100 years ago: “C.G. Martin, of the local corral, collected $2 at the county treasurer’s office for a coyote hide he shot while in the country.”
75 years ago: “Celebrating the advent of his fifth birthday, Master Jimmy Northern, son of Mr. and Mrs. Augie Northern, presided over a jolly party. Bright flags and patriotic colors were used to decorate the refreshment table and the huge birthday cake with its five flickering candles, which were extinguished in one mighty breath by the flushed and happy Jimmy.”
50 years ago: “Diane Sisneros and Barbara Wong gave a surprise birthday party for Jeri Morris at the DYC Hall. The 25 guests danced and ate refreshments which consisted of potato chips, pretzels and Ritz crackers and cheese.”
25 years ago: “Soccer will be a varsity sport at Ignacio High School next year. ... The 15-member team finished this year’s season 0-6-1.”
Most items in this column are taken from Herald archives, Center of Southwest Studies and Animas Museum. Their accuracy may not be verified.
