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100 Years Ago
A Victory for Homesteaders
The decision from Washington on the water payment question marks the first victory for the worthy homesteaders of the Truckee-Carson project. While it only gains a year's time, nevertheless, the victory will be received with rejoicing. Now let's work tooth and nail for the deferred payment or the graduated scale.
Churchill County Eagle – September 9, 1909.
The Coming County Fair
Before our next issue goes to press the county fair will be on in full swing and the efforts that are now being put forward should forecast an agricultural exhibit of the highest order.
The Churchill County Standard – September 9, 1909.
75 Years Ago
Too Cheap
Water board members are drawing $3.60 per diem pay. Director F. C. Erb says this is less than for any other project employee. It is low pay. In fact, it is too cheap. What farmer can afford to leave his ranch for regular meetings or on a sudden call for $3.60 a day?
The Fallon Standard – September 12, 1934.
Albert Stevens Shows Nerve
Told at the hospital that his leg was broken and that his boot would have to be cut off, Stevens, who was wearing riding boots, refused to allow hospital attendants to cut the footgear, telling Dr. H. W. Sawyer to pull it off, and then submitting to the ordeal without more than a grunt.
The Fallon Standard – September 8, 1934.
Jewelry Peddler Lands in Jail Here
A man who gave officers a false name was in the city jail here yesterday, held for investigation after being thrown in Thursday night by Night Officer Lester Moody for being drunk and fighting on the street. The Fallon Eagle – September 15, 1934.
50 Years Ago
Roberta's Saloon, Fallon's Newest
Roberta's Beauty Saloon opened last Saturday as one of Fallon's newest business venture. Owner and operator is Mrs. Roberta Williamson, formerly of Hawthorne and currently residing in Fallon, is well experienced in beauty operations, having owned beauty saloons previously.
The Eagle – Standard — September 18, 1959.
Fallon Personals
• The Harmon school house will be the place for the next meeting of the Harmony Social Club. Hostesses will be Mrs. Ruth Davies, Mrs. Lauana George and Mrs. Amelia Hiibel. The program was planned for fall floral decorations made from plants. •When Miss Mary Crook arrived in San Francisco after two years spent in Japan, she was met by her family. They arrived back in Fallon on Monday. •Little Ann Michella Pintar was the center of attention at the M. Pintar home last Sunday when her grandmother, Mrs. John Pintar, and other relatives dropped in from McGill. While Ann and her mother were still in St. Mary's hospital in Reno, Mrs. Pintar shared a room with Mrs. Rolan Melton who had given birth to a son, Melton. Melton is now with the Reno Gazette. •Miss Maie Nygren left last Tuesday for Stillwater, Okla. Where she will continue her studies for her doctor's degree in home decorating.
The Eagle – Standard — September 18, 1959.
From the Past ... Stories from the Churchill County Museum Archives, Researched and compiled by Cindy Loper, Churchill County Museum Assistant.
A Victory for Homesteaders
The decision from Washington on the water payment question marks the first victory for the worthy homesteaders of the Truckee-Carson project. While it only gains a year's time, nevertheless, the victory will be received with rejoicing. Now let's work tooth and nail for the deferred payment or the graduated scale.
Churchill County Eagle – September 9, 1909.
The Coming County Fair
Before our next issue goes to press the county fair will be on in full swing and the efforts that are now being put forward should forecast an agricultural exhibit of the highest order.
The Churchill County Standard – September 9, 1909.
75 Years Ago
Too Cheap
Water board members are drawing $3.60 per diem pay. Director F. C. Erb says this is less than for any other project employee. It is low pay. In fact, it is too cheap. What farmer can afford to leave his ranch for regular meetings or on a sudden call for $3.60 a day?
The Fallon Standard – September 12, 1934.
Albert Stevens Shows Nerve
Told at the hospital that his leg was broken and that his boot would have to be cut off, Stevens, who was wearing riding boots, refused to allow hospital attendants to cut the footgear, telling Dr. H. W. Sawyer to pull it off, and then submitting to the ordeal without more than a grunt.
The Fallon Standard – September 8, 1934.
Jewelry Peddler Lands in Jail Here
A man who gave officers a false name was in the city jail here yesterday, held for investigation after being thrown in Thursday night by Night Officer Lester Moody for being drunk and fighting on the street. The Fallon Eagle – September 15, 1934.
50 Years Ago
Roberta's Saloon, Fallon's Newest
Roberta's Beauty Saloon opened last Saturday as one of Fallon's newest business venture. Owner and operator is Mrs. Roberta Williamson, formerly of Hawthorne and currently residing in Fallon, is well experienced in beauty operations, having owned beauty saloons previously.
The Eagle – Standard — September 18, 1959.
Fallon Personals
• The Harmon school house will be the place for the next meeting of the Harmony Social Club. Hostesses will be Mrs. Ruth Davies, Mrs. Lauana George and Mrs. Amelia Hiibel. The program was planned for fall floral decorations made from plants. •When Miss Mary Crook arrived in San Francisco after two years spent in Japan, she was met by her family. They arrived back in Fallon on Monday. •Little Ann Michella Pintar was the center of attention at the M. Pintar home last Sunday when her grandmother, Mrs. John Pintar, and other relatives dropped in from McGill. While Ann and her mother were still in St. Mary's hospital in Reno, Mrs. Pintar shared a room with Mrs. Rolan Melton who had given birth to a son, Melton. Melton is now with the Reno Gazette. •Miss Maie Nygren left last Tuesday for Stillwater, Okla. Where she will continue her studies for her doctor's degree in home decorating.
The Eagle – Standard — September 18, 1959.
From the Past ... Stories from the Churchill County Museum Archives, Researched and compiled by Cindy Loper, Churchill County Museum Assistant.
