Memories spring eternal ...

100 YEARS AGO

(1907)

Judge Biddle, as chairman of the committee recently appointed by Mayor Harris to confer with matters pertaining to the paving of National Avenue, says that if the residents along that roadway would consent to do the curbing and guttering at their own expense the sum of $17,500 appropriated by the war department for the building of the avenue would go a great deal farther in making the road a first class one. Judge Biddle isn't alone in this belief. He owns seven lots on the avenue, and says he would be only too glad to stand the expenses of putting in a curb or gutter along his property. When the government first announced its appropriation everyone thought the sum inadequate with the amount of work to be done. If the government has to curb and gutter the road from Seventh Street to the cemetery gate, a distance of about one mile, it will mean that about $15 per lot, or a total of $2,500 or $3,000, will have to be spent in that one direction.

75 YEARS AGO

(1932)

Some time last night between 8 and 9 o'clock thieves broke into the Hereford Dairy at 419 South Holbrook Street and carried away 19 quarts of milk and four quarts of cream. They also broke a number of bottles. Entrance was gained by cutting heavy wiring on the door. Mrs. Hereford was home at the time and heard the thieves but thought the noise was coming from across the street. She estimated her loss and damage at $6.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank H. Ober of east of the Condensery were delightfully surprised last night by a group of friends in honor of their 27th wedding anniversary. The Obers were called out of the picture show and the mystery was solved when they reached home. The crowd had a fine time playing dominoes and delicious heavenly hash and angel food cake were served. The Obers were presented with some canna bulbs for their pretty rock garden. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Curt Dearing, Mr. and Mrs. G.L. Ross, Mr. and Mrs. L.E. Viets, Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Newberry and Mr. and Mrs. R.D. Hunt.

50 YEARS AGO

(1957)

HARDING (By Mrs. Donald Snyder)--Jeanie Hill, Billy Hill, Mary Hale and Jimmie Hale, who recently underwent tonsillectomies at Mercy Hospital, are home and recovering satisfactorily.

Northwest Scott (By Mrs. Ed Blair)--Recent rains are delaying field work in this vicinity but it is a great privilege to have plenty of water once again.

Patrons and friends in the district attended a dinner at the Bunker Hill School. A nice program was presented by the teacher, Mrs. Mildred Mathena, and her pupils. A parting gift was presented to the teacher in appreciation of her nine years of faithful service to the school.

Uniontown Rural High School baseball team won the regional tournament at Gridley by defeating Oswego 5-2. Danny Farrell, pitching for Uniontown, allowed only three hits and struck out six batters.

25 YEARS AGO

(1982)

Photo caption: "These junior college students were recently recognized for their outstanding contributions to school athletics. Included are three juco cheerleaders Janet Stanley, a sophomore; Billie Ray Webster, freshman, and Anna Marie (note: last name blurred), sophomore; Wayne Burnett, sophomore, who won awards as outstanding football back, outstanding basketball player and outstanding all-around athlete for the school year; Bernard L. Stine, sophomore awarded as the outstanding athlete in basketball; John Davis sophomore, an outstanding athlete in track; and David M. King, sophomore, an outstanding athlete in track."--Tribune photo