5 years ago

Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021

Citizen’s Advocate

Fish fry season is upon us, and while it may look a little different this year, there is perhaps no place better to get a heaping plate full of fish and all of the sides than the St. Edwards Catholic Church Lenten Fish Fry. Now in its 25th year, the local Friday night fish fry not only gives residents an opportunity to fill up their stomachs, but fill some of the biggest needs in the community. Proceeds from the three fish fry’s benefit both the local community and St. Edwards Church.

What began with 14 candidates for the position of Henning School Superintendent is down to just two. The Henning School Board conducted interviews with six candidates last week and has narrowed its search to just Ryan Barron, who is the superintendent/principal at Tri County School and Melissa Sparks, who is the high school principal at MACCRAY.

The City of Ottertail officially has a new daycare facility. At the regularly scheduled February meeting, the council approved an Interim Use Permit (IUP) for Little Otters Daycare, owned and operated by Hannah Augustus at 201 Lake Avenue South. The IUP was required in order to run a commercial business in a residentially-zoned location. Per the passed resolution and staff recommendation, various conditions are in place with the permit.

25 years ago

February 27, 2001

The Henning Advocate

Donald Francis Martinson, 71, of rural Henning had quite an afternoon last Friday. His 1981 Lincoln Continental apparently slid off the roadway as he was entering his driveway near Woodland Park Resort. When the Henning Fire Department arrived on scene, Martinson’s car was completely engulfed in flames. Kyle Hoehne of the Henning Police Department also arrived on the scene to investigate. Martinson was charged with Driving Under the Influence for driving with his vehicle over the legal blood alcohol limit.

The Advocate will celebrate 110 years of publishing next week with customer appreciation days. The Advocate serves Henning, Ottertail and Vining and has been publishing since 1891. The public is invited to stop in The Advocate’s Henning office March 5 through 9 and enjoy special prices on subscriptions and copy services all week.

50 years ago

Thursday, Feb. 22, 1976

The Henning Advocate

Forty and fifty degree temperatures in the Henning area during the past week have created some signs of spring, including muddy rural roads and a mini-lake near the Henning Nursing Home.

About 30 members of the Henning chapter of Future Farmers of America are joining in a nationwide observance of National FFA Week from Feb. 21-28, according to Charles Erickson, advisor for the H.H.S. Chapter. Activities for FFA members at school this week include Farm Cap Day on Tuesday, serving free cookies to students on Wednesday, serving free milk to students on Thursday, and Friday was designated as Dress-up day.

Joyce Dreyer, 5’11” freshman forward, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Dreyer of Henning was a member of the Golden Valley Lutheran College Royalties women’s basketball team, who finished third in the Minnesota State Junior College Basketball Tournament in Hibbing last weekend. Dreyer was the leading scorer on the team with an average of 12.2 points during the season and an average of 9.7 points in the tournament. She was the second leading rebounder with an average of 12.6 during the season and was the leader during the tournament with an average of 13.3 rebounds.

75 years ago

Thursday, Feb. 23, 1951

The Henning Advocate

In a deal closed recently Johnny Johnson, well known Folden farmer for many years, sold his farm to Mr. and Mrs. Orris Wallevand. The Wallevands will take possession in March and Johnny’s plans for the future and indefinite.

The declamation students who participated in the sub-district Speech Festival at Swanville, gave a good account of themselves. All the members of the discussion group, Ardith Cordes, and Russell Juvrud, received superior ratings and will go on to the District Speech Festival at Alexandria.

Charles Egan in Dramatic Reading, Doris Ellingson in Humorous Reading, and Gordon Hetland in Oratory received superior ratings and will participate in the District. Phyllis Ricker and Frances Juvrud received excellent ratings. Donna Albright, a ninth grader who obtained valuable experience in competition with seniors, also received an excellent rating.

100 years ago

Thursday, Feb. 25, 1926

The Henning Advocate

A preliminary meeting of taxpayers and citizens was held Monday afternoon to secure the sentiment in regard to acquiring an addition to the present Henning School building. It has been known for some time among school patrons that the facilities and room here has been inadequate. Realizing this, the 40 or more in attendance were practically unanimous in going ahead with building an addition commensurate with the needs of the district.