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Looking Back at Waseca History Take a look back at Waseca history and Waseca sports history. Weekly articles gleaned from 25, 50, 75, and 100 year old Waseca newspapers. Sign up on the upper right of this page to receive free weekly emails with the headlines and links to the articles. . . . Keep reading Vintage Waseca Postcards and Photographs View our members-only collection of vintage postcards and photos of Waseca and the area. More are being added all the time. . . . Keep reading In Remembrance This is the members-only place for you to post funeral notices and obituaries for your Waseca classmates and friends, and to look for them. If you're aware of the death of a Waseca friend or classmate, I'd appreciate receiving notice so it can be posted. . . . Keep reading Discussion Forum This is the members-only place for you to discuss 'whatever' with other Waseca Alums members. . . . Keep reading People Search This is the members-only place for you to post the names of Waseca classmates and friends you're looking for... or to ask your missing classmates or entire class to provide up-to-date contact information. . . . Keep reading More Featured Resources

Tracing the history of the Waseca Prince Popcorn Wagon: A Timeline, with memories People who lived in or grew up in Waseca from the early 1910s through 1971 are certain to remember the popcorn wagon that was parked uptown either alongside Didra's Drug Store (the early years) or alongside the Rendezvous Cafe (the later years). Unfortunately, the popcorn wagon was lost to Waseca. It was sold and left Waseca in 1973, was restored by some dedicated retirees in Mason City, Iowa, and is now located in the Meredith Willson Music Man Square, Mason City, Iowa. I'd like to have your memories of the popcorn wagon, and your photos. This is a work in progress. . . . Keep reading Twin City Shape-Note Singers to present "A Singing" at the Waseca County Historical Society Museum The Twin City Shape-Note Singers will present "A Singing" at the Waseca County Historical Society Museum, Saturday, April 21, 2012, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. The Museum is located at 315 2nd Avenue N.E., Waseca, MN. The Twin City Shape-Note Singers have existed as a group for over 25 years, striving to keep alive this 200-year old form of singing. They schedule "singings" for both experienced and the novice singers, at which the singing may be led in either the Denson or Cooper version of The Sacred Harp, a book of music first published in 1844, and continuously in print ever since. . . . Keep reading Location announced for April 13, 2012, gathering of Wasecans in south metro area Dick Sommerstad, Waseca High School Class of 1959, has announced the location for the Friday, April 13, 2012, gathering for Wasecans from all classes and all schools. It's been scheduled for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Hilton Hotel on the SW corner of 494 and France Avenue, Bloomington MN. Enter the door marked "Chop House". . . . Keep reading Waseca Bluejays Basketball Alumni Day Todd Dufault, Waseca High School's new basketball coach invites Bluejay basketball alumni 'who are in a position to play' to participate in alumni games on the afternoon of Friday, November 25. Following the games there will be a reception open to all former Bluejay basketball players. To cap off the day, the current 2011-12 Waseca Bluejays will take the court in the evening in the first annual Blue/Gold game. . . . Keep reading 2011 Inductees to the Waseca High School Athletic Hall of Fame The Waseca High School Athletic Hall of Fame has announced six new members to be inducted in 2011, giving the Hall 40 members since it's beginning in 2005. This year's inductees are Archie Johnson (1959), Jim Howard (1958), Andy (Hambone) Papke (1947), Doug Tramp (1987), Jon Summer (1993) and Gary Meurer (coach). . . . Keep reading Andy 'Hambone' Papke, 2011 WHS Athletics Hall of Fame Inductee Andy Papke graduated from Waseca Central High School in 1947 and from Gustavus Adolphus College in 1951. He