Peek at the Past

Published 8:57 am Wednesday, November 23, 2011

By Ed Shannon

Here are highlights in history for Nov. 23, gleaned from the files of the Albert Lea Tribune:

1991 — The Big Island Rendezvous was considering a plan to move this annual event from Myre-Big Island State Park to Bancroft Bay City Park.

1981 — Wilhelm (Bill) Bratten, owner of Albert Lea’s Bratten Jewelers for 50 years, died the previous day.

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1961 — Jeff Brooke and Bruce Palmer of Albert Lea High School were named to the All Big Nine Football Team.

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