100 YEARS AGO

From May 26, 1922

Graduation exercises for the members of the 8th grade class of 1922 would be held at the high school assembly room. The following would receive diplomas, Edith Brevig, Paul Gorder, Irene Hagen, Irving Helgeson, Esther Kjorstad, Gladys Ness, Evelyn Ross, Emma Rasmusen, Beatrice Rye, Lloyd Scheflo, Valborg Stadsvold, Arnold Swenson, Elvina Lokken and Harold Walters. The commencement address would be given by Mr. Wm. Merrill and diplomas presented by Mr. Carl N. Nelson.

The Stockholders of the Minnewaska Hospital Clinic Inc., would erect a 28×50 ft. building at a cost of $6,000.

Dr. W.W. Larson spoke on the importance of the teeth at the Mimer’s Y.P.S. Other numbers on the program were a piano duet by Mrs. N. Forde and Marie Nelson; readings by Ragna Olmeim and Myrtle Smedstad; song by the choir and recitation by Rev. Peter Troen of Ashby.

Pope County Tronderlag avholder sit aarlige stevne hos Andrew Ranum den llti June. Tronderne ammodes om at fydle sine madkurve og komme. Laget spanderer fri Kaffee. Taler, sang og musik.

90 YEARS AGO

From May 26, 1932

On Friday evening, May 20, the juniors were hosts to the seniors and faculty at the annual banquet. The guests were met at the door by a Dutch lad who ushered them into a delightful little Dutch garden. A delicious meal was served by Dutch waiters and waitresses under the light of a golden moon. Eugene Ophaug was Burgomaster introduced the following program: The Land below the Sea – Arnold Berge; Musik – Boyd Wollan; The Leak in the Dyke – Arthur Nordberg; Silver Skates – Supt. Peterson; Katricka “Hans, Katrinka,” Ruth Brenden and Ebba Swenson; Dutch Cheese – Ena Carlson.

At a high school assembly period the annual student awards were made. To Alma Gorder and Kermit Wollan went the honor of being the most representative girl and boy in the Sr. Class of 1932. To Calvin Pederson went the honor of being valedictorian and to Alma Gorder went the honor of being salutatorian. 

The largest class in the history of Starbuck would graduate June 15. Thirty-two students were in the class.

Grocery specials, for the weekend and Memorial Day: diced carrots, No. 2 can, each 10c; Our Family bran flakes, 2 pkgs. 19c; powered sugar, 2# for 15c; salad mustard, 2# jar for 16c; salad dressing, pint jar, 17c; sandwich spread, pint, 17c; Uncle Williams pork and beans, 3 cans 19c; Uncle Williams pork and beans, large, 2 cans, 21c. A. Peterson and Sons.

80 YEARS AGO

From May 28, 1942

Little Miss Betty Jane Klevann, the nine-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B.O. Klevann, had the thrill of her lifetime when she caught the limit in pike while out fishing with her father Friday after school. The only assistance she had while fishing was taking the fish off the hook.

Mrs. Ellen Lerdahl and Carlton Lerdahl received the thrill of their lives when Herman Lerdahl of Alaska flew a grant Army plane over their farm and circled around Cyrus. He had notified his brother in advance so they were expecting him.

70 YEARS AGO

From May 29, 1952

E.B. Knutson, who had been music instructor and band director in Starbuck public schools the past year, had been engaged to fill Mr. Savold’s position at the Glenwood schools.

Joan Hagestuen of Starbuck won the County Search for 4-H Talent contest with a piano solo at Glenwood May 24.

Lowell Knutson this week began work with the Benson Cooperative Creamery. Mr. Knutson’s wife is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hanson of Starbuck.

60 YEARS AGO

From May 24, 1962

The following seniors would graduate from the Starbuck High School: Robert Engebretson, Julane Erickson, Steve Smedstad, Ruth Ann Heggestad, Dean Hanson, Inga Norland, Vernon Erickson, Gail Baukol, Rollo Pederson, Judy Stadsvold, Alan Holen, Sue Ask, Ruth Marie Tollefson, Nancy Billehus, David Olson, Susan Heegard, Kenny Holten, Kathryn Lee, Roger Larson, Joey Olson, Karolyn Lee, Lyle Knutson, Judy Aaberg, Art Woodard, Leroy Larson, LeRoy Sorenson, Alice Kyvig, Gary Pederson, Gilbert Kjorstad, David Ophaug, Linda Knutson.

Gurvin Femrite, 24, who farmed near Lowry, was met with a near tragic accident when his tractor overturned, pinning him underneath. His father and brother and two neighbors came to his rescue. He was brought to the Glenwood Hospital by ambulance and was getting along nicely.

50 YEARS AGO

From May 25, 1972

Rain and hail plagued the area. City cracked down on loose dogs. Fifty-four seniors graduated from Starbuck High School.

Doctors get sick too! You wouldn’t think doctors had time to get sick, but Alan Zempel finally had to give in to the flu bug. Dr. Lee of Glenwood took care of his patients while Dr. Zempel was laid up.

Mrs. Leonard (Bea) Walker of Villard was installed Friday, May 12 as Grand Ruth of the Minnesota Order of the Eastern Star during the annual convention at the Duluth Area Arena in Duluth. Bea Walker was a native of Starbuck and graduated from Starbuck High School in 1948.

30 YEARS AGO

From May 27, 1992

Brian Honkomp and Stacy Hedner had been chosen by the Starbuck American Legion and Auxiliary as the Boy and Girl Stater for 1992. Jolene Berg was the alternate girl stater.

Wendy Wersinger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Wersinger of Starbuck, had been named one of three recipients of the Valedictorian Scholarship by the General Scholarship Committee for the 1992-1993 school year at South Dakota State University at Brookings.

20 YEARS AGO

From May 29, 2002

The Minnewaska District Hospital (MDH) board took no action but appeared to reach consensus that the existing board would have intermediate involvement in governing the new Minnewaska Regional Health System. The proposed system was the result of the upcoming integration of the MDH and Starbuck Clinic.

The joint was really hopping at the Starbuck Elementary School gym as the students in grades K-6 danced and sang to “Music Thru the Decades.” Songs spanned from the early 1900s through the 1990s. There were plenty of surprises in the Shari Opdahl-led production and the evening was capped off with a heartfelt medley of patriotic songs.

The Minnewaska Area Board of Education slashed $31,600 in expenditures and increased a projected $18,300 from the 2002-2003 activities budget at its regular board meeting. An increase in admissions and a restructure in user fees would increase revenue.