...their annual picnic recently at the VFW hall. A potluck lunch was served. Over 50 attended. 60 years ago (1944) George W. Sweet, Brainerd, elected commander of the American Legion in the Sixth Minnesota District last June, took office immediately...

...shops in the center are planning for openings in June. The Montgomery Ward Store is now open. 60 years ago (1947) George W. Sweet, long an Elk and originally initiated by St. Cloud Lodge, was elected exalted ruler of Brainerd Lodge. 80 years...

...J. Strowbridge, Gorden W. Kunde, William J. Cahill, Chester J. Snyder, Max L. Halverson, Stan R. Davis, Dr. E.S. Minar, Rod Byers, D.J. Pennington, Russell Johnson, G.F. Walsh, Leonard Boeder and George W. Sweet.

...being presented with a lapel pin signifying 60 years of membership in the Masonic Fraternity. 60 years ago (1944) George W. Sweet, past Commander of Carl Sidney Hanson Post American Legion Brainerd, was elected Commander of the American Legion...