Excerpts from past Tracy newspapers
July 5, 1956 — Tentative building plans for Tracy’s new armory building to be blended with the Municipal building will be submitted to officials in Washington, D. C, next week. If no red tape blocks the route, construction of the new addition will probably begin in September. Indications are that the “blended” plans will receive favorable consideration and approval. That is the word which William R. Mitchell, chairman of the local armory committee, brought back from St. Paul recently. It came from the adjutant general’s office. Major General J. E. Nelson, and from General Phil Bettenberg, commander of the 47th Viking division, who will submit plans to Washington authorities. Blended plans were drawn by Bettenberg, Townsend and Stolte, architects, along original lines proposed by civic committees and the local armory planning commission.
Obituaries: Morris Ohman
July 7, 1966 — An English doctor and his family moved to Balaton last week, and he will practice in the clinic building when his Minnesota license is granted. Dr. Patrick Bosley, 36, his wife, and three sons, have established residence in the Jack Hanson house. He is a graduate of the University of London and the University of British Columbia.
Obituaries: Ancil Budolfson, P.G. Kelley, Martin Hyllested, Frank Fujan, John Tochem
July 1, 1976 — Tracy opens its doors Saturday for the big Centennial All-Alumni Class Reunion at Tracy High School which could involve close to 1,000 persons. An estimated 950 THS graduates --dating back to 1909-have registered for the reunion, according to Chairpersons Elizabeth Hook and Merrill Starr. All activities will be at Tracy High School. The reunion opens Saturday afternoon with registration and coffee from 1 to 4 p.m. for alumni, families friends and guests. A large dinner will be served from 4:45 to 7:45 p.m., followed by a main program at 8 p.m. with Mayor Dick Donaldson, a member of the Class of ‘41, as master of ceremonies. Mrs. Edna Read of Burbank, CA, from the Class of ‘29, arrived in Tracy last week and is believed the first graduate here for the reunion. A special display of pictures and memorabilia from THS classes will be set up at the school.
Obituaries: Ted Mickelson, Lorene J. Ruth
July 9, 1986 — In a short meeting last week the Tracy board of education reorganized, designated various committees, reviewed meeting dates, and authorized advertisements for bids on milk and bread and the board reelected Joe Cooreman chairperson, made Dennis Fultz vice-chair to replace Connie Roemer, renamed Romane Dold as clerk and Curtis Reinert as treasurer. Newly-elected Robert Anderson became a director replacing Dan Snobl joining Connie Roemer and Elaine Holland as other directors. Some changes were made in directors assigned to committees. Connie Roemer remains a member of ECSU and Community Education while Curt Reinert and Elaine Holland replace Snobl on the MSHSL and PER committees, respectively.
Obituaries: Marcella Libra, Ray Hoflock, Clyde Schadt, Augusta Peterson July 3, 1996 — A $400,000 fund-raising campaign is underway for Tracy Municipal Hospital. Money will be used for an extensive remodeling project at the hospital. The remodeling has five components: $55,000 to renovate the hospital’s south wing to handle outpatient services; $109,500 to remodel the front lobby waiting room and entrance; $131,500 to update the hospital’s business office, medical records and reception area; $13,500 to make the hospital dining room more suitable as a waiting room for families outside the emergency room; $12,000 to redesign the nurses station; and $57,500 to refurbish corridors with new floor and wall coverings and handrails.
Obituaries: Elizabeth Glaser, Elnor Hoskins, Raymond Danielson, Morris Johnson July 5, 2006 — Interesting finds continue to turn up in an archaeological dig at the John Malone farm north of Currie. Last week, John’s brother, Neil Malone and his family made a second trip from California to continue the dig. Those who participated included Neil’s wife, Mary Nell, their daughter Allison, and Neil and John’s brother, Pat. Also assisting were cousins Allyson Arise of Sioux City, Iowa, and Amanda Zauner of Galesville, Wis. The girls had traveled to Currie for the annual Maloneathon, a gathering of the family’s children. Neil and Mary Nell timed their trip to Minnesota around the event. It was almost exactly one year ago when the dig first began. What prompted the archaeological excursion? John had dug up the site to repair a broken tile line — a routine experience for the Currie farmer. While digging, he came across a wooden corner.
July 6, 2016 — It was a grand weekend in Balaton, as the community celebrated both Independence Day and Funfest. The fun began Friday night with a lit boat parade on Lake Yankton, followed by fireworks. A Saturday afternoon parade, outdoor concerts, kids’ bounce houses, athletic tournaments, tractor shows, a kiddie parade, and of course, lots of good food, were all part of the festivities.
Obituaries: Kathie Christians, DuWayne Averill, Maynard Jackels, Zola Sammons
