Newspaper/Resource Search
| Name |
Subject |
Categories |
Source |
Date |
Pg |
Col |
| Dill, Joseph Mr & Mrs |
Had an accident at Chaska near the intersection of the Augusta road on Highway no. 12 |
|
Weekly Valley Herald |
2/5/1931 |
6 |
|
| Veterans |
Chaska veterans favor compensation now. Legion adopts resolution asking immediate redemption of certificates. |
Military Activities: Veterans |
Weekly Valley Herald |
2/5/1931 |
1 |
|
| Gomoll, Paul Mrs. |
Died; formerly of Chaska |
|
Weekly Valley Herald |
2/26/1931 |
3 |
|
| Cities - Chaska |
Representatives of City chosen Monday - Dorothy White, James Zamjahn, Nora Schimelpfenig win 1st positions |
Government: Agencies & Authorities |
Weekly Valley Herald |
2/26/1931 |
1 |
|
| Sports |
Chaska basketeers in National Tourney - Chaska representatives go through State meet - High School boy win way to district contest 31-14 |
Sports & Recreation: Basketball |
Weekly Valley Herald |
3/5/1931 |
1 |
|
| Abel, Ty |
Ty Able honored for third straight year. Former Chaskan named in 'Retailer-Of-The-Year' competition. |
Business & Industry: Business Leaders |
Weekly Valley Herald |
3/30/1931 |
1 |
|
| Schools |
Chaska - General contract on school addition let - Mpls firm receives contract for general work; others are also let. |
Education: Public Schools |
Weekly Valley Herald |
4/2/1931 |
1 |
|
| Businesses - Chaska |
New Rite-Way Store opens for business Saturday in old telephone building with A. Purdy as manager |
Business & Industry: General Stores |
Weekly Valley Herald |
4/2/1931 |
1 |
|
| Gummow, William |
On Radio Program-Chaska youth was featured in a Radio broadcast over Station WDGY |
|
Weekly Valley Herald |
4/9/1931 |
1 |
|
| Schools |
Chaska school building begins |
Education: Public Schools |
Weekly Valley Herald |
4/9/1931 |
1 |
|
| Hill, Chas. W. M/M |
Parents of baby boy |
Statistics: Birth Records |
Carver County News |
4/16/1931 |
4 |
1 |
| Businesses - Chaska |
Krantz Bros: New shoe shop here - Announcing the opening of a shoe rebuilding shop |
Business & Industry: General Stores |
Weekly Valley Herald |
4/23/1931 |
1 |
|
| Businesses - Chaska |
Chaska Herald - Herald one of 64 best newspapers out of 1500 |
Communication: Newspapers |
Weekly Valley Herald |
4/23/1931 |
1 |
|
| Cities - Chaska |
Enforcement of law is sought - Mayor Ess & Chief Shallow begin campain |
Law & Justice: Laws |
Weekly Valley Herald |
4/23/1931 |
1 |
|
| Cities - Chaska |
Financial statement of the City of Chaska, Mn. for the fiscal year ending March 31, 1931 |
Government: Finance and Funding: Treasurer's Report |
Weekly Valley Herald |
4/23/1931 |
3 |
|
| Schools |
Chaska Public School - Laying brick on school: The laying of brick on Chask's new school addition was begun Monday morning |
Education: Public Schools |
Weekly Valley Herald |
4/30/1931 |
1 |
|
| Schools |
Chaska takes first in district contest - Purple & Gold Glee Club will enter State contest at University |
- Education: High Schools
- Arts: Music: Choral |
Weekly Valley Herald |
5/7/1931 |
1 |
|
| Gulch, Louis |
Supposed chaskaman Believed to be murdered |
|
Weekly Valley Herald |
5/14/1931 |
1 |
|
| Schools |
Park School Chaska - School remodeling taken up by City council |
Education: Administration |
Weekly Valley Herald - Section one |
5/14/1931 |
1 |
|
| Businesses - Chaska |
The Goodie Shop: New store opens - Chaska's 7th new business place opened within the past few months |
