...editors and directors from around the country who have been invited to the session. 40 years ago (1968) The new J.C. Penney Company store, which will open its doors to customers for the first time Thursday, is three times larger than the old store...

...The group includes 40 seniors and 16 juniors. 60 years ago (1942) J.A. Milne, appointed manager of the J.C. Penney Company store in Brainerd, arrived in the city Tuesday from Roseau, Minn. Milne succeeds Walter Martini. 80 years ago...

AUGUST 22 - 60 years ago (1947) - Several members of Amelia Earhart Flight Troop 5, Brainerd Senior Girl Scouts and their leaders, are scheduled to leave Brainerd Monday morning on a trip.