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130 YEARS AGO

Editor Appeal: I received a cluster diamond ring in my stocking yesterday morning and the interstices are already so clogged with soap that I am at a loss what to do. The ring was accompanied with a note from my lover who requested me never to take it off my hand if I loved him. What am I to do? Signed, a Lady Reader. (Quit washing. Ed. Appeal)

100 YEARS AGO

The former president of Nye & Ormsby County Bank was under police guard after the former Nye County Treasurer threatened him with a gun and demanded the return of a sum of money, which his son had on deposit when the institution closed its doors.

70 YEARS AGO

The fine record of the volunteer Warren Fire Engine Company has been a big factor in bringing about decreases in insurance rates in this city. It is up to the citizens to respond generously to the company's one request of the year for funds, which give added protection. Purchase dance tickets and make donations.

50 YEARS AGO

County commissioners and city trustees will be asked to appoint members of a new city-county recreational commission. Suggested members include Peg Arnold, Bill Baker, Richard Kay, Mrs. Frank List, Jerry Mann, Ray McGuire, Don Clendenon and Mel Fodrin.

20 YEARS AGO

Douglas County sheriff's officers are taking a college-accredited six-week course in Spanish. The volunteer course is taken on the deputies own time.

10 YEARS AGO

Virginia Nuzum is highlighted in an article in Street Talk by Alan Rogers. Virginia is an active volunteer on the Nevada Day Committee.

• Trent Dolan is the son of Bill Dolan, who wrote this column for the Nevada Appeal from 1947 until his death in 2006.