95 years ago
July 2, 1915
Pedestrians on Main street were given a touch of excitement Wednesday when a man alighting from an automobile in front of Smith's store pulled a gun on a second stranger and threatened to let a streak of daylight through his abdomen because of an alleged robbery of a $1,000 in Reno a few days ago. Four men were in the auto and one of them prevented the gunman from carrying his threat into effect. The men were all strangers and hailed from Reno.
80 years ago
July 4, 1930
Tonight the heavens will be brilliantly illuminated with a hundred massive skyrockets, sprinkling a show of gold, silver and blue stars. The final display will be one that will make every heart throb with patriotism. The big feature of the evening will be a concert by the Carson City band. You will see Amos and Andy in a row over the fresh air taxi cab, clowns will be there to entertain you. You will see the first automobile brought to Gardnerville run under its own power and at top speed. The big motor fire truck of the Gardnerville fire department will roar across the field and many other events will make up the program.
50 years ago
June 30, 1960
The Minden Post Office is currently being remodeled to provide better and faster mail service. Cost of the new box facilities and installation is estimated at $4,100. Postmaster Bill Godecke said the remodeling will provide an extra 30 to 35 boxes and will make it possible to add another 108. The construction projected, expected to be completed this Friday, provides a total of 232 boxes.
25 years ago
July 4, 1985
Photo caption. Arnie's Army. A marshal clears the way for golfing legend Arnold Palmer as he moves from the 14th to the 15th green tee. Palmer consistently drew the biggest crowds and the most photographers at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course, even though three days at four-over-par left him well behind the leaders. His fans never gave up, however, preferring to be in the presence of the charismatic Palmer while Miller Barber went on to win.
10 years ago
July 1, 2000
A conference of skilled artisans brought an exchange of techniques and the making of new friends as the California Great Basin Indian Basketweavers Gathering was held at Rancho San Rafael in Reno last weekend. "What was so great about the whole gathering," said Dresslerville resident and Washoe Tribal elder Joann Martinez, "was everyone was in such a friendly mood. Everyone had the same interest. You get that feeling that it's all for one purpose."
A look at past issues of The Record-Courier by Sharlene Irete.
