100 years ago: An announcement in Classifieds under “Found” referenced a ladies fur muff, which could be claimed by “calling the Herald office and paying for this ad.”
75 years ago: Mrs. Belle Utley left her home in Del Norte to visit Durango and spend time with her daughters, Mrs. R.F. Burress and Mrs. W.F. Bussing, and their families.
50 Years Ago: The house owned by Bob R. Frickstad suffered minor damage from trapped smoke from the fireplace, according to Fire Volunteer Chief Clarence Rieke.
25 years ago: Terry Tracy of Durango won the Men’s A Level Division Championship of the Carroll Handball Tournament at Durango Sports Club after defeating Charlie Kasper of Albuquerque in the final match.
Most items in this column are taken from Herald archives, Center of Southwest Studies and Animas Museum. Their accuracy may not be verified.
