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View from the Past
May 4, 2008, 12:05 AM
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100 Years Ago
Lost Ledge is Located by Smith at Shadyrun
Joseph Jordon, the special correspondent who accompanied the delegation of mining men to Shadyrun last Saturday, sent the following account to the Reno Journal.
The day was spent in the hills, shoveling, picking and panning, and those who went there for the first time were amazed by the showing of the camp and the picturesque surroundings of Shadyrun.
Frank Smith, the locater of Shadyrun, located the old workings of the mine, and a few weeks ago began prospecting in the tunnel for the lost ledge.
Shadyrun is a district of great ledges.
- Churchill County Eagle, May 7, 1908
Rawhide Lot Sold For $6000
What is said to be one of the best rental contracts yet made on any lot in the various mining camps of the state was that signed a few days ago in which Tex Rickard pays Dr. G. M. Gardner $250 a month for the use of 15 feet of that much-talked-of lot on Nevada Street in Rawhide.
- Churchill County Eagle, May 7, 1908
75 Years Ago
May Festival Declared Huge Success
The May Day Festival sponsored by the Churchill County Library Board and conducted by Mrs. Mae Flood and her helpers was declared a success despite the cold wind which continued into the evening.
Unfortunate weather conditions did bring disappointment to participants and spectators by the hundreds who came to witness the parade.
- The Fallon Standard, May 3, 1933
Barter and Trade Set Up
A system of barter and trade among the farm families of the Old River community, with a bulletin board set up at the community center, is already working out nicely. The plan is expected to be of great help during the canning season.
- The Fallon Eagle, May 6, 1933
50 Years Ago
Plans Outlined for Sadie Hawkins Day
A supervised plan for Sadie Day Hawkins Day was discussed at a special student council meeting. Regular classes will be held in the morning. When noon hour is over, students will then go to a senior assembly. After the assembly, they will report to the football field, where competitive games will be played.
- The Fallon Eagle, May 2, 1958
"From the Past ... Stories from the Churchill County Museum Archives" is researched and compiled by Cindy Loper, Churchill County Museum assistant.
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