95 years ago
Dec. 25, 1914
For the first time in history, the Indians are to enjoy the spirit of Christmas as well as their white brethern. On Saturday at 2 o'clock Christmas festivities will be held at the Gardnerville Methodist Church at which time the Washoes will be given their first insight to the real spirit of Christmas. Every Indian, which included the little boys and girls will be presented with a present by Santa Claus. The officers of the Indian School will be present and the program will be under the charge of Miss Corwin, a missionary among the Indians.
80 years ago
Dec. 27, 1929
Topping the market, Nevada holiday birds, sold through the Nevada Turkey Growers' association, brought the highest prices accorded any turkey pool in the northwest. With prices as high as 341⁄2 cents a pound paid for the best birds, Nevada growers received half a cent more than the greatest price, which was recorded by the Boise, Idaho, pool and 11⁄2 cents more than the third highest, which was paid for Roseburg, Ore., bronze birds.
50 years ago
Dec. 24, 1959
Three Douglas linemen were named to the all-state squad picked for the Las Vegas Review-Journal by the division's coaches. Bruce Yankton, big and powerful Tiger tackle, was voted on the first team, while Mike Hickey, outstanding Douglas guard, was named to the second team along with John Manke, swift Douglas halfback. Receiving honorable mention on the all-state squad was Neil Peddicord, center. Irvin Jim, another starting tackle for Douglas, was named to the northern second team.
25 years ago
Dec. 20, 1984
At the Cinema Center in Meadowdale Shopping Center. In Cinema One: No. 1 film, guaranteed non-stop action. In the Year of Darkness, 2029, the rulers of this planet devised the ultimate plan. Arnold Schwarzenegger in "The Terminator."
From the producers of the "Superman" movies, her first great adventure, "Supergirl," with Faye Dunaway and Helen Slater. Wednesday is $1.50 All Seats Nite. Military Man & Family with Current I.D. - all seats $2.
10 years ago
Dec. 22, 1999
Manufactured homes may be coming to a neighborhood near you, but they'll have to fit in with all the other houses. The state Legislature passed a law that requires counties to include manufactured homes within the definition of single-family homes, meaning they could be placed anywhere a single-family site or "stick-built" home can go.
A look at past issues of The Record-Courier by Sharlene Irete.
