110 YEARS AGO

From Oct. 3, 1913

The R.F. Case & Co. are just starting a piano contest. They will give away a $350 piano to the most popular lady in the community. 

Messages from China indicate that the missionaries captured by bandits as reported in last week’s Times of whom Mrs. Holm of Starbuck, with her husband and child are among the number, are safe although captives. Rev. Holm is said to have been seen walking about inside the village of bandits tied with thongs, but unhurt. It is thought that Mrs. Holm has not been hurt as there has been no reports to the contrary. 

A pretty wedding took place at the home of Mr. Thomas Hume on Monday, September 29 when his daughter, Isabelle was united in marriage to Mr. Wenzel Bartos in the presence of two families. They will be at home in Morris after November 1. 

Bertha Hoff entertained her gentleman friend at her home in Barsness Sunday.

100 YEARS AGO

From Sept. 28, 1923

Howell Skoglund left on Thursday to attend the University of Minnesota. 

Mrs. Ed Chalenburg and son, Ralph, are recovering from a mild attack of diphtheria. Mrs. Julius Hagestuen was also quite ill with the disease.

The following young people were confirmed at the West Zion Lutheran Church Sept. 30: Sydney Olson, Frank Avok, Olaf Tollefson, Henry Hoverud, Marvin Hoverud, Elmer Braaten, Roy Braaten, Ruth Lysen, Alvin Garlie, Mai Murial Aslakson.

A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Hanse on Friday of last week. 

A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. James McIver on Thursday. 

90 YEARS AGO

From Sept. 28, 1933

The Minneapolis College of Music, Monday, Sept. 18, presented in piano recital, Astrid Flack, pupil of Laura Forde Giere. The recital showed a high degree of excellence and careful preparation in her work. Miss Flack will appear with the Minneapolis College Orchestra in the June program of next year, at which time she will play a Concerto for piano and orchestra by Saint Saens. 

A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Rasmussen last Sunday. 

A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hoium last Thursday. 

Miss Irene Overson and Theo Rustad were quietly married at the Lutheran Parsonage on Wednesday afternoon. 

Latst rites for Miss Louise Finstad were held Sept. 26 at the Indherred church, Rev. G. O. Forde officiating. She is survived by her father, John; two brothers, Julius and Lothard, and one sister, Mrs. Ole Haugen of Noonan, North Dakota. Her mother and two brothers Alfred and John, Jr. preceded her in death. 

Horseshoe fans had their “red letter” day last Saturday at Lowry when the class of horseshoe pitchers of Pope County crowned Albert Hegg of Sedan the new champion. The following men took park in the tournament: Knute Overson, Albert Hegg, Harry Deaton, Harry Bjookne, Theo Raanum, Pete Fingerson, Orrin Peterson, Roy Rosby. 

80 YEARS AGO

From Sept. 30, 1943

Adeline Delores Hanson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jens Hanson of Starbuck has enlisted in the Marine Corps Womens Reserves and is now awaiting a call to training. She was sworn in to the marines in Spokane, Washington and will report for training to the Marine base in Camp Lejeune, New River, N.C. 

Miss Aster Adeline Blomquist, daughter of Andrew Blomquist and James Leland Bystrom of St. Croix falls, Wisconsin, were married Sept. 25 at the First Baptist Church in St. Paul. The couple will make their home in St. Paul. 

A baby girl, Kathleen Sharon, arrived early Sunday morning to make her home with Mr. and Mrs. Perry Dullum. 

A birthday party in honor of Charlotte Thompson’s 3rd birthday, was held Friday afternoon at the Lloyd Thompson home. 

Applications for a drivers license may be made to W.C. Torgersen of Starbuck. Commencing Sept. 1st, all automobile drivers should make their application on or before their birthday. 

70 YEARS AGO

From Oct. 1, 1953

Miss Una Skadsberg of New Brighton and Arthur Feigum, son of Mrs. Martin Dalen of Starbuck were married August 23 at Lake Johanna Lutheran Church. The couple will make their home in Minneapolis. 

Delmer Braaten, 35, Nora Township farmer lost his right hand in the rollers of a forage cutter a week ago. While operating the machine, Braaten fell and his right arm became caught in the roller mechanism. 

The Nodland Cafe which was closed last spring, will reopen on October 1. Mr. Nodland announced Monday that Lars Sande will be the manager. Mrs. Henry Hanson will have charge of the dining room and Mrs. Oscar Felt and Mrs. Oscar Pederson will have charge of the kitchen. Mrs. Sande will also assist in the cafe. 

A few boys and girls helped Diane Thompson celebrate her 5th birthday Sunday afternoon at the Grant Thompson home. 

An 8 lb. 13 oz. baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. LuVerne Flaten Sept. 14.

Miss Donna Rorvig, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Rorvig and Raymond Beiswanger  of Parkston, SD were married Sept. 13 at the Cyrus Lutheran Church. The couple will make their home in Parkston. 

60 YEARS AGO

From Sept. 26, 1963

Catherine Aileen, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Iver Aal, was baptized at the Indherred Church Sunday, Sept. 1. Sponsors were Mrs. Marilyn Ahlstrand of Minneapolis, Irvin Aal and Mr. and Mrs. Roger Tichy. 

