Page 6B - Crosby-Ironton Courier

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Page 6B - Crosby-Ironton Courier
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CROSBY-IRONTON COURIER
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
Remember When?
95 years ago…
Courier Crossword
—Answers on page 6
Excerpts from the Courier files
Friday, June 18, 1920
The shortage of coal available to dealers in the northwest
is causing great alarm. The
amount of coal on the docks in
Superior is way below normal.
A large attendance was on
hand last Friday for the debate
between Frank Engman of
Deerwood and R.W. Hitchcock
of Hibbing on the question of
vital importance to the people
of the Cuyuna Range,
“Tonnage Tax.”
“Fall of Babylon” will
show this week at the New
Grand Theatre.
85 years ago…
Thursday, June 19, 1930
Fourth of July in Bay Lake
will feature a big parade for
children and children’s races
follow by games, sports, etc.
including a bathing beauty contest.
Miss Delia Elizabeth
Johnson of Crosby, received
her degree of Doctor of
Philosophy at the fifty-eighth
annual commencement of the
University of Minnesota.
Soot and dust raise heat
bills...dirt in the heating plant
blamed for fuel waste.
75 years ago…
Thursday, June 20, 1940
Totem Pole Studios will
open in its new location on the
banks of the Mississippi River
near the bridge on Highway 6
on Sunday.
The Cuyuna Country Club
will hold its annual benefit
dance at the Green lantern Club
in Bay Lake on June 28. Pat
Peyton’s “Peppy” seven-piece
orchestra will furnish the
music.
Mr. L.L Watson announced
this week the opening of his
dry cleaning establishment at
14 West Main Street in Crosby.
65 years ago…
Thursday, June 23, 1950
Helen’s Home Lunch is the
name of the cafe on Main
Street formerly known as
Barry’s Cafe. The proprietress
is Helen Smoody, who opened
for business this week. She was
in the restaurant business in
Newark, NJ for 19 years and
comes here from Fargo, ND
where she has lived with a sister
for the past three years.
Robert W. VanEvera, son of
Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur VanEvera
of Crosby was elected president
of the Minnesota Alumni Club
of the Michigan College of
Mining Technology at a recent
meeting of the group.
Six faced charges on beverage law violations in municipal
court on Wednesday, June 21.
Sheriff Roy Wickland and state
and federal agents netted the
violators in series of raids
throughout the county. They
are: Gilbert Meyers, owner of
the Trommald Liquor Store,
charged with selling on Sunday;
Earl D. Walters, Bass Lake
Tavern, charged with selling
beer outside of legal hours;
Virginia Lee, operator of the
rural Gateway cafe, charged
with selling 3.2 beer without a
license.; Mrs. Lawrence A.
Cable, the Huffman House,
charged with selling liquor
without a license; John M.
McGraw,
operator,
and
Chandler Levisee, helper, at the
Shingwake Club, Merrifield,
where a quantity of whiskey
and wine was seized.
55 years ago…
Wednesday, June 22, 1960
Over $2,600 will be added
to the Cuyuna Range Hospital
Auxiliary’s Building Fund as a
result of the recent Range
Anniversay Days observance
here.
The special activity in the
Summer Recreations program
this week will be a Scavenger
Hunt. Other events set are a
Hobo Picnic, a Water Carnival,
Wheels Parade, Talent Show
Awards Day and Displays and
two Teen-age Dances.
A photo of the Minnesota
National Guard tanks lined up
on a firing range as they
rehearse for heavier firing later
was printed. Using a 30 calibre
submount in their big 90 mm
cannons, Guardsmen from the
194th Armor became familiar
with the firing operations on
ranges at Camp Ripley. The
Crosby Guards returned last
Ironton Fire
Department Auxiliary
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Saturday following two weeks es the Metrodome for opening
of intensive training at Ripley. ceremonies over 8,000 runners
will have passed the torch.
Patty Bauman of Merrifield
attended Girls State at Bethel
Wednesday, June 24, 1970
College in St. Paul. She is sponThe C-I High School Band sored by the American Legion
leaves for Winnipeg, Canada, Auxiliary Unit #443 in Ironton.
June 25 to take part in the Red
Dr. Jerome D. Poland of the
River Exhibition. It is an Crosby Eye Clinic was recently
International Band competition promoted from assistant clinical
with bands coming from all professor to associate clinical
over the United States and professor in the department of
Canada. Chaperones are Mr. ophthalmology
of
the
and Mrs. Berger Aulie, Dr. and University of Minnesota
Mrs. Roger Kelley. Bus drivers Medical School. This is the secare Dayton Humphrey and ond highest academic rank at
Marvin Palmer. Mr. Gerald the medical school.
