100 years ago
July 6, 1923
A special meeting of the city council was held at the city hall Monday night and a committee of the citizens was before the council for the discussion of the proposed fitting up of a ladies rest room for the convenience of the wives of the farmers who come to Dublin and for lady auto travelers. The council finally agreed to spend the necessary funds for equipping a room in the city hall for use for this purpose, the citizens to furnish the room with furniture, floor coverings, sofas, chairs, mirrors and other necessary paraphernalia for the proper appointment of the place. The expenditure by the city was limited to $200 and this will pay for lavatories, two commodes and such other conveniences that will become a part of the city hall. The restroom will be cared for and kept in order by the person to be employed by the council as janitor for the city hall and fire hall and apparatus. At a former meeting the council had voted to engage a competent person for the purpose of keeping the fire equipment in order and the fire hall and city hall also clean and generally properly cared for. The restroom will at once be arranged and equipped.
75 years ago
July 9, 1948
As to date, there have been no more known polio cases reported in Dublin, although there was one case suspected. The Rotary Club, who sponsored the clean-up and spraying campaign for the town desires to thank everyone who cooperated so well to get this work done. The Vocational School and local business men were very generous with their time to help with this spraying and so far everyone has contributed generously with their money for this cause. More money is still needed.
Reported cases of polio in 65 Texas counties reached the alarming total of 580 during the first six months of the year, according to Dr. George W. Cox, State Health Officer. For the same period in 1946 the total number of cases reported in 66 counties was only 292.
“This staggering increase in polio in a brief two year period evidences a need for drastic measures in all communities to combat the disease,” Dr. Cox asserted.
25 years ago
July 9, 1998
Pledges, donations and proceeds from a silent auction has boosted The Corner Lot fund to $22,309 by Tuesday.
With a goal of $50,000 by Aug. 31, the pressure is on The Corner Lot Gang but they continue to be enthusiastic and optimistic that the community support will provide the funds needed to put ownership of the downtown “garden spot” into the hands of Dublinites.
In spite of steamy temperatures that hovered at the century mark, organizers say response to the June 30 fundraiser shindig was “terrific.” A number of items were auctioned, and many local and area residents signed pledges toward purchase of the lot.
The lot is owned by Stephenville attorney David Stokes who listed it with an area realtor several months ago. He had allowed the Corner Lot Gang to develop the garden spot with the understanding that if he had a buyer, the group would remove the gazebo, fountain and benches from the property. The group decided, however, to try to generate enough community support to purchase the lot and retain ownership themselves.
The group generated additional funds through the sale of hamburgers this week attheTuesdaynightUnderthe Stars concert which featured Jessie Jennings, Lindsey Hightower, David Wade and Elise Leatherwood.
(The above excerpts are from the Dublin Progress and the Dublin Citizen and are meant to reflect the wording and history from those time periods.)