5 years ago

Citizen’s Advocate

Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019

Homecoming week got off to a royal start on Monday afternoon as Lee Bjorklund, who is the son of Doug and Pam Bjorklund and Kylee Mesker, who is the daughter of Chad Mesker and Jenny Mesker, were crowned as Henning High School Homecoming King and Queen. Coronation was held in conjunction with a knowledge bowl contest a the school. Festivities will continue throughout the week before the football team hosts West Central Area on Friday night in Henning. The homecoming royal court includes: Gracie Grabe, junior attendant; Madisyn Missling; Ellie Smith; Emmy Spires, crown bearer; Xavier Hoelscher, crown bearer; Kylee Mesker; Lee Bjorklund; Marcus Sigman; Matt Hendricks and Ethan Houselog, junior attendant.

It takes two. Twins always win. Twins are your best friends. Twinning.  No matter your favorite cheesy twin saying, there is a good chance Lee and Luke Bjorklund, Blaine and Blake Wallevand, Jackson and Grace Nyhus, and Kevin and Katelyn Zillmer have heard a ridiculous twin phrases.   That’s because for the past 13 years Henning School teachers have been seeing double, and double, and double and double again. To many people in the region the group is simply known as “The Twins.” 

Plants, benches, decorative sidewalks and bike paths—oh my! Patrick Hollister took approximately 40 people through a vision of what an elaborate downtown sidewalk and street project could look like in Henning. During a special community meeting at the Henning Community Center on Wednesday night, Hollister described what potential amenities could be added to the downtown Henning area as part of a Highway 108 resurfacing project that is scheduled to take place in 2024.

25 years ago

Thursday, Sept. 22, 1999

The Henning Advocate

Ready for a New Rig—Vining’s Rescue Squad recently put a rescue rig into service thanks to more than $20,000 in donations received from area individuals, businesses and organization. The 1991 Ford 350 had been in use as an ambulance in Lake City, and the Vining Rescue Squad bought it and equipped it for just about $18,500—including a brand new defibrillator unit. It was last June that the 10-year-old Squad—which receives no governmental support whatsoever—put out the call for donations to buy a vehicle to replace the 23-year-old pickup truck that had been serving as the rescue rig.

Otter Tail County Commissioners approved a $43,766,826 preliminary budget for the year 2000 at their meeting last week. The budget is a 2.26 percent increase over the net property tax levy for last year. Although the budget committee and commissioner were concerned over non-county government budget requests from both fair associations and soil and water conservation distractions among others, most were included in the proposed budget.

Out of these six senior the Henning Homecoming King and Queen for 1999 will be chosen during the coronation ceremony, set for 2:15 p.m. Monday, Sept. 27, in the High School Gym. Contestants are John Weller, Matt Frederick, Andy Bode, Julie Berglund, Bess Ellenson and Kristy Trana.

50 years ago

Thursday, Sept. 27, 1974

The Henning Advocate

Lowell, 4, Merlin and Myron, twin brothers, 11, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Cordes of Leaf Lake were taken to Minneapolis on Monday suffering with polio.

75 years ago

Thursday, Sept. 27, 1949

The Henning Advocate

A large stack of baled Alfalfa hay belonging to Oil Tribes went up in smoke late Monday. It is believed that vandals started the blaze that engulfed most of the crop. Trites estimated the loss at $7,000. The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s office is investigating.

100 years ago

Thursday, Sept. 26, 1924

The Henning Advocate

Mrs. Korkola or Mrs. Rimpola, 80, who lived alone on the north shore of Leaf Lake was found at the mouth of Willow Creek. She was talking for several days about going and talking to Mrs. Lee, who lives across the lake, but never made it because of a raging storm.

One of those popular barn dances will be pulled off at Tollerson’s one mile southwest, next Saturday evening. Four prizes will be awarded to the best walz couples: $4.00 for first place; $3.00 for 2nd pace; $2.00 for 3rd place and $1.00 for 4th place.

125 years ago

Thursday, Sept. 28, 1899

The Henning Advocate

Scandinavian News: King Oscar of Sweden and Norway visited Sarpsborg some days ago to inspect the troops and witness the military maneuvers of the Norwegian army. On that occasion he presented each of the battalions with a flag, in doing which he said: “I expect of you that you always will faithfully and bravely do your duty toward me and my legal heirs to the throne, as well as toward the fatherland, and that you will give your lives and blood in defense of the flag, as brave and honest Norwegian soldiers should do. Trusting that neither you nor your descendants ever will forget this duty, I ask you to pledge me your loyal allegiance, so help you God.” The troops answered “We will,” and the king thereupon presented the flags and then invited the officers to supper.