Huxford is the band director.
Dick Siebert, baseball
coach of the Big Ten Champion
Minnestoa Gophers, will conWednesday, June 21, 2000
duct a baseball clinic at Crosby
Miracle Recreation of
on June 30. Mass drills in Minneapolis installed the
throwing, fielding, hitting, base waterslide at the Hallett
running and sliding for all boys Community Center in Crosby.
of all ages is the focus. Special
Jessi Ellis was selected as
individual instructions in pitch- the Girls State Representative
ing, catching, infield and out- for the Walter Scott Erickson
field play will be offered for and Myrin-James American
boys 11 through 19.
Legions of Deerwood and
A new post office will be Ironton.
constructed at its present site on
Mark O’Day is the new
Highway 6 in Emily.
owner of the Oasis Drive-In in
Crosby. The Oasis will be open
six days a week (closed
Tuesdays).
Wednesday, June 18, 1980
The
Cuyuna
Range
Tom Zima, son of Mr. and Kiwanis Club is hosting a panMrs. Leo Zima of Deerwood, is cake breakfast prior to the
one of 169 young men through- canoe marathon in Crosby
out the state participating in the Memorial Park on Serpent
11th annual Mr. Minnesota pro- Lake.
gram at Morris.
City Superintendent Wayne
Longbottom reminds that
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
horseback riding in the Crosby
Electronic recycling at
Memorial Park on Serpent Deerwood Technologies is
Lake is prohibited.
being collected on Saturday.
Shirley O’Brien of Outing
Blue Cross and Blue Shield
caught a six pound 3 ounce of Minnesota has designated
walleye on Roosevelt Lake Cuyuna Regional Medical
with a night crawler.
Center’s Minnesota Institute for
Brian
Hersch
of Minimally Invasive Surgery as
Minneapolis landed a 10 pound a Blue Distinction Center for
10 ounce northern on Lows knee and hip replacement.
Lake with a sucker minnow.
Doug Swanson, a professional mountain bike rider and
co-owner of G. L. Contracting
of Medina, excavated a portion
Wednesday, June 20, 1990
of the red dirt trail located in the
The Olympic Torch is com- Cuyuna
Country
State
ing through the Cuyuna Range Recreation Area.
on June 26. By the time it reach-
45 years ago…
15 years ago…
35 years ago…
5 years ago…
25 years ago…
SIRLOIN STEAK
& SHRIMP DINNER
W/Scalloped potatoes, salad bar, veggie & dessert
Fri., June 26 • 4:30-7
240 Curtis Avenue
Ironton, MN
Karaoke with Cheryl
546-5202
Sat., July 4 • 7-10 A.M.
IRONTON LEGION
(Hwy 210, Ironton)
$6 ADULTS • $3 KIDS 12 & UNDER
PANCAKES, SAUSAGE, JUICE & COFFEE
(218)
Sat., June 27 • 7-11 p.m.
Join in the fun with over 3,000 songs to choose from!
Deerwood American
Legion Post 557
(218) 534-3215
HOURS: Open at 2 p.m. Tues.-Fri. • 218-546-5975
1 West Main in Crosby • 546-6060
POWER HOUR
Every Fri. & Sat. 8-9 p.m., Drinks $1.50
Meatball Dinner
(Up to $3.75 Value)
w/mashed potatoes & gravy, veggie
Fri., June 26 • 5-7 p.m.
Every Tues. 4:30-7:30
Open 11 a.m. to close Mon-Sat. • 1 p.m. to close Sun.
Please use Pine Room/Dining Room Entrance
(while the small bar is being remodeled)
Join our LUNCH CLUB…Buy 10 lunches, get one FREE!
FREE Meat Raffle
Wed., June 24 • 6 p.m.
Happy Hour: 2-5 p.m. Daily
Kitchen Open Tues-Wed-Thur-Fri Nights!
Burger
Night
KITCHEN, DINING ROOM AND PINE ROOM BAR
MEAT RAFFLE
Saturdays, 6:30 p.m. Crosby Fire Dept. Lic #B-02476-002
Opening Band… “The Ugly Mugs”
“Jackson and the Roosters”
Fri., June 26 • 9:30 p.m.- 1 a.m.
