The Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago
Mrs. Lockwood and daughter, Miss Bloomfield and Mr. __ had a good scare while crossing the Wilber ford last Sunday. The water was quite high and their team balked when about a quarter of the distance was made, and their appeal for help was responded to by two fishermen who were not only fishing out of season, but also breaking the Sabbath.
The Meeker Herald ~ 100 years ago
It is said that drowning men grab at straws: by the same token, we grab at a bit of railroad news, whether its source be “hot air” or something more substantial.
In olden times it was believed that the seat of the soul was the stomach, most likely for the reason that a man is never so completely used up as when his stomach is out of order.
The Meeker Herald ~ 50 years ago
Janice Oldland, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alan Oldland of Littoleton, assumed her duties as an intern pharmacist Tuesday morning at the Meeker Drug Store, owned and managed by Robert Blagg.
“A new era lies ahead. You are young, healthy and live in the greatest country in the world. Make the most of it.” So spoke Dr. Duane Vandenbusche to the 49 graduating MHS seniors at last Wednesday’s commencement exercises for the Class of 1973.
The Meeker Herald ~ 25 years ago
Mike Bartlett, the town librarian, surprised the Fairfield Center steering committee by revealing that the library board wants to take over the suite of meeting rooms in the back of the Fairfield Center.
It was farewell night for retiring elementary school principal Bill Ertmer at the Meeker Board of Education meeting on June 3
Rangely Times ~ 50 years ago
This year’s royalty for the Rangely Days Rodeo are Miss Kathy Hill, first attendant; Miss Kathy Caldwell, Queen; and Miss Billie Jean Bruckner, second attendant.
Rocky Mountain Archery Manufacturing Company presented the high bid in the amount of $15,500 for the old city hall property. Donald Collier and James Pickering, representing the company, stated that they hoped to begin the manufacturing of archery bows within the next 30 days.
Rangely Times ~ 25 years ago
Rangely Public Schools is proud to announce that Mr. Andy Burke, Rangely High School and Middle School Band and Choir Director, has been selected as one of the winners of The 21st Century’s Educator of the Year Awards.
