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130 Years Ago

Temperance lecture"Mr. D. Banks McKenzie will lecture upon the evils of intemperance and cite cases that have come under his personal observations in his capacity of Superintendent of Homes of the Inebriates. He is an eloquent and interesting gentleman. Seats free.

110 Years Ago

Miss Goodwin Doten of Reno has been awarded the first prize for her story, "A Little Quaker Sinner," by the State University student committee.

70 Years Ago

Forty members of the Burnt Thigh tribe will attend the premier of Cecil B. De Mille's picture, "Union Pacific." They will pitch tents on a vacant lot next to the Omaha union station, and under the leadership of 88-year-old Chief Black Horn, will participate in four days of festivities arranged by the film company and the city of Omaha.

50 Years Ago

Bill Crowell wins VFW Essay Contest " Crowell, 17-year old high school senior, was selected as winner of the local essay contest sponsored by Kit Carson Auxiliary. Title of the essay was "The Space Age Challenge to America." He receives $10 and a bronze medal.

20 Years Ago

Photo caption: Members of the Carson City Jaycees spent Saturday dying eggs for their annual Easter egg hunt held at Governor's Field. Clinton Zebnick, 4, played with cartons while eggs were being dyed. Denise Schaar lifts a basket out of boiling water while Hollis Matlock, 12, tests an egg.

10 Years Ago

Photo caption: English teacher Pat Robinson stands near a mural painted by the students at "I Can Do Anything." Charter High School in Reno.

- Sue Ballew is the daughter of Bill Dolan, who wrote this column for the Nevada Appeal from 1947 until his death in 2006.