Peek at the Past

Published 9:08 am Thursday, November 24, 2011

Here are highlights in history for Nov. 24, gleaned from the files of the Albert Lea Tribune:

1992 — A firm in Boulder, Colo., made computer errors and many addresses for magazine subscribers in Albert Lea and Oakland were mixed up. (Note: These errors were soon corrected.)

1982 — Reuben B. Johnson, president of the State Bank of Clarks Grove for 40 years, died the previous day at Naeve Hospital.

Email newsletter signup

1972 — The Albert Lea High School boys wrestling team defeated Minneapolis Edison with a score of 34-15 in their first match of the season.