Remember When for July 29

95 years ago

July 31, 1914

Genoa was visited by a fire Monday, at which time the home of B.L. Snelling was completely destroyed. Awakening from his sleep, Mr. Snelling found his home in flames, the fire having gained such headway before it was discovered, that it was only possible to save a few personal effects. Neighbors awakened by the cry of fire rushed to give their assistance but their efforts proved useless against the fierce flames.

The house stood near the old Schiek residence. How the fire originated is unknown but it is believed to have started from a defective flue.

80 years ago

Aug. 2, 1929

The new well at the H.H. Springmeyer ranch is the biggest well thus far enveloped in Carson Valley for irrigation purposes and is flowing 3,000 gallons per minute, the picture above giving some idea of the enormous flow of underground water.

The well has a depth of 401 feet. The big pump is operated by a 60 hp electric motor and is directly connected. The cost of electric power for each 24 hours is in the neighborhood of $15.

50 years ago

July 30, 1959

An open house is at the California Interstate Telephone Company's new long distance toll center, Aug. 6. The new building, located between Gardnerville and Minden, will be open to the public. All visitors will be served refreshments, given a free souvenir booklet, "Romantic Heritage of Douglas-Alpine," prepared by the telephone company and taken on a tour of the building to view installations and equipment. Also on display will be a number of exhibits, including a telephone museum.

25 years ago

July 26, 1984

All she can remember are the flags and athletes as they marched around the stadium, but Bula Keene of the Gardnerville Ranchos can say that she went to the Los Angeles Olympics - in 1932. She was just 11 years old, and she attended the games with her parents, Vida and Lawrence Wells. They lived in Los Angeles.

Rummaging through some old belongings, Mrs. Keene found the entrance ticket stubs. On the back of each ticket is a plan of the stadium so that the ticket holder could find his seat.

10 years ago

July 28, 1999

Residents of the Ranchos and proponents of a skatepark there might be interested in attending the meetings of the Parks and Recreation Commission. The commission will discuss the proposed skateboard park on the corner of Tillman and Patricia drives.

"We have to make sure we get the maximum input from our neighbors. The county says we have to give notice to people who live within 325 feet and we have chosen to double that," said Community Services Director Scott Morgan.

He wants to make it clear the park is only on paper so far, and neighbors have every right to say they don't want it near them.

A look at past issues of The Record-Courier by Sharlene Irete