the name of Gregory Lee; and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Tumberg, who was named Ilene Diane.

New York Mills Herald, November 29, 1962

25 years ago

-Penni Pier was the winner in the recent Voice of Democracy Contest, sponsored by the Perham VFW and Auxiliary. Other winners were Rose Stafki, 2nd; Priscilla Wippich, 3rd and also 3rd was Kristin Kaluza.

-[Ad] Boss of the Perham Enterprise [Mike Parta] turns 40 on November 28.

-The downtown stoplight was scheduled to be operating again this week after being wiped out by a semi turning towards Tuffy’s that hit the pole and control box on the corner near Co-op Oil.

Perham Enterprise Bulletin, November 26, 1987

-17 people, 16 men and 1 woman, arrested in the raid on a marijuana farm last month pleaded not guilty at the U.S. Court in St. Paul.

-Three New York Mills girls will see extensive action as Concordia faces NDSU in a battle of cross town rivals Friday. Dana Patsie will be helping NDSU while on the Concordia side will be Mary Lee Legried and Becky Ehnert.

-A chili supper benefit for Trent (Pete) Neva, the Pequot Lakes football player injured in New York Mills is scheduled for Dec. 1. “I believe I’ll walk again,” stated Trent, “and if I do not I will also accept that as God’s will.”

New York Mills Herald, November 26, 1987

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25 years ago: Hunter mistakes beef cows for deer, kills 3

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-Otto Dochow, 57, a Vergas farmer, was fatally injured when the tractor and loader he was driving overturned. He was working on the C.T. Bylander farm at the time.

-A rabid skunk which got into the barn on the Charley Peach farm in Star Lake Township caused the loss of three calves. Now four members of the Peach family are taking the Pasteur treatment against rabies. Skunk was not captured.

-A new asbestos shingle roof, replacing a 30 year old tile roof, went on St. Henry’s Catholic Church, according to Father N. Kraemer, the church’s pastor.

Perham Enterprise Bulletin, November 15, 1962

-On Sunday, Dec. 2nd, if you live in the New York Mills area and care about your health – you will swallow two drops of liquid on a sugar limp. The liquid will be Sabin oral polio vaccine.

-Ralph Perala, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Perala, was honored at Edwards Air Force Base by NASA for having served with the space agency for twenty years.

-A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Thompson on November 8. She will be named Daidre Dee. They have three other daughters, Deborah, Denise and Deena.

New York Mills Herald, November 15, 1962

25 years ago

-The path to recovery for two victims of the Quadrant steam accident a year ago have taken different directions. Plant Manager Gene Steinbach was able to return to work after several months. Stan Marotz has continuing problems and is not back to work.

-[Photo] Where We Want To Be – A team of happy faces greeted the Perham fans as volleyball tri-captains Megan Thomas, Tammy Riepe and Heidi Meyer accepted the District 23 championship trophy.

-[Photo] Joe Wasche Jr. came up with this nice 10 point buck. The buck had an unusual rack, known as a basket rack, but he also had a stainless steel broadhead sticking out of his nose. An archer had apparently shot him but it was not a kill shot.

Perham Enterprise Bulletin, November 12, 1987

-Ken Romann, who raises beef on his farm about 1 1/2 miles east of Big Pine Lake, found himself an instant buyer for 3 head of beef Saturday when a deer hunter mistook his registered Herefords for deer and shot 3 of them. The hunter came to the house and confessed the deed.

-Eagles Win! The New York Mills Eagles girls volleyball team rolled through district 24 competition and captured the championship.

-[Photo] Each year at the Deer Creek Elementary School the students have their weight and height measured. Jane Malone, Health Office Coordinator and Lisa Lange measure first grader Katie Dombeck.

New York Mills Herald, November 12, 1987

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50 years ago: Praise for Perham’s new street lights

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-Perham got a new Village Clerk Tuesday when Dr. George F. Kupferschmid received 448 votes as a sticker candidate to win the post. Re-elected were Trustee Erv Lehmkuhl and Assessor Albert Fritz.

-Smalley Smiles: Now that many of them are lighted, the new Perham street lights are drawing praise aplenty. The new lights will cost the Village about $500 more a month for 10 years but then the Village will own the entire lighting system and the cost will go down.

-Braufman’s Department Store is holding a closing out sale. You can get Boy’s jackets at $2.00 up; 20×40 bath towels for 59 cents; girls’ dresses for $2.00; and Women’s rayon panties are 5 for $1.00. (and lots more)

Perham Enterprise Bulletin, November 8, 1962

-In the local election the voters gave a thumbs up to the change in the Village Government whereby the village clerk, treasurer and assessor positions will become appointed positions instead of being elected.

-[Photo] Receiving Minnesota Key Awards for outstanding service were 4-H Junior Leaders Priscilla Olson, Northern Stars; Rodney Ojala, Heinola Husters; Colette Honer, Dead Lake Busy Beavers; Roger Sonnenberg, Dora Boosters; and Polly Hassler, Gorman Juniors. Also, not pictured, was Karen Marweg, Dead Lake Busy Beavers.

-The Eagles outrushed and passed all of their opponents during this past season by more than two to one. The Eagles total grounds gained was 2420 yards while their opponents gained only 1013 yards.

New York Mills Herald, November 8, 1962

25 years ago

-New mixing plant will be ready to produce cement for Perham Ready Mix soon, according to Jeff Dewar. It will allow them to mix up to 70 cubic yards of cement daily during the winter.

-Army Staff Sgt. Leslie A. Huwe, son of Norman M. Huwe of rural Perham, has been named post noncommissioned officer of the quarter. He is squad leader with the 9th Infantry, Fort Wainwright, Alaska.

-[Photo] New members were inducted into Catholic Daughters, Court St. Rita recently. They included Lucille Strike, Clare Nielsen, Deena Cavanagh, Lois Smith and Rose Borgerding. The local group is involved in projects such as the Bloodmobile, Meals on Wheels, and Womens Crisis Center.

Perham Enterprise Bulletin, November 5, 1987

-Preparations are being made for a visit to the N.Y. Mills Public Schools by a teacher from the People’s Republic of China. Shang Xiao-Min, a native of Hang Zhou, China will be visiting in December.

-[Photo] New York Mills police officer Mark Englund got into the Halloween spirit Saturday night, distributing treats to youngsters while making his rounds.

-Carol Benson and Margie Hart, two women who have worked long and hard to get a new public library for New York Mills, were honored at the Viking Library System’s annual meeting.

New York Mills Herald, November 5, 1987

Compiled by Harriet Mattfeld