Peek at the Past

Published 9:02 am Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Here are highlights in history for Feb. 22, gleaned from the files of the Albert Lea Tribune:

1984 — The Wheel and Lantern was the name of the restaurant at the Albert Lea Best Western Inn, 2301 E. Main St.

1974 — Paul Giel, athletic director at the University of Minnesota, was the guest speaker at a banquet held at Albert Lea’s Kahler Inn. He showed a color film of the 1973 Gopher football highlights.

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1964 — Neal Skaar and Shirley Hove were crowned King and Queen of Hearts at the Albert Lea High School Heart Dance.