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100 Years Ago: Aug. 26, 1910
     The ladies of Henderson held a mass meeting Wednesday and decided to take care of the hundreds of people who will visit the town on the occasion of the dedication of the Brown monument and the old settlers’ reunion, so far as meals are concerned. They will serve meals during the two days at the courthouse, the proceeds to be used for the erection of cement steps leading to Brown’s cemetery.
     The building occupied by Comnick & Boltts was sold last Monday by the referee, J.J. Johre, appointed by the court, to Chas. Comnick for $1,100. One third of the sum realized goes to Chas. Wegge for his interest in the property.

50 Years Ago:  September 1, 1960
     New teachers join school faculty. John Halvorson will teach math and science this year; Miss Jane Goetton will teach commercial and girl’s physical education; and Mrs. John Kroehler is the new second grade teacher.
     A big holstein sire, shipped in by Walter Fitzke of Henderson, weighed 2,425 pounds and sold for $20.50 per cwt. in Central’s Alleys, South St. Paul.
     School lunch policies and prices: The price of lunches will remain the same - 25 cents for students and 35 cents for adults. Students may purchase tickets by the week or month. No credit of meals will be allowed. In the elementary grades, no students are allowed to go down town at any time unless a permission slip from the parent is presented to the teacher or principal.

40 Years Ago: September 3, 1970
     Announcement has been made that the partnership between Harold and Frank Steckman has been dissolved. During the past 29 years, the two brothers had operated the Steckman Bros. Garage and International Harvester Co. dealership.
     With Our Boys In The Service: Eric Tolf returned to his Army duties after enjoying a furlough with his parents, relatives and friends. Also, Petty Officer Gerald L. Schense of Henderson, has arrived in the Western Pacific aboard the destroyer USS Southerland.
     Enrollment at the Henderson Public School this year is 415. This is an increase of 29 over the last school year.

30 Years Ago: August 28, 1980
     Mayor Joe Pulk of this community will be representing this community in the annual Le Sueur area Muscular Dystrophy Radiothon this Labor Day weekend. Also representing the Henderson community is the Tom Murphy family who are scheduled to sing selections at 2:30 p.m. on Labor Day.
     Mr. and Mrs. Roger Steinborn and Mr. and Mrs. Art Brenke, Jr. attended the Charlie Pride show in New Ulm last week.
     We’re after business! Regular gas $1.16 gallon. Cash price...full service. O’Neill’s Sales & Service. Henderson

20 Years Ago: August 30, 1990
     Connie F. Rau of Henderson, has been appointed Postmaster at Plato, MN. She was sworn in at the Plato Post Office on Friday, Aug. 24.
     Tammy S. Denzer and Gerald K. Trimbo announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. An Oct. 6, 1990 wedding is planned at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Henderson.
     Extra Curricular Ticket Prices: Adult admission price (individual ticket), $2.50;      Student Admission price (individual ticket), $1; Student Activity Ticket (used for all school sponsored activities), $12; and Adult Activity Ticket, $30.

10 Years Ago: August 31, 2000
     The local slowpitch team sponsored by First State Bank of Henderson and Jnk Sports of Prior Lake are the new Class D Men’s      Slowpitch District IV South Champions.      Members of the team are Mark Tiede, Mike Barron, Cory Nida, Chris Blaschko, Scott Schaffler, Shawn Johnson, Scott Ruud, Travis Lawrence, Jason Borchardt, Shayne Bender, Duane Culbert, Brad Chapman, Larry Wigand, Shawn Severson and Jay Matejcek.
     Rent 3 movies for 3 days for only $3 at Wagar’s Red Owl/Citgo.