5 years ago

Citizen’s Advocate

Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019

The Ottertail United Methodist Church has a new pastor working at the parish. Pastor Ricardo Alcoser took on the role to serve the Ottertail United Methodist congregation, along with the Richville United Methodist Church on July 1.  Though he is new to the area, Alcoser is no stranger to Methodist ministry. 

County commissioners on Aug. 27, after hearing some objections from nearby property owners, approved a campground at Long Lake just north of Otter Tail Lake. Commissioners followed the recommendation of the county planning commission which heard the same objections at their meeting held on Aug. 14.

When Henning native Kim Doll was looking for a change in careers, the home she spent so much of her childhood at came up for sale, and she didn’t let the opportunity to slip by again.  The Garrett Lee House, now known as Caring Hands Adult Foster Care, was started by her moms step sister, and was even run by her grandma through the years. After spending a few summers living with her grandma in the house, Doll said the seed had been planted to one day run an adult foster care facility—even if she didn’t know it at the time.

25 years ago

Thursday, Sept. 1, 1999

The Henning Advocate

Following the Henning school board’s reconsideration of bread bids in a special meeting Monday night, August 30, the Hornet’s Nest adult advisory board decided to close the business. The closure, according to board member Dan LaReau, was to be effective at the end of the business day Tuesday, Aug. 31.

Starting with the formal groundbreaking last Tuesday, crews were fast at work in Henning, putting the miles of gas mains in that will be needed to have residents and business burning natural gas by November 1. Local NSP representative, Judy Hinzmann, reports that new customer sign-ups are still rolling in, and she is busy visiting homes and businesses to determine meter locations.

If you’ve ever been interested in getting involved in the local political process, your chance is now at hand. Qualifying residents have until Tuesday, Sept. 7, to file affidavits of candidacy for posts in local government, including those on the Henning City Council and Henning School Board. The election this year will be held Tuesday, Nov. 2.

50 years ago

Thursday, Sept. 6, 1974

The Henning Advocate

Minnesota teacher of the year Robert Heyer of Minneapolis presented Irvin Cordes of Henning with a special award in honor of his 22 years on Minnesota school boards.

75 years ago

Thursday, Sept. 6, 1949

The Henning Advocate

Ed Sauce was up from Fairmont this week, while here he purchased the Wm. Kramer place of 160 acres, west of Henning from Chris Hanson.

100 years ago

Thursday, Sept. 5, 1924

The Henning Advocate

The meeting of the depositors of the State Bank of Parkers Prairie held at the city hall last Saturday evening, was attended by between 400-500 people, not all of whom were depositors of the defunct bank. The meeting was called to order by John Embertson who addressed those present telling why the meeting had been called. Mr. Embertson stated that as much as a year had passed since the bank had been closed and the depositors had received nothing and that apparently very little could be expected, it was up to the depositors to see that something be done toward the recovery of their money.

Grapefruit an unknown fruit to Great Britain before the war, is now a staple in the Britisher’s morning diet.

A sad death occurred at the Walter Jung Hardware Store last week when the famous black gopher passed away. Her death was sudden and unexpected. She left to mourn her death several striped babies. However, pity was taken on these mourners and they were sent to join their mother. The remains of mother and children were laid to rest in the backyard of the Hardware Store.

125 years ago

Thursday, Sept. 7, 1894

The Alliance Advocate

“It is nice to have a house all books and flowers and sunshine, but one of the most charming features of a home is its open fireplace,” says Maud Ames, in the current number of What to Eat. “I should like to tell you of a very original and delightfully gotten-up mantel and over mantel. To begin with, there was simply the square iron grate set in the opening, then a wooden shelf was placed above on two strong iron brackets, which had gathered valance across the top, and a curtain to the floor at each end, of a soft, silky, old rose material.”

The Advocate representative made a business trip to St. Cloud last Friday and had an opportunity to inspect the many natural beauties of that city. St. Cloud is very appropriately termed “Granite City,” from the heavy and rich ledges of granite within the city limits. The commission which selected the Georgia marble for the new state capitol building made a mistake at least so think St. Cloud people and all citizens who have the best interests of the state at heart. St. Cloud granite is durable enough to be placed in the capitol building of any state.