Excerpts from past Tracy newspapers
Sept. 20, 1956 — The car of a 16-year-old rural Tracy youth was impounded by Tracy police last week after a warrant charging careless driving was lodged. His driver’s license was suspended in municipal court. The incident brought to light a problem which has mushroomed in the area — teenagers and automobiles. Law enforcement officials stated, in effect, that violations of the law, especially in this category, had reached the limit. Hereafter no warnings will be issued and violators will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. At the request of authorities, Supt. George Borneman pointed out the problem to a high school assembly and warned youngsters that careless driving and “drag” racing will not be tolerated by local officers. Municipal Judge Russ Brewster said that unless speeding, careless driving and continued violations by teenagers ceases immediately under duress of the new edict, additional charges will be prepared in some cases and additional penalties invoked. “Noon hour escapades with cars endangers lives and property,” Brewster said, “and Mayor Elmer Hanson has given the greenlight for officers to take whatever steps are needed. I intend to give out severe punishment from here on in.”
Obituaries: Ann Biette, August Krengel, Anton Peterson, Mrs. Fred Fellenzer, Anton Nielsen
Sept. 22, 1966 — More than 300 persons from the area and as far away as Washington and the west coast were in attendance at the Garvin Congregational church’s 75th anniversary observance last Sunday. At a brief program, letters were read from several former pastors unable to attend and short talks were given by three former pastors in attendance. Cake was served by Mrs. Marion Owens and Mrs. Winnie Nelson. Serving coffee were Mrs. Art Holm, Mrs. Esther Matthews and Mrs. John Menger. Dining room hosts were Art Holm, Mrs. Oscar Carlson, Mrs. Frank Nyquist and Mrs. Ethyl Coyle.
Obituaries: Mike Parmentier Sept. 16, 1976 — Nearly 300 persons turned out Sunday for the 100th anniversary of Lake Sarah Lutheran Church in Garvin. Youngsters played tag outside the church where a special sign was placed, and Dorothy Freeburg of Garvin, a long-time member of the church, was photographed in a reflective mood while waiting for the main centennial program. Persons came from Avoca, Balaton, Garvin, New Ulm, Owatonna, Pipestone, Tracy, Hadley, St. James, Luverne, Montevideo, Worthington and perhaps other communlties to pay tribute. Lake Sarah Lutheran Church, now served by Rev. Ed Swanson, is a consolidation ol the Modum Lutheran and Bethany Lutheran churches in 1876. The present church building was built at Garvin in 1955. Both the original churches were destroyed after being struck by lightning.
Obituaries: Joe Ross, Mrs. Holden Siegert, Dr. D.J. Blesener
Sept. 24, 1986 — It’s a big week in Walnut Grove with homecoming festivities beginning next Monday. Homecoming candidates selected are Kim Pemble, Wendy Pehble, junior attendants; queen candidates Vicki Bakken. Sally Nelson. Jody Hewitt, LaChelle Giese. Tammy Boerboom; king candidates Tom Beens. Dave Van Hecke, Mark Anderson, Rick Heinrich, Dan Peterson, junior attendants Tom Mattis and Jeff Osland.
Obituaries: Henry Schmidt, Gena Firmage, Joseph Windschitl, Orlin Olson
Sept. 20, 1996 — Val Lubben is the new Tracy Chamber Director. Lubben’s first day was Monday, though she did get a glimpse of how everything works during Box Car Days and has attended meetings for the Sportsmen’s Show and other events since her selection was announced. Lubben has been working in Marshall for the past four years, and says she is happy to be working in Tracy again. She was also drawn to the Chamber job because it is more in line with her degree, which is in journalism and public relations. “I’ve been looking to get back into that,” she said. Lubben, a Bettendorf, Iowa native, is a University of Iowa Hawkeye. Lubben has lived in Tracy for the past 15 years and has two children.
Obituaries: Lois Robinson, William Kathman, Lorraine Radke, Fay Morgan
Sept. 21, 2016 — Senior homecoming king and queen candidates have been announced at Tracy Area High School. Queen candidates are Britta Byrne, Emily Dorso, Autumn Lichty, Kendra Ludeman, Kelsey Nordsiden, and Anna Soupir. King candidates are Reed Lange, Hunter Anderson, Parker Anderson, Spencer Smith, Peter Vue, and Noah Tiegs.
Obituaries: Betty Abernethy, Doris Grinde, Andrew Lee, Mary Ellen Lavoie
