10-20-40-100 YEARS AGO
100 YEARS AGO…
A point of interest: at no time during spring was there a single wiggler found in Ham Branch or any of its tributaries. This seemed to show that the committee on malarial control had done its work well and so pronounced the Health Department in Austin. But this did not indicate that there were no mosquitoes or that there would be no mosquitoes in Rockdale. A few days carelessness on the part of individuals in or around their home could soon produce mosquitoes.
Mr. and Mrs. B.S. Gentry were pleasing hosts to Ye Merrie Wives Club and husbands. The diversion of the occasion was 42. Mrs. H.C. Vance received a Japanese umbrella as a souvenir of success for high, while Mr. Meyer received a dandy flashlight to brighten his way. Mrs. Chrestenden as guest was awarded a dainty cut glass night set; Dr. Swafford an Eversharp pencil. Flowers were effectively placed in the pretty library. A delightful salad and ice cream course was served.
The class play of the 1923 graduates of the Rockdale High School was presented to a fairly good house in the auditorium. The play, a four-act comedy drama, entitled “Borrowed Money,” was well suited to the occasion, and was presented in a pleasing manner. The production was under the supervision of Miss Irene Dunlap, who had charge of the department of Expression this year.
The Rockda le High Tigers made a trip to Thorndale where they defeated Thorndale 4 to 1 in a fast game of ball. This was the last game of the season for the local nine and gave them a standing of 11 games won to four lost.
40 YEARS AGO… The Rockdale Chamber of Commerce was conducting a parking meter survey, Chamber Manager Bill Luckey announced. “As a focal point for retail merchants, the Chamber had received numerous complaints concerning the meters. The purpose of this survey was to provide the City Council with information to form a basis for consideration,” Luckey said.
Wednesday was the big day for Rockdale Christian Services as RCS opened its thoroughly new thrift shop at 130 N. Main. The store, offering low-priced merchandise to the needy, was being operated by RCS, which as comprised of 12 local churches. RCS was also to provide medicine, food, travel and lodging to needy persons, according to Denise Doss, organization spokesperson.
20 YEARS AGO…
Rockdale’s historic International & Great Northern Railroad Depot, which was being restored as a museum by the Rockdale Historical Society, would soon have its own Missouri-Pacifi c caboose sitting on the grounds. The depot was being restored to its turnof- the-20th-Century glory, complete with cupola and a slate roof, which would house exhibits on railroad and Rockdale history.
10 YEARS AGO…
There can be some emotional moments in the annual Awards Night program in the RHS Auditorium, but not many like this years. County Agent Cheryl Walker presented the first Chris Holcombe Memorial Scholarship in memory of her sister, longtime County Agent Chris Holcombe, who died Jan. 3 after a nine-year battle with breast cancer. Recipient was RHS senior William Dean, who, like hundreds before and since, considered himself one of “Chris’s Kids.” The Milam County 4-H Foundation sponsored the $500 scholarship.
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