This was Brainerd

OCTOBER 23

20 years ago (1985)

Lorraine Schultz of Brainerd lives in a clock-filled apartment. Lorraine, 55, a Brainerd native has been collecting timepieces for years and estimates she has 600 of them.

30 years ago (1975)

Ralph Miles, greenskeeper and golf superintendent at the Madden golf courses for the past half century was honored by the Maddens and his co-workers at a recent dinner in the North Star rooms of the resort.

40 years ago (1965)

Robert J. Linney, of Hanna Mining Co., confirmed to employees that Hanna will continue to operate two mining properties on the Cuyuna Range and will construct a new wash plant during the 1966 ore season.

60 years ago (1945)

When you set yourself down at the Princes' you can expect a real meal. John and Loretta Prince really produce a meal. Their list of customers is long and loyal. The quality of the food tell you why.

80 years ago (1925)

School Brainonian:

I saw a Freshman crying

So I tapped him on the head,

I asked him, "What's the trouble?"

And this is what he said:

Maybe you are wondering

why tears are on my cheek,

but I just heard the teacher say,

"We'll have exams this week."

100 years ago (1905)

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