100 years ago: “A thrilling sequel to the wonderful adventure of Tarzan of the Apes is told in the latest work of the author of that amazing story in the Return of Tarzan which is said to be just as thrilling and fascinating as its predecessor. It is one of the many new books put out by the public library on April 1.”
75 years ago: “Using their fast new patrol car, Durango Night Policeman Bill Cook and Scotty Seaworth caught and arrested a speeder last night.”
50 years ago: “Rain, hail, snow, sun! That seems to be the pattern for this current storm. You can expect more of each during the day. April has had more moisture already, and it’s only five days old, than it has for several springs. For some years, April has been dry.”
25 years ago: “The board of directors for the Animas Fire Protection District unanimously selected Peter DeChant as its new fire chief. DeChant, who has been in the fire service for 16 years and has served as fire chief for six and a half years in Woodhaven, Michigan, will assume his post in early May.”
Most items in this column are taken from Herald archives, Center of Southwest Studies and Animas Museum. Their accuracy may not be verified.