was one of several athletes who enlisted in the service during World War ll and returned to complete his education after the hostilities ceased. Before entering the Navy, he distinguished himself in athletics, particularly in basketball and football. Hambone Papke was one of the greatest athletes to ever play for Waseca Central. . . . Keep reading Archie Johnson, 2011 WHS Athletics Hall of Fame Inductee Archie Johnson graduated from Waseca High School in 1959. He was an outstanding athlete at Waseca Central in the late 50's, dedicated to his sport and a great team leader. Archie earned three letters each in track and basketball. In basketball, he was one of only a few to make a big impact as a sophomore. . . . Keep reading Jon Summer, 2011 WHS Athletics Hall of Fame Inductee Jon Summer graduated from Waseca High School in 1993. He was a three-sport athlete, earning seven varsity letters as a Bluejay, two in football, three in wrestling and two in baseball. . . . Keep reading More News & Events

Sample Vintage Postcards and Photos The 'Sample Postcards & Photos' photo gallery contains vintage postcards, mostly real photo postcards (RPPC), and photographs of Waseca, Minnesota, that are offered to non-members as samples of those found on the WasecaAlums.com site. . . . Keep reading Vintage Post Cards and Photos posted recently The 'New Post Cards & Photos' photo gallery contains vintage post cards, mostly real photo post cards (RPPC), and photographs of Waseca that are new to the site. . . . Keep reading Vintage Post Cards and Photos of Downtown Waseca, Minnesota This Downtown Waseca photo gallery contains vintage post cards, mostly real photo post cards (RPPC), and photographs of the downtown business area and what we call main street or the 'main drag' (in 1867 it was named Second Street and in 1928 it was renamed State Street, the name we know it by today). The images show downtown businesses, automobiles, and people in dress of the period. . . . Keep reading Vintage Postcards and Photos of Waseca Schools and Colleges This Waseca Schools and Colleges photo gallery contains vintage postcards, mostly real photo postcards (RPPC), and photographs of Waseca (Minnesota) Schools and Colleges. The images show the buildings, automobiles, and people in dress of the period. . . . Keep reading Vintage Postcards and Photos of Waseca Businesses This Waseca Businesses photo gallery contains vintage post cards, mostly real photo postcards (RPPC), and photographs Waseca (Minnesota) businesses. The images show businesses, buildings, automobiles, and people in dress of the period. . . . Keep reading More Vintage Postcards & Photos

Looking Back at Waseca History - 05/14/12 - 05/20/12 1912/ Swiss Bell Ringers to perform at high school Tuesday evening; Group of Central high school juniors and seniors enjoy a picnic in Otisco; High school orchestra to give a recital; 1937/ Commencement Speaker Named at High School; 149 Children Compete for Spelling Titles; Deichen Home Is Sold to Johnson; WHS Junior Class Will Present Play Next Week; Sacred Heart's Senior Play Scores Hit on Wednesday; 1962/ Kugath Tops Field in Heavy School Board Election Last Night; 3 CHS Students Receive "A" Rating; LeAnn Johnson Is Nominated for Awards Program; 1987/ High School pop concert May 19; Herters Fire of 1942 - Blaze wipes out eight businesses, kills one; Waseca '88 committee meets. . . . Keep reading Tracing the history of the Waseca Prince Popcorn Wagon: A Timeline, with memories People who lived in or grew up in Waseca from the early 1910s through 1971 are certain to remember the popcorn wagon that was parked uptown either alongside Didra's Drug Store (the early years) or alongside the Rendezvous Cafe (the later years). Unfortunately, the popcorn wagon was lost to Waseca. It was sold and left Waseca in 1973, was restored by some dedicated retirees in Mason City, Iowa, and is now located in the Meredith Willson Music Man Square, Mason City, Iowa. I'd like to have your memories of the popcorn wagon, and your photos. This is a work in progress. . . . Keep reading Looking Back at Waseca History - 04/30/12 - 05/06/12 1912/ Waseca County Vital Statistics; Sr. Pius, superioress of Sacred Heart Academy, received the sad news of the death of her father; Exchange eggs for sugar at Wolf & Habein's; 1937/ Relief Workers Must Plant Garden; 1962/ Pop Concert at CHS Set for Tuesday; Questionnaires Will Evaluate CHS Achievement; 1987/ Waseca students attend Office Education Association conference. . . . Keep reading Looking Back at Waseca History - 12/19/11 - 12/25/11 1911/ A Fine Store Building Opened by Johnson & Scholer; Smith Lands Ice Contract; Rural School Notes; Children of Sacred Heart Academy to give an entertainment; Primary pupils to give Christmas program at Oak Grove school; 1936/ Eagle Scouts to Meet Here December 26; 1961/ Helen Kae Nelemans Seeks Title; City Schools Close Friday for Holidays; "On the Road to Bethlehem" Presented at Sacred Heart Tomorrow; 1986/ Minnesota poverty level reaches crisis; School board approves middle school remodeling; School board approves middle school remodeling. . . . Keep reading Looking Back at Waseca History - 12/12/11 - 12/18/11 1911/ Opera House planned for Waseca; Dante's Inferno at the Wascenic; Excavation for basement of new City Hall begun; A hospital and a library still needed for Waseca; Tyrholm, merchant prince of New Richland, here to transact business; Religious census taken; 1936/ Residence School Open for More Young Women; Police Chief Warns Against Sliding in City Streets; 1961/ Central Vocal Music Group Plans Concert; Sister Mary Venard Authors Play "Christmas at the Cova"; 1986/ School secretaries, kitchen workers may unionize; Dismissing for holidays; Honor roll. . . . Keep reading More Waseca History

Looking Back at Waseca Sports History - 05/14/12 - 05/20/12 1912/ Waseca Lost to Waterville on Errors; Waseca high school ball team defeated Morristown Saturday; 1937/ H. S. Ballclub Edges Out Win at Morristown; 1962/ Jays Lose First Dual Meet 66-51; Fairmont Nips Jays 1-0 in Mound Duel Tuesday; Fifth Loss for Locals; Bluejays Take Third in Conference Track; 1987/ Bluejay netmen win; Bluejays win two games; Bluejay golfers win a pair; Track teams shine; Bluejays lose to St. James; Bluejays blast St. James. . . . Keep reading Looking Back at Waseca Sports History - 05/07/12 - 05/13/12 1912/ Waseca Won First Game from Janesville; Waseca high school ball team defeated New Richland; 1937/ High School Team Loses to New Richland; League Team Slaps Out 18 Hits, Win 13-4; 1962/ Jays Place Fifth at Carleton Relays Saturday; Hutchinson Hands Jays Fourth Straight Loss of Season Tuesday 6-5; 1987/ Bluejay girls set two records; Netmen Win Again. . . . Keep reading Looking Back at Waseca Sports History - 12/19/11 - 12/25/11 1911/ Public High School Notes; 1936/ Sacred Heart Loses Third Game; Waseca High Cagers Suffer Fourth Defeat; Teachers Trip Waseca Quint by 26-14 Score; 1961/ Bluejays Snap Three-Game Losing String Friday with 57-34 Win Over St. Peter; Jays Rout Winless Indians Tuesday 68-52; 1986/ Bluejay cagers win to remain unbeaten. . . . Keep reading Looking Back at Waseca Sports History - 12/12/11 - 12/18/11 1936/ Austin Beats Waseca Cagers by 19-14 Score; Lake City Wins Game Against Sacred Heart; Two Overtime Sessions Give Blue Earth Win; 1961/ Bluejays Open League Play Friday Losing to Favorite St. Lames; Sacred Heart Snaps Four-Game Losing Streak Friday 58-38; New Richland Hands Aggies 2nd Loss 56-52; 1986/ Unbeaten Jays drub Saints, Rockets; Janesville Golden Bears win Eustis Wrestling Tournament here Saturday; Bluejay gymnasts edge Lake Crystal. . . . Keep reading Looking Back at Waseca Sports History - 12/05/11 - 12/11/11 1936/ Improved Cage Squad Crushes Faribo 24-12; Sacred Heart Loses Opener to Sleepy Eye; 1961/ Bluejays Drop Second Straight Friday 53-46; Scarlets Go down to Fourth Consecutive Loss Tuesday 65-49; Two Scarlets on All-State Grid Mention List; Bluejay Grapplers Trounced; Aggies Clobber 'Kato Immanuel Friday 52-35; 1986/ Bluejay cagers nip East; Hockey team ready to go; Bluejay cagers win again in OT; To honor Coach Beckmann. . . . Keep reading More Waseca Sports History