This day in history: November 3
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Date(s) - 03/11/2023
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1887
A reception was held today at the recently enlarged Barnet Bros. tannery on East Mill Street, the second largest tannery on this continent. Rich and poor alike were made welcome with several visitors from abroad. Music and speeches are to be followed by a banquet this evening at the Metropolitan Hotel.
1952
Evening Times headline: “Voter Drive Reaches Colorful Climax Tonight” “Gala Parade and Program To Emphasize Freedoms We Protect Through Our Votes”
“Today the Little Falls “Get Out the Vote” swings into the final phase as members of the Citizens’ Committee prepare to go all out tonight and tomorrow to secure a record vote for this city. Tonight, one of the most colorful parades the city has seen in years will march through Main St. and end at Western Park where the floats will proceed to assigned positions framing the park and an outdoor show will be presented.”
1970
A resolution was passed by the Common Council authorizing the construction of a sewage disposal treatment plant for the City of Little Falls at an estimated cost of $5,700,000.
2006
Mary Haggerty, considered the “Jill-of-all- Civic-Trades” in Little Falls passed away today at age 58. An educator in Little Falls schools for 34 years, she was nationally prominent in the Girl Scouts and the Red Cross, and held leadership positions in the Hospital Guild, DAR, WCA, Community Chest, Holy Family Parish, and the Little Falls Historical Society.
2015
Mark Blask was elected as the new mayor of Little Falls on the Democratic ticket, gathering 745 votes, to 230 votes for current mayor Robert Peters Sr., and 36 for Michael Lonis.