This was Brainerd
JULY 17
20 years ago (1989)
(Photo) Carl Erickson, honorary commander of the newly formed 194th Cavalry Regiment, introduces veterans of the Bataan death march at the dedication of the new Brainerd National Guard Armory.
30 years ago (1979)
In a brief special meeting the Brainerd Water and Light Board formally accepted a $6.3 million federal grant offer for the construction of the proposed wastewater treatment plant. They also expect a state grant for $1.3 million.
40 years ago (1969)
The Nisswa village council appointed a committee to explore methods of preventing violence and trouble in Nisswa and said no parking signs would be place on the road past the Blazer, following considerable trouble over the Fourth of July weekend.
60 years ago (1949)
The H. R. Davis Auto Sales Co. and the Brainerd Army-Navy Store were entered sometime during the night. Cash registers were smashed, cigarette and candy machines broken and cash and merchandise were taken.
80 years ago (1929)
A St. Louis man, vacationing at Grand View Lodge, became the first to score a hole in one at the Brainerd Country Club course. Sid Lger used a No. 1 iron on the 205-yard ninth hole, completing an even-par round of 72.
100 years ago (1909)
The Cross Lake stage, which for many years has made the trip from Brainerd three times per week, finished its last round trip today. The mail, which has been carried by this route, will now