10 years ago (1995)"American Legion Post #399 celebrated its 76th anniversary by remembering its members, friends and family at the annual Memorial Day program and service Monday at the Legion Building and Bethlehem Cemetery in Hills. …A historical highlight of the annual program was Juliet Braa’s recitation of the Gettysburg Address. Seventy-six years ago Braa recited the Gettysburg Address at the birth of the American Legion. She first gave the Address in 1919 since her grandfather, Goodman Anderson, was a member of the Grand Army of the Republic — a Civil War veteran."25 years ago (1980)"This was the first week of business at the Exchange State Bank’s new location on the corner of Highways 6 and 270 on the northeast edge of Hills. The new building was completed enough for business to be conducted at the site within just a few days of the move. The total project however may be several weeks away from completion, with final touching up to be done on several items. Banking customers have commented on the appearance of the new building and others have noted that the drive-in banking is a welcome addition to the bank’s services." 50 years ago (1955)"Shots for polio were given to first- and second-grade children of Rock County last Friday morning at the Luverne High School gym. An efficient crew of doctors, nurses and helpers were present to put the children through in good time." 75 years ago (1930)"Wish some of you farmers would fix your telephone lines, as lately we have had occasion to ring up various parties, but failed to get them. Keep the lines in working order. Someday you will probably need a doctor in a hurry, or other happenings where immediate help is needed — fire, for instance."100 years ago (1905)"The Rock County Herald was 32 years old last week, 27 years of which have been under the able guidance of its present Editor J.H. Miller. The Herald the past few years hasn’t improved much in a typographical way, for that would have been well nigh impossible, but politically and morally it has wonderfully improved the past five years. Brother Miller has of late years shifted to the right position on nearly all leading public questions, such as tariff reform, public and private, graft, the liquor question, gambling etc. which makes the Herald’s editorial columns a power for good and in the interest of the ‘bread winner,’ whom it should and does represent. While Editor Miller has been frequently assailed for his stand on various public questions, it has been by politicians of questionable moral worth. The Herald and its editor today appear before the lime light of public opinion stronger than ever."
