110 YEARS AGO

From January 21, 1913

Miss Ella J. Haug is the new Minnewaska Hospital Superintendent. She is Norwegian by birth, but as she was only 4 months old when she came to this country, She may be claimed as a full fledged American.

The libel case institute against I.M. Kalnes by G.C. Wollan of Glenwood was heard last Friday. Justice Reed declared the defendant guilty and adjudged a fine of $30 or 10 days in jail. 

Notice! On and after February 1, 1913, hair cuts will be raised to 35¢ in the following towns: Glenwood, Villard, Lowry, Starbuck and Cyrus. 

Gustav Gunderson of Minnewaska marketed a short horn bull at Starbuck last Monday which weighed 40 lbs. over one ton and sold at ordinary market price for $102.00. The bull was only between 4 and 5 years old. Talk about raising fine stock in Minnewaska. 

100 YEARS AGO

From January 19, 1923

Little Earl Yarger, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm Yarger was badly injured when his sled collided with the rear wheel of a Ford coupe, driven by a man from Benson. He is being treated at the hospital. 

A home talent play “A Poor Married Man” was given at the town hall last Friday evening under the auspices of the Pope County Blue Mounds Band. Among those taking part were William and Cora Smedstad, Hilma Holverson, Blanche Scheflo, Hermina Haugen, Arthur Engebretson, Leo Rorvig and Julius Engebretson. The band played a number of selection between acts.

One of the finest and cleanest western pictures of today is Hoot Gibson in “Headin’ West” which will be shown at the DuGlada Theatre next Saturday and Sunday.

The little daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Opheim was baptized last Sunday, receiving the same name Sylvia Ruth.

90 YEARS AGO

From January 19, 1933

Funeral services were conducted Tuesday for H.S. Estby, at the Cyrus Lutheran church. Rev. A.G. Quammen officiating. Mr. Estby is survived by his wife, Helen, an adopted son, Walter, three sisters and one brother. 

A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. B.O. Kleven on Monday, January 16. 

Mr. and Mrs. John Overson hiked out across the lake to the Louis Billehaus home on Sunday.

A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Bernie Engebretson on Monday, January 16.

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Fron Lutheran Church for Thrond Grondahl, Rev. M. Casper Johnshoy officiating. His wife passed away exactly four weeks ago. He is survived by four daughters, Annie and Caroline of Starbuck; Hannah (Mrs. Albert Johnson) of Morris, Mrs. Erick Johnson of Starbuck. 

80 YEARS AGO

From January 21, 1943

Funeral services for Mrs. Arne A. Avok, 74, were held from the West Zion Lutheran Church Saturday. She is survived by the following children, Mrs. Henry (Mabel) Gulsvig, Mrs. Gerhard (Alice) Gulbrandson, Mrs. Albert (Bertha) Dokken, Dina Avok, Edwin and Norman Avok, Mrs. Carl (Clarice) Sonsteng, Elmer and Evelyn Avok. 

A boy, Curtis Allen, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Gilman Billehaus at the Minnewaska Hospital Sunday morning. He is their second son and fourth child.

Mr. and Mrs. John Femrite are the parents of an 11-1/2 lb. baby girl born at the Minnewaska Hospital Sunday night. This is their fifth child and third girl. 

Rev. and Mrs. G.O. Forde had their infant son, David Jonathan, baptized Sunday afternoon. Sponsors were Mrs. Ingolf Aal and Emelia and Alfred Spangrud. 

Dagny Barsness celebrated her sixth birthday Tuesday afternoon.

Funeral services for Mrs. M.L. Emahiser were held at Fron Lutheran Church January 15. She is survived by one son, Delbert Emahiser of Minneapolis.  

70 YEARS AGO

From January 15, 1953

Miss Jean Corinne Baasen of Moorhead and Allen Flack, son of Mr. and Mrs. O.A. Flack of Starbuck, were married Monday evening at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Moorhead. The couple will make their home in Moorhead.

Rev. Emil G. Kallevig, formerly of Wallace, S.D., was installed as pastor of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Cyrus Sunday. 

Mr. and Mrs. C.H. Berg are the parents of a 6 lb. 9 oz. son born at the Minnewaska Hospital Sunday. They now have four boys. 

Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Hoverud (Ardis Berg) were honored at a shower at East Zion Lutheran Church January 11. 

Funeral services for Mrs. Betsey Holden, 88, were held January 8 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Lowry. She is survived by the following children: Carl of Houston, Texas, Amanda of Wahpeton, N.D., Mrs. Marie Hagen of Starbuck, and Martin, Alma and Leona of Lowry. 

60 YEARS AGO

From January 17, 1963

Winter’s icy blasts have enveloped the major part of the nation during the past five days, even the “sunshine” states of the southwest. 56 degrees below zero were reported from parts of Montana. This area had readings of 25 to 30 below, with strong winds, while just one week ago, the temperature was 47 above zero. 

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Amundson are the parents of the first New Year’s baby to be born at the Minnewaska Hospital. Wanda Jean was born on Thursday, January 10. 

Funeral services for Clarance Kamrud, 46, Babbit, Minn., were held Dec. 1 at Babbit. He is survived by his wife, Beverly, one daughter, Beth, two sons, Gary and Thomas, five brothers, Ingolf, Julius, Melvin and Oliver, two sisters, Cora (Mrs. Ingolf Aal) and Sylvia. 

