Turning Back the Pages

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100 years

Feb. 4, 1921

The Dublin Post Office showed an increase in business from 1919 to 1920. During the first half of 1919 there was a 3 cent postal rate which led to a decrease in business. When the 2 cent postal rate was restored, business increased again. Sales increased by a total of $393.46 from 1919 to 1920. Box rent and Second Class profits were up by $376.50 and $7.10.

75 years

Feb. 1, 1946

A photo of Everett E. Colborn accompanied a story about building a new rodeo stadium with a capacity to seat 10,000. Dirt work had begun on the arena and the estimated cost was $24,000. The arena was to be known as the Colborn Bowl and was expected to be finished in April.

50 years

Feb. 4, 1971

Sky-Tel Drive-In was showing several films. Friday and Saturday’s show was The Lawyer starring Barry Newman and Harold Gould; Sunday and Monday played Tell Me That You Love Me, Junie Moon starring Liza Minnelle and Ken Howard. Doors opened at 6:30, shows began at 7.