Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago
The Herald-Democat says a “degenerate” has been captured in Leadville. If we properly understand the meaning of the word “degenerate,” the Leadville police have captured a millionaire’s son, because if he were a poor devil he would be called a “thief” or a “criminal.”
The capable woman is just as likely to develop to perfection in the backwoods as anywhere else. Environment has not much to do with producing her. Like the poet, she is born and not made.
Mrs. James Van Cleef and daughter, Marv Van Cleef, from New York, are visiting with daughter and sister Mrs. John V. Purcell at the latter’s home in Powell Park. (Editor’s Note: We’re pretty sure “Marv” was supposed to be “Mary.” Typos for 125 years and countin’!)
Meeker Herald ~ 100 years ago
Four Ku Klux Klan orators called on Mayor Shepherd and requested the privilege of holding the meeting on Main Street or in the town park. The mayor, backed by a majority of the council, refused to grant this request. The klansmen then called upon the county commissioners and requested the use of the county park but were again turned down. Both the city council and the commissioners felt that they had no right to allow any such meeting to be held upon public property. The parks are owned by all the people of Rio Blanco County and are not for the use of any organization which draws the line on race and creed.
Meeker Herald ~ 50 years ago
The opening day of school this year found Meeker’s student population up to about where it predicted it would be last year. A total of 730 students were in attendance, which is an increase of 21 over last year.
The latest water problem of the surging lines touched off another discussion at The Herald this week about who should be responsible for the damages in this and other cases that have developed since the construction of Meeker’s new water system began.
RANGELY TIMES ~ 50 years ago
The Dominguez-Escalante Bicentennial Expedition plans to arrive in Rangely early Thursday evening. This is a 12-man expedition on horseback following the original trail that opened up this southwestern area of the United States.
Dale Hoops of Rangely was crowned Grand American Championship Trap Shooter after winning first place at the National Trap Shoot in Vandalia, Ohio.
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RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES ~ 25 years ago
Don’t put your summer duds away just yet. Some of the West’s feistiest sheep test the will and grit of more than 100 of North America’s top dogs and handlers at the 15th annual Meeker Classic.
Rio Blanco County is well represented at this year’s state fair in Pueblo. There were 27 youths who participated competitively in projects ranging from foods to livestock.
A sign of a healthy sense of humor is the ability to laugh at yourself while others laugh with you. The laughs started last Saturday at the annual football/volleyball fundraiser when Superman (Klark Kindler) walked in followed by Loretta Lynn (Hallie Turner), Patsy Cline (Vicky Tate), Dolly Parton (Debby Cook) and Buckwheat (Cathy Sullivan). “It was a great way to start the year,” Cook said.
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