5 years ago

Tuesday, May 26, 2020

Citizen’s Advocate

The Ottertail City Council held their regular monthly meeting for May in-person and virtually, with those in attendance at the city hall practicing social distancing. At the meeting, the council took various steps to provide help to Ottertail businesses. These measures included the council passing a motion to give Ottertail businesses up to $250 off their water bill for the months of May and June. Depending upon the status of businesses openings come July, the council will revisit and potentially extend this assistance if needed.

The never-ending flow of watermelon will have to wait at least one more year to make a return to Vining. With the coronavirus not showing signs of slowing down, several area festivals have officially been canceled for this summer, including Watermelon Day in Vining.  The celebration was canceled after Governor Tim Walz expressed hesitation in lifting an executive order to limit social gatherings to 10-20 people due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Minnesota State Fair, as well as Wadena June Jubilee, Wadena County Fair, Deer Trails Day in Deer Creek and Parkers Prairie Fall Festival in August have also been canceled.

The Henning EDA met briefly last Thursday morning to consider a loan request from Carrie Kluver. She was seeking a loan to assist in the purchase of equipment and inventory at the Henning Hardware Store. The Henning EDA failed to take action on the loan request, which was for $25,000, due to a lack of a quorum.

25 years ago

Thursday, May 31, 2000

The Henning Advocate

Services were held on Memorial Day in the Henning High School gymnasium to honor and remember Veterans who have died, during times of war and in the years following. Names were read of Veterans buried in Henning and Vining area cemeteries. The Henning School Band performed, along with soloist Beau Wohlwend.

Mai Mukaida, foreign exchange student from Japan, is not really looking forward to July 11. While she will be happy to see friends and family back in Japan, her memories of her year in the United States will keep part of her heart here in Henning. Mukaida has been staying with the Scott Hart family in Henning over the year, and relates that her stay has been a very enjoyable one. Since she arrived last summer, she has “seen so many places and met so many nice people, that it will be difficult to leave.”

Hospitality is the word of Reunion 2000, the HHS All School event scheduled June 22-25. Many opportunities to visit and relax will be held, but new on the schedule this year is the Ice Cream Social. The social is scheduled for Friday, June 23 from 2-4 p.m. Ice cream is the main menu item, and it will be available in several flavors, I scones or as a sundae.

50 years ago

The Henning Advocate

Thursday, May 29, 1975

There will be $500 in prizes for this years fishing contest. Ken’s Market will once again be the official weigh station. In addition, anyone entering a fish in the contest will be eligible to receive a ticket for a drawing for a free vacation at any Henning area resort.

Henning graduated 58 members of the class of 1975. Commencement ceremony was held Wednesday, May 28, 1975 at the Henning High School Auditorium.

Upcoming Entertainment—Dance at Hi-way Park – Country Rangers on May 31. Leaf Lakes Ballroom – Country Ramblers on May 31.

75 years ago

The Henning Advocate

Thursday, May 25, 1950

Strong winds, which accompanied Tuesday evening’s storm, did considerable damage in the Leaf Lakes area and north. Trees were blown down, outhouses overturned, boats blown up on shore and cottages moved on their foundations. The Henning area, on the southern edge of the storm, has reported no damage from Tuesday’s storm.

Notice! Car owners are notified to keep their cars off Front and Second Streets Thursday night as the road maintenance man will be grading these streets early Friday morning. By order of the village council.

Graduation commencement date will be June 2 at the Henning gym.

Notice! There will be no milk delivery on Memorial Day. Henning Coop. Creamers.

At the Rex—Friday and Saturday May 26 and 27 at the Rex—Colorado Territory. Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday the 28, 29 and 30, Walt Disney’s Cinderella, six years in the making. The Rex is one of the first theaters to have Cinderella in the area.

100 years ago

The Henning Advocate

Thursday, May 28, 1925

Henning High turns out a large class of young men and women. The 1925 commencement exercises of the Henning High School will be held Friday, May 29, at 8 o’clock at the village hall. Dr. Davies of the state university will deliver the principal address.

All places of business will be closed Decoration Day, May 30 from 12 a.m. to 6 p.m. by order of Anton Belmont, Mayor.

Put your boy on the John Deere KC – any boy old enough to manage a team can do good work with the easy to operate John Deere KC. Bring in your boy and let him try it out.