100 years ago: Wiley Evans left for Silverton after enjoying Christmas “with the home folk.” In other local news, Miss Albertine Rutledge, “the May Day school ma’am,” returned to her duties this morning after spending Christmas in town as a guest at the Savoy Hotel.
75 years ago: Ernest and Wilber Hubbs of Durango, formerly of Cortez, and William Granger of Ignacio were accepted by the local Navy recruiting office. Mickey Brennan applied but was rejected due to physical disability. James Parmenter left his job at the Strater to enlist around the same time.
50 Years Ago: Two children, ages 7 and 9, were caught peddling Christmas tree light bulbs they stole from the Gordon Burnett residence, 2000 Crestview Drive. They were sent home to their parents “for the time being.”
25 years ago: Chapman Hill opened for skiing at 9 a.m. for the first day of the season. Community members from across town came to sled, tube and take some turns on the ski slope.
Most items in this column are taken from Herald archives. Their accuracy may not be verified.
