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50 years ago

From the March 8, 1962

edition of the

Dakota County Tribune

Boche wins top prizes at Barrow show

H.L. Boche, a Rosemount farmer, took the two top prizes at the East Central Minnesota Barrow show held Saturday, a week ago, at Forest Lake.

His pen of purebred Poland-Chinas was grand champion pen and one of the hogs placed grand champion for the show with a cut-out score of 39%.

Mr. Boche received trophies donated by the Central Livestock Association and the Osceola Commercial Club, besides cash awards of $12 and $10.

Gordon Rahn, Rosemount, received second place in the gilt judging contest.

Rosemount FFA banquet held

The Rosemount Chapter of the Future Farmers of America held its annual Parent-Son Banquet on Saturday evening, Feb. 24. This was the culmination of the annual F.F.A. Week, which occurs during the week of George Washington’s birthday....

Special recognition was given to the Chapter Sweetheart, Cecelia Storkamp, by the presentation of a Sweetheart jacket. After the introduction of guests a number of chapter members participated in the pageant, “Building the Emblem.” This was a very enlightening part of the program. Briefly it dealt with the various parts of the official emblem and the meaning of each part. Dennis Napper was the narrator for the pageant.

Honorary Chapter Farmer Degrees were presented to A.C. Heine, Kenneth A. Monson, and Arthur Volkert Sr.

The speaker of the evening was Mr. A.C. Heine....

Arthur Volkert spoke briefly on behalf of the parents there and also on behalf of the Board of Education.

The program closed with the presentation of Green Hands and Chapter Farmer Certificates, following with the regular closing ceremony.

Blue and gold awards given

The annual Blue and Gold banquet of the Cub Scouts was held Wednesday evening, February 28, at the Rosemount High School auditorium.

Ten dens were represented and the tables were decorated in red, white and blue, symbolizing Americanism with centerpieces of Uncle Sam’s hat, pictures of the presidents and the place cards were Lincoln logs made by the denners, with the name written on red, white and blue hatchets....

A 50-star flag was presented to the pack by Mrs. Murial Krueger, president in the name of the new V.F.W. Post Auxiliary No. 9433, of Rosemount.

The annual “Cubby” award was won by Den. No. 5. They will keep the award and its contents. The 1962 Cubby was made by Palmer Kolstad, and is a replica of the Pinewood Derby – an outstanding model made of fine woods with the racing car on the miniature track and a slot where the driver sits for money.

A trio, consisting of Al Trondson, Wayne Stoerzinger, and Michael McInerny rendered a fine group of songs, which added to the evening’s festivity.

Den mothers and dads were honored for their loyal and continued work with the young cubs.

The awards were then presented: Terry Stoerzinger, wolf badge, silver arrow; Eddie Kolstad, silver arrow under wolfe badge; Mike Scott, wolf badge; Tom McInerny, bear badge, gold arrow; Pat LaPointe, lion badge & gold arrow; Pat Moynihan, lion badge & gold and silver arrow.

Dens. No. 1, 5 and 6 won the Cubby award for the month of March. An inspiring poem by Bernice LaPointe titled “Our Flag Speaks” brought the evening to a close.

75 years ago

From the March 12, 1937

edition of the

Dakota County Tribune

Town officers elected Tuesday

The following townships elected supervisors for 3 years, treasurers for 2 years, assessors for 2 years, justice of the peace for 2 years, constable 2 years:

Rosemount

Supervisor: S.C. Wallace; treasurer: M.J. Corcoran; assessor: Louis McCarthy; justice: M.J. Mullery; constable: John Krietz.

Fifteen-hundred dollars are appropriated for general expenses and $500 for snow removal.

Coates and Rich Valley

Mrs. Alvin Franzmeier made a trip to Northfield.

Mrs. George Morris and son made a trip to St. Paul, Wednesday.

Mrs. Fred Gehrke and son, Gust, spent a few days last week, helping her daughter and son-in-law with butchering.

Herman Burke was taken to the Community Hospital at Farmington Monday evening. He is suffering from pneumonia.

Gerald John, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Bauer of Rosemount, was baptized at the St. John’s Lutheran Church on Sunday.

The St. John’s Walther League held its regular monthly meeting on Friday evening. Raymond Bester was accepted as a new member. The Walther League is sponsoring the third of a series of slides picturing the “Passion of Christ,” to be given on the evening of March. 18.

Rosemount News

A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Violes Lenoux at Miller Hospital Tuesday evening.

Mrs. August Strese was able to return from the Samaritan Hospital Wednesday.

Mr. and Mrs. Adam Schneider, Mrs. G. Polenske, A.J. Strese and sons Victor and Irvin and daughter Violet and Will Polenske called on Mrs. A.J. Strese and G. Polenske at the hospital Sunday.

Will Polenske returned to his home in St. Paul Monday after spending two weeks helping the folks get their summer wood split.

Rev. Father Carey called on Father Mead at the hospital Wednesday.

Irving Empey of Farmington was in town Wednesday on business.

Leo Fluegel was in Lakeville on business Wednesday.

The Ladies Aid was entertained at the Leo Fluegel home on Wednesday afternoon. Members of the Farmington Ladies Aid were present.

Mr. and Mrs. John Bartelt and daughter Helen and Arthur Larson were guests at the Richard Groth home in Castle Rock Sunday.

100 years ago

From the March 8, 1912

edition of the

Dakota County Tribune

Some land prices

Martin Zanmiller, who sold his farm near Rosemount about two months ago at $60 per acre, has bought the Jim Hyland farm of 151 acres, one mile west of Rosemount, for $15,000. Just before buying the Hyland farm Mr. Zanmiller offered W.E. Callahan $15,000 for his 160 acre farm near Coates. If these prices are a criterion as to land values in these sections we are led to think they are going up some.

Rosemount Page

Mrs. A.T. Farrell visited friends and relatives in St. Paul Wednesday and Thursday.

Henry Hagemeister made a business trip to South St. Paul Thursday.

Mrs. William Cadzow spent Thursday and Friday with her daughter Mrs. Richard Powers in St. Paul.

Archie Cadzow made a business trip to St. Paul Wednesday.

Julia Hynes of Minneapolis spent Saturday and Sunday with her mother Mrs. Patrice Hynes.

Clarence Hogan was a passenger to Farmington Friday.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Barger moved from Lavebill here Friday where they will make their future home.

Ida Warweg spent Sunday with friends in Farmington.

Irene Hogan returned home Friday after spending a term at school in Mankato.

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