Janice Allene, infant daughter if  Mr. and Mrs. August Grothe, was baptized at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church in Benson Sunday afternoon. Sponsors were Mr. and Mrs. Edner Danielson of Starbuck. 

Miss Diane Kay Schluter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Schluter of Starbuck and Galen Arthur Wetherell of Benson were married at the East Zion Lutheran Church Saturday, July 6. The couple will live on the farm of the groom’s parents near Benson. 

Mr. and Mrs. Ray Brown had their infant daughter, Stacey Lynae, baptized Sunday at Immanuel Church. Sponsors were Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Pochardt, Lorraine Brown and Kenneth Brevig. 

50 YEARS AGO

From Sept. 27, 1973

State Senator Charles Berg, Chokio, last week urged Governor Wendell Anderson to fire his aid Thomas Kelm, Executive Secretary for “Improper, unethical, if not also illegal predate his entering the executive branch of state government.”

The Clontarf Shipping Association, which has disbanded, made a financial contribution to the Hospital District this week in the form of a check for $246.64. 

It has been reported the Glenwood Community hospital submitted a “Certifiate of Need” to the Central Minnesota Health Planning Commission to improve their facilities to the tune of $125,000. They requested permission to add an X-ray laboratory and an emergency room to update this portion of their hospital along eith the new clinic building. 

40 YEARS AGO

From Sept. 28, 1983

The Cyrus Farmers Creamery will close it’s doors on Oct. 15 after serving the Cyrus community since the 1980’s Curtis and Gen Gunvalson have been owners of the present creamery since 1972. 

Elmer Swenson retired as manager at the Farmer’s union Oil Co. after 31 years. Lowell Dorn of Starbuck has been appointed to replace Swenson.

Funeral services for Clara Aaberg, 90, were held from Fron Lutheran Church Sept. 16. She is survived by three sons and six daughters: Clarence Aaberg, Gladys Braaten, Tina Hanson, Edward Aaberg, Dorine Erickson, Doris Thompson, Lillian Flaten, Hilma Larson and Palmer Aaberg. 

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Stottler of Bloomfield, Nevraska are the parents of a daughter, Erin Marie. 

The Pope County Historical Society is having a 40×80 log building constructed near the Museum in Glenwood which will house old farm machinery and tools. 

30 YEARS AGO

From Sept. 29, 1993

Misty Burns and Ted Reichmann were crowned MAHS Homecoming Queen and King in ceremonies held Saturday evening. Other candidates were Jennifer Lindquist and Josh Majerus, Karena Olson and Scott Krueger, Robin Himango and Chris Schroeder, Josie Hoffman and Scott Janssen, Dacia Ekstrand and Sean Reiland, Melissa Thom and James Baker, and Melissa Butler and Gabe Hausmann. Under class attendants were Kelly Nichtern and Ryan Erdman, juniors; Janet Greeley and Matt Anderson, sophomores; and freshman Hollie Johnsrud and Tom Abraham. 

Funeral services for Adolph Lund, 97, of Glenwood were held at the Glenwood Lutheran Church Sept. 22. He is survived by one daughter, Flora Jane Christensen of San Diego, CA. 

Oronah Ruth (Forbord) Hoper and Dr. Stephen Hanson were married June 12, 1993 at the bride’s home in Bloomington. The couple will make their home in rural Starbuck.

Funeral services for Lillian Johnson, 83, were held Sept. 24 at Indherred Lutheran Church. She is survived by her children: Donna Stedje of Moorhead, Paul of Stillwater, Gerald of Moorhead, Larry of Lowry and David of Hudson, WI. 

20 YEARS AGO

From Sept. 24, 2003

The Pope County Board of Commissioners pushed forward with the trapper’s Run Watershed Sediment Basin Project at its regular meeting on Sept. 17. The board named Bonestroo Engineering as the firm for the hydrology and design component of the project. 

Minnewaska Area Schools approved a levy increase of 18.53 percent at its regular monthly meeting last week. The levy is the legal maximum for the school year which will begin July 1, 2004. 

It was only the group’s first outing and its already become famous enough to hang on a stranger’s wall. Granted, it’s a bathroom wall, not exactly a star on the Walk of Fame, but given the attention the group draws, that might not be too far away. The Starbuck Red Hat Society, known as the Buckettes, was formed just about a month ago and members made their way to the Carlos Creek Winery in Alexandria for their first outing. 

10 YEARS AGO

From Oct. 2, 2013

The Chord-Ayres Male Chorus from Milan, MN will present a concert of sacred, patriotic, and other selections on Sunday, October 6, at 2 p.m. at Fron Lutheran Church in Starbuck. 

The Glacial Hills School Board approved posting a job opening for a second special education teacher at its meeting on Sept. 23. The issue was brought up because the current caseload of students is getting too high for just one special education teacher to keep up with. 

Pope County Fright Nights, a haunted attraction that doubled in size its second year in existence, expanded again this year for its third season. And while the physical space at its new location at Central Square may be less, the attraction is engineered for maximum effect. In essence, organizers managed to pack more scare into less space, adding more scenes and more character interaction.