This was Brainerd

20 years ago (1982)

The Crow Wing County Board of Health recently received a $7,500 Region V Regional Development Commission grant to provide related assistance to senior citizens.

30 years ago (1972)

Julie McLaughlin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E.R. McLaughlin, Brainerd, a second soprano in the Brainerd High School choir, has been selected to participate in the "America's Youth Concert" program of the Universal Academy of Music.

40 years ago (1962)

Orator Winston Borden, St. Cloud State College freshman from Brainerd, placed fourth in original oratory in an annual Twin City Debate League Forensics contest last Tuesday at the University of Minnesota.

60 years ago (1942)

Coach Ben Taylor of the High School Warriors will make the presentation speech to his former pupils, Gene Bierhaus and Jim Fitzharris, at the testimonial dinner being given tonight in Washington School cafeteria.

80 years ago (1922)

The Elks house and social committee, under the direction of Clyde F. Parker, has provided a feast of good things for "District Deputy Night."

100 years ago (1902)

-- Mrs. Fred S. Parker had the misfortune to cut her hand with a broken cup yesterday and has a bad wound.

-- Compiled by Bob Turcotte