Rio Blanco County Days Gone By

The Meeker Herald — 75 years ago
March 7, 1935
• Everett Rector, Rangely pioneer, was severely burned when carbide gas from his lighting system exploded. It seems that after retiring for night, Mr. Rector thought he smelled a gas odor. When he struck a match there was an explosion.
• Dance, March 9 at I.O.O.F Hall. Sponsored by band mothers and for the benefit of Meeker School bands.
• At the Princess Theatre: Have…