This was Brainerd

OCTOBER 8

20 years ago (1984)

The Manhattan Beach Club, a 1939 landmark that has been home for everything from a grocery store and bowling alley to a post office and barbershop burned down early this morning.

30 years ago (1974)

Despite a heavy rain, the Warriors, winless in the first five starts, turned in a nearly error free performance. The result -- a 12 to 0 conquest over Little Falls.

40 years ago (1964)

Fifty twosomes will hold their opening dance of the season on Friday, Oct. 9. "Touch-down Twist," will be the theme of the first meeting.

60 years ago (1944)

Approximately 800 soldier ballots have been sent to servicemen and women from Crow Wing County.

80 years ago (1924)

Archie Falconer has taken over the roller skating rink in the Gardner Hall Auditorium and will operate it in the future along improved lines.

100 years ago (1904)

J. W. Newman of Hackensack and family passed through today en route to New York Mills where they will make their future home.