5 years ago

Tuesday, May 12, 2020

Citizen’s Advocate

The Henning School Board went back to the drawing board last week as it seeks to fill its position for a full-time superintendent. During a special meeting on Tuesday night, the Henning School Board learned that Ryan Baron, who is the superintendent at the Tri-County School District in Karlstad, Minn., was not able to get out of the remaining year of his contract at the northern Minnesota school district. The news came just weeks after Henning officially entered into contract negotiations with the person it had hoped would replace current superintendent Mike Rowe when he leaves the school district at the end of June. 

For the first time since students were sent home across the state in mid-March, members of the HHS Class of 2020 will be together as a group as they mark the end of their high school career. Graduation, which has traditionally been held in the high school auditorium, will be moved this year to the Henning Festival Grounds to allow for additional social distancing and for a rather unique drive up graduation ceremony.

Four local fire departments responded to a large garage fire on Saturday night near the downtown Henning area. According to Henning Police and Fire Chief Mike Helle, a wood stove caught fire in a garage next to Pete’s Amoco and Otter Tail Eye Care along Douglas Ave. The fire was reported around 6:25 p.m. on Saturday.

25 years ago

Thursday, May 17, 2000

The Henning Advocate

A crockpot. That’s all that stood in the way of Henning High School Senior Josh Wahlin and winning big prizes on the Price is Right. Wahlin was part of the Henning Choir trip to California last weekend, and during part of their leisure time, he and several other members of the Choir attended a taping of the popular game show. Wahlin said the whole experience started out pretty simple. After waiting in line for a couple of hours, each audience member said something to a producer watching the potential contestants. Wahlin stated that he basically said his name and hometown along with “The Price Is Right rocks!”

The Fishing Opener weekend began with sleet and high winds at 12:01 a.m. Saturday, May 13. Though some braved the cold weather on Saturday, most waited things out until Sunday. On Monday, the Ottertail River was full of boats and anglers ready to nab a trophy winner.

The Henning Ambulance Squad has a lot to share with the community lately. As part of EMS week celebrations, they will discuss safety measures and 911 with elementary students on Wednesday and Thursday, May 17-18. Mayor Richard O. Johnson will also be on hand at a meeting of the Ambulance Squad on Thursday evening to hand out plaques and recognize the efforts of the local squad, who recently were able to help save the life of Paul Weyrens of Vining.

50 years ago

The Henning Advocate

Thursday, May 8, 1975

Allene Goll, home representative for Otter Tail Power Co., gave a feature on cooking in a microwave oven at Monday’s meeting of the Henning Christian Women’s club.

The 1975 Agriculture Conservation Program (ACP) was recently announced, and the East Ottertail County portion of the plan has now been fully developed and put into limited practice. 15 new conservation practices were put into effect.

The Henning Giants won their season opener against the New York Mills Millers 6 to 5. Evan Oscarson pitched for the win, with Neal Oscarson finishing the game on the mound in the eighth and ninth innings. Steve Brutal led all batters by hitting a three run homer and Dave Freeman went 2 for 5.

75 years ago

The Henning Advocate

Thursday, May 11, 1950

Lightning struck the electric power lines across from the city garage Thursday night and Henning residents were without power from 8:30 to 11 p.m.

The 1950 census report shows Henning at 1,050 residences which was a gain of around 100 since 1940. The list of surrounding communities was as follows: Fergus 13,000, Moorhead 17,000 and Wadena 4,000.

100 years ago

The Henning Advocate

Thursday, May 14, 1925

W. R. Kramer has resumed log sawing operations at his place, 3 miles west of Henning. Bring in your saw logs. Satisfaction guaranteed.

A few ideas from the drug store for graduation gifts. A girl graduate book, nice stationery, flowers, fountain pens, toilet articles, compacts, books, manicure sets, kodaks, and Johnstone’s candies.

Sweedih Entertainers are coming! Lars Jons and Hans Kjaring are bringing their comedy routine to Henning, at city hall, Friday May 22, at 8:30. Besides the play there will be a big Vaudeville program with seven acts.