This week in history in Douglas County.
Written By:
Rachel Barduson | 2:00 pm, Dec. 30, 2020
1905, 115 years ago: In the winter, Austin and Nellie Halstead travel from their farm on the south shore of Lake Mary across the lake to Alexandria, as the lake was easier to traverse than the roads. When he spotted a wolf on the lake, Austin would chase it with his team of horses, Blackie and Babe.
1970, 50 years ago: A total of 441 Douglas County men are now currently on active duty with U.S. military forces, according to Lucille Bjerke, clerk of Douglas County Local Board 21 of the Selective Service System. Of the 441, 71 had been inducted in service and 370 had enlisted.