Excerpts from past Tracy newspapers
Oct. 18, 1956 — Richard Weedman, 15, was released from a local hospital Saturday after being injured by a bull but was hospitalized again Tuesday for further observation and treatment. Richard, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Weedman of rural Tracy, was thrown to the ground by the angry bull, pawed and thrown over a farm lot fence. His physician reports he is suffering internal bleeding and may be transferred to a Minneapolis hospital.
Obituaries: J.R. Pryor
Oct. 20, 1966 — The subject of “new life for old lakes” through reclamation will be fully explained at a meeting of the Tracy Conservation Club Monday night at 8 o’clock in the bank basement. Bob Nelson, president, emphasizes that not only club members but all other sportsmen of the area and persons interested in welfare of Lake Shetek and other southern Minnesota saucer-type lakes are urged to attend. Bob Weller of the state fish-game headquarters, Windom, will be present to show pictures and explain the reclamation process that was considered such a great success at Clear lake near Waseca.
Obituaries: Joe Pilotte, Oscar Conillie, Joe Dietz
Oct. 14, 1976 — The Tracy City Council has notified the Chicago Northwestern Railroad to repair crossings at Fourth and Center Streets but nothing has been corrected. Jim Kerr, city attorney, advised the council that it should again notify the railroad and if nothing has been done in 30 days the city could hire someone to repair the tracks and bill the railroad. A letter of notification will be sent to the Chicago and Northwestern to repair the tracks and complete the erection of signals at both crossings.
Obituaries: Leslie Griffith, Harry Cazett, Mrs. Richard Radtke, William Newell, MRs. Fred Ring, Mabel Tanquist
Oct. 22, 1986 — The Milroy Academic Planning Committee has narrowed the choice to four options. As it continues its process of deciding the best alternatives for providing education for its students, the Milroy Academic Planning Committee has narrowed its focus to two alternatives and two possible directions. The committee favors alternative No. 2, providing K-6 education at Milroy and tuitioning out grades 7-12; and alternative #3, providing K-8 education at Milroy and tuitioning out grades 9-12. The twodirections that the committee is suggesting be pursued are Marshall and Tracy. The committee will be presenting its findings with supporting rationale at a special board meeting on Friday, Oct. 24, at 7:30 p.m.
Obituaries: Viola Lehrer, Eugene Hartle, Carl Rolland, George Andert, John Paulson, Bruce Sanderson, Maurice Gulseth Oct. 16, 1996 — When it comes to longevity in downtown Tracy. Dr. Francis Robinson has few peers. This fall. “Doc Robby” marks the 45th year for his Tracy chiropractic office. No one else has been active in the Tracy business and professional scene longer. He has no thoughts of retiring. “I may work a few less hours than I did 45 years ago. but I am a long ways from closing the door forever,” said Dr. Robinson. “Doc Robby” came to Tracy when he was 22 years old. His parents literally dropped him off at the door of his new office.
Obituaries: Maurice Vandromme, Violet Dumos
Oct. 18, 2006 — A Tracy woman remains hospitalized in Sioux Falls, after sustaining back injuries in an Oct. 10 forklift accident Pam Cooreman was hurt when a pallet of potting soil being moved into a warehouse at Tracy Floral tipped from the forklift and fell on her. She was transported by air ambulance to Sioux Valley Hospital, Sioux Falls, S.D., where she is being treated for a fractured back and pinched spinal chord. She underwent surgery late last week to align her back.
Obituaries: Edythe Revard, Lorraine Meyer, Brad Munson
Oct. 19, 2016 — Firemen from six area departments responded to a call at the grain elevator complex in Garvin at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday. Garvin Fire Chief David Bitton said a prompt response from area departments quickly brought the fire under control, and averted a potentially much worse situation. An aerial truck from the Marshall Fire Dept. allowed the fire to be attacked from the top. A semi-truck load of corn was removed from the elevator. Other fire departments that responded to the mutual aid call from Garvin were Balaton, Tracy, Walnut Grove, and Russell. All units had left the scene by 3:30 p.m. Bitton thanks all the departments for their assistance.
Obituaries: Carol Peters, Fern Crocker
