1935
On October 2, nearly the whole town took time to stop to greet Mrs. Olive S. Newell at 4414 West Broadway on her 93rd birthday. She was born in 1842 and married Oliver W. Newell shortly after the Civil War. She was a charter member of the Congregational Church and had been an active leader for many years. Her husband was the first Sunday School Superintendent. She died in 1937.
William Kranz became Mayor for four years. During his term, Robbinsdale got its first well for water. Kranz was a contractor and helped build the original American Legion Club. He also served as Commander of the Post. He had moved to Robbinsdale in 1919.
This post is part of a series loosely based on the book Robbinsdale Then and Now by Helen Blodget. The images at the top and bottom of the post feature the graduating class of Robbinsdale Junior High in 1935.
