September 7, 1916 – The school building was wired for lights last Sunday. Two 200-watt lights are provided for the lower rooms and four 75-watt lights for the upper rooms; also lights for the halls. The work of extending the light line along board walk in the north end of town was started Wednesday. When it is finished, wires will be extended in the south end.

September 10, 1941 – Petersburg residents Tuesday elected the first woman mayor in the city’s history. Mrs. Bernice Stokke was unopposed for election until a write-in campaign sought the election of Ed Hagerman. Mrs. Stokke rece...