Business & Industry: Restaurants |
Weekly Valley Herald |
5/14/1931 |
1 |
|
| Haupert, Evangeline |
Valedictorian of the class of 1931, Chaska High School |
|
Weekly Valley Herald |
5/28/1931 |
1 |
|
| Schools - Chaska |
Guardian Angel's - Records made in attendance at school |
Education: Private Schools |
Weekly Valley Herald |
6/18/1931 |
1 |
|
| Businesses - Chaska |
Hook's Cafe - Chaska's new spanish cafe opens to the public. Color scheme of harmony displayed: (Note of coziness is struck |
Business & Industry: Restaurants |
Weekly Valley Herald |
6/25/1931 |
1 |
|
| Soice, William 1887-1931 |
Overcome by the heat. Formerly of Chaska |
|
Weekly Valley Herald |
7/9/1931 |
1 |
|
| Schools |
Chaska Public School - Progress on school - Chaska's Public school addition is fast nearing completion |
Education: Public Schools |
Weekly Valley Herald |
7/9/1931 |
1 |
|
| Schools |
Chaska Public School is rated high - Is 16 points above average State High School |
Education: High Schools |
Weekly Valley Herald |
7/9/1931 |
1 |
|
| Salden, Daniel P. |
Chaska boy wins honor as U.S. Navy machinist |
|
Weekly Valley Herald |
7/16/1931 |
1 |
|
| Paschka, Bertha (Mrs. William ) 1867-1931 |
Succumbed Sat. Morning, was resident of Chaska for almost 40 yrs. - nee Bertha Lauschke |
|
Weekly Valley Herald |
7/23/1931 |
1 |
|
| Paschka, Bertha 1867-1931 (Mrs. William) |
Succumbed, was resident of Chaska for almost 40 yrs. - nee Bertha Lauschke |
|
Weekly Valley Herald |
7/23/1931 |
1 |
|
| Cities - Chaska |
Council will lease land for oil station - Extension of White way on principal street is also discused |
- Government: Public Utilities
- Business & Industry: Automotive |
WVH |
7/23/1931 |
4 |
|
| Fitzgerald, C.E. |
Former conductor on M& St. L. railroad trains for half century. Well known around Chaska |
|
Weekly Valley Herald |
8/6/1931 |
1 |
|
| Businesses - Chaska |
William Braunworth Hardware Store: Burglars, Liquor possessors are arrested |
- Business & Industry: General Stores
- Law & Justice: Crime: Robbery & Theft |
Weekly Valley Herald |
8/6/1931 |
1 |
|
| Businesses - Chaska |
Kirsch Hardware(Kirsch Bros.) Burglars, liquor possessors are arrested |
- Business & Industry: General Stores
- Law & Justice: Crime: Robbery & Theft |
Weekly Valley Herald |
8/6/1931 |
1 |
|
| Businesses |
Raedeke Hat Shop will be re-opened next week. Mrs. Ada Platte, purchased the Hat Shop from the late Louise R. Raedeke |
Business & Industry: Clothing & Textiles |
Weekly Valley Herald |
8/13/1931 |
1 |
|
| Kahn, Sam |
Former Chaska business man dies in St. Paul |
|
Weekly Valley Herald |
8/20/1931 |
1 |
|
| Schoenborn, Dr. Ben |
Native of Chaska died in chicago |
|
Weekly Valley Herald |
8/27/1931 |
1 |
|
| Schoenborn, Dr. Ben |
Native of Chaska died in Chicago |
|
Weekly Valley Herald |
8/27/1931 |
1 |
|
| Schools |
Chaska teachers leaving for different schools (Names listed) |
Education: Teachers |
Weekly Valley Herald |
9/10/1931 |
1 |
|
| Businesses - Chaska |
Volkman & Krause Oil Station - The new oild station of Volkman & Krause was opened for service to the public |
Business & Industry: Automotive |
Weekly Valley Herald |
9/24/1931 |
1 |
|
| Cities - Chaska |
City may receive natural gas soon - Chaska joins group of cities in extensive plan |
Government: Public Utilities |
Weekly Valley Herald |
9/24/1931 |
1 |
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