Happy Columbus Day! Just think, he's really the one who made genealogy a little tougher for us! If he wouldn't have discovered America, we would still be living in the old country where our families originated! (tee hee!) Here's some other old news from the Eau Claire Daily Telegram, 1 April 1942: >From Our Files 15 Years Ago (1927) The Grand Forks basketball team defeated the Eau Claire high school quint, 32 to 24, in the national tournament at Chicago yesterday. Two Eau Claire men will represent the Eau Claire "Y" at the national swimming meet at Minneapolis. Tom Moehle and Sherman Olson will take part in the six events. 25 Years Ago (1917) The Grand Opera House was packed to capacity last night when a patriotic program was presented. Speakers included N. J. Whelan, Rev. P. H. Linley and Mayor J. E. Barron. Musical numbers were provided by Prof. Howard, Miss Ruth Kleiner and Joe Culver. War between this country and Germany appears inevitable, officials declare. Congress will consider the matter next week. +++++++++++++ I decided to take the weekend off to help my husband get some stuff done around the house. No, he's not the housekeeper, but I do let things slide a little bit because this computer and mailing list are much more fun! Didjamissme? -- Nance