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Peeking in the Past

10 years ago (1993)"Tom Goehle, a 1988 graduate of H-BC, has returned to his hometown where he currently serves as the assistant girls? basketball coach, substitute teaches at area schools and works at Al VerBerg?s woodworking shop. And while Goehle is enthusiastic about each of the above-mentioned jobs, the Hills native explodes with excitement when he speaks about his ?friendship? with Jesus Christ and his association with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes program."25 years ago (1978)"The original Nuffer farmstead and the Beaver Creek State Bank are among 13 properties to be considered for nomination to the National Register of historic places. Nomination for the Register is based on the recommendations by the Historic Society?s staff and those submitted by individuals or organizations."50 years ago (1953)"Tom Dyson, operator of the Hills Feed Mill, was duly elected as a member of the Village Council Tuesday, when he gathered in 115 votes for the office at the annual village election. He replaces F.A. Dunn, who got 35. Re-elected to the Council was C.L. Hixson with a total of 68. There were numerous scattered votes for as many folks for the office." 75 years ago (1928)"Joseph Thorin and Miss Olga Kolsrud of this place, and Magnus Christensen of Luverne represented the great state of Minnesota at the International Livestock Show in Chicago this past week. Joseph and Olga are cousins, at that. This is indeed a great honor, and we congratulate the fortunate young people."100 years ago (1903)"Some of our readers may be of the opinion that the Crescent has used considerable space and run ?daffy? on football of late. Not at all. The Crescent, like other journals, aims to give the news in which the people are interested and to give it at a seasonable time. It is a noticeable fact that some of our subscribers would read the football news and then throw the paper in the wastebasket. A reporter, while canvassing for the lecture course, met but one person who admitted that he read the lecture course locals. Others probably noticed that they had no football connections and passed them up."

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