Pages From the Past: June 4, 2020

By Travis G. Grimler

June 04, 2020 at 5:00 AM

60 years ago, June 3, 1960

(Headline) Western Auto Store will have grand opening Sat.

A bare majority of only four votes at Pequot Lakes Tuesday put over a $59,000 bond issue for water lines and a water works installation.

A total of 195 votes were cast in the election with 99 voting yes and 95 against..

50 years ago, June 4, 1970

(Headline) Fire threatens farm supply here Tuesday

(Headline) Dedication of new Powers Town Hall Sunday, June 14th

(Headline) Title I enables Pine River to have five weeks summer school

25 years ago, June 2, 1995

(Headline) 'Theatre of seasons' presents 'Reunion in Pines' in P.R. June 19-25

The Army tank in front of the VFW Post in Jenkins will soon be in its designated spot.

10 years ago, June 3, 2010

(Headline) A family tradition, Nagel third valedictorian in family

(Headline) WJ Auto, Perfect Pick close, Osterloh hired by Eco Motor Company

- Compiled by Travis Grimler, Staff Writer

By Travis G. Grimler

Travis Grimler began work at the Echo Journal Jan. 2 of 2013 while the publication was still split in two as the Pine River Journal and Lake Country Echo. He is a full time reporter/photographer/videographer for the paper and operates primarily out of the northern stretch of the coverage area (Hackensack to Jenkins).