This was Brainerd

20 years ago (1988)

While everyone else was at the staff Christmas party, Sister Noella Wappes decided to use the time to paint windows. For nearly 35 years she has spent her free time during the holiday season painting Christmas scenes at St. Joseph's Medical Center.

30 years ago (1978)

The Christmas memories of some of the residents of the North Star Apartments: homemade skis, lutefisk dinners, popcorn strings and candles on Christmas trees.

40 years ago (1968)

The choirs of the Edison and Garfield schools are observing the Christmas season by singing carols in the classroom corridors before classes begin. The choirs are directed by Mrs. Hal Anderson.

60 years ago (1948)

Mrs. Mabel Koering yesterday in open bowling at the Lake Region alleys chalked up a 234 score, breaking her personal record by one pin and her league high - 229 by five.

80 years ago (1928)

Brainerd High School, which this year because of the loss of the high school gym has no home games and not even a regulation floor to practice on, defeated Aitkin High School at Aitkin 33-21.

100 years ago (1908)

Biggens is a very inconsistent man.

In what way?

The later he stays out at night the more he wants to sing 'Home Sweet Home.'