95 years ago
Sept. 4, 1914
At the present time there is need in this Valley of using every precaution in disposing of the carcasses of dead stock, especially those of cattle that may die. This is the time of year that contagious disease among livestock is apt to make its appearance and unless precautionary methods are adopted by the farmer in destroying the bodies of such stock, a spread of anthrax or other infectious diseases may result. At Fallon the farmers are now combating anthrax which has broken out among their dairy stock, resulting in great loss to them.
80 years ago
Sept. 6, 1929
Frank Metz reported a new strike on the property of the Independence company in Minnehaha canyon, southeast of Gardnerville. The discovery was made on the Tomboy claim about 800 feet southwest of the Independence working, and was found by panning the surface dirt below the cropping of the ledge, which were covered by surface wash. Specimens of the ore showing a large amount of free gold, and there were also sulphides which apparently carry both gold and silver.
50 years ago
Sept. 3, 1959
Caught red-handed was literally the case for Duke Ridge, a Stateline employee who was charged with petty theft after he was caught by a Wagon Wheel security officer trying to leave the club with a big prime rib roast, which belonged in the kitchen. Ridge has been released on $50 bail and is scheduled to appear before Justice of the Peace Ellsworth Chappell on Friday.
25 years ago
Aug. 30, 1984
When all the dust of the first few days of school settles, there may be more than 200 new students in the Douglas County School District.
C.C. Meneley Principal Mike Robinson reported that 585 students attended school at CCMES on the first day, 55 more than were in school last year.
School Superintendent Gregory Betts will give an annual report at the next school board meeting. He estimates the district will make a 6 percent jump in student population. For the past six years the increase has been slight, varying from 1 to 11⁄2 percent.
10 years ago
Sept. 1, 1999
The downtown Minden skyline has shifted with the completion of the addition to the 87-year-old CVIC Hall. Town officials and dignitaries dedicated the 4,400-square-foot building on Sunday. The building now houses the town offices, fulfilling a decades-old dream to have town business conducted in the downtown area. The two-story addition also includes a kitchen, restrooms, elevator and offices on the second floor which are available for lease.
A look at past issue of The Record-Courier by Sharlene Irete.
