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20 YEARS AGO
JANUARY 14, 2002
v For the recent high school event, “Night of the Notables”: Mary, Queen of Scots was in a foul mood. | Anne Frank was fearful of being discovered in her Amsterdam attic. | Madame Curie knew a lot about radium and polonium, elements that she discovered. | Queen Elizabeth (1559) was convinced that marriage wasn’t needed to secure her throne. | Queen Victoria (1857) was thrilled to be married to Albert who helped her rule the empire and was “king in all but name.” Fifteen students enrolled in the college level European History course each selected a person of history, thoroughly researched that person, and then performed as that person for this special event. v HYLA NAPADENSKY RECEIVES NATIONAL HONOR On December 21, 2001, the Council of the National Academy of Sciences designated Hyla Napadensky a lifetime National Associate of the National Academies “in recognition of extraordinary service.” A member since 1984, Napadensky is one of only three Minnesotans and 325 citizens so honored. In the recent past, she has worked on research documents involving United States international treaty obligations, conventions on the disposal of chemical weapons, and aviation security.
JANUARY 21, 2002
v A bigger crowd than was expected turned out for the North Shore Music Association’s local music showcase. Pre-ticket sales were slow, but approximately 200 people turned up at the door the night of the concert, filling the house. The show was held at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts. Each act had 15 minutes to play, and the performances varied widely in the style of music showcased.
30 YEARS AGO
JANUARY 20, 1992
v One thing is certain as this year’s John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon reached the 48-hour mark — the dogs are not getting any slower. In fact, despite mandatory layovers, competitors in the 1992 epic may prove all the experts wrong by breaking the overall record set just last year by Terry Adkins of Montana.
60 YEARS AGO
JANUARY 18, 1962
v At South High, the school board authorized Isak Hansen & Sons to insulate the basement wall in an attempt to make the two downstairs classrooms warmer. Asbestos board is being used. Even at that, overshoes and snow-boots are often kept on by teachers and students because the floor is so cold. v A housewarming was celebrated at the Jake Hatanpaa home Saturday evening by their neighbors on the Cramer Road. A potluck supper was shared and a pleasant social evening was enjoyed.
65 YEARS AGO
JANUARY 24, 1957
v Three Minneapolis youths, ages 16 and 17, were apprehended after burglaries at the Tofte Standard Service station and the Pure Oil Station in Schroeder, operated by Kermit Carlson. Among that stolen was $16 in cash plus $5 in pennies, merchandise and a telephone testing set. “The loot was recovered,” Sheriff Albert Malner stated. v PUBLIC EXAMINER’S REPORT: ONLY MINOR ERRORS CITED Monday night’s special meeting of the Village Council was devoted to review of the Public Examiner’s report concerning last year’s municipal records. No evidence of mismanagement was found beyond simple errors of accounting and reporting. The Village finances were in balance and accounted for in the records. v POLIO FOUNDATION REPORT GIVEN The Cook County Chapter of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, Inc. has the following officers: Chairman James V. Creech, Vice Chairman Ann Eliasen, Treasurer C.A. Hoppenstedt, and Secretary Milford Humphrey. Seventy-three national chapters have depleted their local funds and were asking the National Foundation to help pay 1.5 million dollars of bills contracted for polio patient care. It costs more now to care for a polio patient than it did some years ago. The local Cook County chapter is hoping to pay off the balance of their national loan during the new year 1957. It is hoped that every person within the polio age group will get their shots before next summer. The vaccine has been very effective in preventing polio. We urge everyone to go get your shot now. v From THE EVENT PARADE: Grand Marais Garden Club will meet next Tuesday, 2 p.m. at the A.M. Fenstad residence. A POLIO TEA will be at the E.R. Bushman home, Tuesday, February 5, from 2-5 p.m. SOCIAL SECURITY: A representative from the Duluth Social Security office will be available for questions in the Jury Room of the Courthouse on Wednesday, January 30, between 9 a.m. and Noon.
90 YEARS AGO
JANUARY 21, 1932
v The teachers of the Grand Marais school plan to give a public program on Washington’s birthday. This year will be the 200th anniversary of his birth.
v Tofte Service has now finished putting up ice, which they cut and hauled from Two Island Lake.
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