150 Years Ago: From the Sept. 24, 1874 Shakopee Argus
On Saturday morning last Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hinds returned home from their Eastern visit. Parties who have business with him will now find him at his office.
125 Years Ago: From the Sept. 21, 1899 Scott County Argus
Burglars broke into St. Mark’s church last Monday night, but their enterprise went unrewarded. Unable to find anything more valuable, the miscreants cut the gold cloth and tinsel from the banners and made good their escape. The work does not give evidence of the professional burglar, and it is highly probable that some one near home is the guilty one.
125 Years Ago: From the Sept. 22, 1899 Shakopee Tribune
The depot is receiving a new dob of paint, and is otherwise being repaired.
100 Years Ago: From the Sept. 26, 1924 Shakopee Argus
Mr. Wm. Nieters, who has been mail carrier from post office to depot the past two weeks is now employed at the Central Market in the grocery department.
100 Years Ago: From the Sept. 25, 1924 Shakopee Tribune
The John Weckman family of South of Shakopee moved their furniture and household articles to this city yesterday and have rented the house owned by Frank Hinds of Minneapolis. The house is located on Fourth street and was formerly occupied by Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Dahl.
75 Years Ago: From the Sept. 22, 1949 Shakopee Argus-Tribune
Church Parlors Now Class Room
To alleviate the crowded condition in the elementary department the public school district has rented the parlors in the basement of the Presbyterian church on E. First street where the sixth grade classes will be conducted.
Supt. Al N. Wurst said the move was authorized by the School Board at a special meeting held Monday night. The board also authorized the employing of two additional grade school teachers on the substitute basis, to further relieve the congestion and difficult teaching problem which has arisen.
Mrs. Veda Carlson has been employed to teach the sixth grade in the Presbyterian church classroom and Mrs. Nellie Wurst will teach the fourth grade which will continue to meet in the school proper.
Effort was being made to have the new system in operation today if possible, or by Monday at the latest, Mr. Wurst said.
75 Years Ago: From the Sept. 22, 1949 Shakopee Valley News
Men Back On Job At Ries Bottling Works
Workers were back at their jobs at the Jacob Ries Bottling Works last Thursday morning as agreement ending the week old strike was reached by company and union officials late Wednesday.
The work stoppage was primarily over expiration date of the union contract as earlier, prior to the strike, the company and the union had agreed on other details. The expiration date dispute was ironed out and the men went back to work.
Both sides were pleased at the peaceful and quick ending of the strike and expressed satisfaction that settlement was made in complete agreement…
50 Years Ago: From the Sept. 25, 1974 Shakopee Valley News
Board hears optimistic report on new building
The Shakopee School Board heard an optimistic report from junior high building architects at their meeting Monday evening.
Architect Jim Rydeen told board members that they have been able to accelerate their schedule and are looking at a possible Dec. 31, 1975 completion date which he added was “rather optimistic.” There are still many factors which could change this proposed date…
25 Years Ago: From the Sept. 23, 1999 Shakopee Valley News
City looks at more proactive EDA
The Shakopee City Council wants more from the city’s Economic Development Authority. And since the council and the EDA are one in the same, change should fairly easily implemented.
At its Sept. 7 meeting, the City Council unanimously voted to form an EDA advisory committee charged with formulating, discussing and proposing ways to enhance the city’s economic development efforts through various policies and programs. EDA meetings are now held during a recess of City Council meetings. The meetings usually last a few minutes, just long enough for EDA President Debra Amundson to complete the statutorily required agenda items, make sure the EDA’s bills are paid and adjourn back to the City Council…
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2 replies on “Remember When – Sept. 21, 2024”
Thanks for the stories. I grew up just a few blocks east/northeast of the church in the picture. Just seeing it brings back a lot of memories.
Thanks, Clifford! That building has definitely evolved over the years in terms of uses and looks.