130 Years Ago
Adolph Sutro and his tunnel and the chief mining companies on the Comstock Lode, will mean the employment of 1,000 men in the work of sub-draining the mines.
110 Years Ago
All sorts: Reno is suffering from a pest of footpads.
70 Years Ago
Carson City residents will be privileged to enjoy a pretty sight when the local band, thirty-two members strong will make its first public appearance in new uniforms. The band members are under the leadership of August "Dutch" Berning appearing in the band room in I.O.O.F. Hall. Two fine majorettes will be Misses Grace Thomas and Thyra Hatton.
50 Years Ago
Mrs. James Bernard to head the Mark Twain Garden Club. Other new club officers include Mrs. Dave Miles, vice president; Mrs. Batjer, secretary-treasurer; and Mrs. C. E. Preece, historian.
20 Years Ago
Nominees for Academy Awards are: Tom Hanks for "Big," Dustin Hoffman for "Rain Man," Gene Hackman for "Mississippi Burning," Jodie Foster for "The Accused," Glenn Close for "Dangerous Liaison," Meryl Streep for "A Cry in the Dark".
10 Years Ago
Photo caption: Nation Chief Heywood Big Day serves as Head Man at Stewart Indian School Museum Spring Awakening.
- Sue Ballew is the daughter of Bill Dolan, who wrote this column for the Nevada Appeal from 1947 until his death in 2006.