Pages from the Past: Nov. 30, 2022

By Travis G. Grimler

November 30, 2022 06:01 AM

60 years ago, Nov. 30, 1962

Terry Baker, recently awarded the Heisman Trophy as the outstanding college football player in the nation, was born in Pine River, where his grandfather, Mr. Theodore White, operated a shoe repair business just prior to World War II.

50 years ago, Nov. 30, 1972

John and Pat Phillips, new operators of Lakes Feed here in Pine River, will hold their Grand Opening on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 1 and 2.

Annual Christmas Open houses are being held Sunday, Dec. 3, at Elling's Flower and Gift Shop in Pequot Lakes, and Perkins Crosslake Garden Center in Crosslake.

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25 years ago, Nov. 26. 1997

Durkee site may open up opportunities: Housing shortage will nag the lakes area into the next century

(Headline) Sheri Hoplin to compete in Miss Minnesota Teen USA pageant

10 years ago, Nov. 29, 2012

After many months of negotiations, the Pine River-Backus School Board accepted Superintendent Cathy Bettino's three-year contract with a salary freeze.

(Headline) Felthous honored as PR-B Teacher of the Year

- 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).

Pages from the Past: Nov. 30, 2022

A look at the past from the pages of the Pine River Journal weekly newspaper