CHECK OUT OUR NEW DAILY SPECIALS!
Daily Cash Drawing • Daily Drink Specials • Smear Every Wednesday
HAPPY HOURS
HAPPY HOUR 2-7 P.M. 7 DAYS A WEEK
TAP BEER OF THE MONTH
Mon.-Sat. 9-10 a.m. • 3-6 p.m.
Blue Moon White IPA
7 Days a Week
16oz—$2 • 22oz—$2.75 • 20 BEERS ON TAP!
ON & OFF SALE AVAILABLE
HWY. 210 CROSBY • 218-546-5981
Located Six Blocks West From The 4-Way Stop in Crosby
Daily Drink Specials
Smear
Tuesdays, 2 p.m.
Meat Raffle
Fridays, 6:15 p.m.
C-I SPORTSBOOSTERS
LIC. #02536-001
Pull-Tabs
Check out Daily #
and win $$$$
Mega Meat Raffle
Friday, July 3 • 6:15 p.m.
$2 Donation
4th of July
Parking Lot Party
Sat., July 4
Outdoor Games • Outdoor Mini Bar
Live Music…
“Blue Collar Cocktail’
8 p.m. to Midnight
$3 Cover starts at 8 p.m.
OPEN ‘TIL 2 A.M. WEEKENDS
Street Dance “Kings Ransom”
Fri., July 3 • 9 p.m.- 1 a.m. (Must be 21 to attend dance)
Sorry,
No
Meat
Raffle
July 4th
CLOSING AT 1 A.M. ON JULY 4TH
Build Your Own Bloody Mary &
Screwdriver Special
Sat., July 4 • 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
EVERY DAY LOW OFF-SALE PRICES…
Bud, Bud Light, Coors Light,
Michelob Golden Light,
1799
$
24 pk cans
or bottles
BAR BINGO… Every Sunday 6:30 p.m.
Two Progressive # Pots:
CFD Lic #B-02476-002
400
$
51 Numbers
600
$
and
58 Numbers
“Where old friends meet and new ones are made”
DOWNTOWN CROSBY • 546-5465
Hours: Monday-Saturday 9 a.m. to Close
Sunday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Dine-in Specials
MONDAY-BURGER NIGHT, 5-9
Hamburger, $3.99 • Cheeseburger, $4.49
Bacon Cheeseburger, $4.99
Served with fries or tots
TUESDAY-PASTA BOWLS, 5-9
House Pasta Bowl, $7.99
Chicken Alfredo Bowl, $7.99
WEDNESDAY-WING NIGHT, 5-9
6-Piece, $4.99• 12 Piece, $9.89
THURSDAY, RIB DINNER, 5-9
1/2 Rack, $10.99 • Full Rack, $16.99
Served w/coleslaw and choice of baked potato, fries or tots
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. • Sat. 8 a.m. to 1 a.m. • Sun.10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturdays, 2 p.m.
Sundays, 3:30 p.m.
Cuyuna Fire Dept.
(LIC. NO. B-02163)
Look for
that special
deal...
page to the
classifieds!
FRIDAY, WALLEYE DINNER, 5-10
Walleye Dinner, $11.95
8 oz. beer battered walleye served
w/coleslaw and a choice of baked potato, fries or tots
MEAT
RAFFLES
SATURDAY, STEAK DINNER, 5-10
8 oz. Sirloin w/mashed potatoes, fries or tots, $10.95
DOWNTOWN CUYUNA
(218) 772-0252
Fund-raiser for Immanuel Lutheran Church
Sun., June 28 • 4 p.m.
SMEAR, 2 P.M.
“Manna for Malawi”
EVERY THURSDAY
COMING… “WILD HORSES” AUG. 22, 9 P.M.-1 A.M.
“All trails lead to the Woodtick”
Plan
ahead for
the 4th…
Great Off-sale
Specials
Coming Events…
—July 3: Parking Lot Dance
“Whiskey Tango”
—July 4: Outdoor Patio Music After Parade
“Cuyuna Rhythm”
Mojitos
and
Blender
Drinks,
$ 00
4 16oz
(Margarita,
Daquiri,
Pina
Colada, etc)
Price good
through Tues.,
June 30!
Best
Bloody
Marys
in the Area
Over 10
ingredients
included!
with Dave Lee & Anthony Koop
Meat Raffle, Saturdays 3:30 p.m.
Crosby Fire Dept. Charitable Gambling
Lic.#A02476-001