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50 years ago

From the Dec. 29, 1960 edition of the

Dakota County Tribune

Who will be first 1961 baby?

Who will be the first baby of this area in 1961?

The Tribune again is offering a $5.00 prize for the first birth reported to us, either day or night....

The baby’s picture will appear in the tribune and the parents will receive an enlarged picture free.

Rosemount man says U.S. owes him

airplane

A Rosemount man claims that the federal government owes him an airplane.

Charles P. Doyle, a Northwest Airlines pilot, wants a C-45 transport plane in exchange for his P-40 fighter plane of World War II vintage. If he can’t get it, he demands that the government pay him $5,000 plus another $5,000 for loss of use of the C-45.

The charges were made this week in a breach-of-contract law-suit filed by Doyle in Minneapolis federal district court.

His attorney, Mark C. Brennan, Minneapolis, said Doyle had acquired the P-40 plane a few years ago. The plane originally was part of the government’s surplus property sold after the war. Doyle is an aviation enthusiast, Brennan said.

According to William Hunt, assistant U.S. District attorney, Doyle went to the Wright-Patterson air force base museum near Dayton, Ohio, and offered to trade his P-40 for a C-45 there. He even picked out the one he wanted.

Doyle says he entered into a contract with the air force to provide for the exchange. The government claims, Hunt said, that there never was a contract and that Doyle merely had made an offer which was not approved by air force headquarters.

“Spotlight” published at Rosemount school, begins

“Spotlight” is a new school paper, being published by the Board of Education of Ind. School District 196, Rosemount, at the school.

Vol. 1, No. 1, was written by the Chairman Dennistoun, in which he outlined the purpose of the publication.

The “Spotlight” is dedicated to better school-home communications.

75 years ago

From the Jan. 3, 1936

edition of the

Dakota County Tribune

Congressman Ryan leaves for duties

Congressman and Mrs. Elmer J. Ryan leave this week for Washington, D. C., to be on hand for the 76th session of congress. They are accompanied by Viola Koelzer of Jordan and Erma Ryan of St. Paul, who will be secretaries to the congressman.

It is hoped that Mr. Ryan will continue his Observations column in the Tribune.

Coates and

Rich Valley

Wilfred Boche returned on Friday to Cass Lake after a week’s visit at his home.

Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Reinke and family were visitors at the Karl Motz home in Rich Valley Thursday.

Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Groth attended a birthday party for Adeline Krech at her home in Salem on Sunday evening.

Mr. and Mrs. Otto Boche entertained at a goose dinner on Christmas day for Mr. and Mrs. Herman Boche and daughter, Dorothy and Mr. and Mrs. Otto Boche Sr., all of St. Paul and Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Groth.

George Mueller is hauling milk for Elmer McClung who is on the sick list.

Alvin Franzmeier had the misfortune to sustain a broken ankle several days ago.

The entertainment committee of the Rich Valley Walther League met at the Walter Volkert home Sunday evening.

Miss Byers, teacher of the Wayside school, left Saturday evening for her home in St. Cloud where she will spend her two weeks’ vacation.

Rosemount news

Sister Josita of Faribault is spending the holiday vacation with her father, Joseph Peters, near Rosemount.

Mrs. James Doyle Sr. is confined to her bed with a severe cold, but her condition is not considered serious.

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Deeg and children, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Fluegel and son, Jerry, Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Uitdenbogerd and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Uitdenbogerd and son, Glen, were entertained at the G. A. Uitdenbogerd home Christmas day.

Fred Moeller was a business visitor in the city Monday.

Banker R. M. Toombs has been confined to his bed with a bad cold the past week.

Frank McGovern attended a farewell party in honor of his sister, Helen, at the McGovern home in Farmington, Saturday evening. It was the eve before her departure for Milwaukee where she has a position in the auditing department of a telephone company.

Walter Pagel of Wescott was awarded the Aladdin lamp given away by Ryan & Corcoran Christmas eve.

Larry Evans and Bill Boog counted the telephone poles between Farmington and Rosemount, Friday.

Father Carey is spending the week with his brother, Father Michael Carey at Sibley, Iowa.

Rep. And Mrs. Elmer Ryan of So. St. Paul were guests at the L. O. Bernier home Christmas day. They expect to leave Saturday for Washington, D.C. They will be accompanied by Mr. Ryan’s sister, Erma, who will act as his secretary.

The post office fixtures were moved into the Fluegel building across the street Tuesday evening and Fred Moeller began at once to move in with equipment for a restaurant.

115 years ago

From the Dec. 2, 1896

edition of the

Dakota County Tribune

Rosemount.

Captain Ed Brydjes and Ed Hyland left for Rat Portage last week after several days visit with the latters parents. Miss Annie O’Hadern and pupils’ school entertainment last Saturday evening was a decided success, too much praise can not be given Miss O’Hallern for the excellent program rendered. There were between seven and eight hundred people present and all were well pleased.

Mrs. E. Hyland was seriously ill last Sunday Dr. Johnson of St. Paul being summoned.

Agnes Moran is home to spend the holidays.

Mamie and Susie Hynes Marie Delaney are home from Faribault where they are attending school to spend the holidays.

Mrs. Ed Hyland and daughter Kittie came down from St. Paul Tuesday evening, the latter will remain home until after the holidays.

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