50 YEARS AGO

From January 18, 1973

Gerald Holte, operator of the local Standard Station in Starbuck, has been appointed to the Starbuck Village Council to serve as a trustee, announced Mayor Gene Watnaas. He replaces Jim Totushek, who was elected at the annual city election last fall, but has declined to accept the position. 

The Village Council has ordered a crackdown on dogs and the dog owners who refuse to abide by the village ordinances which regulate dogs within the Village of Starbuck. Much discussion on the subject took place at the council meeting held last Thursday night. Consideration was given to the many complaints from property owners who do not appreciate the damage to shrubs and lawns and unsightly appearance caused by the droppings and the urinating of the dogs on buildings, bushes and cars. 

Thomas J. Finstad has received his Ph.D. in Curriculum and Physical Education from the University of Minnesota. He is currently employed by the Mounds View School District as Director of Guidance in the Irondale Senior High School in New Brighton, Minnesota. Dr. Finstad is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Julius Finstad of Starbuck and son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Nick Golie of Sacred Heart. 

40 YEARS AGO

From January 19, 1983

Arthur Erickson retired as meat cutter at the Starbuck Locker after 36 years of service. 

Funeral services for Florence Gabrielson, 90, were held from the Hoplin Funeral Chapel in Glenwood January 2. She is survived by four sons, Glenn of Algona, Iowa; Donald of Clear Lake, Iowa; John of Forest Lake, MN; and three daughters, Gaynelle Clark of Ames, Iowa; Florence Murray of Omaha, Nebraska; and Dorothy Anderson of Starbuck. 

Todd Guggisberg, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Guggisberg of Starbuck, is a freshman at Saint John’s University and will be taking winter study at the Boundary Waters Canoe area for January term. 

Funeral services for Henry M. Hanson, 87, were held from the Glenwood Retirement Home Chapel January 12. He is survived by his wife, Edna of Glenwood and two daughters, Mrs. Maurice (Clarice) Funk of Eatontown, New Jersey and Mrs. Bruce (Helen) DeWitt of Ojai, California. 

A daughter, Alisha Marie, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Lien at the Morris Hospital January 14. 

30 YEARS AGO

From January 20, 1993

Kim and Troy Ronning, both of Korean descent, and adopted by Wayne and Jan Ronning in 1977 and 1982, respectively, were given Certificates of Naturalization recently. 

Charles and Jane (Olson) Kohs of St. Cloud are the parents of a son, Vincent Warren, born January 14. 

Apryl Anderson, daughter of Paul and Faith Anderson and a 6th grade student at Starbuck Elementary School, won the school level competition of the National Geography Bee January 7 and will now advance to the State Geography Bee to be held May 26.

Rob Olson began his duties as Pope County’s Court Administrator January 4.

20 YEARS AGO

From January 15, 2003

Sixteen-year-old Alex Schultz faced a lot of unknowns while he sat on the long plane ride from Berlin to Chicago way back in August. Fortunately for Schultz all his fears were to put to rest as soon as he landed and was met by his host family. The Galbraiths, who were holding up a sign that said “Welcome Home Alex.” They said it was as though he had been a part of their family all along. 

Cyrus Supply, now under new ownership, has become one-stop shopping for locals. The store was purchased by Jerry and Sandy Torbert, formerly of Onamia. 

After an early October snow one would’ve thought brutal winter was upon Starbuck, but with unseasonably warm weather in early January many are now yearning for that snow. The ice fishing season hasn’t quite lived up to the hopes of many.

Local ice fisherman Paul Danielson was pictured in The Times as he attempted to drag his ice house off the lake on Jan. 8 as unusually warm weather had caused the ice to turn into a slushy mess. Danielson said it was so wet out on the lake that waves were flowing by his fishing hole.

At Sunday night’s Starbuck Area Chamber of Commerce meeting, Board President Vicki Bosl turned over the reigns of the organization to long-time Starbuck barber Harry Blok. Joining Blok on the board, and also elected Sunday, were George Dalluge, vice president; Nancy Rapp, secretary-treasurer; Crus Carlson and Iris Scott, directors for one year; and Jean Pladsen and Sandy Knutson, directors for two years. 

10 YEARS AGO

From January 23, 2013

At the Starbuck City Council meeting on January 14, City Administrator Sunny Schultz informed the council that the city did not receive the Legacy Grant they were pursuing to help replacing the docks in the marina. Schultz said it was disappointing they didn’t get the grant. 

Glacial Hills Elementary would like to recognize the dedication and commitment of the paraprofessionals to the education of our students. We appreciate you! Pictured in The Times were Heather Koziol, Jocelyn Leavitt, Jennifer Olson, Roberta Kuhnau and Judy Guetter. 

The old Starbuck hospital building was demolished on Thursday morning. The first Starbuck Hospital was built in 1899 and at one time was the only hospital between Minneapolis and Fargo, N.D. The building has sat empty for years and would have cost the city $3,000 a year for insurance. The projected cost of restoring the building was approximately $500,000.

The new Starbuck City Council members started their terms in office at the Jan. 14 city council meeting. New mayor, Bruce Bakewell, was pictured with council members Lyle Katzenmeyer, Jamie Logan (re-elected), Renar Spore and Mike Moen.