Turning Back the Pages

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100 years ago

March 24, 1922

H.M. McIlroy, the census enumerator appointed by the Dublin ISD school board, reported there were 760 pupils in the school district for the year, compared to 843 the previous year.

75 years ago

March 21, 1947

Bruce P. Shoemaker announced the opening of his insurance office in the upstairs of the American Legion building. Shoemaker was the Dublin representative for the Aetna Insurance Company.

Foundations were bein laid for a new building for the Loyd Hines Motor Company with the A&P store expected to move to the existing building after a remodel.

50 years ago

March 23, 1972

Mrs. N.W. Watson was calling for cast and crew as an amateur ‘Little Theater’ group was being organized.

A photographer from Olan Mills was to be at the Checkerboard with 8x10 portraits available for 99 cents each.

The Lyon Museum was accepting artifacts in preparation for opening day.

25 years ago

March 27, 1997

Eight homes were announced to be involved in the 1997 Christmas in April workday set for April 26.