5 years ago

Citizen’s Advocate

Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2019

George McCollough stands in front of some of the metal in his shop on the outskirts of Henning. After owning his welding business for 49 years, McCollough said he is starting to eye retirement in the near future. He is looking for someone to take over the shop and continue the welding business in Henning.

Bob and Melanie Joerger were recently honored for their contributions and work in the agriculture industry in North Dakota. They were recognized, along with representatives in 53 counties in North Dakota and seven counties in Minnesota, at the 46th annual Harvest Bowl program at North Dakota State University on Nov. 8. Bob, who is a 1983 graduate of Henning High School, is a senior agriculturalist at American Crystal Sugar. He has also operated and sold plant food and crop protection products to farmers in the area for the past three years and is a certified crop advisor.

The Henning High School choir will be putting a new spin on the term sisterhood this week. The annual fall musical will feature the 1990s classic “Sister Act” about a woman who is forced to join a convent after being placed in a witness protection program. “We’ve included every song from the movie, plus a few more too,” said music director Ben Johnson. “It is going to be a great time.” The musical follows the story of Deloris, played by Rachel Borchardt, who is a musician that needs to hide in a church. The leader of the church is Mother Superior, who is being played by Brigitte Froslee.

25 years ago

Thursday, Nov. 17, 1999

The Henning Advocate

Just in time for the second week of deer hunting, the Crescent Heart Processing plant in Henning opened its doors and began welcoming customers this past week. The plant is located on Fergus Avenue and is open six days a week. The plant, formerly known as the Henning Locker Plant, was purchased last month by Terry McDaniel and Terry McCall. The partners are from the Sebeka/New York Mills area originally. Both are partners in two cattle ranches near New York Mills and Sebeka.

The daughter and wife of Lawrence Wangerin posed proudly with the diploma awarded to him by the Henning High School during Veterans Day ceremonies at the school. Wangerin didn’t receive his diploma because he was involved in World War II. He passed away last year, and his daughters applied for the diploma in honor of him.

A pledge to recycle could earn you a new home. It’s part of an America Recycles Day campaign. By simply signing a pledge to step up efforts to recycle and buy recycled items, those 18 and over will become eligible to win the American Green Dream House in a random drawing. The house, with an estimated retail value of $200,000, will be constructed for the winner with up to $35,000 allowed for land property purchase.

50 years ago

Thursday, Nov. 15, 1974

The Henning Advocate

Ray Dozetell and Kelly Lynn, of Olson Construction of Wadena, were at work Friday tearing down the marquee over the old Rex Theatre next to Ellenson’s Men’s Wear in Henning.

75 years ago

Thursday, Nov. 15, 1949

The Henning Advocate

Joyce Eastland, Frank Eastland, Lloyd Greenwood, Ted Waskosky, Clarence Bakklen and Art Deckert hunted deer north of Duluth and did well by bagging five deer. Walter Dilly was fined $25 and costs on the second day of the big game hunting season for not having his deer tag. Walter said he “plumb” forgot. The party were hunting north of Cass Lake.

A good crew of workmen put up the Henning Christmas street lighting in “nothing flat” here Tuesday afternoon and now our village has that “Christmas air.” Many of the local stores are already decorated for the approaching holiday season, and have put in one of the largest stocks of gifts and toys they have ever had. Henning will truly be the place to shop this year no matter what you want. Plans have been made for two big Saturdays for the children, details of which will be announced later.

Gust Smith was in charge of the work of putting up the Christmas lights and wishes to thank all his helpers who were—Bob Haak, M. J. Trana, Jack Young, Ben Albright, Don Horn, Jack Kunnari, Billy Russ, O. B. Olson, Dr. A. R. Thompson, Dr. Truman Theurer and Frank Steuart. Trucks were furnished by Home & Farm Supply and Smith & Ferweda.

100 years ago

Thursday, Nov. 20, 1924

The Henning Advocate

The Girard Unit of the Farm Bureau met at the town hall on the evening of November 10. An unusually large crowd was present. The meeting was called to order by the president, Mr. Ben Kimber, and the secretary, Mrs. Bendickson, read the minutes of the last meeting. Community songs were sung and recitations enjoyed, after which the “pink sheet” the official organ of the Farm Bureau was read and discussed. The members all expressed themselves in favor off county inspection of herds for tuberculosis.

County Agent Shaw, of this place, came out along with him came the M. E. Church choir. They sang several selections, and the quartette, composed of Dr. Vail, Supt. Culbert, Mr. Shaw, and Mr. Mieras, also sang. The music was a real treat and the Farm Bureau wish to thank the Henning people for this part of entertainment.

Dr. Vail gave a short talk on health, and Mr. Culbert gave a talk on the rural boy. Mr. Shaw talked on home grown sheet clover after which he put o two reels of moving pictures. Th ladies then served a bountiful lunch. The next meeting will be held Dec. 5.