100 years ago: “In times of peace, Mrs. Tom Olbert used to receive letters from her old home in Germany in two weeks. Since the war broke out, it requires at least a month for communications sent by mail to reach her.”
75 years ago: “A record attendance for a Durango Chamber of Commerce meeting was recorded at the annual meeting at the Strater Hotel, when 162 Durango businessmen and outside guests were present.”
50 years ago: “District Judge Richard Conour of Del Norte asked for written briefs at this week’s hearing for Harry Roberts and will take the case under advisement.”
25 years ago: “The Durango Demon wrestling team turned in a ninth-place performance at the 16-team Arvada West tournament held Saturday.”
Most items in this column are taken from Herald archives, Center of Southwest Studies and Animas Museum. Their accuracy may not be verified.
