Former school superintendent Donald Karow (1905-1990) discusses the history of schools in Lake City and Wabasha County, including the effort to consolidate the rural schools into the Lake City school district. He talks about school buildings, class sizes, school curriculum, extracurricular activities, and community support for the schools.
A large part of the articles were devoted to sports. The Lincoln girls were winners of the pre-volley as well as the baseball game. The AAI Preliminary contests were held at Carlton and Lincoln High Schools. An interclass track meet was held for both boys and girls. Lincoln and Barnum competed in a volleyball contest, as well as indoor baseball games. The vote tallies were given for the four best girl athletes. Because of widespread measles and scarlet fever, the Washington School was closed for a day to be disinfected and cleaned upon the suggestion of the State Board of Health.
Panoramic view of a winter scene in North Hibbing featuring the Duluth Mesabi and Northern Train Depot on McKinley Street and the nearby housing area. Panning left to right the photograph depicts a city water tower, the St. Louis County Courthouse on McKinley Street, the Lincoln High School, the American flag flying at the Jefferson School, and the business district on 4th Avenue at the far right of the photograph.
