Peek at the Past

Published 8:58 am Thursday, October 13, 2011

Here are highlights in history for Oct. 13, gleaned from the files of the Albert Lea Tribune:

1984 — Tuesdays were senior citizens special discount times at the Velkommen inn, Twin Lakes, according to a Tribune ad.

1974 — The Town House Restaurant was located at 314 S. Broadway Ave. This eating establishment had specific specials for each evening of the week.

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1964 — Authorities were investigating fires that had destroyed three barns in the Clarks Grove area.