100 years ago: “Notice: Lameness, caused by an accident, keeps me from meeting people; therefore, I take this way of saying, please vote for Mrs. Leah Harrison of the Ft. Lewis Mesa for county superintendent of schools and primaries on Sept. 12.”
75 YEARS AGO: “Fruit good in McElmo: Fruit growers in McElmo Canyon won’t need to take their products to market this season says Fred Kroeger. A stream of traffic poured up and down the canyon, all intent on loading up with McElmo fruit and melons. Especially fine are the cantaloupes raised down there this year.”
50 YEARS AGO: “Nights to Remember on ABC 7. All in color! – Shane, the Lawrence Welk Show, The Fugitive, Bewitched, Peyton Place, Batman, The Green Hornet and The Big Valley.”
25 YEARS AGO: “Fort Lewis chemist named Professor of the Year for Colorado: Chemistry professor Doreen Mehs, an 18-year veteran of the lab and classroom, was selected. This marks the second year in a row that a Fort Lewis College professor has received the honor.”
Most items in this column are taken from The Durango Herald archives, Center of Southwest Studies and The Animas Museum. Their accuracy may not be verified.
